Visions of Glory: One Man's Astonishing Account of the Last Days Author: | Language: English | ISBN:
B00HNXCC8U | Format: PDF
Visions of Glory: One Man's Astonishing Account of the Last Days Description
In this recorded account of near-death 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 prophesied in scripture but never before described in such vivid detail. Visions of Glory is a mesmerizing and fascinating read that you will not be able to put down.
Now with all-new narration by Rick Gines and an updated biography by Terri Pontius.
- Audible Audio Edition
- Listening Length: 10 hours and 25 minutes
- Program Type: Audiobook
- Version: Unabridged
- Publisher: Cedar Fort Audiobooks
- Audible.com Release Date: January 3, 2014
- Whispersync for Voice: Ready
- Language: English
- ASIN: B00HNXCC8U
I'm hesitant to write about this book right now, because I just finished it today, and I'm still so awestruck by what I read that I'm afraid I will resort to heavy hyperbole and not be believable. Having been introduced to John Pontius by a friend who said his lectures were life-changing, I read The Triumph of Zion-our Personal Quest for the New Jerusalem and Following the Light of Christ into His Presence, two books by this author. I found these books to be inspired and life-changing for me also, as they were for my friend. I felt more motivated and focused on listening to the Holy Ghost as my guide than ever before. I started reading John Pontius' blog (Unblog My Soul), and loved his writings. I found them to be poignant, uplifting and right on target. Therefore, it was with excited anticipation that I went to the Unblog Family Reunion (a conference, of sorts, of blog followers) and listened to Bro. Pontius interview Spencer. I felt the Spirit of the Holy Ghost, and felt Spencer's love, humility and testimony. As soon as I got an email from Pontius about the release of this book, I ordered it immediately. I read it in two days after starting it. If I hadn't been with extended family on a family outing, I would have finished in a day, because it was hard to put down.
The book was beautifully written, the narrative being sharp and clear, and the topics covered extensive. The feeling emanating from the book was one of absolute love, for the reader, but most importantly for the Savior.
It was an interesting read but it had problems and the more I thought about it the more I don't care for it. The person telling the story goes by the name of Spencer since he says he doesn't want any credit for all the things he reveals. Perhaps he should read Elder Cook's talk "What E'er Thou Art, Act Well Thy Part: Avoid Wearing Masks That Hide Identity." I say that because he is using the name Spencer so that he can say things that he couldn't say if he was using his real name.
The beginning of the book had many things that could be true but after reading the whole book twice I question some things in his first experiences. He talks about how confused he was by the experiences but he spends a lot of time expounding on how everything fits together. I was amazed how he could read everybody's thoughts, feelings and life history. I was under the impression that God is the one who can do that and he doesn't give the gift out freely to just anyone. However, Spencer is not just anyone since towards the end of the book he has an office right next to the Savior in the New Jerusalem Temple.
His final vision or out of body experience goes way out there. He has a little of everything in it. He includes standard near death things like the tunnel of light except he can add more details. The tunnel is alive and is special just for that person. He talks about the universe folding so that things can move through it quickly. That reminded me of the book "A Wrinkle in Time".
When he gets into the destruction part he goes all out. I could see pieces of many published "visions" in what Spencer says. He managed to combine them all into one vision.
His destruction of Salt Lake does not agree with what I understand.
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