About "I am Sion"
"Praise waits for you, O God, in Sion: and unto you shall the vow be performed."
Introduction
In Scripture, Zion — or Sion — first referred to a hill in Jerusalem, then to the whole city, and finally to the dwelling place of God among His people. It became a word that carried both geography and glory: a physical place, and a spiritual reality.
This website is not claiming to be that holy mountain or a physical location.
It is a sign, a witness, a beacon pointing toward the true Sion — the presence of God with His people, the Holy City that is to come, and the life of God already at work in those who belong to Christ, the people of God.
To say “I am Sion” is not a title or claim of superiority.
It is a confession of identity:
“I belong to the Lord, and I stand as a witness of His faithfulness.”
Anyone who walks with God, anyone who knows His presence, anyone who trusts in Him with a whole heart may also say the same.
By His Word...
God often refers to the whole people of Israel as "Sion"
Isaiah 51:16 "And I have put my words in thy mouth, and I have covered thee in the shadow of mine hand, that I may plant the heavens, and lay the foundations of the earth, and say unto Zion, Thou art my people."
1John 2:27 "But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him."
Jeremiah 30:17 "For I will restore health unto you, and I will heal you of your wounds, saith the LORD; because they called you an Outcast, saying, This is Sion, whom no man cares for.
Romans 11:26 And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob: (See Isaiah 45:17, Isaiah 59:20-21, Isaiah 27:9, for context of Isaiah 59:20-21, see Jeremiah 31:33-34)
Isaiah tells of people calling themselves after the people of God, Jacob, Israel...
Isaiah 44:5 "One shall say, I am the LORD'S; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand unto the LORD, and surname himself by the name of Israel."
A People Who Take His Name
Isaiah speaks of a time when people willingly identify themselves with the Lord and with His people:
Isaiah 44:5 “One shall say, I am the LORD’S; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand unto the LORD, and surname himself by the name of Israel.”
This is the heart behind "I Am Sion."
• Not claiming an exclusive title, but embracing the assignment
• Not elevating the self, but acknowledging His ownership
• Not declaring greatness, but receiving the identity He assigns
Sion is the people who say, “I am the Lord’s.”
And this place exists to bear witness to that truth — to shine as a small light pointing toward the greater Light, the true Sion of God.
🏛️ The LDS Vault
I live in a city that the LDS call “Zion.” Mount Zion is in Jerusalem, but the city of Sion — also called the New Jerusalem — is the heavenly city that is to come.
Over time, I’ve written a series of reflections for those from an LDS background (and their many offshoots), offering clarity for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of God’s Word. These writings explore where LDS teachings resonate with the Scriptures — and where they depart from God's truth. I’ve gathered these “maps” into what I call the “LDS Vault”.
The LDS Vault is for anyone in or from the LDS tradition, to discern where their understanding may seem aligned with God, Jesus, and His uncorruptible teachings — and where it truly diverges.
This is not the primary focus of the website, but it is available for those who faithfully seek truth and understanding.
As God promised, He preserves His Word from generation to generation, and He is fully able to do so.
The LDS Vault is offered for those who sincerely seek righteousness and the will of God, and who wish to examine their beliefs with discernment, humility, and courage.
🏛️ Still Curious? Visit the LDS Vault
“Explore the maps within.”
My Personal Testimony
When I was in Kindergarten, our teacher chose Psalms 48 for the Christmas Program. She sat down at the piano, opened the hymnal, and began to sing:
"Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised in the city of our God. His holy mountain, beautiful in elevation, is the joy of all the earth, Mount Zion, in the far north, the city of the great King."
I was not like the other children, I could read. So I picked up a hymnal, and began reading the lyrics, all the stanzas, and even the notes around them. They mentioned that the hymn was from Psalms 48, so I looked it up in the Holy Bible.
Unlike the other children, not only could I read, but I had already learned to study the hymns — the lyrics, and the notes in, above, and around them. The notes mentioned that the hymn came from Psalm 48, so I looked it up in the Holy Bible.
And that is when it happened.
The very first time I read the word Zion, a feeling came over me. It was overwhelming. Zion was my name, and yet, it was certainly not my name. But spiritually, it was.
I asked a church trustee what Zion meant. He couldn't tell me, no one could. I knew it was some where near Jerusalem, and my children's bible had maps in the back. But that was all I had.
I didn't like the "Z." That z-sound gave me "permission" to brush it off, but the feeling remained.
Later, as I read more Scripture, I saw the variation: Sion. A shiver went up my spine. If Zion wasn't quite right, Sion was. I could not shake it.
So I did more research, to determine what the concept of Zion was. Through reading Scripture, I learned that Zion was both a place (Mt Zion in Jerusalem) and a people (the children of Israel). (The summit of Mount Hermon is also referred to as Sion, likely because the term "Sion" means "peak" in that verse.)
That's when I discovered that the pronunciation of the word "Sion" can be "see-ohn" or "see-own," which essentially sounds like "Shawn." And nearly half the time, people pronounce it that way, even if they don’t realize it.
The root meaning of the word Sion is: conspicuousness; a monumental or guiding pillar: - sign, title, waymark.
And that’s exactly what I am, what I intend to be for Jesus Christ. In every aspect—literal, symbolic, physical, and spiritual— I am Sion for Christ.
Then Isaiah 44:5 and Isaiah 51:16 came to mind.
Stand Firm.
Choose to be Sion — a guiding pillar, a waymark pointing to Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.
Galatians 3:26-29 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 2:19-22 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
Psalms 142:4-5 I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul. I cried unto you, O LORD: I said, You are my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.
Also see Jeremiah 23:6; 2Corinthians 5:21; Isaiah 61:10; Romans 3:22-26; Philippians 3:9
What “I Am Sion” Means
By saying “I am Sion,” I am identifying myself as a believer and follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is an acknowledgment that I am a vessel of God’s presence — a temple of His Spirit.
To be Sion is to live as Jesus commanded:
to be the salt of the earth,
the light of the world,
a beacon of hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.
The Lord God is my Righteousness, my Savior, and my Redeemer.
Place your faith and hope in the Lord God Almighty, and in doing so, may you find love, peace, joy, and everlasting life through His Spirit and the grace of His Son Jesus.
To Him alone belongs the glory, now and forever.
Final Note: Not by Tradition or Merit, But by Divine Calling
I am not claiming to be:
• The only Sion
• The worldly city of Zion, Sion, or Jerusalem, or any physical place such as Mt. Zion
• Earthly Jerusalem or Israel in any literal or geographic sense
• Jewish by religion or tradition
• Someone uniquely elevated above others—rather, more of an outcast
I am Sion by God’s declaration — His herald, His signpost, a chosen witness according to His covenants. Not by tradition or merit, but by adoption, truth, and the calling of His Spirit. Praise be to the Lord Jesus Christ, the Almighty God, for His mercies.
Whether you feel worthy or not, you can choose to walk toward Sion. We all can — by first believing in and on the Christ of God as our Lord, God, and Savior.
Here’s what I mean by “believing in and on the Christ of God as our Lord, God, and Savior”: the devils believe that Jesus Christ is God's only Savior, but they do not believe on Him — they do not trust fully in Him.
But understand this: this path is not an easy one. It means giving your whole life to God — past, present, and future. Not just in name, but in surrender and sacrifice.
For love is at first a choice, and at second a sacrifice (1 John 4:8).
“Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” — 1 John 4:10
propitiation“Becoming Sion is not a moment — it is something revealed over time through faith, trial, and faithful endurance (see Job).”
Through this journey, your faith is tested and revealed, and in that revelation, you become a true signpost of God’s Word.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” — John 3:16
“He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.” — 1 John 2:2
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” — Romans 5:8
To be Sion is to be chosen by faith through grace in Jesus Christ. But not only chosen—to accept His call. Step into the calling. Be the signpost. Be the witness. Be true Israel, so that you will be saved. Isaiah 41:9-14
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ lead you, the love of the Father uphold you, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit dwell richly within you.
Walk in His calling, rest in His mercy, and stand firm in His truth.
To God be the glory forever. Amen.
