Should we be grateful for Satan’s rebellion?
Question Gramps, I have been in deep thought over this. My conclusion is that, if Satan (or any of his children) had not rebelled we would still be Spirits in heaven. God needed one of his children to rebel in order to test his children. So God, when he created...
Can you demonstrate from the Bible that all spirits, including Satan, are children of our Father in Heaven?
Question Gramps, I have a friend that adamantly refuses to accept that we were all spirit brothers and sisters, including Lucifer as a spirit child of our Heavenly Father. He won’t accept references from the Book of Mormon or the D&C. I’d like...
How will Satan be bound during the Millennium?
Question Dear Gramps, How will Satan be bound during the Millennium? Is it the righteousness of the people that will bind him; and if so, will they become wicked at the end of the 1000 years, which will cause him to be released? Carol Answer Dear...
How is the church of the devil, as spoken of in the Book of Mormon, related to the various Christian churches?
Question Dear Gramps: The Book of Mormon refers to other churches as the church of the devil. The Mormon Church uses the King James Version of the Bible, with the caveat “as far as it is translated correctly.” However, if the King James Version of the Bible was...
Would the Fall have happened without Satan’s influence?
Question Gramps, Since the Fall was part of the plan, was Satan needed to carry it out (or even to speed it up) or would the fall eventually have happened without his (Satan’s) influence? Xavier Answer Xavier, Thank you for your question. I...
Would the Plan of Salvation be different if Satan had not rebelled?
Question Hi Gramps, Did Heavenly Father sacrifice 2 sons? Jesus was sent to Earth to fulfill all righteousness and save us from our sins through his atonement and sacrificed his life for us. Had Lucifer not rebelled against our Heavenly Father in Heaven, then...
Why are there exceptions to the amount of power we allow Satan to have?
Question Gramps, We are taught that Satan only has as much power as we give him. It seems there are few exceptions to this, such as when he bound Joseph Smith’s tongue before the First Vision. Why is that? Luis Answer Hello Luis, Thank you...
Can the devil overpower us?
Question Gramps, Can the devil overpower us? Marshall Answer Dear Marshall, Your question was, “Can the devil overpower us?” I have good news for you – not unless we let him! There is an excellent speech that President James E....
