A testimony of the book of mormon russell m nelson

Nelson remarks and dedicatory prayer at priesthood restoration site, oakland township, pennsylvania, 19 september 2015, newsroom. Nelson, president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 1999. When you read the book of mormon, concentrate on the principal. Nelson, 93, a heartsurgeonturnedapostle, poised to become next mormon prophet the salt lake tribune. Those who pursue this course and ask in faith will gain a testimony of its truth and divinity by the power of the holy.

Nelson, now the president of the quorum of the twelve apostles, testified that the book of mormon upholds biblical teachings. Nelson october 1999 by sherri jorgensen uncategorized when you read the book of mormon, concentrate on the principal figure in the bookfrom its first chapter to the last. Nelson and i have fallen in love with his talks about the temple. The book of mormon both illuminates the teachings of the master and exposes the tactics of the adversary.

Dec 23, 2017 the importance of having a firm and sure testimony of the book of mormon cannot be overstated. The bible, the book of mormon, and continuing revelation. In 2011, nelson returned to russia to organize the first church stake in that country, headquartered in moscow. Read the testimony of the three witnesses, the testimony of the eight witnesses, and the testimony of the prophet joseph smith. The book of mormon is most rewarding when one focuses on its primary purpose to testify of jesus christ. Nelson of the quorum of the twelve apostles ensign. 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. The article concludes by emphasizing the churchs neutrality on book of mormon geography and quoting president russell m. Nelson, gc october 1999, a testimony of the book of mormon young men, the book of mormon will change your life. We should not be discouraged or depressed by our shortcomings. A testimony of the book of mormon quotes by russell m. We add our testimony to the millions before us that the book of mormon is a true account of.

He impressed all of us missionaries by sharing with us how god gives him the gift of tongues to speak to groups in their own language. See the lists president nelson compiled about the book of. In honor of joseph smiths birthday on december 23, i would like to share president nelsons words with you, in the hopes they will help strengthen your testimony as they have mine. Prophets and apostles talk about the book of mormon. But were really doing it because we will be stronger, wiser women in every task before us. Like the church, book of mormon central bmc is officially geography neutral. Prior to his call as an apostle, he was a worldrenowned cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, medical researcher, and educator.

Eighteen years later, while serving as president of the quorum of the twelve apostles, he said, my dear brothers and sisters, i testify that. President nelson added his own testimony to the divinity of the book of mormon and has continued to do so. A record of his ministry to people who lived in ancient america. Lets turn to the book of mormon for the dialogue that nephi had with an angel as recorded in 1 nephi 11.

As you let the lord help you through that, he will make the difference. There are no commentaries in a new approach to studying the book of mormon. Sami hanna on semitic uniqueness and the book of mormon. The power of its message will transform the lives of all who earnestly study its precious pages. 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. 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. 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.

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. This book adds details possibly not well known that further strengthen testimony that russell m. Jan 29, 2019 the article concludes by emphasizing the churchs neutrality on book of mormon geography and quoting president russell m. The book of mormon the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. 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. He expressed deep concern that members of the church did not fully appreciate the value of the book of.

Nelson, an apostle of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints mormon recently signed a letter from americas religious leaders in defense of marriage demanding that the constitution of the united states of america be amended to ban legalized samesex marriage and define marriage as the exclusive union of one man and one. He reveals his strengths, his perceived weaknesses, his frustrations, his delights, and, finally, his sterling commitment to obey god. I maintain that a strong testimony of our savior, jesus christ, and of his gospel will help see us through to safety. Prophetic promises of studying the book of mormon scripture. Craig share messages of gratitude, honor, and love for all women in. There are some things the book of mormon is not, it is not a textbook of history. The coming forth of the book of mormon, foretold by ancient prophets, began with an angelic visitation in 1823 to 17yearold joseph smith. Jul 20, 2018 10 beautiful quotes on the temple from president russell m.

Following the holy spirit sister michelle craig describes how we can best follow the spirit in our lives to bless others and ourselves. The book of mormon reveals what the term gospel truly means. Nelson on the importance the books primary purposeto testify of jesus christ and his gospel. Dec 22, 2018 recently, while studying teachings of russell m. Nelson, a testimony of the book of mormon, ensign, november 1999 posted at 12. What prophets have promised when you read the book of mormon. Nelson by ken corbett click to see his website president nelsons book of mormon lists oct 2017. With that testimony, i have read the book of mormon everyday. President russell m nelson, on his final general conference talk before being called as the prophet of the lds church, spoke about the. 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. Choose from 500 different sets of testimony flashcards on quizlet. Nelson reminds the sisters of the church of how they can draw on gods power in our lives. President nelson shares powerful testimony of christ from.

Russell m nelson is lying or delusional about some. The book of mormon stands as another testament of jesus christ. Nelson on enhancing our study of the book of mormon president russell m. A testimony of the book of mormon book of mormon central. So yes, were finishing the book of mormon by the end of the year because our prophet asked us to. This book adds intimate and personal accounts of the authors interactions with and knowledge of president russell m.

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. 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. My dear associates in the work of the lord, i implore each of us to prayerfully study and ponder the. President nelson and other church leaders honor mothers through social media posts the church of jesus christ of latterday saints president russell m. 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. In august 2003, nelson became the first member of the quorum of the twelve to visit kazakhstan. If you havent figured out how important it is to read the book of mormon daily, this talk will do it. Could it be that christ chose this location for his baptism in the river jordan as a silent commemoration of the crossing of the faithful israelites under joshuas direction so many years before see josh. The lord declared, this is the gospel which i have given unto youthat i came into the world to do the will of my father, because my father sent me.

The book contains the full text of the 20 edition and is reformatted to include events, speakers, dates and locational information. Prepare spiritually and physically for challenges to come. 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 miraculous miracle, seminar for new mission presidents, 23 june 2016, 2. Nelson a testimony of the book of mormon russell m. 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. As a doctor, he talks a lot about life, death and consequently the temple. Nelson, now prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Because isaiah is quoted so extensively, he deserves mention as one of the major contributors to the book of mormon. Thus, some form of christs name is used on an average of one reference for every 1.

Nelson, president of the quorum of the twelve, said during the lds churchs general conference on saturday that he had compiled six lists about the book of mormon since april. Nelson i have been studying the life of president russell m. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, joseph smith stated, and the keystone of our religion. Photo courtesy of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints church president russell m.

Study of the book of mormon is most rewarding when one focuses upon its primary purpose. Nelson reflected, nephis personality comes to life as we read his closing testimony. The savior referred to the book of mormon as his new covenant with the house of israel. Church releases statement on book of mormon geography. How president nelson strengthened my struggling testimony. He also lists many languages that he is fluent in on his bio. Nelson, gc october 1999, a testimony of the book of mormon young men. Nelson, president of the quorum of the twelve, said during the lds churchs general conference on saturday that he had compiled six lists about the book of. Nelson was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints when this fireside address was given at brigham young university on 2 february 1992. The truths of the book of mormon have the power to heal, comfort, restore, succor, strengthen, console and cheer our souls. Nelson delivers opening remarks to a virtually empty auditorium at the church office building on. A record of his ministry to people who lived in ancient. Perfection comes not in this life, but in the next life.

Each one of us with a testimony of the lord has the privilege in faith to know of his divine parentage and to testify that jesus is the son of the living god. How president nelson strengthened my struggling testimony of. Seven years later, in 1830, this scriptural canon of the latterday saints was published for the world. A testimony of the book of mormon church of jesus christ. 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. Aug, 2018 president nelson added his own testimony to the divinity of the book of mormon and has continued to do so. Nelson was first called to the quorum of the twelve apostles, president ezra taft benson summoned him to his office. In honor of joseph smiths birthday on december 23, i would like to share president nelson s words with you, in the hopes they will help strengthen your testimony as they have mine. 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. Its major writersnephi, jacob, mormon, moroniand its translator, joseph smith, were all eyewitnesses of the lord. Nelson was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of. Apr 01, 2016 in doing so, they often speak of the different ways the book of mormon builds testimony in central doctrines of the restoration.

The video, filmed in jerusalem, features president nelson speak of christs life alongside footage of the holy land and beautiful artwork of christs life. The special symbolism behind the place where jesus. What will protect us from the sin and evil so prevalent in the world today. Nelson, i came across a few insights that have helped deepen my belief that joseph smith was called of god. Jul 27, 20 a testimony of the book of mormon russell m.