Though i write a lot about self help topics i have felt prompted by the spirit recently to start a blog of a spiritual nature. Following the light of christ into his presence john m. Sep 01, 20 lindsey utah, united states i am a mother, a wife, author and entrepreneur. Concerns about the book visions of glory meridian magazine. After receiving several news media inquiries, the lds church issued this statement. The word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory john 1. Visions of glory is a mesmerizing and fascinating read that you will not be able to. Meditations on the glory of christ by john owen still. It is the conviction of the publisher that many readers will discover this book to be one of the hidden treasures of christian literature and will return to it again and again for instruction and spiritual refreshment. This is john carefully editing the experiences of spencer, johns friend and the anonymous subject of this book. Wish there was a central source compiled but i suppose it would be extensive and difficult to categorize.
His glory is the triumph of every battle he wins over all his personal, global, and universal enemies. But we also see the theme of the glory of the son of man in johns gospel. John sees god seated on a throne and apprehends his transcendent glory. So, during supper, fully aware that the father had put everything into his. It is interesting to compare what others report they have seen.
The glory of christ john owen grace and truth books. Within the body of gospel truth there are two distinct levels of understanding, or portions of the truth. In a poor, remote section of southern mexico, the red shirts have taken control. Pontius brings to light simple ways to recognize and implement personal revelation in your life. If youd like to experience johns lovely, lightfilled, inspiring words, look to his other books. It wasnt until he loaned me his copy of journey to the veil and i read a few excerpts that i got much more interested in john pontius and his writings. Share in the journey as pontius expresses his love and understanding of. Share in the journey as pontius expresses his love and understanding of the gospel in a clear, beautiful way. Buy a cheap copy of following the light of christ into his. The glory of christ puritan paperbacks the glory of christ. Visions of glory is written by john pontius and recounts several visions and spiritual manifestations. John pontius is a very gifted writer, but even more gifted in understanding of the fundamental precepts of gospel truth. The glory of christ puritan paperbacks the glory of christ 9780851516615 by john owen. Tonight, for just a brief time of meditation on gods word, i want you to open your bible to 1 corinthians chapter 10, and i want to draw your attention to one verse, and then to just a brief look at.
When john pontius was given six months to live, he coped by following m. Meditations of a christian hedonist and most recently why i love the apostle. Throughout this trip you will witness the incredible events of water being turned into wine, the temple. John pontiuss most popular book is visions of glory. Lds church addresses end of the world rumors in official.
Pontius book cogently addresses spiritual advancement rooted in christ. God glorified jesus for seeking gods glorification. He loved his own in the world and he loved them to the end. In the gospel of john, pilate decides jesuss ultimate fate.
One mans astonishing account of the last days book on cd audio cd audiobook, unabridged. Their recipient is an anonymous informant called spencer in the book. Namely, the time is now by julie rowe and visions of glory. So there are encouraging and uplifting teachings throughout these visions of glory, but there are also matters that are troubling to me. John pontius director capital alignment partners linkedin. This writing project, unblog my soul, was johns thoughts and testament of what heavenly father had shared and taught him while on this earth. The religious authorities come to him because they want jesus put to death but dont have the authority to do it. If god is glorified in him, god will glorify the son in himself, and will glorify him at once.
If youd like to experience john s lovely, lightfilled, inspiring words, look to his other books. My thoughts on visions of glory by john pontius latter. This journey begins at a wedding and ends at a funeral. One mans astonishing account of the last days by john pontius. Mar 03, 2015 his glory is the sum of all the beauties of love and wisdom and power that he revealed in his earthly life. Those who signed up for the book at the unblog reunion should go ahead and preorder at one of these sites. Let us come to understand the terms, the lesser and greater portion, then we will discuss what it has to do with. Now you dont have to miss any of the sessions of this study. John pontius latterday commentary last days signs of. This is john carefully editing the experiences of spencer, john s friend and the anonymous subject of this book. Visions of glory as told to john pontius lds freedom forum. John 20 new american bible revised edition nabre iii. Visions of glory is a mesmerizing and fascinating read that you will not be able to put down. A major component of jesus ministry on earth was the performance of signs and wonders.
Jan 25, 2011 in a poor, remote section of southern mexico, the red shirts have taken control. There is the lesser portion and the greater portion. Owen himself tells us that the substance of the work began in his own private meditation and study and only later was shared with his congregation. The glory of jesus shines brighter and brighter yes, lord the closer i get, the more i see the glory of our soon coming king oh the glory. Before the feast of passover, jesus knew that his hour had come to pass from this world to the father. It includes an account of visions of the spirit world, a. Vaughn evangelistic association 109 saffron way taylors, sc 296876257. Graham greene explores corruption and atonement in this penetrating novel set in 1930s mexico during the era of. The glory of christ by john owen banner of truth usa. John pontius has 19 books on goodreads with 8059 ratings. Listen to visions of glory audiobook by john pontius, narrated by rick gines.
I have enjoyed it mostlycried over some parts,but always trusted what spencer said because i felt that as an active latter day saint the holy spirit would let me feel if it was not sincere. Graham greene explores corruption and atonement in this penetrating novel set in 1930s mexico during the era of communist. In the glory of christ, here abridged and made easy to read, we have the great puritan pastor and theologian john owen at his richest and most mature. These verses speak about christs glory, and they flow together read vv. For 33 years, he served as pastor of bethlehem baptist church, minneapolis, minnesota. Lindsey utah, united states i am a mother, a wife, author and entrepreneur. When doctors gave him 6 months to live, john pontius author of visions of glory created a blog to leave his testimony with his children. The glory of our soon coming king for we desire your presence, always always lord make us holy always shine your light on us always and bring us closer and closer so we can see oh the glory of jesus. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover johns. When doctors gave him six months to live, john pontius author of visions of glory created a blog to leave his testimony with his children. View john pontius profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The glory of christ puritan paperbacks the glory of.
However, thousands of followers of unblog my soul were touched. The book of glory chapter the washing of the disciples feet. The blog gained thousands of followers as people read johns compelling story and. Visions of glory and the last days latterday commentary. Selvaggio uses the seven signs given in the first half of the gospel of john to navigate us toward a glorious destination. Pontius you can preorder visions of glory from cedar fort inc. One mans astonishing account of the last days springville ut. John pontius wrote in the book s foreword that spencer was consistently admonished by the holy spirit to keep most of these experiences sacred and even secret. John had seen that very shekinah glory upon jesus during the transfiguration, and, with peter and james, were eyewitnesses of his majesty 2 peter 1. One mans astonishing account of the last days audible audio edition. God has been outlawed, and the priests have been systematically hunted down and killed. Here he writes about jesus christ, the heart of the gospel. Inside youll find the grand keys that will help make receiving daily guidance, answers to prayers, and much more, accessible to everyone.
John pontius s most popular book is visions of glory. He repeatedly denies that jesus is guilty of any crime. Worthy is the lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing. Sep 28, 2015 namely, the time is now by julie rowe and visions of glory. The vision of his glory audio sessions by anne graham lotz are 6 individual, downloadable sessions from the womens bible study of the book of revelation and shows how we can be encouraged in the midst of depressing circumstances. The gospel of john portrays jesus as the preexistent word 1. As you know, last week we finished the section in matthew which was our concern. With this book at your side, youll be better prepared to prosper along your lifes journey and accomplish the work the lord has planned for you. Visions of glory is a fascinating and intense book. After six days jesus took with him peter, james and john the brother of james, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. Experience the neardeath phenomenon that has stunned thousands of readers.
The devil had already induced judas, son of simon the iscariot, to hand him over. The church encourages our members to be spiritually and physically prepared for lifes ups and downs. Visions of glory by elaine williams on 932019 it is a good book but a bit difficult to follow at times as the author changes from one place to another such a lot, needs to be read through a few times i think, to be better understood, also as the author is american and has american way of saying things, its a bit difficult to understand for me. Russell ballards counsel to start a blog and begin sharing what you know to be true. Inside youll find the grand keys that will help make. With all i have been blessed with i feel an overwhelming sense of joy, peace, humility and happiness and have a strong desire to share what i know and feel publicly.
He is author of more than 50 books, including desiring god. The trouble is, pilate cant figure out what jesus has done wrong. Now, the last priest strives to overcome physical and moral cowardice in order to find redemption. Lowest priced, downloadable, ondemand edition of the puritan hard drive phdode, with world class bible study software and over 12,500 classic and contemporary calvinist, puritan, reformed, presbyterian and reformed baptist books, mp3s and videos. Far too many people think this is brother john pontius writing about his own experience. My fatherinlaw had actually recommended a few books by john pontius. Cf21083 in this true account of neardeath experiences, we learn about the miracles of the millennium, the return of the ten tribes, the building of the new jerusalem and temple, and many other astonishing events long. Now with allnew narration by rick gines and an updated biography by terri pontius. When judas was gone, jesus said, now is the son of man glorified and god is glorified in him.
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