Why did God have to sacrifice His son to make redemption possible for us?
Question Gramps, Why did God the Father formulate a plan of salvation that required the sacrifice of one of his sons in order for redemption to be made available? Why was there no other way that could not include the immense suffering of one individual? Which...
What does loving God with all our heart, soul and mind mean?
Question Gramps, And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. What does this mean exactly? Kerry Answer Kerry, One of the most repeated commandments in scripture is also one of the most...
What does it mean when we say God is unchanging?
Question Gramps, What does it mean when we say God is unchanging? Sariah Answer Sariah, There seems to be a misunderstanding about just what this means. Many use it to try to prove that changes in policy couldn’t have come from God, since...
Why does God allow people to die due to natural disasters?
Question Gramps, What does the Church say about those people who die because of natural disasters? And why does God allow this? N Answer N, Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe that our mortal life is not meant to be...
Does God punish us?
Question Gramps, Recently I have had a string of small trials that keep testing my patience and faith. At times, I have feelings that God might be punishing me for something I have done wrong or something I am not doing, but I am not sure what. Sometimes I...
Why does God expect faith without definite interaction or proof?
Question Gramps, Why does God expect faith on such a distant level, without definite interaction or proof? In every religion, faith is an absolute necessity for finding truth, which suggests that no one really has better reasoning. Even with the evidence,...
In Exodus 19:5, why did God pick out one particular people to be especially favored?
Question Gramps, In Exodus 19:5, why did God pick out one particular people to be especially favored above all other people? Brad Answer Brad, If you’ve ever asked these questions, you’re not alone. Generations have struggled to understand the...
Are Heavenly Father and Jesus both God?
Question Gramps, I’m confused about the Godhead. Heavenly Father is our God, but so is Jesus? Are they both God? Josh Answer Josh, One of the most distinctive teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is its doctrine of...
