What does it mean to “take up serpents” mentioned in Matthew 16:18?
Question Gramps, What does it mean to take up serpents and the rest of the scripture as well? Tiffiney Answer Tiffiney, Mark 16:18 is part of what is known as the Great Commission, where Jesus instructs His apostles about their mission to spread...
What power does Satan have or hold?
Question Gramps, When we give Satan power through sins and iniquity, what power does Satan hold or wield? Members of the Church hold priesthood power. What then is the power Satan holds if he does not have priesthood power? Iwika Answer Iwika,...
Why was baptism one of the first things that Alma did?
Question Gramps, Why was baptizing one of the first things that Alma did? Lee Answer Lee, From the inception of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, baptism has been integral to its structure and growth. Alma’s decision to baptize was...
Does my disabled daughter automatically gain the Celestial Kingdom?
Question Dear Gramps My only child passed from cancer at the age of 24 years. She had non-verbal autism and limited understanding but she was my world. Can you explain to me if she automatically gains the Celestial Kingdom? If so what might she be doing now on...
Why don’t we live as long as the people did in the Bible?
Question Gramps, Why don't we live as long as the biblical people? Carla Answer Carla, The Old Testament presents numerous instances where individuals lived for several centuries. Genesis 5, for example, lists the ages of Adam's descendants, many...
Do we receive revelation from our ancestors?
Question Gramps, Chad Daybell is in solitary confinement until he breathes his last breath. He claimed voices that talked to him were dead ancestors. He used them to manipulate his family, justifying an affair. He used control to get his wife to do family...
Is a child considered a member of the Church before age 8 without receiving a baby blessing?
Question Gramps, No one can be baptized before age 8. I understand a child who receives a baby blessing is a member of the Church. A baby lost her father while her mother was pregnant. The baby was raised in the church but never received a name or blessing. The...
If we have agency, why are unbelievers in Revelation punished immensely?
Question Gramps, Why in Revelation does it describe all unbelievers as being punished immensely, despite many not being directly against God? It feels counter to the concept that we have free will and that God loves all of us if those who don’t listen,...
Will the Sacrament at Adam-Ondi-Ahman happen before Christ returns?
Question Gramps, Will the sacrament at Adam-Omdi-Ahman happen years before Christ comes and everyone sees Him? Does the Book of Mormon point to when this will take place? Konnie Answer Konnie, Adam-ondi-Ahman is deeply embedded in Latter-day Saint...
What is meant by “windows of heaven?”
Question Gramps, Can you define ‘the windows of heaven’? I pay tithes, yet feel like I’m in the dark. I don’t even feel connected way too often. Raymond Answer Raymond, In religious discourse, a veil often symbolizes a barrier or separation...
