First Vision

The First Vision refers to the initial divine encounter experienced by Joseph Smith in 1820, according to Mormon belief. In this vision, Joseph saw God the Father and Jesus Christ. This event is considered the foundational moment for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, confirming that God and Jesus are separate beings and restoring Christ’s original church on Earth. The vision emphasized individual spiritual revelation and was a pivotal moment in the faith’s history, establishing core teachings about divine authority and the nature of God.