Jan 11, 2017 | Current issues, Satan
Question Gramps, Lehi in The Book Of Mormon explains to us that there must be opposition in all things. That there must be righteous influence as well as wicked influence. I know we all had agency in the pre-mortal realm and we still do on this earth. ...
Nov 8, 2016 | Premortal Life, Satan
Question Hello Gramps, I have come across several articles written by Evangelical Christians that claim Lucifer was a music minister in the pre-existence. Many articles refer to Ezekiel chapter 28 as proof. I have not found any mention of this in LDS...
Nov 2, 2016 | Current issues, Satan
Question Gramps, I know Satan and his minions can put thoughts in our minds but can he see what we are thinking? Arlin Answer Arlin, We are told that our thoughts can only be truly discerned through the Spirit. Yea, I tell thee, that thou mayest...
Apr 26, 2016 | Satan, Sin
Question Gramps, Did Satan and his 1/3 part followers “sin” in choosing not to follow God’s plan? Or are only those who gain a body able to sin? We definitely had power to make choices in the pre-existence, but when Satan “fell,”...
Feb 25, 2015 | Current issues, Satan
Question Dear Gramps, In D&C 121:41 it says that: “No power or influence can or ought to be maintained by virtue of the priesthood, only by persuasion, by long-suffering, by gentleness and meekness, and by love unfeigned;” So, if forcing...
Jun 25, 2014 | God, Satan
Question Gramps, Why would God, being all knowing, create a soul that would he knew would become the devil? You probably don’t know the answer because I don’t think anyone does but do you have a theory? Jake Answer Hi Jake,...
Dec 8, 2013 | Jesus Christ, Satan
Question Gramps, After Lucifer and 1/3 part of the angels were cast out, I assume that Satan wanted to do everything he could to keep us from returning to Heavenly Father. It would seem to me that the best way to go about this would be to make sure that Jesus...
Nov 15, 2013 | Satan, Temples
Question Dear Gramps, Can Satan hear things that are talked about in the temple? Jayn Answer Jayn, I am unable to find any doctrinal declaration that Satan is not able to hear words spoken in the temple. I have heard temple patrons specify that...
Oct 9, 2013 | Current issues, Satan
Question Gramps, Are there only sons of perdition and no daughters of perdition? Please let me know! Joey Answer Joey, The 76th section of the Doctrine and Covenants, verses 31 and 35 detail what it takes to become a Son of Perdition. 31 Thus...
May 27, 2013 | Doctrine & Covenants, Satan
Question I am trying to understand D&C 132:26. What does it mean to violate this section and then to be turned over to the buffetings of Satan? I am confused. Does this mean someone who has been disfellowshipped for affairs is going to be buffeted by Satan...
