Is God actively engaged?

Is God actively engaged?

Question   Gramps, I want to know, whether God just sits on a throne the whole time and orders angels or people to do things. Is He actively engaged as well?  Does He move around and do things too, and what might be meant by throne exactly, I’d appreciate...
Does John the Beloved hold the keys to the priesthood?

Does John the Beloved hold the keys to the priesthood?

Question   Gramps, In D&C 7:7 it says:  “…and unto you three I will give this power & the keys of this ministry until I come.”  Peter, James & John were given the keys of the priesthood until Christ comes. Now, Peter/James died, but John is still...
Will speech impediments still exist after death?

Will speech impediments still exist after death?

Question   Gramps, If a person has a speech impediment (a lisp) on this side of the veil, will he/she still have that impediment on the other side, prior to being exalted? Charles   Answer   Dear Charles, While we have few teachings about the condition...
How do we have free will?

How do we have free will?

Question   Dear Gramps, If God is all-knowing and all-powerful, how do we have free will? That seems to contradict itself. If he is all powerful and all knowing, then why would he be making/allowing people to live their life in a way that would derail them from...
How was God once a man if He is eternal?

How was God once a man if He is eternal?

Question   Hello Grandpa I have a question and it is the following. How is it that God was once a man and was exalted to be a God according to the teachings of King Follet? Psalm 90 verse 2 says God was always eternal. Could you explain it to me please? Mauro...
Will Satan have influence in the spirit world?

Will Satan have influence in the spirit world?

Question   Gramps, Will Satan have influence in the Spirit World to those being taught the gospel? Rod   Answer   Hello Rod! This is one subject where I am thankful for the gift of modern prophets to help clarify what isn’t very clearly taught...
Are “casting prayers” a good thing to do?

Are “casting prayers” a good thing to do?

Question   Gramps, I know someone who is active in church who uses ‘casting prayers’.  She can’t figure out why she has to spend all day saying casting prayers and some kind of mouth or teeth clickings she does, and why she has to ask almost...
What is the Olivet Discourse?

What is the Olivet Discourse?

Question   Gramps, What is the Olivet Discourse? William   Answer   Dear William, The Olivet Discourse is the teaching given by Christ on the Mount of Olives as recorded in Matthew 24 and 25.  These teachings come near the end of Christ’s ministry...
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