Is it okay to play Dungeons & Dragons?
Question Gramps, I sometimes play tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons, and I know there are competing views on the game. I know there are LDS D&D authors and members who play, but I want to be confident that the Spirit is always with me. Am I...
When other religions and churches give blessings do they take effect?
Question Hey gramps, I was wondering if, when other religions and churches give blessings, do they not take effect? In meaning this, I know our church is true and the priesthood holders are given true priesthood keys, but with God being all loving, do other...
How was the Priesthood lost upon the earth?
Question Gramps, So in the New Testament, after the death of Christ, as Paul and the other apostles spread the church to different areas, they also ordained priests and elders, offices in each church. If the priesthood was being spread to so many people, how...
Is attending in a different ward instead of your own ward a sin?
Question Gramps, Is attending a different ward instead of your own ward a sin? Zarex Answer Zarex, Wards are local congregations within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, typically organized based on geographical boundaries. Each...
Does God hate Satan?
Question Gramps, Does God Hate Satan? ElderBuz Answer ElderBuz, To comprehend the commandment to love our enemies, we must first understand what love means in a divine context. The Church teaches that love is not merely an emotion but is expressed...
What happens to a person who dies as an atheist?
Question Gramps, What happens to the spirit of someone who dies without believing in God? Marcela Answer Marcela, At the core of Latter-day Saint theology is the Plan of Salvation, which outlines the purpose of life and the path to eternal life....
Do plants, trees and shrubs have a soul?
Question Gramps, I have heard various people say differing things about plants, trees, and shrubs having souls. They’re living right? Shouldn’t they have souls? Haley Answer Haley, According to the scriptures, particularly in the Book of Moses,...
Did Jesus possess human desires and earthly pleasures just like any other mortal man?
Question Gramps, Considering that Jesus Christ lived as a mortal and experienced temptation, is it possible that He possessed a 'natural man' aspect, including human desires and earthly pleasures, but developed great discipline mentally, emotionally,...
Can I make my own garments?
Question Gramps, Some of the garments I wear do not fit me well. Can I make my own garments? Randy Answer Randy, Members of The Church wear temple garments as a physical representation of their faith and commitment to live according to the...
What are the personal blessings of the sealing ordinance?
Question Gramps, What are the personal blessings of the sealing ordinance? Natalie Answer Natalie, Sealing is an ordinance performed in the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where a husband and wife are bound...
Do you think with the advances in space science we will be allowed to discover other earths?
Question Gramps, Do you think that with the advances in space science, we will be allowed to discover other earths? John Answer John, In April 2014, astronomers announced the discovery of Kepler-186f, a planet located approximately 500...
When a person dies, do they go through a partial judgment in front of Jesus Christ?
Question Gramps, Is it true that as soon as a person dies, that person goes through a partial judgment or life review in front of Jesus Christ? Donald Answer Donald, In the Book of Mormon, Alma 40:11 states, “...the spirits of all men, as soon as...
When did the Bible lose some of its plain and precious truths?
Question Gramps, I am trying to understand more fully at what junctures the bible lost some of the "plain and precious truths." Can you help me understand the history of the bible? Keisha Answer Keisha, The Bible, as we know it today, is a...
If we are to forgive everyone, does that include forgiving Satan?
Question Gramps, Hey Gramps, I know this might seem odd, but are we supposed to forgive Satan? We are taught to retain a remission of our sins, we are to forgive all men. Does that include Sata?. I know that Satan will never do any good for us; he will always...
Were babies born to unmarried couples less valiant in their pre-mortal life?
Question Gramps, If an unmarried couple has a baby, was that baby less valiant in the premortal world? Gael Answer Gael, The doctrine of pre-mortal life is rooted in the belief that all human beings existed as spirits before their earthly birth....
What groups of people constitute the literal gathering of Israel?
Question Gramps, Do you have any idea what groups of people constitute the "literal gathering of Israel?" Tara Answer Tara, At the heart of the gathering of Israel lies the covenant established by God with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This covenant...
Why does God keep the time of the 2nd Coming of Jesus Christ a secret?
Question Dear Gramps, Why does God keep the time of the 2nd Coming of Jesus Christ a secret? What could be the harm in knowing? How could anybody take advantage of it unfairly? After all, He gave Samuel the Lamanite a fairly good time frame for His first...
Will the Sons of Perdition be resurrected?
Question Gramps, We are told all of us will be resurrected. Will the Sons of Perdition be resurrected? Jordan Answer Jordan, Before the creation of the world, all spirits existed in a pre-mortal state where they were presented with the Plan of...
What’s a good way to explain Matthew 26:39?
Question Gramps, I've been researching better ways to explain Matthew 26:39 for a talk. Vickie Answer Dear Vickie Without something to compare it to, I can't know what a "better" way might be, but I can give some thoughts on preparing talks that I...
Did women in the early Church give blessings of healing?
Question Gramps, Is it true that women could give blessings of healing in the early history of the Church? I read about it on some website, but I don't really trust non-LDS websites. Andrea Answer Andrea, In the early days of The Church of Jesus...
What does it mean “moved upon by the spirit of Elijah?”
Question Gramps, I know you have answered questions about Elijah before, as well as the spirit of Elijah. We read that the hearts of the fathers will be turned to the sons and the sons to the fathers, which he taught. (Forgive me if I quoted that wrong, I...
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