Visions of glory is doubly anonymousit was written by john pontius, a nowdeceased lds author. Wish there was a central source compiled but i suppose it would be extensive and difficult to categorize. But how did the book of abraham come to be and what does it teach us. Millet explores the experience of the prophet joseph smith along with his scribe sidney rigdon as they received one of the most remarkable revelations from godthe vision of the degrees of glory. Visions of glory describes the amazing neardeath experiences and subsequent visions of spencer, as told to bestselling author john pontius.
Visions of glory and millions of other books are available for instant access. 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, being as im english. Later i picked up the book again and tried to get through some of the middle bits. Larsen, is an exhaustive study of the book of moses, providing commentary along with quotations from the works of from lds leaders, scholars, and artists.
Visions and nightmares in january 1832, joseph, emma, and the twins were living in the home of elsa and john johnson in hiram, ohio, about thirty miles south of kirtland. Now with allnew narration by rick gines and an updated biography by. I wont go into what the book is about as i think that can be covered elsewhere. This book is like candy, and lds who like candy will gobble it up.
The book of mormon by anonymous holy bible by anonymous jesus the. Readers of visions of glory may wish to compare lds teachings and doctrines that differ from the books teachings. Secondly, pontius claims to have prayerfully condensedan account of spencers journeys beyond the veil. I read the part about evil spirits inhabiting the bodies of addicts and drunks, and was reminded of another nde book id read somewhere at some time that had very similar descriptions of demonic possession and visions of seedy, dimly lit bars and other such dens of iniquity.
My thoughts on visions of glory by john pontius latter. Love that guy and i didnt want to scare him in thinking i found a new religion. The trek back to missouri for the gathering of new jerusalem. It is interesting to compare what others report they have seen. Visions of glory and the last days latterday commentary. Harrison of salt lake city who claims to have seen visions of events that will happen in the near future involving. Concerns about the book visions of glory meridian magazine. Share in the journey as pontius expresses his love and understanding of the gospel in a clear. My thoughts on visions of glory by john pontius latterday blog. We support safe riding and rider protection, but do not endorse any specific vendor or product. What we know about the degrees of glory from joseph smiths. I like that some people who have a very different way of conducting their spiritual lives. It has all of the things that make for a lds pop sensation.
Ancient and modern perspectives on the book of moses, jeffrey m. God delivered his messages in the form of images housed within discrete visions, with each symbol explaining, exposing, or emphasizing various aspects of the message conveyed. Also, verification of what the book is teaching can easily be done by checking out the scriptures. Visions of glorys portrayal of jesus christ and his method of interacting with the saints is not consistent with scripture. As the most published scholar on the book of isaiah in the world, dr. Now with allnew narration by rick gines and an updated biography by terri pontius. While a cleansing is imminent, there exists hope for a glorious millennial age. Lds church addresses end of the world rumors in official. The visions of joseph smith and of the book of mormon prophets are comparable with those of the other testamental epochs. Happy to recommend everyone to read this great book regardless of their affiliation with the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The temple riders association is a nonprofit corporation and is not an official association of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The early saints might come to our churches today and wonder where all the visions, revelations and speaking in tongues have gone.
When used in reference to natural objects glory may refer to the brightness of heavenly bodies acts 22. Visions of the resurrected christ members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints sometimes inadvertently called the mormon church witness that the savior lives. The celestial kingdom is the highest of the three kingdoms of glory. I would recommend this book to anyone who needs to feel the saviors love and wants greater understanding of hisher purpose on the earth, or if youre just curious and need a new book to read. Joseph smiths vision of three degrees of glory, instead of one heaven and hell, was a challenge to many early latterday saints. Concerns about the book visions of glory lds magazine. It is the spirit of what is being taught that is important.
Visions of glory is a mesmerizing and fascinating read that you will not be able to put. 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. Father knows and is very intimately aware of exactly what we need to grow and become like him. Visions of glory and the dangers of non scriptural lds.
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. Sep 28, 2015 i have been reading the book visions of glory and have found it very encouraging and faith building. Mar 19, 2015 the first time i heard about visions of glory was from my fatherinlaw. Revelation 1 to 11 glory, and power, be unto the lamb. Jan 18, 2017 in this excerpt from the book, precept upon precept, robert l.
Their recipient is an anonymous informant called spencer in the book. Experience the neardeath phenomenon that has stunned thousands of readers. In this true account of neardeath experiences, we learn about the miracles of the millennium, and many other astonishing events long prophesied. This commentary presents a comprehensive analysis of johns book through the lens of the lds doctrine and mormon experience. In this excerpt from the book, precept upon precept, robert l. Larry has had an impressive hollywood music career, but for 30 years, his dream has been to produce an album of lds hymns arranged and performed by world class musicians. Posted on march 19, 2015 march 19, 2015 author dustin categories emergency prep, lds books, new testament, old testament 10 comments on my thoughts on visions of glory by john pontius faith to heal stories of the prophet joseph smith never cease to amaze me. We worship the living christ and testify that he is intimately involved with his children on earth, that although he is allknowing and allpowerful, he is also allloving. Visions of glory teaches doctrines that contradict lds scripture and prophets.
Those in this kingdom will dwell forever in the presence of god the father and his son jesus christ. Avraham gileadi shares his nearly fourty years of research on isaiah, comparing current documented dreams, visions, and ndes like the book, visions of glory with the endtime predictions of isaiah. Heavenly father knows exactly what we need and his chosen prophet and his counselors will lead us perfectly. I have recently noticed, while surfing around amazon, that john pontius has written several books in this genre. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. We dont always get it right, as it is unlikely that everyone would agree with the content of every book we sell. Our relationship to the spirit world, good and bad spirits and how they interact with us. The power and the glory is a masterful work of art recently shared with me by producer, larry blakely. Smith vision internet john taylor vision internet charles evans vision internet cardston prophecy internet visions of glory, pontius dream of plagues, internet. Should you receive a vision or revelation from the almighty, one that the lord gave you concerning. Possible timeline using visions if ye are prepared, ye. Aug 30, 2018 joseph smiths vision of three degrees of glory, instead of one heaven and hell, was a challenge to many early latterday saints. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Journey to the veil by john pontius 20 lds mormon book pb.
Learn how these members learned to accept an idea they had. The vision or the degrees of glory is a compilation of writings and sermons by early church leaders that touch upon this unique mormon doctrine of commensurate salvation for the living and for the dead. Before i read visions of glory i was warned about some issues and inconsistencies it contained with lds doctrine. As amazing as the events in this book may be, it is inconsistent with the order of revelation taught by the lord through latterday prophets. Let us be faithful and silent, brethren, and if god gives you a manifestation, keep it to yourselves. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 730,944 views 59. In order to understand a book like visions of glory one has to open their mind and heart to receive added knowledge. One mans astonishing account of the last days john pontius. God delivered his messages in the form of images housed within discrete visions, with each symbol explaining, exposing, or emphasizing. Although i have dedicated my life to teaching the gospel of jesus christ, i do not speak for the church nor does this article necessarily represent the views of the institution where i teach.
Sep 09, 2015 the early saints might come to our churches today and wonder where all the visions, revelations and speaking in tongues have gone. Introduction within two months of the churchs restoration, hiram page was claiming to receive revelation about the new jerusalem and other matters concerned with the last days. Prophets and apostles have repeatedly taught that it is inappropriate for members to publicize such material without permission from the president of the church. Visions of glory is a mesmerizing and fascinating read that you will not be able to put down 8. I have an intense testimony in the gospel, in my faith of the savior, joseph smith, and the book of mormon. Spencer claims he will receive authority independent of the church and its leaders. The first time i heard about visions of glory was from my fatherinlaw. Visions of glory pdf download free just only for you, because visions of glory pdf online book is limited edition and best seller in the year. I especially enjoyed the paintings showing joy a family, the resurrection, and the lords work and the glory. I resisted reading visions of glory for quite some time. These true visionary accounts include 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 prophesied in scripture but never before described in such vivid detail.
Continue shopping find thousands of lds books, movies, music and more. I have been reading the book visions of glory and have found it very encouraging and faith building. But are the teachings presented in visions of glory really the. The book moves through the main parts of the plan of salvation.
All posts are for individual rider information only. Sep 03, 2019 i would recommend this book to anyone who needs to feel the saviors love and wants greater understanding of hisher purpose on the earth, or if youre just curious and need a new book to read. The book is an account by a church member who some believe to be thomas g. Apr 29, 2014 visions of glory and the last days note added 611. The book, first published in 1842 and then canonized as scripture in 1880, is the subject of the latest now you know video from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Visions of glory is a fascinating and intense book. Visions of glory probably one of the most comprehensive books written with rich details about events of the last days shown in vision. This visions of glory pdf kindle book is very recommended for you all who likes to reader as collector, or just read a book to fill in spare time. These historic periods of testimonythe old, the new, the book of mormon, and the latterdayshow similar patterns of revelation from god. The glory of the lord surrounded them, and they saw jesus christ at the right. That is part of the discussion process and we learn as we move forward. Visions of glory 5 year anniversary edition paperback. But i tried telling my bishop about the book, then backed off when i saw the look in his eyes.
However, thousands of followers of unblog my soul were touched. John pontius latterday commentary last days signs of. Visions of glory is written by john pontius and recounts several visions and spiritual manifestations. Keeping that in mind, and remembering pontius disclaimer to not take everything in the book literally i was enthralled from beginning to end. The book was recommended to me by an lds missionary and i do not regret. One mans astonishing account of the last days springville ut. 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. Watch the video or read a summary of the points below.