When did the Jews stop being the “Covenant people?”
Question Gramps, I realize that the Book of Mormon says that now is the time for the preaching of the gospel to the gentiles. My question is: when did the Jews stop being the "Covenant People?" David Answer David, God, in His dealings with His...
Is the Bible dictionary considered revelation?
Question Gramps, Is the Bible dictionary considered revelation and how do I get to it and just read it without searching for a particular subject? Bill Answer Dear Bill, No, the BIble Dictionary is not considered revelation. From its own...
Is it blasphemous to call a father Abba?
Question Gramps, My friends children call him Abba. He was born Jewish and converted to the church. I’m not trying to be judgemental but I thought Abba was a really sacred name Jesus called Heavenly father and that it shouldn’t be used in casual conversation....
What is meant by the “heavens and earth shall pass away?”
Question Gramps, What is meant by the statement, “the heavens and earth shall pass away”? Heavens? I understand three degree of glory. In Isaiah 51:6, 6 Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like...
What does it mean to be sealed?
Question Gramps, What does it mean to an individual to be sealed? We always refer to the blessing of sealings to be the opportunity to be a family forever and it is often related to being "linked" together. That's not what I'm questioning. To clarify, I was...
Why wasn’t Christ considered Joseph’s biological son according to scripture?
Question Gramps, Hello, I was reading Romans 1:3 (Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh). The original Greek word for seed is “sperma” (something sown, i.e. seed (including the male "sperm") It...
Did Sherem die because he denied Christ?
Question Dear Gramps, I am confused with the death of Sherem. Why is it that even though he recognized his sinful ways and was deceived of the devil that he died immediately after? Why is denying Christ an unpardonable sin? I feel like I hear people denying...
In Mormon 7:5, what does it mean that Christ had risen again?
Question Gramps, In Mormon 7:5 it says that Christ is the son of God and that he was slain by the Jews. By the power of the Father he has risen again. What does it mean by risen again? Lee Answer Dear Lee, "Rise again" is an idiom in the English...
What Priesthood keys were given to Peter, James and John?
Question Hi Gramps! On the mount of transfiguration Moses, Elijah, and perhaps others, gave the Priesthood keys to Peter, James, and John. Do we know what keys were restored? Since Elijah holds the sealing power were those sealing keys restored at that time? ...
Why didn’t King Benjamin already have the small plates?
Question Gramps, Considering he had the large plates, why didn’t King Benjamin already have the small plates instead of Amaleki having to give them to him. Bill Answer Dear Bill, In Jacob 1:1-3 we learn that Nephi gave Jacob charge of the small...
Why did Christ not want his disciples to tell others who he was?
Question Gramps, I was reading in Matthew chapter 16 today and read the part where Christ asks His disciples who they believe Him to be. Peter responds that Christ is "the Son of the living God" (verse 16 KJV). In verse 20, Matthew records: "Then charged he his...
Will eternal marriage exist only in the Celestial Kingdom?
Question Gramps, Latter Day Saint doctrine is clear that eternal marriage exists in the Celestial Kingdom. Is there doctrine stating it won't exist in the other two kingdoms? Shanna Answer Dear Shanna, Yes. It is found in the same revelation as...
Is it a sin to cohabitate?
Question Gramps, I recently had a seminary student ask me if it was a sin to cohabitate. I have not been able to find anything on this subject. Christopher Answer Dear Christopher, While cohabit sounds like it just means "live together", both the...
How do people become angels and not gods?
Question Gramps, I am confused. LDS state as man is God was as God is man will become. What happened to Moroni? He was a general and somehow ended up as an angel instead of a God. Why? How do people become angels and not gods? Judy Answer Hi...
What about mediums or channeling?
Question Gramps, What is the LDS statement on mediums or channeling? Geoff Answer Dear Geoff, Mediums and channeling both fall under the umbrella of occult practices. All such practices are covered by the following Church policy (General...
Can you tell me about scriptures during Book of Mormon times?
Question Gramps, In Alma 17:2, it says that the sons of Mosiah had studied the scriptures: what form was their scriptures? And, how many people actually had scriptures at that time? Were they privy to the scriptures because they are sons of the king? Was their...
Where was Adam and Eve formed?
Question Gramps, Where was Adam and Eve formed before they were put into the Garden of Eden? Diane Answer Dear Diane, The garden of Eden took up only part of the earth. According to the creation accounts, Adam was created on earth - though we...
Why do the scriptures say, “and they called upon the Lord?’
Question Gramps, I’m getting confused by scriptures that say “and they called upon the Lord“ when prayers are supposed to begin “ Dear Heavenly Father.” Jennifer Answer Jennifer, I'm interpreting your question to mean that "the Lord" refers to...
When does a deceased male receive the Priesthood?
Question Gramps, When a deceased man has his work done in the temple, when does he get the priesthood? Marian Answer Marian, Thanks for your question. When we do vicarious work for the dead, the first step is to have the individual baptized, then...
What is a Jew?
Question Gramps, What is a Jew? It can be by lineage or conversion. This is concerns lineage. Some consider all Israelites to be Jews. I'm an Israelite but not a Jew. The Church defines those of the Tribe of Judah but if a person hasn't had a patriarchal...
How was John the Baptist ordained to the Priesthood?
Question Hi Gramps, A little background on my question: As I understand it, the priesthood was not found among the Jews during the inter-testamental period (from the death of Malachi until the birth of John the Baptist) due to local apostasy. Obviously the...
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