Why does someone have to wait one year to receive endowments after they die?
Question Gramps, This is not a comment. I have been trying to find out why after someone dies that you have to wait another year before you can get them their endowments. I have tried to find out through the proper ways, but no one has the answer for me. My...
Do those who have passed on into the spirit world ever visit family members left behind?
Question Gramps, My daughter believes that her great grandpa is sitting with her on the bus and is telling her that she is doing great in school and will grow up to be a pretty girl. Are there spirits of family members out there that visit? JoDel Answer...
Can Satan influence us while in Paradise or Spirit Prison?
Question Does Satan have power to influence us after earth life in Paradise or/and Spirit Prison? Diana Answer Dear Diana, I believe the answer to your question is dependent on what you mean by influence. We read in Alma 40: 11-13, 11 Now,...
What kingdom will Born Again Christians obtain who reject certain aspects of our religion?
Question Dear Gramps, Do you have any ideas / suggestions what kind of kingdom devout, practicing Born Again Christians can inherit, that completely reject Joseph Smith and classify the LDS church as a cult? Andre Answer Andre, Unfortunately, the...
What is the situation of those who lived valiant lives during mortality but never had heard of the gospel of Jesus Christ?
Question Dear Gramps, I have great faith and trust that Heavenly Father will do the best for his children, but I would like clarification on the matter of those who will come forth in the morning of the first resurrection. I do a lot of family history and...
Did the first resurrection begin with Christ and when will the second resurrection begin?
Question Dear Gramps, Did the first resurrection begin with Christ? When will the 2nd begin? What will be the kingdom they will be assigned? Concerned Answer Dear Concerned, Indeed the first resurrection began with Christ. It was through his own...
Could you explain how the Law of Restitution applies in the resurrection?
Question Gramps, Could you please explain how the Law of Restitution applies in the resurrection. I understand that we rise as we were laid in the grave for there is no growth in the grave. I keep hearing that we rise as we were in the “prime of...
Can we progress between kingdoms?
Question Dear Gramps I have grown up being taught that we can progress only if we make it to the Celestial Kingdom. As an adult I have heard other people say that we can progress from the Telestial Kingdom to the Terrestrial Kingdom and so on. Gerald ...
