Following the Light of Christ Into His Presence [Hardcover]

John M. Pontius (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 8, 2011

This book is the owner's manual we were sent to earth without. Have you ever longed for a clear, precise, unamiguous description of the way to powerful righteousness? Revealed within this book is the grand key. It is the key to receiving answers to your prayers, daily guidance, personal revelation, prophetic understanding, poer in the priesthood, rebirth of the spirit, calling and election, unspeakable joy, and much more.

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Except for the scriptures, this is the most inspirational book I have ever read. --Von Mitton

About the Author

Brother John M. Pontius is a life-long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was born in Moscow, Idaho, and was taught to love God and the scriptures from his youth. He served a mission in South Africa, has taught Seminary and Institute, and has served on the High Council. Brother Pontius is blessed to be married to Kathy Ferguson Pontius. They have four wonderful children.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Cedar Fort; 2 edition (August 8, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555173586
• ISBN-13: 978-1555173586
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,084,702 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I can't give much higher praise., April 3, 2000

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Quinn Bastian (Chesapeake, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Following the Light of Christ Into His Presence (Hardcover)

How does one review a life-changing experience? I was skeptical at first, but knew in less than a chapter that I would owe more to John Pontius by the end of his book than I know how to convey. Its message is simple and powerful, its presentation straightforward and engaging. This book belongs to a very small and select group: Texts that I feel honored to have read.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended, August 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Following the Light of Christ Into His Presence (Hardcover)

When Family members first told me about this book, I admit I was a bit skeptical. The title sounded like a book about near-death experiences. But I'm glad I overcame that obstacle and read it anyway.

While Pontius humbly acknowledges that this is his own work, and not a declaration of Church doctrine, I think he has has done an increadible job of clarifying the role of the Holy Spirit and it communicates with us on an individual basis. He makes a few statements that are certainly opinion, and not scripturally justifiable, (I.e. "[The spirit] nearly always prompts contrary to where we are headed."), but, on the whole, it is doctrinally sound and extremely enlightening.

I see only three main drawbacks to this book, and they are superficial: 1) The cover art is unattractive, 2) There are numerous typos, and 3) The title may scare some away

If these three things could be changed (and they easily could be), then this book could and should certainly be recognized as one of the great classics of LDS literature.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How to make your calling and election sure, January 22, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Following the Light of Christ Into His Presence (Hardcover)

I turned 50 in 1987 and decided I wanted to learn more about making my calling and election sure. So I entered into an intense study of this subject over the next several years. And then in 1997 I discovered Pontius' book on "Following The Light Of Christ Into His Presence". It had all the answers I had been looking for and I have since faithfully followed the precepts I learned with amazing results. For anyone who wants to make a spiritual advance in their eternal progression I highly recommend this book.