The book of mormon god's compelling witness

It is both sword and shieldit sends the word of god into battle to fight for the hearts of the just and serves as an arch defender of. Be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come. Gods fingerprints are all over the book of mormon called to share. Whether we grew up in the church or joined it later in life, i think we all have that moment when we realized that the book of mormon was an important part of our religious faith. Even if this argument were true, it gods compelling witness. Among his goals, he hopes to 1 further strengthen the testimony of those who already believe the book of mormon to be true, 2 help resolve issues for those who may have some honest questions about its divine origin, 3 provide insights for those who seek answers for. Attacks against the book of mormon have experienced a kind of mission creep since its publication in 1830. The book of mormon, and chapter two is from a talk he gave at a byu devotional on november 1, 2016, the book of mormon. I bear my solemn testimony that the book of mormon was translated by the gift and power of god. The book of mormon, was the kind of talk that made me want to stand up and yell. What sets us apart from other christian religions is this other set of scripture that does indeed shed new l.

The book of mormon is not only the keystone of our religion, but it can also become the keystone of our testimonies, so that when trials or unanswered. This book feels born from a talk callister gave in the october 2017 general conference titled god s compelling witness. Download the talk how will god manifest the truth of the book of mormon. Callister speaks on book of mormons divine origins. Callister, sunday school general president, said during the sunday afternoon session of general conference on oct 1. Mar 11, 2018 our sacrament meeting focused on the book of mormon, which is also the topic of the next general conference talk im supposed to blog about, gods compelling witness.

God told prophets what to write in the book for us today. The book of tad callister was one of my favorite general authorities of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. A case for the book of mormon an interview with tad r. Shook, the true origin of the book of mormon cincinnati. History has preserved about 200 statements from these men, elder callister said, which in totality comprise a formidable witness of the book of mormon. However, if the book of mormon is true and joseph smith is a prophet, the church of jesus. When gathered together these clues demonstrate that mormon intended his record to fulfill prophecy, testify of the land of promise, provide spiritual guidance, and most importantlytestify that jesus is the christ. Some people suggest that the book of mormon was written by joseph smith and that wasnt of divine origin. Is the book of mormon a translation of an authentic ancient. Mormon sprinkled clues about his purposes and source selection throughout the book of mormon that can be easy to miss. Three witnesses of the book of mormon department of. The book of mormon by elder callister, and seek ye out of the best books by elder ardern spoke in depth about the book of mormon, but even more speakers reiterated president monsons. The church video compelling witness depicts a mock trial that witnesses of the truthfulness of the book of mormon.

Callister unequivocally states, is gods crowning witness of the divinity of jesus christ, the prophetic calling of joseph smith, and the absolute truth of this church. Visit our website or connect to us on instagram or facebook music. Oct 01, 2017 the book of mormon is not only the keystone of our religion, but it can also become the keystone of our testimonies, so that when trials or unanswered questions confront us, it can hold our testimonies securely in place, brother tad r. Bednar, an evening with elder bednar, february 2020. Introductory pages of the book of mormon melanies library. That s especially the case with a case for the book of mormon. The book of mormon is not only the keystone of our religion, but it can also become the keystone of our testimonies so that when trials or unanswered questions confront us, it can hold our testimonies securely in place. Only one interpretation of christ doctrine survives the testimony of these two witnesses again and again the book of mormon acts is a confirming clarifying unifying witness of the doctrines taught in the bible, so there is only one lord one faith one baptism, for example, some people are confused as to whether baptism is essential for salvation. Callister the book of mormon is gods compelling witness of the divinity of jesus christ, the prophetic calling of joseph smith. The book of mormon in october, 2017 general conference, you will love this book. The book of mormon in the onehundredth and eightyseventh semiannual general conference of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Continue reading at the original source latterday saint blogs is a portal for mainstream blogs about the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, blogs by.

Jan 07, 2018 gods compelling witness by elder callister. Gathering zion the book of mormona book from god facebook. The book of mormon is not only the keystone of our religion, but it can also become the keystone of our testimonies so that when trials or unanswered questions confront us, it. The book of mormon is not only the keystone of our religion, but it can also become the keystone of our testimonies, so that when trials or unanswered questions confront us, it can hold our testimonies securely in place, brother tad r. Now, i could talk about the evidence president callister put forth for proving the book of mormon, or rather, the evidence he. The book of mormon callister, tad r gods compelling witness. 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. This book feels born from a talk callister gave in the october 2017 general conference titled gods compelling witness. What was mormons purpose in writing the book of mormon. Callister, october 2017 general conference download the talk the book of mormon a book from god, tad r. Our sacrament meeting focused on the book of mormon, which is also the topic of the next general conference talk im supposed to blog about, gods compelling witness. It is gods compelling witness of the divinity of jesus christ, the prophetic calling of joseph smith, and the absolute truth of this church. Callister, emeritus general authority seventy and former sunday school general president in his tuesday, march 3, lds business college devotional held in the assembly hall on temple square, elder callister listed past and.

Callisters address at the sunday afternoon session of the october 2017 general conference. Callisterbrother callister describes how critics of the church try but fail to disprove the book of mormon. Recognizing that these various goals could only be. Thats especially the case with a case for the book of mormon.

Gods compelling witness of the book of mormon by giuseppe martinengo jan 27, 2020 book of mormon, church of jesus christ of latterday saints with a single draft completed in 65 days, an unschooled man of 23 produced a book of over 500 pages, with hundreds of unique names and complex story lines, but you cant prove the truth. In this episode of 5minute firesides, author tad callister presents a compelling case for the book of mormon including what detractors might say for this keystone of the latterday saint faith, complete with witnesses, evidence and a closing argument. As church membership mushroomed, and it became clear the book of mormon is pretty. The book of mormon shows the absurdity of this position, while at the same time reminds us that. The book of mormon is not only the keystone of our religion, but it can also become the keystone of our testimonies, so that when trials or. The book of mormon, and chapter two is from a talk he gave at a byu devotional on november 1, 2016, the book of. The book of mormon is one of gods priceless gifts to us. Critics began by labeling the book bungling and stupid, joe smith a perfect ignoramus, and they claimed any blunderhead, with the bible at his side, might have written it. The book of mormon is not only the keystone of our religion, but it can also become the keystone of our testimonies so that when trials or unanswered questions confront us, it can hold.

Nov 14, 2016 mormon sprinkled clues about his purposes and source selection throughout the book of mormon that can be easy to miss. Gigafren this overrides any powers to compel witnesses and can therefore sometimes conflict with a commissions task of seeking the truth. As a boy of about 15 or 16, i read the account of the 2,000 sons of helaman. The book of mormon the creation, the fall of adam and eve and the natural man. Introduction nephi, jacob, and isaiahthree special witnesses the typifying of jesus christ deliverance from death isaiah in the book of mormon concerning judah and jerusalem the mountain of the lords house. As moroni says behold jesus christ hath shown you unto me, and i know your doing mormon 8.

At first glance they look, sound, and act like christians. Download the talk the book of mormona book from god, tad r. In the name of jesus christ, amen gods compelling witness, october 2017 general conference i add my testimony that the book of mormon is the word of god, written for us in our day. Now, i could talk about the evidence president callister put forth for proving the book of mormon, or rather, the evidence he said would be necessary to disprove it, but.

Smith said he had been directed by the angel moroni to translate this work from reformed egyptian into english. Callister delivered the byu devotional address on nov. He testifies that joseph smith translated it by revelation. The most significant witnesses are the three witnesses and the eight witnesses, all of whom allowed their names to be used on two separate statements included with the book of mormon. In fact, the last chapter which is a summary of the book is a slightly modified version of his october, 2017 general conference talk, gods compelling witness. Jan 09, 2019 the book of mormon is one of gods priceless gifts to us.

Callister the book of mormon is gods compelling witness of the divinity of jesus christ, the prophetic calling of joseph smith, and the absolute truth of this church. Callisters purpose is to present a case for the book of mormon both intellectually and spiritually. In the name of jesus christ, amen god s compelling witness, october 2017 general conference i add my testimony that the book of mormon is the word of god, written for us in our day. But over the years, many critics have claimed otherwise. Witnessing to mormons, as with any religion falsely masquerading under the guise of christianity, can be challenging.

That we, through the grace of god the father, and our lord jesus christ, have seen the plates which contain this record, which is a record of the people of nephi, and also of the lamanites, their brethren, and also of. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion by ezra taft benson. Even if this argument were true, it gods compelling. I originally answered this question early on in my quora experience with the idea that weighing the evidence was not the way to discover the truth of the book of mormon and joseph smith, since the.

The book of mormon witnesses are a group of contemporaries of joseph smith who claimed to have seen the golden plates from which smith translated the book of mormon. It is gods compelling witness of the divinity of jesus christ, the prophetic calling of joseph. 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. May it become the keystone of our testimonies, so it may be said of us, as it was of the converted lamanites, they never did fall away alma 23. If you enjoyed elder callisters superb address gods compelling witness. Visiting teaching handouts gods compelling witness. The book of mormon, combined with the spirit, is the greatest witness one has of the truthfulness of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, said elder tad r. However, though they claim to be the only ones with the real truth, they are far from it. Seeking after scientific proof for the book of mormon had shackled, bound, and blinded me, but seeking after spiritual enlightenment empowered me to be set free to receive the light and testimony of its beauty and truthfulness.