Are only descendants of Judah considered to be Jews?

Are only descendants of Judah considered to be Jews?

Oct 14, 2024 | Family Roots

Question   Gramps, Are the descendants of Judah only considered to be “Jews” or is all of Israel’s 12 tribes’ descendants considered to be Jews? Alvis   Answer   Alvis, The term “Jew” has undergone significant evolution over the...
What happens to a baby who dies in utero?

What happens to a baby who dies in utero?

Aug 2, 2024 | Babies, Death

Question   Gramps, When a baby dies in utero, does this unborn baby get another chance to be born or will the parents be able to raise the child in the hereafter? Gwen   Answer   Gwen, The question of what happens to unborn babies and whether they have...
Does a parent’s role end when their child turns 18?

Does a parent’s role end when their child turns 18?

Mar 21, 2024 | Family

Question   Gramps, I saw your answer to this question about stewardship, “Does a parent’s stewardship change as the kids grow up and get married?” It stated, “Some parents mistakenly believe that their role ends when their child turns 18. As you...
How do you explain eternal families to a non-member?

How do you explain eternal families to a non-member?

Jan 27, 2024 | Family

Question   Gramps, I have a non-member friend who is interested in hearing  about eternal families. How would you explain this doctrine to a friend? Paige   Answer   Paige, We don’t have a lot of knowledge, revealed word of God, that specifically...
What does it mean to be sealed?

What does it mean to be sealed?

Nov 4, 2023 | Family, Ordinances

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...
What is a Jew?

What is a Jew?

Jul 6, 2023 | Family Roots

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...
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