This weeks episode is 2 nephi 33, nephi records his final testimony. As the director of the church history library, where we hold the churchs official archival. Jan 01, 2020 the come follow me curriculum for this year is covering the book of mormon. The book of mormon has been organized into 6,607 verses, of which 3,925 refer to jesus christ, employing more than 100 titles. The book of mormon holds a special place in my heart.
Book of mormon writers often use the term sword for a symbol of divine power, particularly as judgment hamblin 33234. Dean garrett, the three most abominable sins, in the book of mormon. The official youtube channel of the book of mormon musical. Like many of you, i started gaining my testimony of the book of mormon at a very young age. The testimony of joseph smith about the book of mormon. Nelson when you read the book of mormon, concentrate on the principal figure in the bookfrom its first chapter to the lastthe lord jesus. Male voice mp3 female voice mp3 entire book pdf related content. An important episode associated with the translation and coming forth of the book of mormon was the experience of two sets of witnesseseleven totalwho, among other things, claimed to have actually seen the gold plates, which were delivered by the angel moroni to joseph smith. A testimony of the book of mormon youtube russell m. Videos that cover mosiah through the end of the book of mormon will be released in 2020 and 2021.
Nephi, a book of mormon prophet, teaches that the scriptures contain the words of christ, and they teach us to do good. Judging simply from the names and titles they used in referring to the lord, we can see that each book of mormon prophet related to and testified of jesus in his own individual way, revealing to us things. Mormon answers to questions about the lds testimony and the need for personal revelation. General conference of the church of jesus christ 4,688. The book of mormon comprises fifteen main parts or divisions, known, with one exception, as books, usually designated by the name of their principal author.
Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1992. Nelson when you read the book of mormon, concentrate on the principal figure in the bookfrom its first chapter to the lastthe. Book of mormon i am here for you lyrics by rick whitehead. A long narrative poem in elevated style presenting characters of high position in a series of adventures. The story of how we found our way out of the mormon church. The book of mormon has filled my heart with so much joy and light and hope. At the end of 2019, we invited the youth to read the book of mormon and highlight all words associated with the saviour. This script is taken from portions of joseph smiths own testimony, found at the beginning of the book of mormon. The question of the book of mormon witnesses is extremely significant. This content includes over 500 videos which are featured on our youtube channel and included in our scripture app called. Book of mormon the testimony of three witnesses duration. We tend to encourage people to not just read and think, but also to pray as a way to learn, through personal revelation, if the book of mormon or other aspects of the.
The book of mormon is a special testimony to the jew, and amaleki seals this testimony in his declaration of christ as the holy one of israel. They had a wonderful time and it prepared them for come, follow me 2020. I know that the book of mormon is true, i sustain it as the word of god, i know that god still chooses worthy men to hold priesthood power. Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this channel is ed by intel. The prophet joseph smiths own words about the coming forth of the book of mormon are.
From his first knowledge of the book of mormon in the summer of 1831 until his last known writings nearly a halfcentury later, he affirmed his faith in the testimony of the book of mormon. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music. Those who argue that there is little good mormon poetry would do well to read paul cracrofts epic poem, a certain testimony. Every friday until the end of the year, the church is releasing another episode in the book of mormon videos series.
I showed this to my seminary students as part of lesson 5 overview of book of mormon. Fortunately, book of mormon central has produced a massive amount of content that can help individuals dive deeper into the book of mormon. I bear my solemn testimony that the book of mormon was translated by the gift and power of god. The testimonies of the three and eight witnesses were published in the first edition of the book of mormon and every edition since.
First vision testimony of the book of mormon youtube. I believe with all of my heart and mind that it is a sacred record, one authored by prophets through the ages, meant to establish and tie together eternal principles and precepts, rounding out basic. Book of mormon making things up lyrics by rick whitehead. Feasting on the word is both a heartfelt and a thoughtful book, as clearly reasoned as it is faithful. The testimony of eight false historical claims continue to be put forward by critics of mormonism. The book of mormon is most rewarding when one focuses on its primary purpose to testify of jesus christ. Gaining a personal testimony of the book of mormon. Dec 19, 2018 hayley shares her reasons for leaving the lds church and explains why her faith is different today. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 626,232 views. Building upon this foundational testimony of christ, each book of mormon prophet distinctively accented certain attributes of jesus christ. This textual emendation has understandably raised questions about the book of mormon s racial views, with some. Jun 25, 2007 like many of you, i started gaining my testimony of the book of mormon at a very young age.
Hayley shares her reasons for leaving the lds church and explains why her faith is different today. It is gods compelling witness of the divinity of jesus christ, the prophetic calling of joseph smith, and the absolute truth of this church. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1992, 195210. We have nearly 90,000 missionaries worldwide and we too can contribute. I remember the spirit i felt as a kid every time we read from it. Testimony of three witnesses church of jesus christ. That wedding of the rational and the religious works well for a volume which argues that the literary dimensions of the book of mormon contribute deliberately and dramatically to its religious impact. The testimonies of the book of mormon witnesses religious. I know that he calls prophets, who lead and guide this church. A common muslim testimony i bear you my testimony that i know the book of mormon is true, i know that joseph smith is a true prophet of god and i know that the church is the only true church i bear witness that there is no god but allah, and i bear witness that mohammed is the servant and messenger of allah. Cobb, a graduate of dartmouth and amherst colleges and a resident of salt lake city, was making an attempt to establish the falsity of the book of mormon through an extensive examination of its origins. The captain and the covenant religious studies center. This was changed by joseph smith in 1840 to read that nephis descendants would become a pure and a delightsome people. Be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come.
Seminary is a program for mormon youth high school students. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints youtube. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. The book of mormon on life after death, in the book of mormon. Dec 06, 2019 nephi, a book of mormon prophet, teaches that the scriptures contain the words of christ, and they teach us to do good. I believe with all of my heart and mind that it is a sacred record, one authored by prophets through the ages, meant to establish and tie together eternal principles and precepts, rounding out basic doctrines of salvation ensign, jan 2004, faust, p. These topics include the relevance of the book of alma to our modern situation, classic discourses of alma the younger, the doctrinal and spiritual understanding afforded by almas counsel to his son corianton, and an enlightening look at the antichrist korihor. Holland of the quorum of the 12 apostles about the book of mormon and the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. In the introductory pages of the book of mormon, there is a page that contains the testimony of three witnesses and the testimony of eight witnesses. The come follow me curriculum for this year is covering the book of mormon. The mormon testimony mormons claim that a personal feeling, a burning in the bosom, which is interpreted to be a manifestation of the holy ghost, is the only evidence needed to prove that the religion is true. Latterday saint youth from around the world bear testimony of the power of the book of mormon in their. Second, amaleki says that to serve christ we must give ourselves as an offering to him.
From his first knowledge of the book of mormon in the summer of 1831 until his last known writings nearly a halfcentury later, he affirmed his faith in the testimony of the book of mormon witnesses based on his personal experiences with them. A shortened clip from elder hollands safety for the soul, in which he bears his testimony of the validity and truth of the book of mormon. Between the books of omni and mosiah is an insert called the words of mormon. The book of mormon is the most important religious text to be revealed from god to man since the writings of the new testament were compiled nearly two millennia ago. After david whitmer left the church he said if you believe my testimony to the book of mormon. Nephi records his final testimony 2 nephi 33 youtube.
Although there have been claims of epic poetry among earlier mormon writers, cracrofts is the first that fits the definition of epic accepted in literary circles. I felt prompted to share my testimony of the book of mormon with you. The sharing of testimony is confirmed in our hearts as the spirit bears witness of truth. The 1830 edition of the book of mormon had nephi prophesy that his descendants would become a white and a delightsome people through the gospel of jesus christ. The first portion the first six books, ending with omni is a translation from the small plates of nephi. May 15, 2020 at the end of 2019, we invited the youth to read the book of mormon and highlight all words associated with the saviour. Mclellans testimony of the book of mormon author larry c. The three most abominable sins religious studies center. Testimony of the book of mormon elder holland youtube. One of those claims is that the eight witnesses, whose printed testimony is included with every copy of the book of mormon, never really saw the gold plates, but only saw them covered by a cloth. Nineteen papers on a variety of topics related to the largest book in the book of mormon, alma, make up this volume. The book of mormon spooky mormon hell dream lyrics by azmad202.
Why is there a need for the testimony of two nations. His mother, lynn wilder, wrote a book about her testimony, called unveiling grace. As discussed earlier in this chapter, the hebrew idiom, cutting a covenant, may have had its roots in the sacrifices so intimately connected with the oathswearing tied to covenants. A modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies. My testimony of the book of mormon by kristen duke this site is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. Nov 03, 2011 testimony of the book of mormon duration. Book of mormon the testimony of eight witnesses youtube.
My personal explanation of the book of mormon is one of testimony. While i was thus in the act of calling upon god, i discovered a light appearing in my room, which continued to increase. Alma, the testimony of the word in the book of mormon symposium series, edited by monte s. A testimony of the book of mormon book of mormon central. Mclellin held a peculiar position relative to the book of mormon witnesses. Sep 03, 20 i showed this to my seminary students as part of lesson 5 overview of book of mormon.
Latterday saints mormons often speak about the importance of having a personal testimony of the gospel of jesus christ. May it become the keystone of our testimonies, so it may be said of us, as it was of the converted. Flooding the earth with the book of mormon said, we commend the members of the church who have participated in the familytofamily book of mormon program, placing their pictures and testimonies inside copies of the book. It wasnt an overwhelming feeling or anything it was just a peaceful feeling. On the evening of the twentyfirst of september 1823 i betook myself to prayer and supplication to almighty god. A modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies of the book of mormon. The testimony of joseph smith about the book of mormon youtube. Nephi invites those who do not believe in his words to believe in christ. This is the media channel of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Book of mormon testimony youth invitation 2019 youtube. I have a testimony of the divinity and reality of jesus christ. We had the opportunity to sit down with katie payne and hear her amazing story about her witness of the book of mormon. Katie paynes miraculous book of mormon testimony youtube. Prophets and apostles talk about the book of mormon.
Gaining a personal testimony of the book of mormon youtube. Wilders conversion blossomed, leading his family also to accept jesus. The testimonies of those witnesses of the book of mormon in this book can burn in our hearts, strengthen our faith and fortify our mindsand we can know for ourselves that their words are true. This textual emendation has understandably raised questions about the book of mormons racial. The book of mormon, like the bible, testifies of jesus christ, his atoning sacrifice, and his. Thus, some form of christs name is used on an average of one reference for every 1.
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