the First Vision

The First Vision is a foundational event in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where Joseph Smith, the founder, reported that he experienced a divine manifestation around 1820. He described seeing God the Father and Jesus Christ, who told him that existing religious teachings were incorrect and instructed him to restore Christ’s true church. This vision confirmed for Joseph that his spiritual quest was guided by divine authority, setting the foundation for the church’s teachings and mission. It is considered a pivotal moment that clarifies the divine origin of the church and its teachings.