I hold in my hand that book, the very copy from which hyrum read, the same corner of the page turned down still visible. I want to share my testimony of the book of mormon with you. Later when actually incarcerated in the jail, joseph the prophet bore a powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon. I first met martin harris, one of the three witnesses to the authenticity of the book of mormon, in smithfield utah in 1874. As youth read the book of mormon they can have a banana split or sundae party to share their testimony with each scoop of ice cream being served. Emma smiths witness of the book of mormon lds scripture. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the. The savior referred to the book of mormon as his new covenant with the house of israel. Welch and tim rathbone, book of mormon translation by joseph smith. Choose from 500 different sets of testimony flashcards on quizlet.
Provide a copy of a book of mormon for each youth to give away. Book of mormon translation in englishtwi dictionary. Testimonies for the book of mormon whatever judgment a reader may make about the book of mormonan inspired revelation, a hoax, an early american epic novel, or a wicked scheme to deceive methodists and baptistshe must admit that the book is a remarkable document. 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 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. Jun 25, 2007 like many of you, i started gaining my testimony of the book of mormon at a very young age. My family goes back 23 generations depending on which side of the family you look at, some were lds pioneers from the eastern states that settled in the san luis valley of southern colorado. How did you gain a testimony of the book of mormon and the. Alma, the testimony of the word book of mormon symposium kindle edition by nyman, monte s. The literary testimony of the book of mormon rust, richard dilworth on. In johns gospel, i read, these are the very scriptures that testify of me yet.
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. Check out this great family home evening lesson on the book. He shared this cool 21day challenge to gain a testimony of the book of mormon, from his ward, originally from our ogden. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ. When a mormon says that he has a testimony of the gospel of jesus christ, it means that he has a very strong belief in it.
Nor does the spirit, which testifies of the book of mormon, confirm the historical reality of the book. 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. Joseph smith was the conduit to bring this book to light, after it was hidden for many years. When you read the book of mormon, concentrate on the principal figure in the book.
I bear you my testimony that i know the book of mormon is. Welch and tim rathbone, book of mormon translation by joseph smith, encyclopedia of mormonism, 4 vols. It wasnt an overwhelming feeling or anything it was just a peaceful feeling. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1992. How i escaped the mormon temple christianity today. Alma, the testimony of the word in the book of mormon symposium series, edited by monte s. This week in seminary our class copresident filled in for devotional. Testimony moronis america the north american setting. Latterday saints mormons often speak about the importance of having a personal testimony of the gospel of jesus christ.
May 16, 2014 emmas testimony of the book of mormon and the restoration. Hinckley challenged the members of the church to read the book of mormon cover to cover individually. I applaud your extensive work on the book of mormon in north america and dna issues. Have you ever wondered about your testimony of the book of mormon. A modernday apostle describes the unwavering faith churchs founders showed, even in the face of death, to remain true to their testimonies. Martin harris testimony of the book of mormon as given to. Book of mormon, 1837, page 31 the joseph smith papers. How did these people gain a conviction that the book of mormon is the word of god just as the bible is. Know ye not that the testimony of two nations is a witness unto p. The book of mormon is the testament of the new world, and they go hand in hand in testimony of the lord jesus christ. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alma, the testimony of the word book of mormon symposium. I think the question can be turned to how did you gain a testimony of the bible and christianity. 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 showed this to my seminary students as part of lesson 5 overview of book of mormon. Free book of mormon meet with missionaries find a church email get a book of mormon. Book of mormon testimonies have you ever wondered about. I felt prompted to share my testimony of the book of mormon with you. Seminary is a program for mormon youth high school students. Apr 2, 2016 if you dont know if the book of mormon is true, now is the time to find out. The book of mormon holds a special place in my heart. I testify that the book of mormon is the word of god and the keystone of our religion. Ive felt prompted for a few weeks now that i want to write a post about my testimony of the book of mormon. By that time, i had done so only once with my family. The titlepage of the book of mormon is a literal translation, taken from the very last leaf, on the left hand side of the collection or book of plates, which contained the record which has been. Book of mormon translation englishswahili dictionary. The book of mormon fills my life with joy and hope. Holland is one of the most powerful witnesses i have ever heard.
I just recently finished the book of mormon all the way through for the first time. 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. A very zealous mormon goes to florida for his missions. Alma, the testimony of the word book of mormon symposium. Through studying and readying the book of mormon, we can come closer to christ. I have a testimony of the book of mormon, that it is the word of god. Young womans testimony of the book of mormon mormon. The literary testimony of the book of mormon richard dilworth rust follow this and additional works at. Mar 31, 2010 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. Read more activity to write and share your testimony. On a friday in january 2006, at home in alpine, utah, i received a. In the relief society minutes of march 1844 emma said this. I remember waking up very earlier as a family to read from its pages. He also challenged members to comply with moronis challenge see scripture.
The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. 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. Book of mormon, 1837, page 123 the joseph smith papers. Jul 27, 20 a testimony of the book of mormon russell m.
Gaining a testimony of the book of mormon called to share. Joseph bore a powerful testimony to the guards of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon, restoration of the gospel, the administration of angels, and that the kingdom of god was again established upon the earth, for the sake of which he was then incarcerated in that prison, and not because he had violated any law of god or man. The dying testimony of martin harris, as given to william pilkington by martin harris himself, in clarkston, cache county, utah. Wherefore murmur ye, because that ye shall receive more of my word. I remember the spirit i felt as a kid every time we read from it. It was on saturday, january 18th that our bishop called late and asked me to bear my testimony of the book of mormon the next morning in sacrament meeting along with others.
It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. I grew up memorizing the articles of faith of the denomination, as well as other doctrines as they were made available by the presidency of the church through revelation, primarily in the. Part of thereligious education commons this book is brought to you for free and open access by byu scholarsarchive. Like the three witnesses, the book of mormon prophecies that there will be others which will testify of this work, and there is none other which shall view it, save it be a few according to the will of god, to bear testimony of his word unto the children of men. Testimonies for the book of mormon evangelization station.
Much has been said about the book of mormon since its first publication in the 1800s. The present edition of the book of mormon contains 531 pages. Grant palmer aptly writes, when a person experiences the spirit at a protestant revival meeting or when reading the book of mormon, it is not my belief that the powerful feelings prove the truthfulness of the doctrines heard, taught, or read. May 12, 2015 if you dont know if the book of mormon is true, now is the time to find out. Feasting on the word is both a heartfelt and a thoughtful book, as clearly reasoned as it is faithful.
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. In my personal experience, and as a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints sometimes mistakenly called the mormon church, i have heard it described as everything from interesting, false, uplifting, or contrary to the bible. Shortly thereafter, pistol and ball would take the lives of these two testators. The book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. A testimony of the book of mormon book of mormon central. Assuming 55 days for the work of translation, the rate is calculated as 9. Melissa dodge represent well the dedication and testimony of such early. 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 church are true. Book of mormon translation in englishswahili dictionary.
Dec 19, 2009 this testimony of the book of mormon by elder jeffrey r. Feb 26, 2020 i think the question can be turned to how did you gain a testimony of the bible and christianity. Young womans testimony of the book of mormon mormon women. 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. I do want you all to know for sure i have that testimony, and not hide it, so i will do my best to share it with you in writing. Navigating lds doctrine and church history laura harris hales editor on.
An account written by the hand of mormon, upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints let me start off by saying i have always been a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. If he joseph smith was a prophet, which he is, later when speaking to parley p. I testify that it is a new witness, another witness, another testament of the lord. This testimony of the book of mormon by elder jeffrey r.
Todays thoughts come from a 12yearold young woman who shared her feelings about the book of mormon. 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. Mormon answers to questions about the lds testimony and the need for personal revelation. Jul 08, 2018 this is one of the most incredible testimonies ive ever heard, and such a testimony of how god can change the hearts of those who seek him. Testimonies of the book of mormon from a sunday school in the aspen heights ward. The book of mormon another testament of jesus christ also available in format docx and mobi. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ. Fittingly, joseph smiths testimony is included in the introduction of the book of mormon.
The book of mormon has filled my heart with so much joy and light and hope. The book of mormon is a convincing witness for jesus christ because its writers freely shared their personal testimonies of him and communicated their individual feelings and thoughts about his attributes and functions. David whitmer never returned to the church, but left an extensive record validating his testimony. Book of mormon translation englishtwi dictionary glosbe. Not long after my call to serve as one of the twelve apostles, i was summoned to the office of the president of our quorum, president ezra taft benson. Should you pray and ask if its true or maybe you already prayed and didnt get an answer. The book of mormon is the best book that has ever been written on the planet.
The north american setting for the book of mormon permission to. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. 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. Like many of you, i started gaining my testimony of the book of mormon at a very young age. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I think this will be an exciting era in the discussion which began in 1829 as the book of mormon was getting ready to come forth. 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.
Download the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ ebook for free in pdf and epub format. Hopefully the following firsthand accounts of how different people gained their testimonies can help provide insights and inspiration for your own journey of faith. 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. The book of mormon, like the bible, testifies of jesus christ, his atoning sacrifice, and his. Read the book of mormon another testament of jesus christ online, read in mobile or kindle.
It refers to a conviction or sure knowledge of things that are holy. Ten testimonies of jesus christ from the book of mormon. Testimony of the book of mormon latterday saints channel. Remarkably, items discovered in the zelph mound area fit precisely within the parameters of the book of mormon historical chronology. Nov 17, 20 todays thoughts come from a 12yearold young woman who shared her feelings about the book of mormon. Learn about the savior, jesus christ, and how the basic beliefs of his gospel can enrich our lives. In na her husband of fiftyfour years, and within four years she al the passing of four of her five. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. I once felt of the plates, as they thus lay on the table, tracing their outline andcontinue reading. Emma smith wife of joseph smith the plates often lay on the table without any attempt at concealment, wrapped in a small linen tablecloth, which i had given him to fold them in. However virtually all religions claim to have spiritual experiences. Through an exploration of ancient literature and cultures, joseph smiths educational background, and the science of wordprints, the book of mormon is true invites audiences to strengthen their testimony of this sacred scripture as the divine word of god. Recently, i saw a friend not of my faith posted on social media recently that she saw the book of mormon musical. I told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book.
The testimony of the eight witnesses gospel doctrine. David whitmers final testimony of the book of mormon. I believe he joseph was everything he professed to be. Jul 26, 2017 latterday saints mormons often speak about the importance of having a personal testimony of the gospel of jesus christ. Im grateful for the teachings in the book of mormon. Nov 19, 2015 gaining a testimony of the book of mormon. In her letter, lucy alludes to book of mormon ideology and doctrine. Testimony and exhortation in early mormon womens letters.