Jul 25, 2007 | Church History, Satan
Gramps, Every time in the Bible when the Angel of the Lord (Christ) appears or angels appear (as with the Assyrians) there is no dark force that accompanies them or tries to “overtake” them. I mention this because Joseph Smith was overtaken by a dark force prior his...
Jul 23, 2007 | Pearl of Great Price, Satan
Dear Gramps, I remember reading over 40 years ago when I joined the Church that the devils on this earth were the most rebellious in all creation. I think Brigham Young may have said that. I have many books but have vision problems…Hence I ask. John, from St. Joseph,...
Jul 13, 2007 | Book of Mormon, Forgiveness, Obedience, Repentance, Satan
Gramps, I was always under the impression that the Lord would never tempt us above what we can bear. However, after reading Alma 13:27-28 it seems to read that if we are not continually repenting and humbling ourselves then we could be given temptations beyond what we...
Jul 6, 2007 | Bible, Book of Mormon, Divorce, Satan, Sexual Issues
Hello Gramps, What are the extremely serious consequences of adultery? If you can’t tell me could you send me where to go in the scriptures or anywhere? Wondering Dear Wondering, Surely you have heard of the Ten Commandments, the seventh of which is Thou shalt not...
Jul 4, 2007 | Afterlife, Bible, Doctrine & Covenants, God, Jesus Christ, Marriage, Mormon Doctrine, Pearl of Great Price, Satan
Gramps, Thanks for your reply. But I am confused about Jesus being God. My understanding is that the Mormons teach that Jesus is God’s actual Son and that Satan is Jesus actual brother?? Is this correct? If this is correct, then how can there be a trinity of God, the...
May 3, 2007 | Priesthood, Satan
Question Dear Gramps, This is tough. In 1991 our 17 year old adopted daughter walked off the top of a 17 story building. She had been in and out of therapy, and was at that time in treatment. After her death her therapist told us that they, at her clinic...
Apr 18, 2007 | Priesthood, Satan
Question Gramps, You often read and hear how the Savior and his apostles and prophets cast out evil spirits… and we are taught in the Mormon Church that we will have enmity from Satan and his followers. Do Mormon Saints believe in demonic possession or not?...
Jan 5, 2007 | Premortal Life, Satan
Question Dear Gramps, After the split of the spirits where 1/3 were sent to earth and 2/3 stayed, were any of the 2/3 borderline in their decision and able to change there mind or come to earth for a body and be disruptive here? This was a discussion I had with...
Nov 26, 2006 | Jesus Christ, Satan
Question Gramps, What is to be considered the “great and abominable” church on the earth today? I have heard many references to this, and question whether it means a specific religion or not. Thank you. Mary Answer Dear Mary, We hear...
