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Why Putting On Christ?
A Road Map for Our Heroic Journey to Spiritual Rebirth and Beyond…
Since its release in 2020, “Putting On Christ” has reached #1 National Bestseller in Nine Categories on Amazon including Adult Christian Ministry, Religious Leadership, Men’s Christian Living, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Spiritual Growth, Christian Prayer, Christian Meditations, Christian Ministry & Evangelism, and Christian Denominations & Sects.
“Putting On Christ” has over 275 Five Star reviews on Amazon from LDS readers worldwide and 11K followers on Facebook.
Book Summary
Putting on Christ is a roadmap of our heroic journey to Spiritual Rebirth, also referenced in the holy writ as “the gate” that leads to eternal life. This gate is the First Comforter which is received and initiated through a “baptism of fire” and a manifestation of the Lord’s Spirit. The Savior said, “Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able” (Luke 13:24).
For the true seeker and truth seeker, Putting On Christ may prove a valuable guide for the journey along this straight and narrow path which leads to obtaining the knowledge of God on the same level as if we had seen Him. When we receive this knowledge, we will have been healed and cleansed by Christ Himself of our sins, vices, and spiritual wounds. This knowledge then opens the door to "obtain all other things pertaining to life and godliness" (Lectures On Faith 7:18). Putting On Christ includes the stories of nine people who were born of the Spirit or born of God in our latter day—six of whom are personally known to me. These nine have obtained the same knowledge—even the perfect knowledge as to God’s reality. This experiential knowledge obtained is on par with many who have entered God's Presence through a near-death experience. In either scenario, one can never be the same thereafter. Each will have received "a mighty change" or conversion of the heart towards God.
This same knowledge is available to all who have come under heavenly contract with God through the ordinances by proper authority. The Lectures on Faith teach that "whatsoever constitutes the salvation of one will constitute the salvation of every creature which will be saved" (Lectures on Faith, 7:9).
Jesus said to Nicodemus: “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God” (John 3:5). Being born of the Spirit is much more than receiving the Father’s promise through “confirmation” after being baptized by water. There is a broken-hearted covenant and cry of the soul we must each make in the depths of repentance, performed in complete surrender, having a committed willingness to do His will in all things thereafter. Once these and other conditions are met, the fulfillment of the Father’s promise can then be made experientially “real” for us in our lives—unto the praise and glory of God. This is when we transition from the knowledge about God to the actual, perfect knowledge of God. Indeed, this is salvation.
The path is real and He is coming. Waste no time.
-Steven Anthony Bishop
Personal Recommendation from Terri Pontius, Compiler and Editor of “Journey to the Veil” by John Pontius
“As we get nearer and nearer to the Savior’s second coming, there has begun a great call in the hearts of many to lengthen our strides. A great division seems to be occurring, and those with ears to hear, who are truly receptive and obedient to the voice of the Holy Spirit, are becoming increasingly hungry for the glorious gifts promised in the scriptures and by modern revelation: specifically, the blessings of being born again, of experiencing the baptism of fire, of receiving our calling and election, and of seeking to know Christ personally, according to His will and timetable. These are the very gifts that will bring us individually and as a Church to the stature of Zion, to be truly His when our Lord returns to reign.
This book is a clarion voice in this call. Steven Anthony Bishop speaks to the fervent seeker, and indeed this book is intended for only such. It is not an easy read, but will be captivating to one who is diligently searching for the Lord’s direction in receiving the profound blessings held out to all. It is written in a warm personable style, and includes beautiful examples of everyday people who have experienced these things for themselves. Their paths were specific to each, and yet carry elements of shared similarity. Brother Bishop also outlines some unique practical techniques, including meditation and visualization, which could greatly assist the seeker along his or her journey, as guided by the Spirit.
I truly appreciated that the author fully supports the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and those ordained to lead us. This is very important to me, as there are currently many dissident voices that can be difficult to discern; yet this book is steady and true in holding out the glorious blessings available within the Lord’s established restored gospel.
I came away from “Putting on Christ” with a deep and profound desire to “Seek Him!” I could have not wanted anything greater from this, or any other book. Thank you, Brother Bishop, for your work and diligence in bringing this important message to us all!"
Author, Steven Anthony Bishop
About The Author
Steven Bishop was born on the seventh day of the seventh month in Southern California yet considers Utah as his “home base” while growing up. He has worked as an entrepreneur most of his professional life, including as a seasoned real estate investor. Steven is best known for having obtained the first ever granted exclusive worldwide license to replicate Michelangelo’s incomparable “La Pieta” sculpture from the Vatican Observatory Foundation. His company, "Vescovo Buonarroti Art", has made the viewing of its replicas available to Catholic Churches throughout the United States, as well as internationally (see www.LaPieta.com).
Steven has served in many callings in his Church, beginning as a young missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Seville, Spain (now Malaga) Mission. Since his mission, Steven has worked in various callings including that of serving as a Priest Quorum Advisor, Elders Quorum President, in a Bishopric, and as Director of Public Affairs for Tempe and Chandler, Arizona. Steven Bishop joyfully welcomes opportunities to promote building faith in Jesus Christ, including volunteering to speak at firesides, conferences, on podcasts, or other faith promoting events.
When not serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Steven can be found doing missionary work and finding the Lord’s elect. Steven’s favorite thing to do is to witness to the reality of our risen Savior, Jesus Christ, to all who will listen. Steven and his wife Rebecca recently moved from Chandler, Arizona to Utah, and have raised four daughters along with a little yorkie dog named “Gracie”, who they all swear is an actual person.
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