There are some things the book of mormon is not, it is not a textbook of history. Nelson speaks via television from the historic mormon salt lake temple after being announced as the 17th president of the mormon church on jan. It is not a record of all former inhabitants of the western hemisphere, but only of particular groups of people. Even though i had prayed and gone to my church all my life, the book of mormon helped me to really communicate with heavenly father for the first time. The twoway my brethren of the quorum of the twelve apostles laid hands upon my head, ordained me, set me apart as president of the church. Father, surgeon, apostle, readers are treated to an intimate portrayal that will help us come to know elder nelson as a man of testimony, a dedicated husband and father of ten, and a servant whose principal desire since his youth has been to serve gods children. 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. Nelson oct2018 as each family follows through conscientiously and carefully to transform their home into a sanctuary of faith. Nelson was sustained as the seventeenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in january 2018 after serving in the quorum of the twelve apostles for more than 30 years. He expressed deep concern that members of the church did not fully appreciate the value of the book of. The community for those interested in faithful discussions related to the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and its members, known. Nelson invited us to look ahead to this april 2020 conference by each of us in our own way looking back to see the majesty of gods hand in restoring the gospel of jesus christ.
The book of mormon has been organized into 6,607 verses, of which 3,925 refer to jesus christ, employing more than 100 titles. Nelson, member of the quorum of the twelve apostles, during the 178th annual general conference this weekend. Nelson identified at least three ways the book of mormon complements the bible. 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. General conference addresses the church of jesus christ of. Jan 16, 2018 members of the media watch as russell m. The book of mormon is most rewarding when one focuses on its primary purpose to testify of jesus christ. The book of mormon is truly the word of god president russell. Aug 24, 2011 mormon elder russell m nelson bears witness of jesus christ. Nelson reflects upon his new appointment as president of the quorum of the twelve apostles in salt lake city tuesday, sept. Thus, some form of christs name is used on an average of one reference for every 1. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints president died jan.
President russell m nelson, on his final general conference talk before being called as the prophet of the lds church, spoke about the importance of the book of mormon in his talk titled, the. For your free copy of the bible, go to free holy bible and for a. Sister holland and i took that prophetic invitation seriously. Nelson was announced as the 17th president and prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on tuesday, january 16, 2018.
In contrast, joseph smith translated the book of mormon at the rate of about 10 pages per day, completing the task in approximately 85 days. Weve built up cash reserves and a food supply chain that can feed the church indefinitely if necessary. 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. Jan 17, 2018 russell m nelson has been named as the new president of the mormon church following the death of thomas s monson, who led the religion for nearly a decade the 93yearold former heart surgeon. An internationally renowned surgeon and medical researcher, dr. President nelson presided at a unprecedented meeting broadcast from the salt lake temple on january 16, 2018. 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. Testimonies of the book of mormon witnesses deseret book. Nelson, prophet and president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, has released a powerful testimony of jesus christ from the mount of olives. Prior to his call as an apostle, he was a worldrenowned cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, medical researcher, and educator. Nelson was called as a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on 7 april 1984. Monsons funeral at the conference center in salt lake city on friday, jan. The lds version of the book of mormon has been translated into 83 languages and selections have been translated into an additional 25 languages. Church distributes medical supplies in china to combat coronavirus weve been stockpili.
An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. Eighteen years later, while serving as president of the quorum of the twelve apostles, he said, my dear brothers and sisters, i testify that the book of mormon is truly the word of god. A book of mormon story a young bishop in england describes how the book of mormon came. All eight of his greatgrandparents joined the church in europe, immigrated to utah, and settled in the town of ephraim. Prior to his service as head of the church, president nelson served as president of the quorum of the twelve apostles. Right away he began thinking of the principle that all things work under the direction of laws, and so he must be able, if he learned the laws of the heart well enough, to imitate its functions in order to perform lifesaving operations. If you havent figured out how important it is to read the book of mormon daily, this talk will do it. Nelson of the quorum of the twelve apostles the book of mormon, the gathering of israel, and the second coming the coming forth of the book of mormon is a tangible sign to the world that the lord has commenced gathering israel and fulfilling covenants he made to abraham, isaac, and jacob. Zelph may have been a contemporary of mormon while together in the land of zarahemla. The book of mormon is most rewarding when one focuses on its primary purposeto testify of jesus christ. In the english language edition, more than half about 233 verses. President nelson didnt have towe knew it was coming. When you read the book of mormon, concentrate on the principal.
The book of mormon, the gathering of israel, and the. When you read the book of mormon, concentrate on the principal figure in the bookfrom its first chapter to the lastthe lord jesus christ. Their courage and commitment have inspired similar feelings in successive generations. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Nelson was a member of the lds churchs quorum of the twelve apostles for nearly 34 years, and was the quorum president from 2015 to 2018. For your free copy of the bible, go to free holy bible and for a free book of mormon, go to free book of mormon. Nelson, a testimony of the book of mormon, ensign, november 1999 posted at 12. Nelson was first called to the quorum of the twelve apostles, president ezra taft benson summoned him to his office. It provides additional evidence that god speaks to prophets. Assuming 55 days for the work of translation, the rate is calculated as 9. President nelson said, my dear brothers and sisters, i testify that the book of. Nelson, 93, a heartsurgeonturnedapostle, poised to become next mormon prophet the salt lake tribune.
Nelson has often related the fateful day in medical school when he was instructed never to touch the human heart. President nelson shares powerful testimony of christ from. My dear brothers and sisters, i testify that the book of mormon is truly. Their written testimonies are known as the testimony of three witnesses and the testimony of eight witnesses. Choose from 500 different sets of testimony flashcards on quizlet. The mormon church distributes free copies of the king james version of the bible and the book of mormon. Prepare spiritually and physically for challenges to come after the. With that testimony, i have read the book of mormon. This video was created by book of mormon central and was posted to. Nelson, his counselors, and the members of the quorum of the twelve apostles are the prophets, seers, and revelators in our day. No matter what were bearing testimony of, the truth of the church and all its teachings are rooted in these five points of doctrine.
Mar 18, 2018 president russell m nelson, on his final general conference talk before being called as the prophet of the lds church, spoke about the importance of the book of mormon in his talk titled, the. Alex boyes new video inspired by the book of mormon is. We imagined ourselves living in the early 1800s, looking at the religious beliefs of that day. He was sustained in a solemn assembly on march 31, 2018.
See more ideas about book of mormon, scripture study and lds scriptures. President russell m nelson, on his final general conference talk before being called as the prophet of the lds church, spoke about the. I promise that as you diligently work to remodel your home into a center of gospel learning, over time your sabbath days will truly be a delight. Nelson was called as a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on april 7, 1984. Nelson was set apart as the president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on january 14, 2018. That time i was asked to bore my testimony of the book of mormon, i felt nervous because i dont exactly know what to say my testimony that time was just a little because i havent yet read the whole book of mormon. A testimony of the book of mormon book of mormon central. I did not have a life until i read the book of mormon. Nelson on enhancing our study of the book of mormon president russell m. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 1999. The book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. I testify with my whole soul that in a most miraculous and singular way, the book of mormon teaches us of jesus christ and his gospel.
The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to. But when elder nelson introduced him to the book of mormon. Nelson in a most miraculous and singular way, the book of mormon teaches us of jesus christ and his gospel. In 327 ad, mormon was now 16 years old and chosen to be the nephite leader. The present edition of the book of mormon contains 531 pages. A testimony of the book of mormon nelson, russell m a testimony of the book of mormon in the one hundred and sixtyninth semiannual general conference of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Here are some important points i took away from the talk given by elder russell m.
I testify to you that we will have the privilege of hearing the. In 2001, the lds church reported that all or part of the book of mormon was available in the native language of 99 percent of latterday saints and 87 percent of the worlds total population. Welch and tim rathbone, book of mormon translation by joseph smith, encyclopedia of mormonism, 4 vols. Because isaiah is quoted so extensively, he deserves mention as one of the major contributors to the book of mormon. The bible and the book of mormon are both witnesses of jesus christ. 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. Last testimony of sister emma, saints herald, 1 oct. Russell marion nelson is the 17th president and prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Wise men and women still adore him by russell m nelson. In 2011, nelson returned to russia to organize the first church stake in that country, headquartered in moscow. Nelson speaks during the christmas morning devotional at the missionary training center in provo on tuesday, dec. Nelson when you read the book of mormon, concentrate on the principal figure in the bookfrom its first chapter to the lastthe.
Nelson named 17th mormon church president lds daily. Sept 9, 1924 was an internationallyrenowned heart surgeon when he was called to serve as a member of the quorum of twelve apostles in 1984. His counselors were also set apart at the same time. The book of mormon is truly the word of god president russell m. Nelson offers intriguing historical and cultural background about the christmas story as well as providing important doctrinal insights about the saviors birth and ministry. President nelson added his own testimony to the divinity of the book of mormon and has continued to do so.