Did the Church Lie to Me?
A concern about whether the Church has lied can be eased by exercising historical empathy and faith in Jesus Christ.
Category: The First Vision
Joseph Smith’s First Vision occurred in 1820 when God the Father and his Son, Jesus Christ, appeared to Joseph Smith. This is the event that opened this dispensation, and was the beginning of the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The articles in this category discuss the various accounts of the First Vision, the historical context, and society in which Joseph lived at the time.
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…
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?…
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.
The First Vision Video
A video reenactment of Joseph Smith’s First Vision that incorporates all First Vision accounts.
The Sacred Grove
In July, 2018, my family and I took a trip to visit church history sites. The Sacred Grove in Palmyra,…
Prelude to the First Vision
The society and family in which Joseph Smith lived prior to the First Vision provide significant insight into Joseph Smith’s…