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Elder M. Russell Ballard

Council of the Twelve
Published: Sunday, April 1, 2007

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"The Holy Bible is a miracle! It is a miracle that the Bible's 4,000 years of sacred and secular history were recorded and preserved by prophets, apostles and inspired churchmen."

"And those who think that members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints do not believe in Jesus Christ or in the Bible should take time to understand the church, the significance of its name, and the power of its message."

"I bear solemn witness that we are true and full believers in the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and in his revealed word through the Holy Bible. We not only believe the Bible, we strive to follow its precepts and to teach its message. The message of our missionaries is Christ and his gospel and his atonement, and the scriptures are the text of that message. We say to all people, 'We extend our love to you and invite you to come, let us share all that God has revealed."'

"You young people, especially, do not discount or devalue the Holy Bible."

"My brothers and sisters, may we more fully appreciate and understand the power of the Holy Bible. And may (God) help those not of our faith to understand the strength of our belief in the Bible as an instrument that leads us and all mankind to accept Jesus Christ as our Savior."