For anyone looking for new ways to draw closer to Christ and truly know Him, a new book offers a perspective from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the journey to God through spiritual rebirth.
“Putting on Christ” by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who diligently seek the truth. And for a limited time, KSL.com readers can get a free e-book version.
“For the true seeker and seeker of truth, “Putting on Christ” can prove a valuable guide for the journey along the path. [the] straight and narrow path that leads to obtaining the knowledge of God at the same level as if we had seen him,” said the bishop.
“When we receive this knowledge, we will have been healed and cleansed by Christ himself from our sins, our vices and our spiritual wounds.”
If you’re interested, here are a few other reasons you might want to add “Putting on Christ” to your reading list.
A Roadmap for Your Journey to Spiritual Rebirth
“Putting on Christ” is more than just a feel-good religious book—it is designed to help you change your life by bringing you to truly know the Savior. Several reviewers have reiterated that the book doesn’t just teach you about Christ; it helps you really get to know him personally. Bishop highlights this new reality and perfect knowledge by sharing the stories of nine people born of God in our time. Chapter 8 alone highlights the experiences of seven of them.
According to Bishop, these stories of knowing God through spiritual rebirth, of “birth of the spirit,” are “on par with those of many people who have entered the presence of God through a near-death experience.” In both cases, the reality of God will have been obtained with perfect knowledge and certainty and people’s hearts will have been changed forever. Reading these accounts – along with the relevant doctrine of Christ which will highlight the steps to achieving such an indescribable reality – will help the reader understand what this experience might feel like and look like for themselves in obeying this same doctrine.
What readers say about the book
The consensus among readers is that diligent study of this book can lead to a profound change of heart and a perfect experiential knowledge of the reality and divinity of the living Christ and his (conditional) promise of eternal life which gives us is done personally and individually. . The prophet Nephi in “The Book of Mormon” refers to this level of knowledge as “perfect brightness.”
“This Christ-centered, doctrine-filled, and Scripture-supported book is not the kind of book you read quickly,” writes one Amazon reviewer. “We must study, reflect and digest these truths. It takes effort on our part to recognize where we are on this journey. Often the author shares something that touches me so deeply that I almost cry after receiving such direct responses. This book is a huge blessing!”
Another reviewer wrote: “I found a book that talks about [to] what I wanted to find. It’s heartbreaking and heartbreaking. I understood where I am on the path and I became aware of my terrible situation. Now is the time to gird up my loins by acting with patience and diligence in seeking the only one who can save my miserable soul. »
A recent reviewer on Amazon wrote, “The instructions for filling your lamps with oil, coming to Christ, and being redeemed are indeed found in Scripture, but having help in seeing is priceless!” This book contains divinely inspired instructions as well as real life. experience, not only of the author but of many others. It is extremely well written, very comprehensive, supported by sound scriptural doctrine and quotations from modern day apostles and prophets. A must-read for anyone serious about growing closer to God. , receiving true remission of sins and being made spotless by the power of Christ himself.
About the author and cover artist
Author Steven Anthony Bishop has worked as an entrepreneur for most of his professional life. His company, Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC, received the first ever global exclusive license to reproduce Michelangelo’s incomparable “La Pietà” from the Vatican Observatory Foundation, making its replicas available worldwide (see www.LaPieta.com).
World-renowned artist Joseph Brickey created the book cover illustrations. Brickey licensed many of his paintings to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was also the one who painted the large mural that serves as the backdrop behind Christ and the Twelve Apostles in the Temple Visitors Center in Rome, Italy.
How to get your copy of “Putting on Christ”
If you’re one of the diligent searchers looking for more than the next great Christian read, you can get a copy of “Putting on Christ” on the book’s website or on Amazon. The book was recently released in audio format and will soon be available in 10 languages.
“Putting Christ” is a #1 national bestseller on Amazon in nine categories and is a top seller among books written by Latter-day Saints on Amazon. All profits from the book will go towards remarketing the book as well as helping to feed and shelter the homeless.
In the words of the author: “The path is real and It is coming. Do not waste time. » Get your copy of “Put on Christ” today!
