George F. Richards, Vision of the Savior

"Sunday Sermon" Visions and Visitations of the Savior Countless Latter-day Saints have received visions of the Lord Jesus Christ. I personally know church members who have had night dream-visions of the Savior, and the rarer day visions. Generally, these experiences are too sacred and too personal to share publicly. (See: Alma 12:9; Matt. 7:6) A handful of church members, primarily … Continue reading George F. Richards, Vision of the Savior →

Dreams and Visions (1 Ne. 8:2)

"Sunday Sermon" The Book of Mormon prophet Lehi shared an important gospel gem when he announced, “Behold, I have dreamed a dream; or, in other words, I have seen a vision.” (1 Ne. 8:2) Lehi went on to describe his spectacular Vision of the Tree of Life. This verse explains that dreams can be visions … Continue reading Dreams and Visions (1 Ne. 8:2) →

Existence of God and the Rise of Atheism #4: Personal Revelation

"Sunday Afternoon Sermon" Another layer of “proof” of the existence of God, is personal revelation from God. Personal revelation from God comes in many forms: inspiration, sudden flow of ideas or intelligence, promptings, premonitions, prophesies, heavenly voices, dream visions, visitations by heavenly messengers, and theophany, a personal visit by God. Although I have not experienced … Continue reading Existence of God and the Rise of Atheism #4: Personal Revelation →

Personal Revelation (Pt 4/5): Dreams, Visions, Visitations, Theophany

Dream and Visions Some revelations come "through the dreams of sleep or in waking visions of the mind." (James Talmage) As the prophet Lehi wrote, "Behold, I have dreamed a dream; or, in other words, I have seen a vision." (1 Nephi 8: 2) How do we tell the difference between a mere dream and … Continue reading Personal Revelation (Pt 4/5): Dreams, Visions, Visitations, Theophany →