This causes my soul to leap in sheer wonder and joy, it is beautiful.

The Holy Ghost filled the room and my being the day I met the missionaries and prayed with them after they explained the restoration of the church of Jesus Christ. The Holy Ghost is the testifier of truth. What better witness can there be?

On my mission, having encountered a tape with a dramatized version of The First Vision, and after returning to BYU, I sought a religion professor regarding the differences between the tape and the 1838 account we read in the scriptures. He introduced me to Brother Bachman's fascinating book, "The First Vision." To me the whole discovery was a testimony builder not a destroyer. Today I see the question spun to suggest The Prophet was lying. I find this whole notion absurd. It is reasonable for accounts to vary with audience. Indeed we see a discrepancy in New Testament accounts with the testimony of the Apostle Paul that no one in the Christian world has a mind to dispute. There need not be any concern over this question. Indeed, the richness of the historic narratives is in fact affirming !

I am grateful to know that we were created in Gods image and that he a personage in form and that he is one unique person from his son Jesus Christ. the Bible states this but many are confused by the stories of man. I wish to tell the world to know them as they truly are. Bless you all.

@James Wines I feel I should mention one more thing. This is not to convince anyone, change minds, or to convert anyone, but to explain our beliefs. While the Book of Mormon is not referred to by name, we believe the Bible does mention the Book of Mormon through Old Testament prophets. We believe that sealed book in Isaiah 29:11-14 refers to the Book of Mormon. We see the fulfillment of the prophecy in these verses in a story that happened at the time Joseph Smith started translating the Book. If you are interested in this fascinating story about "a book that is sealed (verse 11)," please follow this link: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/church/news/speaker-gives-new-insights-on-martin-harris-1828-visit-to-charles-anthon?lang=eng We believe that verse 14 (the "marvelous work and a wonder") refers to the revelations Joseph Smith receive to organize the Church of Jesus Christ. We also see fulfillment in a prophecy made by Ezekiel. Ezekiel 37:19 refers to two "sticks" or books, one written by Joseph's descendants and one written by Judah's descendants. We are told right at the start of the Book of Mormon that is was written by the descendants of Joseph (I Nephi 5:14). The Bible was written obviously by the descendants of Judah. Verse 20 - 22 tell us that these two books would unit to bless and gather the whole House of Israel, and unit them. "One king shall be king to them all; and they shall be no more two nations, neither shall they be divided." There are other scriptures that refer to Joseph Smith, his work, and the Book of Mormon, but these are the most clear.

I love the Prophet Joseph Smith! So grateful for his goodness and for what he did to restore Jesus Christ's Church and Gospel, as prophesied in Acts that would happen. Some day we will ALL know he is God's prophet. Some of us will be grateful we stood with him. Others will mourn and regret that they discounted, disparaged, and even tried to destroy his good name. One cannot say they love God and Jesus Christ, that they accept Their will and Their word, and at the same time fight against the very man THEY sent to restore Their teachings/truth. Anyone who chooses to stand against Joseph Smith ought to consider very carefully what they are doing/saying because they will find themselves on the wrong side of the line.

In a court of law, a story told the exact same way every time is suspect. The exact story seems rehearsed and planned. No one tills a story the same way every time. We emphasize different aspects of the event according to the situation and person we are talking to. Perhaps a different part of the story answers a specific question. With multiple versions, we see a greater view of the glorious vision.

by the way the graphic at the start is not correct. the framed house is not the barn. it is across the street.

As we grow up we change and our understanding is more mature. I love it .the purposes or essence of life is growth and to become and to overcome. That baby can grow up and become an adult we can grow up and become more like our Heavenly parents. Thank you thank you. Gods grace and love is great . Yes God gives to us according to our growth and development. I would teach my two year old diferant than my twenty year old. Yes I love it .

It's true! Joseph did see God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. This great theophony is unequaled; and, it provided Joseph with true information regarding the church he should join; plus, the very nature of the two Heavenly Beings. First, that they're separate and very distinct individuals; second, that they are physical beings; that is, anthropomorphic! And much more. These truths had been entirely lost to mankind until Joseph declared the truths. I invite any readers, who are not members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to look in your phone books and find the missionaries near you. Ask them to come to your home and explain this fantastic message.

Marvelous...thanks...

Image and Likeness ...!

As stated in the video, there were several versions of this vision. Most of this current version is even a little different than the 9 or so versions. It strikes me that there is no testimony of Joseph's that says he had actually saw God and Jesus. He only states of two personages. Yet the Church teaches and sings hymns that state he had seen God.