Apostasy and Restoration

The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles issued a proclamation during the April 2020 general conference: “The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ: A Bicentennial Proclamation to the World.”

(JS-H 1:60-65) Isaiah prophesies of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon.

After the death of Jesus, the Apostles tried to teach the gospel to the wicked people. The Apostles were killed, so the true church was taken away from the earth. Through the prophet Joseph Smith, God brought His gospel back to the earth.

Jan talks about the Apostasy.

Short film produced for the Church History Museum depicting Joseph Smith's First Vision, including details drawn from each of Joseph Smith's accounts.

This broadcast originated in the Conference Center on December 23, 2005. The broadcast featured words of tribute from the First Presidency and music from the Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square.

Richard talks about Joseph Smith.

A combined choir from the Provo Missionary Training Center sings “Praise to the Man.”

As an answer to a fervent prayer, Joseph Smith sees God the Father and Jesus Christ.

Church members share how they personally have been blessed because God's priesthood authority has been restored to the earth.

Elder Bednar recounts the restoration of the priesthood and bears his apostolic testimony of the events.

Highlight: Elder M. Russell Ballard's address at the October 2014 General Conference.

Young men and women share how events surrounding the Restoration have a very real effect on their daily lives.

Declare to the world that the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ was restored to the earth.

November 2, 2003: Elder L. Tom Perry tells of the coming forth of the Bible, the Restoration, and blessings of studying the scriptures.

Gillian explains that Mormons do not worship Joseph Smith but that they revere him and his role in restoring the gospel.