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. Olson, now studying to be a christian minister as of 2011 i spent my church life as a mormon before i knew the lords grace. I hold in my hand that book, the very copy from which hyrum read, the same corner of. 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.
We teamed up with artist katie payne to create a richly illustrated and beautifully animated video of the coming forth of the book of mormon. Far from undermining the bible, the book of mormon supports its testimony of jesus christ. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. First vision testimony of the book of mormon youtube. I remember waking up very earlier as a family to read from its pages.
There was a recent mormon message very similar to this, showing excerpts from elder hollands powerful conference talk, safety for the soul. New post by elder holland reveals his testimony of the. Heres a behindthescenes look at the filming of the book of. Nephi records his final testimony 2 nephi 33 youtube. A modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith the churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies of the book of.
Church leaders, cast and crew express excitement for upcoming. Elder hollands testimony of the book of mormon facebook. Pages community organization religious organization church of jesus christ in east jacksonville videos jesus in the book of. Nelson general conference of the church of jesus christ receiving a testimony of light and truth duration. Gospel insights from general authorities and religious educators, provo, ut. My testimony of the book of mormon i bear witness to my family, my loved ones, my posterity, and the world that the book of mormon is true and is indeed the word of god and that joseph smith was the person god chose to restore the true gospel to the earth, in this last of dispensations, in preparation for the second coming of the savior. With a single draft completed in 65 days, joseph smith, an unschooled man of 23, produced a book of over 500 pages with hundreds of unique names and complex story lines. Feb 26, 2020 i think the question can be turned to how did you gain a testimony of the bible and christianity.
Later, when actually incarcerated in the jail, joseph, the prophet bore a powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon. Latterday saint youth from around the world bear testimony of the power of the book of mormon in their lives. 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. It is perfect for sharing with family members or those who are just beginning to learn about the book of mormon. As the director of the church history library, where we hold the churchs official archival. New post by elder holland reveals his testimony of the book. But the talk was so powerful, i wanted to show more. This video explores the history behind the witnesses to the book of mormon and explains why their combined testimony strongly indicates that joseph smith did in fact possess plates which he translated by the gift and power of god. The very copy from which high red the same corner of the page to turn down still visible. I remember the spirit i felt as a kid every time we read from it.
My life by gogo goff testimony of the book of mormon. Corona, who plays the wife of book of mormon lamanite king. The testimonies of the three and eight witnesses were published in the first edition of the book of mormon and every edition since. Testimonies of jesus christ see and hear modernday apostles testify that jesus is the savior and that he lives today. It wasnt an overwhelming feeling or anything it was just a peaceful feeling. Hi five live whos testimony of the book of mormon has.
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. The book of mormon is most rewarding when one focuses on its. My whole being is the desire to serve the lord jesus beyond my human abilitieseven from my childhood. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 2003, 31642. Aug, 2018 other prophets have testified simply of the divinity of the book of mormon. David whitmers final testimony of the book of mormon david whitmer was excommunicated from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in 1838 for turning against church members and joining in persecuting them. My personal explanation of the book of mormon is one of testimony. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5 video. The testimony of joseph smith about the book of mormon. 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. 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. Sep 03, 20 there was a recent mormon message very similar to this, showing excerpts from elder hollands powerful conference talk, safety for the soul. While we can seek to know the truth of the book of mormon through prayer and the spirit, here are a few evidences of the book of mormon that can help us understand the complexity of this sacred scripture.
Testimony of the book of mormon one speaker music plays as the title of the video shows up on the. Watch the two newest book of mormon videos lds living. Gaining a personal testimony of the book of mormon youtube. Video content elder hamilton, seventy, and president of the africa southeast area, speaks about the importance of reading the book of mormon daily, and how it can lead to a testimony of jesus christ and increased faith in him.
Apostle describes the unwavering faith the churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies of the book of mormon. This weeks episode is 2 nephi 33, nephi records his final testimony. In all the times i have read this story in the scriptures, i have never pictured amuleks meeting with alma, who was the high priest, as. Nephi invites those who do not believe in his words to believe in christ. How did you gain a testimony of the book of mormon and the. A modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith the churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies of the book of mormon.
To read more from larry, visit lds365 the church video compelling witness depicts a mock trial that witnesses of the truthfulness of 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. The first episode in the book of mormon videos series of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints is now available. Of the book of mormon has influenced or help their were blessed your life and maybe we could turn the the comments section of this just into a a gratitude spot right where were sharing gratitude to those whose testimonies of the book of mormon have blessed our life and so anyways id love to hear some of those id love to see you tag some of. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Testimony of the book of mormon description a modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith the churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies of the book of mormon. Corona, who plays the wife of book of mormon lamanite king lamoni, said shes been waiting 10 years. 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. Feb 23, 2020 to those first convictions have been added all the other quickening moments and sanctifying manifestations that now give meaning to my days and purpose to my years. Gaining a personal testimony of the book of mormon. Additional videos that cover mosiah through the end of the book of mormon will be released in 2020 and 2021. I think the question can be turned to how did you gain a testimony of the bible and christianity.
Alma, the testimony of the word papers from the sixth annual book of mormon symposium, 1991. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. Other prophets have testified simply of the divinity of the book of mormon. Shortly thereafter, pistol and ball would take the lives of these two testators. Like many of you, i started gaining my testimony of the book of mormon at a very young age. I testify that the book of mormon is the sacred expression of christs great last covenant with mankind. In this lds living video, tad callister, former sunday school general president of the church, offers a beautiful testimony of and profound insights into the book of mormon. The testimony of joseph smith about the book of mormon youtube.
Reading this book was a pleasure as i studied the book of mormon from this literary perspective. So i reedited the talk, added some visual clips, and added. The book of mormon is true, just what it purports to be, and for this testimony i expect to give an account in the day of judgment. My life by gogo goff testimony of the book of mormon facebook. Here is the eyeopening testimony from a former mormon elder, todd k. Later when actually incarcerated in the jail, joseph the prophet bore a powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon. Jan 01, 2020 this video takes the text of the introduction of the book of mormon and brings it to life with relevant images and video animation. Jun 25, 2007 like many of you, i started gaining my testimony of the book of mormon at a very young age. Together, the testimony of both the three and the eight witnesses are difficult to explain away. The question of the book of mormon witnesses is extremely significant.
Sep 10, 2019 far from undermining the bible, the book of mormon supports its testimony of jesus christ. In all the times i have read this story in the scriptures, i have never pictured amuleks meeting with alma, who was the high priest, as being one that amulek was excited about. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats. First episode in book of mormon videos series now available. A testimony of the book of mormon book of mormon central. Watch these teachings come to life in the newest video of the book of mormon series based on scripture from 2 nephi 33. It gives an overview of the plates from which the book was translated, showing how they were handed down from mormon to his son moroni and eventually to.
This video explores the history behind the witnesses to the book of mormon and explains why their combined testimony strongly indicates that joseph smith did in fact possess plates with the appearance of gold which he translated by the gift and power of god. I hold in my hand that book, the very copy from which hyrum read, the same corner of the page turned down still visible. Heres a behindthescenes look at the filming of the book. He taught how the scriptures contain the words of christ and invite others to believe in him. Testimony of the book of mormon church of jesus christ. Videos covering the first 8 pages of the book of mormon 1 nephi to enos will continue to be released every friday between now and the end of 2019. Every friday until the end of the year, the church is releasing another episode in the book of mormon videos series. Dec 19, 2018 hayley shares her reasons for leaving the lds church and explains why her faith is different today.
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. Tad callister gives evidences of the book of mormon. Mclellin held a peculiar position relative to the book of mormon witnesses. Hayley shares her reasons for leaving the lds church and explains why her faith is different today. Nephi, a book of mormon prophet, teaches that the scriptures contain the words of christ, and they teach us to do good. Church leaders, cast and crew express excitement for.
Book of mormon central evidences of the book of mormon. Then, for the next question is how did you gain a testimony of the book of mormon and joseph smith as gods prophet most christians have no idea w. I bear testimony that joseph smith was raised up by almighty god as a prophet in the last dispensation and fullness of times. Testimony of the book of mormon latterday saints channel. After david whitmer left the church he said if you believe my testimony to the book of mormon. Thus, some form of christs name is used on an average of one reference for every 1. Shortly thereafter, pistol and ball would take the lives of these two test stators. I thought the mormon message video was too short and missed some key parts. That book the very copy from which high red the same corner of the page to turn down still visible. Actually incarcerated in the jail, joseph the prophet bore a powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon. Testimony of the book of mormon a modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith the churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies of the book of mormon.
Witnesses of the book of mormon church of jesus christ. All opinions, speakers and presenters represent and express their own individual opinions, and not necessarily the opinions of firm foundation, book of mormon evidence, or its employees, and no information or opinions represent the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. This is a question that popped into my head as i watched the newest book of mormon video about the wellknown story of alma and amulek. Prophets and apostles talk about 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.
A few short verses from the 12th chapter of ether in the book of mormon. Book of mormon testimonies prophets and apostles discuss the importance of gaining a testimony of the book of mormon. Having read the book of mormon several times and teaching it in sunday school, i was looking for a fresh approach. Oct 15, 2009 the book of mormon is true, just what it purports to be, and for this testimony i expect to give an account in the day of judgment. Alma, the testimony of the word papers from the sixth annual book of mormon symposium, 1991 nyman, monte state, charles d. David whitmers final testimony of the book of mormon. The book of mormon, like the bible, testifies of jesus christ, his atoning sacrifice, and his. In the land of nephi, about 559545 bc, nephi recorded his final testimony of jesus christ.
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