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...
Who Were The Gentiles Christ Should Manifest Unto?
Question Gramps, In 1 Nephi 10:11 it says that after His resurrection, Christ “should make himself manifest…unto the Gentiles”. What people is this referring to? The Nephites are of the house of Israel, so I don’t think it is referring to them. Did He visit...
Is the Euphrates River fulfilling prophecy?
Question Gramps, I had a Protestant friend point out that the real Euphrates river was drying up and what it says in revelations about that. Why do we never hear this discussed in our meetings? Is there anything to the river drying that will cause 1/3 of the...
Was God always God?
Question Gramps, I have never been able to reconcile the contradictions between this doctrine taught in every book of scripture, and what Joseph Smith taught in the King Follett Sermon. What insight can you give to make it make sense? Moroni 8:18 - “God… is...
What is God’s Covenant Path?
Question What is God's covenant path? Claudette Answer Dear Claudette, In his April 2023 General Conference talk, "Accessing God's Power through Covenants", Elder Dale G. Renlund said, "The term covenant path refers to a series of covenants...
Why does the Mormon church spend so much money on temples?
Question Gramps, I have a wife who attends church to support me. She has a huge issue about millions of dollars being spent on the building of each new temple in light that this money could feed and care for so many. Why does the Mormon church feel the...
Can both partners receive personal revelation regarding children?
Question Gramps, The priesthood-holding husband says he was inspired to not have children yet. The wife said she reluctantly and with disappointment deferred to her husband's inspiration because he is the priesthood holder. Does not the wife also have access...
Am I Less Worthy Not Being From the Tribe of Ephraim?
Question Gramps, Am I less worthy to receive (and would not be able to receive at all) the great blessings of the tribe of Ephraim if I am pf other tribes? Jasmine Answer Hi Jasmine, First, the answer is "No, you are not less worthy" because...
Will the United States be on the side of Israel in the last war?
Question Hi gramps!! I have a question regarding Armageddon and something my mom told me vs what my seminary teacher said. is it true that even the U.S. will be against Israel in the last war? i always understood that we would be the only nation that would...
How long should a Father’s blessing be?
Question Gramps, I’m a convert of 6 years and married into a member family with 5 kids. When I perform back to school blessings they are specific and long and pour out many blessings upon my children. My wife has mentioned to me several times that my blessings...
Why aren’t prophets giving us specific signs to watch for?
Question I was just wondering why there isn’t a modern prophet like Samuel the Lamanite that gives us specific signs to watch for and timelines? Thanks. Burt Answer Burt, This seems to be a question that quite a few people have in the Church,...
Was the restriction of unclean foods in the Bible a commandment?
Question Gramps, In Leviticus 11 God speaks to Aaron and Moses about unclean and clean food that the Israelites may eat. Was this a commandment? Is it still to this day after the death of Jesus? Blaine Answer Dear Blaine, Leviticus contains...
How can my husband learn more about the Priesthood?
Question Gramps, Hi, I’m wondering if you could recommend a basic book on the priesthood. My husband and I have been convert members for many years. My husband has been on the fence for the past few years (after coming home from serving in Afghanistan for a...
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