Over 45 years ago I was at a party with drinking buddies. One of them, an 18 year old and very inactive member of the LDS church got into a debate with another guy about the Book of Mormon. He told his friend, with a beer in one hand and a cigarette in another, telling him that although he was not exactly the best example of a Mormon, he would know the B of M to be true, if he really prayed earnestly about it, while reading. I was stunned! He had no agenda. That get together that night haunted me , until months later and did just that, once I got the book from another Mormon friend. I was overcome with the the Holy Spirit that testified of the truth of it. I am now a still faithful 67 year old.
Turns out this process fails. I read the book prayerfully. I thoroughly enjoyed the book. But the spirit testified to me otherwise. Great Christian fiction though and I mean that. I really enjoyed it.
@@orangemanbad Turns out one needs to humble oneself, in order to get a spiritual confirmation, while reading it. If I pick up a book with the underlying attitude that it’s not going to confirm anything, then it won’t. Additionally, I have had several other spiritual experiences, which further confirms the truth of all of the LDS Church, in its entirety. Because, it’s either all true, or simply all hogwash. There’s no middle ground.
This is so very uplifting. I’ve loved the Book of Mormon since I joined the church 31 years ago. It truly has the fullness of the Gospel and is a true testament to the divinity of our Savior Jesus Christ.
For me, bringing the two together helps me to understand God more. I’m not an intellectual. I’m the opposite. When someone can speak clearly and plainly I soak it up like a sponge.
“Exposed the enemies of Christ. “ This is so true! You recognize the enemies of Christ in our time because of the Book of Mormon. Because Moroni speaks so directly to us. I began to write to my children/posterity with my journal & scripture journal entries.
This has brought me, just like this, a clarity, greater understanding, love you brother Millet. I been following you for years without knowing it... 🇬🇧 3:13
This is a wonderful testimony of the Bible and Book of Mormon from someone who has studied and taught them both for 40 years. I loved the clarification of the three vital levels/stages of the Book of Mormon - (1) the story/narrative that provides the context for the doctrine, (2) the doctrine/teachings, and (3) the personal encounter - internalizing and incorporating the doctrine in our lives ("we sought and found Christ and you can too!") I believe and love the Bible and Book of Mormon!
I just finished reading his book "Talking with God" loved it, simply brilliant. Loved the personal stories about his Uncle Joseph. It is another one of his books that helps me draw closer to the Father and his Son. Bro. Millet thank you so much for sharing the stories.
I understand that some things about the church sound crazy. Angels, gold plates, a boy talking with God etc., but if you read the B of M and you listen to our current prophet and apostles speak and you think logically about everything, you will have to actively TRY and not believe. It's just so clear. I don't understand how people don't see it. But most people aren't searching for truth, only things that will validate their feelings and position.
If you look at most things in the Bible, dying and rising again, talking donkeys, angels appearing, demons being cast out, lepers healed by bathing 7 times in the river, walls falling dwn by walking around them 7 times, the Red Sea dividing and thousands of ppl walking to the other side, feeding thousands w only a few loaves of bread … it all sounds pretty crazy to me. Anything showing forth the power of God looks crazy to the natural man. God is a God of miracles and His ways are not our ways. Who are we to tell Him how to do His work or accomplish His purposes? We can all better learn to see and hear w our spiritual ears and eyes and stop setting limitations on God, His power and purposes in our lives and the lives of others.
Hi President Millet I joined the church when you taught institute and you were in the Stake Presidency in Tallahassee. My dear mother had the will and wisdom to drive me to Tallahassee from Perry and we attended your institute classes. How did you feel when the announcement for a temple in Tallahassee came? I cried for about an hour and still well up over this miracle. I wish I knew scriptures better. I've always given my privilege of attending your institute classes as the reason why I have held on to the iron rod as much as I have. With that sure foundation I was a bit lazy in my scripture study. Now I am confused about what you said in this video about the Godhead. Your testimony will stay with me forever. I am going to get to work and figure this out. Why did you say this here, now, on a video headed for CZcams when we just studied the First Vision in Come, Follow Me and no one mentioned this? I have a lot to study and pray about. I hope all is well with you and your family. Thank you for sharing your testimony.
Carolyn, your story is beautiful and touching. Can you explain your question about the Godhead? What did you find confusing? Maybe some of us here can discuss and clarify.
I am confused at about time 8:15 by Robert Milet's statement, "Christ is God." I have studied Mosiah chapter 15. I realize Christ and God are unified in purpose. I thought that was what is so instructive about the First Vision, that for once and for all someone could tell us- Jesus Christ and His Father are two separate beings.
I listened again at time 8:17 and I hear the words Brother Millet is using to explain Christ is God. I agree with him but, I think many people need Joseph Smith's First Vision experience added here to expel any confusion and all the other places in the New Testament and 3 Nephi 11:7 where there are two personages.
@@carolynquffa6 Okay, it seems your concern is that some might think he's saying Christ and God the Father are one personage. You're right, we believe they are separate heavenly beings with one purpose or goal; different than the trinitarian view. I feel his intention at 8:15 is to expand our understanding (beyond that they are separate beings united in the common mission of redemption): Jehovah in the Old Testament is Christ, just as the God who instructs prophets and disciples in the Book of Mormon is Christ. God the Father had this plan of Salvation and Christ is the 'executor' of the Father's plan. He is not only our older brother, He is a God and is thereby our connection to the Father. He is our connection to mercy, life and light, and divine help. He acts under the direction of the Father. Does that help clarify?
Hello Robert, you are one of my heroes. We have never met before, I have followed you on CZcams and have watched many of your talks. the BYU discussions series is one of my favorite. The introduction to the Pearl of Great Price is my favorite of all time. My wife and I believe that Joeseph Smith was on his way to more revelations regarding the premortal spirit world and that it was such a tragedy to loose our mighty prophet so early in his life. I do love the scriptures with all of my heart, thank you for the wonderful work the you have produced for all of us to enjoy, you have made this world a better place because of it! ❤️
Love him and his testimony! I’ve attended several of his classes at Education Week over the years and I love learning about the gospel through his research and knowledge.
What a wonderful way to spend almost an hour listening to Br. Millet share his thoughts on the Book of Mormon & the Bible. For his friend who said the Book of Mormon is from the devil. That friend should read Matt. 7:15-20 “...by their fruits ye shall know them”.
There's a great book by an LDS author that shows that there's perfect harmony between the prophetic statements concerning the garden of Eden being in Missouri and the Old Testament account concerning the garden of Eden. It's called Canaan, Babylon, and Egypt A Comparative Theological Analysis on Creation sold by Eborn Books.
I have seen miracle in different places and times in my life I believe not just know that Joseph Smith is a great prophet.and things he was given to write as in the transition from the Book of Mormon by the heavenly helpers and he said it's not for the rest of us to know. Then writing other things came from Jesus Christ and Holy Ghost And we continue to have a prophet today. Today is Russell M Nelson ❤️🙏
The Verdict is it’s true. It’s fruits are good . The devil would not preach of Christ. I have never felt any evil reading the Book of Mormon. It’s a history and another testament of Jesus Christ. I know it’s true .
If you love the Bible, you'll love the Restoration scriptures. If you don't love the Bible, you'll have disdain for the Restoration scriptures. If one doesn't read, they are not qualified to comment on either.
The name of Jesus is plainly on full display inside the dome of the rock on the Jerusalem Temple Mount. The Mormons speak of a Jesus and Billy Graham led multitudes to Jesus. They can all be wrong but they can't all be right. My Jesus is the Jesus of the Word of God, the Bible.
We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God. 👇 Apostle James Talmage wrote, "...who, in his right mind could for one moment suppose the Bible in its present form to be a perfect guide? Who knows that even one verse of the Bible has escaped pollution." (Divine Authority of the Book of Mormon, p. 47) Joseph Smith himself said, "Many insertions were made, some of them 'slanted' for selfish purposes, while at times deliberate falsifications and fabrications were perpetrated" (As Translated Correctly, p. 4). The translation of the King James bible wss done by people working for king James. The latin Vulgate was done by papal scholars. The Lutheran (German translation) was done by Martin Luther. And so on. Each version of the bible reflected the understanding and biases of the translators. This is why we have to temper our belief with the clause "as far as it is translated correctly." On top of that the source documents for each of the translations have unverifiable provenances themselves. Many forget that many portions of The Book of Mormon came in the middle of The Old Testament and before The New Testament. Why do we even need the book of Mormon when there is the Bible already? The problem is that the rest of Christianity reads the bible and they can't agree on many points of doctrine, The Book of Mormon is a companion to the Bible that helps clear up some of those points and clarifies others. It helps to put down false doctrines and establish correct ones.
There is no way Muhammad could have written the Koran on his own. So that means it’s true, right? This argument is so weak. It’s basically saying “based on the story that Joseph and his friends told, they couldn’t have conspired to commit a fraud, because they said so.” Just a bit naive. Meanwhile, all the evidence completely refutes the Book of Mormon’s historicity.
To say that there is no way Joseph Smith could have written the Book Of Mormon with his educational background is demeaning. To me neither you Robert Millet co authoring with Hugh Nibley could write the Book of Mormon with all your education and with time limits of 3 years let alone 3 months.
Please clarify: 1) Eternal Father still exists? Sounds like your concept in this talk, listened three times, that God, The Father, is not. It is Jesus Christ. Can’t believe that. 2) growth for a person in this life will continue, but only on those issues we had no chance to learn? If denied here, no chance in the beyond.
Over 45 years ago I was at a party with drinking buddies. One of them, an 18 year old and very inactive member of the LDS church got into a debate with another guy about the Book of Mormon. He told his friend, with a beer in one hand and a cigarette in another, telling him that although he was not exactly the best example of a Mormon, he would know the B of M to be true, if he really prayed earnestly about it, while reading.
I was stunned! He had no agenda. That get together that night haunted me , until months later and did just that, once I got the book from another Mormon friend. I was overcome with the the Holy Spirit that testified of the truth of it. I am now a still faithful 67 year old.
Turns out this process fails. I read the book prayerfully. I thoroughly enjoyed the book. But the spirit testified to me otherwise. Great Christian fiction though and I mean that. I really enjoyed it.
Wow
You were overcome with what Skeptics call the Confirmation Bias
@@orangemanbad Turns out one needs to humble oneself, in order to get a spiritual confirmation, while reading it. If I pick up a book with the underlying attitude that it’s not going to confirm anything, then it won’t. Additionally, I have had several other spiritual experiences, which further confirms the truth of all of the LDS Church, in its entirety. Because, it’s either all true, or simply all hogwash. There’s no middle ground.
@@DerGlaetze I agree. I read Book of Mormon prayerfully. I honestly thought LDS was true. Not sure why. But then the spirit guided me away from it.
The Book of Mormon is a true testament of Jesus Christ.
Thank you Brother Millett! I love your testimony!
It is so wonderful to hear your testimony again!
This is so very uplifting. I’ve loved the Book of Mormon since I joined the church 31 years ago. It truly has the fullness of the Gospel and is a true testament to the divinity of our Savior Jesus Christ.
How about the King Follett Discourse?
I know of the divinity of the Book of Mormon for another reason but I love hearing an intellectual reason also.
For me, bringing the two together helps me to understand God more. I’m not an intellectual. I’m the opposite. When someone can speak clearly and plainly I soak it up like a sponge.
“Exposed the enemies of Christ. “ This is so true! You recognize the enemies of Christ in our time because of the Book of Mormon. Because Moroni speaks so directly to us. I began to write to my children/posterity with my journal & scripture journal entries.
I am loving this! Thank you so much!
Amazing! I watched this during the Sabbath and felt the Lord’s Spirit speak peace to my heart
This is an amazing video. What a wonderful testament of the Book of Mormon and Jesus Christ.
This has brought me, just like this, a clarity, greater understanding, love you brother Millet. I been following you for years without knowing it... 🇬🇧 3:13
These interviews are probably my favorite part of this channel.
This is a wonderful testimony of the Bible and Book of Mormon from someone who has studied and taught them both for 40 years. I loved the clarification of the three vital levels/stages of the Book of Mormon -
(1) the story/narrative that provides the context for the doctrine,
(2) the doctrine/teachings, and
(3) the personal encounter - internalizing and incorporating the doctrine in our lives ("we sought and found Christ and you can too!")
I believe and love the Bible and Book of Mormon!
Thanks so much for sharing! Beautiful!
What a fabulous interview - I am so grateful to BMC for these brilliant interviews. Thank you
Powerful presentation, thank you.
Thank you! You're knowledge and testimony is uncontested! 💓
Wonderful! Thank you, Brother Millet, for sharing your insights.
So great an interview. Thank you for easy understanding. I have been a member 41 yrs ago. Learning still. Thank you Brother Millet
I just finished reading his book "Talking with God" loved it, simply brilliant. Loved the personal stories about his Uncle Joseph. It is another one of his books that helps me draw closer to the Father and his Son. Bro. Millet thank you so much for sharing the stories.
Brother Millet is thoughtful, knowledgeable and articulate. It’s very nice that he has a pleasant voice and not monotone. Lots to absorb here. TY
A wonderful presentation. I am the only member in my family and am always searching for other ways to address concerns. Many thanks.
You’re amazing.
Love this beautiful talk, and his other talks 😍😻❤️📖🙏
I understand that some things about the church sound crazy. Angels, gold plates, a boy talking with God etc., but if you read the B of M and you listen to our current prophet and apostles speak and you think logically about everything, you will have to actively TRY and not believe. It's just so clear. I don't understand how people don't see it. But most people aren't searching for truth, only things that will validate their feelings and position.
If you look at most things in the Bible, dying and rising again, talking donkeys, angels appearing, demons being cast out, lepers healed by bathing 7 times in the river, walls falling dwn by walking around them 7 times, the Red Sea dividing and thousands of ppl walking to the other side, feeding thousands w only a few loaves of bread … it all sounds pretty crazy to me. Anything showing forth the power of God looks crazy to the natural man. God is a God of miracles and His ways are not our ways. Who are we to tell Him how to do His work or accomplish His purposes? We can all better learn to see and hear w our spiritual ears and eyes and stop setting limitations on God, His power and purposes in our lives and the lives of others.
Hi President Millet
I joined the church when you taught institute and you were in the Stake Presidency in Tallahassee. My dear mother had the will and wisdom to drive me to Tallahassee from Perry and we attended your institute classes. How did you feel when the announcement for a temple in Tallahassee came? I cried for about an hour and still well up over this miracle. I wish I knew scriptures better. I've always given my privilege of attending your institute classes as the reason why I have held on to the iron rod as much as I have. With that sure foundation I was a bit lazy in my scripture study. Now I am confused about what you said in this video about the Godhead. Your testimony will stay with me forever. I am going to get to work and figure this out. Why did you say this here, now, on a video headed for CZcams when we just studied the First Vision in Come, Follow Me and no one mentioned this? I have a lot to study and pray about. I hope all is well with you and your family. Thank you for sharing your testimony.
Carolyn, your story is beautiful and touching. Can you explain your question about the Godhead? What did you find confusing? Maybe some of us here can discuss and clarify.
I am confused at about time 8:15 by Robert Milet's statement, "Christ is God." I have studied Mosiah chapter 15. I realize Christ and God are unified in purpose. I thought that was what is so instructive about the First Vision, that for once and for all someone could tell us- Jesus Christ and His Father are two separate beings.
I listened again at time 8:17 and I hear the words Brother Millet is using to explain Christ is God. I agree with him but, I think many people need Joseph Smith's First Vision experience added here to expel any confusion and all the other places in the New Testament and 3 Nephi 11:7 where there are two personages.
@@carolynquffa6 Okay, it seems your concern is that some might think he's saying Christ and God the Father are one personage. You're right, we believe they are separate heavenly beings with one purpose or goal; different than the trinitarian view.
I feel his intention at 8:15 is to expand our understanding (beyond that they are separate beings united in the common mission of redemption): Jehovah in the Old Testament is Christ, just as the God who instructs prophets and disciples in the Book of Mormon is Christ. God the Father had this plan of Salvation and Christ is the 'executor' of the Father's plan. He is not only our older brother, He is a God and is thereby our connection to the Father. He is our connection to mercy, life and light, and divine help. He acts under the direction of the Father. Does that help clarify?
Yes, that does explain. Thank you very much for taking the time to answer me. I appreciate it very much.
I love this!!! Thanks !! The only problem that took away from the spirit was the all the so many dumb commercials 😫
I grew up believing in the Book of Mormon. I am now 80 years old and I still believe. Wonderful book, wonderful church.
Hello Robert, you are one of my heroes. We have never met before, I have followed you on CZcams and have watched many of your talks. the BYU discussions series is one of my favorite. The introduction to the Pearl of Great Price is my favorite of all time. My wife and I believe that Joeseph Smith was on his way to more revelations regarding the premortal spirit world and that it was such a tragedy to loose our mighty prophet so early in his life. I do love the scriptures with all of my heart, thank you for the wonderful work the you have produced for all of us to enjoy, you have made this world a better place because of it! ❤️
Love him and his testimony! I’ve attended several of his classes at Education Week over the years and I love learning about the gospel through his research and knowledge.
Uplifting and inspirational. Thank you for these insights.
What a wonderful way to spend almost an hour listening to Br. Millet share his thoughts on the Book of Mormon & the Bible.
For his friend who said the Book of Mormon is from the devil. That friend should read Matt. 7:15-20 “...by their fruits ye shall know them”.
Love everything he says, very inspiring
I always really enjoy hearing this guy speak.
I love the Book of Mormon
Love this guy, watch his stuff all the time.
There's a great book by an LDS author that shows that there's perfect harmony between the prophetic statements concerning the garden of Eden being in Missouri and the Old Testament account concerning the garden of Eden. It's called Canaan, Babylon, and Egypt A Comparative Theological Analysis on Creation sold by Eborn Books.
Amazing.
I have seen miracle in different places and times in my life
I believe not just know that Joseph Smith is a great prophet.and things he was given to write as in the transition from the Book of Mormon by the heavenly helpers and he said it's not for the rest of us to know.
Then writing other things came from Jesus Christ and Holy Ghost
And we continue to have a prophet today.
Today is Russell M Nelson ❤️🙏
The Verdict is it’s true. It’s fruits are good . The devil would not preach of Christ. I have never felt any evil reading the Book of Mormon. It’s a history and another testament of Jesus Christ. I know it’s true .
The family of scripture, the big one or the small one as I said as a child... I love the book of Mormon.
If you love the Bible, you'll love the Restoration scriptures. If you don't love the Bible, you'll have disdain for the Restoration scriptures. If one doesn't read, they are not qualified to comment on either.
Restoration Scriptures? Do you mean that the gates of Hell prevailed against the words of Jesus?
@@richarner3856The gates of hell can never prevail over revelation, of which, Christ was teaching to Peter.
@@zon3665 is He speaking about revelation or the church?
@@richarner3856 Christ is teaching about revelation. The truthfulness of who Christ is was revealed to Peter. Reread the chapter.
Could you provide the McKonkie reference please?
What Think Ye of the Book of Mormon, Ensign Nov 1983.
The name of Jesus is plainly on full display inside the dome of the rock on the Jerusalem Temple Mount. The Mormons speak of a Jesus and Billy Graham led multitudes to Jesus. They can all be wrong but they can't all be right. My Jesus is the Jesus of the Word of God, the Bible.
“Every knee will bow, every tongue will confess that He is Lord”…….will you be acknowledged by Him, is your name written in the Lambs book of Life?
We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.
👇
Apostle James Talmage wrote, "...who, in his right mind could for one moment suppose the Bible in its present form to be a perfect guide? Who knows that even one verse of the Bible has escaped pollution." (Divine Authority of the Book of Mormon, p. 47) Joseph Smith himself said, "Many insertions were made, some of them 'slanted' for selfish purposes, while at times deliberate falsifications and fabrications were perpetrated" (As Translated Correctly, p. 4).
The translation of the King James bible wss done by people working for king James. The latin Vulgate was done by papal scholars. The Lutheran (German translation) was done by Martin Luther. And so on. Each version of the bible reflected the understanding and biases of the translators. This is why we have to temper our belief with the clause "as far as it is translated correctly."
On top of that the source documents for each of the translations have unverifiable provenances themselves.
Many forget that many portions of The Book of Mormon came in the middle of The Old Testament and before The New Testament.
Why do we even need the book of Mormon when there is the Bible already?
The problem is that the rest of Christianity reads the bible and they can't agree on many points of doctrine, The Book of Mormon is a companion to the Bible that helps clear up some of those points and clarifies others. It helps to put down false doctrines and establish correct ones.
The Book of Mormon contradicts the Bible.
Jesus Christ never required anyone to believe the Book of Mormon is true.
So thankful!
The key teachings of the LDS church are not contained in the Book of Mormon
Call Adams drive John 11 the book of Mormon changes it to a God the original says God no choice.
There is no way Muhammad could have written the Koran on his own. So that means it’s true, right?
This argument is so weak. It’s basically saying “based on the story that Joseph and his friends told, they couldn’t have conspired to commit a fraud, because they said so.”
Just a bit naive.
Meanwhile, all the evidence completely refutes the Book of Mormon’s historicity.
To say that there is no way Joseph Smith could have written the Book Of Mormon with his educational background is demeaning. To me neither you Robert Millet co authoring with Hugh Nibley could write the Book of Mormon with all your education and with time limits of 3 years let alone 3 months.
Not only could Joseph not have written it, no one could have. Stop taking offense where none is given, or intended.
Alexander Solzhenitsyn wrote an entire book in a Soviet gulag without pen or paper
Please clarify: 1) Eternal Father still exists? Sounds like your concept in this talk, listened three times, that God, The Father, is not. It is Jesus Christ. Can’t believe that. 2) growth for a person in this life will continue, but only on those issues we had no chance to learn? If denied here, no chance in the beyond.
God the Father is not... . What ?
And what do you mean about personal growth ? Progression is a lifelong concept, and on into the eternities.