Focus on Jesus Christ
An unintended consequence of studying church history is that it can divert our focus to something other than Jesus Christ.…
Author: Justin Baer
The Smith Family Farm
Joseph Smith’s family lived on a farm in Palmyra, New York, when he experienced his First Vision, and during the…
What Do You Do With The Book Of Mormon?
Stating the obvious, the Book of Mormon exists. As Gordon B. Hinckley said, “Here is the Book of Mormon. I…
Joseph Smith’s Life After the First Vision
Joseph Smith spent years searching for truth before he experienced the First Vision. What did he do after that experience?…
Who Am I, and Who Are You?
Searching for truth is not just reading and studying, it also requires introspection and an understanding of who we are…
I Believe that God Calls Prophets
God has called prophets from the beginning of time. Even after the Savior’s resurrection and acension into heaven, God continued…
Legacy of the First Vision
The First Vision has such significance to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that one author…
What Do I Think of the Arguments Against the First Vision?
There are many who have made arguments against the validity of the First Vision. As a believer, what do I…
Joseph Smith’s First Vision Accounts as Models for Revelation
In the 1832 First Vision Account we learn that it took Joseph years of searching before he received his answer.