Mormon answers to questions about the lds testimony and the need for personal revelation. Now the drummer for nonprofit christian ministry band adams road, wilder shares his testimony with the christian post. Testimony of three witnesses church of jesus christ. My personal explanation of the book of mormon is one of testimony. 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. I remember the spirit i felt as a kid every time we read from it.
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. Feasting on the word is both a heartfelt and a thoughtful book, as clearly reasoned as it is faithful. Hayley shares her reasons for leaving the lds church and explains why her faith is different today. 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. The book of mormon spooky mormon hell dream lyrics by azmad202. In this first of two parts, dan examines the three book of mormon witnesses and does an indepth analysis of their testimony. Latterday saint youth from around the world bear testimony of the power of the book of mormon in their. Book of mormon testimony of the prophet joseph smith. Testimony and exit story of a mormon by lyndon lamborn. This textual emendation has understandably raised questions about the book of mormon s racial views, with some.
The youtube homepage is the highestprofile placement on the site. The book of mormon states it is the work of one man, joseph smith. Awardwining author dan vogel has just come out with his latest video sep 2014. In addition to desiring a testimony of the gospel of jesus christ and the living prophet, members and investigators of the mormon church will desire to know the truthfulness of the book of mormon and all principles of the gospel. The book of mormon holds a special place in my heart. The testimonies of the three and eight witnesses were published in the first edition of the book of mormon and every edition since. Mcdonough, illustrating the power of the book of mormon. This was changed by joseph smith in 1840 to read that nephis descendants would become a pure and a delightsome people.
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. I know that he calls prophets, who lead and guide this church. I have a testimony of the divinity and reality of jesus christ. In the book, brother callister addresses and refutes counterarguments and presents both physical and spiritual evidence to support that the book of mormon is true. My whole being is the desire to serve the lord jesus beyond my human abilitieseven from my childhood. Feb 28, 2020 in the book, brother callister addresses and refutes counterarguments and presents both physical and spiritual evidence to support that the book of mormon is true.
Mclellans testimony of the book of mormon author larry c. We had the opportunity to sit down with katie payne and hear her amazing story about her witness of the book of mormon. I showed this to my seminary students as part of lesson 5 overview of book of mormon. 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. The exposure that the book of mormon could receive in one day is astronomical. 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 testimony of joseph smith about the book of mormon youtube. David osborn heard joseph smith bear this testimony in far west, missouri, 1837. Nineteen papers on a variety of topics related to the largest book in the book of mormon, alma, make up this volume. Nelson, his counselors, and the members of the quorum of the twelve apostles are the prophets, seers, and revelators in our day. 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. Book of mormon i am here for you lyrics by rick whitehead. Discovering the poetry within the text helped me hone in on the message of the text through the poetic structure. I felt prompted to share my testimony of the book of mormon with you. Nephi, a book of mormon prophet, teaches that the scriptures contain the words of christ, and they teach us to do good.
Building upon this foundational testimony of christ, each book of mormon prophet distinctively accented certain attributes of jesus christ. It wasnt an overwhelming feeling or anything it was just a peaceful feeling. Jul 03, 2008 a testimony begins with a desire to know the truth. Thus, some form of christs name is used on an average of one reference for every 1.
Brother callister could almost be seen as an attorney for his client, the book of mormon, which is exactly what a video by the church of jesus christ entitled compelling witness. Katie paynes miraculous book of mormon testimony youtube. Nephi invites those who do not believe in his words to believe in christ. They can also glue the scripture list on the inside front and underline the selected scriptures in the book kin red pencil so an investigator can turn right to the scriptures. And here moroni found the resting place for the sacred instruments. 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. This moroni says he did, and from all the evidence in the book of mormon, augmented by the testimony of the prophet joseph smith, these final battles took place in the territory known as the united states and in the neighborhood of the great lakes and hills of western new york. This content includes over 500 videos which are featured on our youtube channel and included in our scripture app called. 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. Latterday saints mormons often speak about the importance of having a personal testimony of the gospel of jesus christ. The book of mormon, like the bible, testifies of jesus christ, his atoning sacrifice, and his. Full length version unabridged audiobook, duration. The book of mormon is most rewarding when one focuses on its primary purpose to testify of jesus christ. The come follow me curriculum for this year is covering 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. 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. Seminary is a program for mormon youth high school students. As a mormon, i was proud of my heritage as a lamanite descendant of book of mormon people. Quoted by david osborn, in recollections of the prophet joseph smith, juvenile instructor, mar. As the director of the church history library, where we hold the churchs official archival.
How would you defend the book of mormon in a court of. How would you defend the book of mormon in a court. The book of mormon has been organized into 6,607 verses, of which 3,925 refer to jesus christ, employing more than 100 titles. Nephi records his final testimony 2 nephi 33 youtube.
Jan 01, 2020 the come follow me curriculum for this year is covering the book of mormon. Videos that cover mosiah through the end of the book of mormon will be released in 2020 and 2021. 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. 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. Mar 17, 2016 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. Every friday until the end of the year, the church is releasing another episode in the book of mormon videos series. A modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1992. A testimony begins with a desire to know the truth.
The official youtube channel of the book of mormon musical. Book of mormon central evidences of the book of mormon. 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. In addition to desiring a testimony of the gospel of jesus christ and the living prophet, members and investigators of the mormon church will desire to know the truthfulness of the book of. Nelson when you read the book of mormon, concentrate on the principal figure in the bookfrom its first chapter to the lastthe lord jesus christ. First have them pray for a testimony and write their testimony on the come unto christ page to paste in the front of the book. A testimony of the book of mormon book of mormon central. Why is there a need for the testimony of two nations. A long narrative poem in elevated style presenting characters of high position in a series of. The prophet joseph smiths own words about the coming forth of the book of mormon are. Here is the eyeopening testimony from a former mormon elder, todd k. But as a young adult, i fell away because i was unable to live up to all of the churchs standards. 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. While on his 2year mormon mission in orlando, florida, micah wilder found jesus and accepted the gospel, which led him to leave the church of latterday saints.
The testimony of joseph smith about the book of mormon. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music. Gaining a personal testimony of the book of mormon. This script is taken from portions of joseph smiths own testimony, found at the beginning of the book of mormon. Smith recorded that he alone supposedly translated lost plates which give an account of the history of ancient north america and was the author of subsequent works doctrine and. 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. On the evening of the twentyfirst of september 1823 i betook myself to prayer and supplication to almighty god.
Alma, the testimony of the word in the book of mormon symposium series, edited by monte s. The question of the book of mormon witnesses is extremely significant. Male voice mp3 female voice mp3 entire book pdf related content. While i was thus in the act of calling upon god, i discovered a light appearing in my room, which continued to increase. Former mission president and ysa bishop lynn mcmurray explains how the book of mormon has been the knot at the end of his faith rope when his testimony has waivered. Nelson when you read the book of mormon, concentrate on the principal figure in the book from its first chapter to the lastthe lord jesus christ. No matter what were bearing testimony of, the truth of the church and all its teachings are rooted in these five points of doctrine. Testimony of eight witnesses church of jesus christ. Gaining a personal testimony of the book of mormon youtube. This textual emendation has understandably raised questions about the. Like many of you, i started gaining my testimony of the book of mormon at a very young age. Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this channel is ed by intel. The book of mormon videos youtube channel is a collection of videos based on accounts from the book of mormon. 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.
The church of jesus christ of latterday saints youtube. This weeks episode is 2 nephi 33, nephi records his final testimony. Book of mormon making things up lyrics by rick whitehead. 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. Fortunately, book of mormon central has produced a massive amount of content that can help individuals dive deeper into the book of mormon. 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. The book of mormon has filled my heart with so much joy and light and hope.
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. Those who argue that there is little good mormon poetry would do well to read paul cracrofts epic poem, a certain testimony. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in strengthening their testimony of the book of mormon or simply enjoying the. 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. We have nearly 90,000 missionaries worldwide and we too can contribute. The good bishop walker conversion story of a man who was known as bishop walker before he became a latterday saint. Nelson when you read the book of mormon, concentrate on the principal figure in the bookfrom its first chapter to the lastthe.
Jun 25, 2007 like many of you, i started gaining my testimony of the book of mormon at a very young age. I remember waking up very earlier as a family to read from its pages. Provide a copy of a book of mormon for each youth to give away. Prophets and apostles talk about the book of mormon. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon.
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