Answers about Various Topics of Mormon Beliefs

Who is the author of the Plan of Salvation?

Oct 16, 2018 | God, Premortal Life

Question Gramps, Who is the author of the Plan of Salvation and who presented it at the grand council in Heaven? Walter Answer Walter, Heavenly Father is the creator of the Plan of Salvation. Elder L. Tom Perry explained this simply in the October 2006 General...

Are the writings of Ellen G. White inspired? Is she truly a prophet?

Oct 13, 2018 | Prophets

Question Dear gramps, Are the writings of Ellen White truly inspired and in harmony with the bible? I see many people accept her teachings but I can see some confusing statements from her. Can you explain whether Ellen G White is truly a prophet? Anonymous Answer...

Are we allowed to call God any other name besides Heavenly Father?

Oct 12, 2018 | God

Question Gramps, A friend argued his point that members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints only call Heavenly Father by this title. That we are never allowed to use God, Lord or King. As a recent convert I did not know for sure. Christina ...

Are apostles and prophets words considered modern scriptures?

Oct 10, 2018 | Prophets, Scriptures

Question Gramps, We have to consider what our actual apostles and prophets say as scriptures? We were discussing this subject with some brothers and I think they speak to us acording to the Father’s will, like the prophets in Bible or in the Book of Mormon. In...

Why does the Church allow some to spread their message in firesides?

Oct 9, 2018 | Mormon Policy

Question Gramps, There are several books written by members who claim they have seen the future and are commanded by God and angels to warn the public about what they have seen. They are even giving firesides in church buildings on the topic. Many members swallow...

Should we be seeking for positions of leadership?

Oct 8, 2018 | Callings

Question Gramps, I know that, according to Elder Uchtdorf, we should not seek to hide or to lead in the church. Instead, we should joyfully “lift where we stand.” Should we follow the same principle in the business world? For instance, I work at a call...

If an oath is a verbal declaration why didn’t I have to say anything when ordained to the Melchizedek Priesthood?

Oct 7, 2018 | Priesthood

Question Dear Gramps, Section 84 of the Doctrine & Covenants details the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood. It is my understanding that an oath is a solemn verbal declaration. Yet I remember making no such verbal declaration when I was ordained to the...

Joseph Smith quote? Opportunity to raise children that have died young?

Oct 6, 2018 | Children, Joseph Smith

Question Gramps, I’m trying to find this quote “if I was to tell you who I was in the preexistence you would call it blasphemous and wish to take away my life” 40 years ago as a missionary we discussed this quotation by Joseph Smith. Can you help?...

Will men who never have the opportunity for marriage receive the blessings after death?

Oct 5, 2018 | Afterlife

Question Dear Gramps, I am a young man who is single. I have been trying to find an eternal companion, but I have yet to be successful. I hear a lot about how if a young woman doesn’t get married because she doesn’t have the chance she will have that...

What do I do if I become aware of fraudulent receipts that are being paid for out of the welfare fund?

Oct 4, 2018 | Mormon Policy

Question Gramps, I am our ward financial clerk and just became aware that rent receipts submitted may be fraudulent. What should I do? Valrick Answer Hello Valrick, Thank you for your question. It is unfortunate that you have been placed in this position, a...

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Who is the author of the Plan of Salvation?

Are the writings of Ellen G. White inspired? Is she truly a prophet?

Are we allowed to call God any other name besides Heavenly Father?

Are apostles and prophets words considered modern scriptures?

Why does the Church allow some to spread their message in firesides?

Should we be seeking for positions of leadership?

If an oath is a verbal declaration why didn’t I have to say anything when ordained to the Melchizedek Priesthood?

Joseph Smith quote? Opportunity to raise children that have died young?

Will men who never have the opportunity for marriage receive the blessings after death?

What do I do if I become aware of fraudulent receipts that are being paid for out of the welfare fund?

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