How can I explain to my cousin the truth about baptism for the dead?
Baptism for the dead is a true doctrine practiced by the early Saints. See 1 Cor. 15:29
Why is caffeine and the like such a sin?
God revealed the Word of Wisdom in the Mormon scriptures for the health and happiness of his believing children. The Book of Mormon substantiates and clarifies the doctrines announced in the Bible.
When was the Aaronic Priesthood in the Mormon Church first given to teenagers?
In 1908 the First Presidency of the Mormon Church defined minimum ages for the Aaronic Priesthood in the Mormon Church to be 12 years for Deacons, 15 years for Teachers and 18 years for Priests.
Why does the Mormon Church build such expensive temples?
The holy temples are made of the finest materials and best construction that the Mormon Church has at its disposal, because in a very real sense these buildings are the houses of the Lord.
Who may ordain whom to the various priesthood offices in the Mormon Church?
Those holding the priesthood may, upon authorization, ordain other to the same priesthood held by the officiator or to any other lower priesthood office.
In regard to the 3 Nephites, doesn’t that mean the Priesthood was never taken from the earth?
The restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ required the transfer of keys of priesthood authority from those who held them in earlier dispensations to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery.
How long was the Savior with the Nephites in America?
The length of time that the Savior spent with the Nephite following his resurrection is not recorded in the scriptures, but he visited them many times.
What happened to the papyrus from which the Book of Abraham was translated?
The disposition of the papyri from which the Book of Abraham was translated is not known.
Is it breaking the Sabbath to purchase a drink from a vending machine?
Keeping the Sabbath Day holy is more a matter of obeying the spirit of the law than obeying the letter of the law.
When James tells us to be slow to wrath is he implying that a little wrath is all right?
James’ counsel to be slow to wrath is not to be interpreted that a littlewrath is acceptable to the Lord. He was admonishing those with uncontrolled tempers to gain control of themselves.
