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The Times of Restitution

Learn what the Apostle Peter told the people about the Restoration.

First Vision, by Walter Rane

Acts 3:19–21

19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;

20 And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you:

21 Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.

times of refreshing

The “times of refreshing” Peter talked about are when Jesus Christ comes again. After the Second Coming, “the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory” (Articles of Faith 1:10).

times of restitution of all things

The “times of restitution of all things” are when the Restoration of the gospel takes place. That time includes the latter days (our days!) and when Jesus Christ comes again.

Restoration means to bring back or return. The Restoration of the gospel began in the spring of 1820, when Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ appeared to the Prophet Joseph Smith. That is when many things began to be brought back to the earth, including Jesus Christ’s pure truths, priesthood authority, and Church.

all his holy prophets since the world began

Since ancient times, prophets have foretold that the Son of God, Jesus Christ, would come to earth and be our Savior. They also foretold that Jesus Christ would come a second time.

And prophets also foretold that before the Savior comes again, He would restore His gospel and His Church to the earth. The Restoration that the prophets foretold is happening in our day.