Answers about Various Topics of Mormon Beliefs

What does it mean by “As Man Now Is, God Once Was; As God Now Is, Man May Be?”

Apr 11, 2025 | God

Question Dear Gramps, I read about this phrase suggesting a possible destiny for God’s children: As man now is, God once was; as God now is, man may be. Can you elaborate further on this phrase, please? So, does this mean that God was once a man just like us,...

Who baptized Adam?

Apr 9, 2025 | Baptism

Question Gramps, I’m sure Adam and Eve must have been baptized. Who might have performed these ordinances for them? If Peter, James, and John ordained Adam to the priesthood then he would have baptized Eve, but who might have baptized Adam? Did he have to...

Why doesn’t the Holy Ghost have a body like the Father and Son?

Apr 8, 2025 | Holy Ghost

Question Gramps, Why doesn’t the Holy Ghost have a body of flesh and bones the same as the Father and the Son? Danilo Answer Danilo, In Latter-day Saint theology, the Holy Ghost is described as a “personage of spirit” (Doctrine...

Where in the scriptures does it say “He knows my name”?

Apr 6, 2025 | God, Jesus Christ

Question Gramps, Where in the scriptures does it say “He knows my name?” Darlene Answer Darlene, The belief that God and Jesus Christ know our names is profound, but it is also a comforting doctrine in The Church of Jesus Christ of...

What power does Satan have or hold?

Mar 30, 2025 | Satan

Question Gramps, When we give Satan power through sins and iniquity, what power does Satan hold or wield? Members of the Church hold priesthood power. What then is the power Satan holds if he does not have priesthood power? Iwika Answer Iwika,...

Why was baptism one of the first things that Alma did?

Mar 28, 2025 | Baptism, Book of Mormon

Question Gramps, Why was baptizing one of the first things that Alma did? Lee Answer Lee, From the inception of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, baptism has been integral to its structure and growth. Alma’s decision to baptize was...

Does my disabled daughter automatically gain the Celestial Kingdom?

Mar 25, 2025 | Afterlife

Question Dear Gramps My only child passed from cancer at the age of 24 years. She had non-verbal autism and limited understanding but she was my world. Can you explain to me if she automatically gains the Celestial Kingdom? If so what might she be doing now on...

Is a child considered a member of the Church before age 8 without receiving a baby blessing?

Mar 19, 2025 | Blessings, Children, Mormon Policy

Question Gramps, No one can be baptized before age 8. I understand a child who receives a baby blessing is a member of the Church. A baby lost her father while her mother was pregnant. The baby was raised in the church but never received a name or blessing. The...

If we have agency, why are unbelievers in Revelation punished immensely?

Mar 17, 2025 | New Testament, Repentance

Question Gramps, Why in Revelation does it describe all unbelievers as being punished immensely, despite many not being directly against God? It feels counter to the concept that we have free will and that God loves all of us if those who don’t listen,...

Will the Sacrament at Adam-Ondi-Ahman happen before Christ returns?

Mar 16, 2025 | Last days, Sacrament

Question Gramps, Will the sacrament at Adam-Omdi-Ahman happen years before Christ comes and everyone sees Him? Does the Book of Mormon point to when this will take place? Konnie Answer Konnie, Adam-ondi-Ahman is deeply embedded in Latter-day Saint...

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What does it mean by “As Man Now Is, God Once Was; As God Now Is, Man May Be?”

Who baptized Adam?

Why doesn’t the Holy Ghost have a body like the Father and Son?

Where in the scriptures does it say “He knows my name”?

What power does Satan have or hold?

Why was baptism one of the first things that Alma did?

Does my disabled daughter automatically gain the Celestial Kingdom?

Is a child considered a member of the Church before age 8 without receiving a baby blessing?

If we have agency, why are unbelievers in Revelation punished immensely?

Will the Sacrament at Adam-Ondi-Ahman happen before Christ returns?

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