May 14, 2012 | Current issues, Repentance
A question came up in my Institute class “Is there need for repentance in the Celestial Kingdom?”…the answer must have something to do with repentance being an eternal principle and our on-going progression perhaps? Malcolm ______________ As...
May 10, 2012 | Current issues
Question Gramps, In scripture (especially in Revelation) there are so many references to the number 7. Why is the number 7 thought to be a holy number or God’s number? Why is the number 6 associated with the devil? Also is there any significance in there...
May 7, 2012 | Current issues
Gramps, What did the LORD mean when HE said “The poor in spirit will inherit the kingdom? Denise ______________ Dear Denise, Various scriptural footnotes, references, and commentary all seem to be in agreement that in this case “Poor in Spirit” could...
May 4, 2012 | Book of Mormon, Current issues, Doctrine & Covenants, Pearl of Great Price
Question Dear Gramps, Thank you so much for your answers to questions. It is so enlightening. I am wondering about the earth’s renewal to it’s previous state of glory. I know that Brigham Young stated that when the earth was created that it was near the...
May 3, 2012 | Current issues
Dear Gramps, I am married again with a child by this marriage. My former husband went to prison for child porno. I just could not bring myself to stay married to him. My problem is this: my second husband has 3 teenagers by his first marriage. I do not like them at...
Apr 28, 2012 | Current issues, Family, Happiness, Life's Lessons, Marriage
Thank you so much for your time and effort on this website. I’ve learned so much as a convert. I am a tired and harried single mom who barely keeps up with my 2 boys and demanding job. I feel great conflict over trying to acquire a temple marriage while still...
Apr 26, 2012 | Current issues, Mormon Doctrine
I am new to the church and I have heard mention that in the celestial kingdom there are three divisions. Can you explain this? James ____________ Dear James, All we know about the three divisions of the celestial kingdom is found in D&C 131:1-2 In the celestial...
Apr 25, 2012 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Marrying at an early age might be an issue specially coming from a conservative family. I’m 19 and currently studying in BYUH. My parents had always dreamed for me to serve on a mission before getting married. Before, I made a lot of...
Apr 23, 2012 | Current issues
Question Gramos, In Moses 3:7 “man became the first flesh upon the earth, the first flesh also.” How does one answer this question when it is well known that there were many animals of all kinds all over the earth before Adam and Eve were placed on...
Apr 21, 2012 | Current issues
If murder is a forgivable sin, then why in D&C does it say that David was fallen because he killed Bathsheba’s husband. My thought is because he had entered into the new and everlasting covenant? What are your thoughts? Thanks, Alison _______________ Alison,...
