Is tithing a law or a commandment?
Question Gramps, Is tithing a law or a commandment? Danny Answer Danny, The concept of tithing is not new; it has its roots in the Old Testament. The first mention of tithing can be found in Genesis 14:18-20, where Abraham gives a tenth of his...
What does it mean by “As Man Now Is, God Once Was; As God Now Is, Man May Be?”
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?
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?
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”?
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?
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?
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?
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...
