Since the veil was torn in the temple after Christ’s death, are temples still necessary?
Question Hi, I’m a recent convert and my parents are dedicated mainstream Christians who are very concerned about my decision. Their biggest worry is about temples, they say that since the veil was torn in the temple after Christ’s death on the cross He took...
How do our temples reconcile with Acts 17:24?
Question Dear Gramps, n In the Bible, The Book of Acts, Chapter 17 verse 24 says God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth NOT in temples made with hands. With that stated, how do you explain the LDS...
How could the temple endowment ceremony be restored if it was only hidden from the world?
Question Dear Gramps, Some sources state that the temple endowment ceremony was restored. However, Doctrine and Covenants 124:40-41 (if I am interpreting it correctly) states that the temple endowment ceremony was hidden from before the foundation of the...
If a temple worker is unworthy, are the ordinances done void?
Question Hi Gramps! My question is: what if temple workers are unworthy, does that mean that the ordinances we do in the temple are void? Please note that I am not saying that anyone is unworthy, neither do I condemn them and their actions. It’s just...
Is word of mouth of ancestors good enough to do temple work?
Question Dear Gramps, In some situations, because of a lack of records or currently living persons who knew the deceased, some people have died without anyone in the modern world knowing (i.e. someone was born long ago on a farm, outside of a hospital, &...
Do we receive the same name in the endowment session?
Question Gramps, Does everyone get the same name in an endowment session, including when you go through for yourself? Sarah Answer Dear Sarah, With the hundreds and thousands of questions I receive, I am, now and then, faced with the difficult...
Is it unusual to attend the temple by myself?
Question Gramps, As a recent convert and YSA aged man, I want to go to the temple more. The thing is I kind of want to go by myself. Is it unusual to try and go by yourself without a family or group? Lee Answer Hi Lee, Thank you for your question....
Were civil marriages ever performed in temples?
Question Gramps, Were civil marriages ever performed in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint temples? If so, what was the time frame? Thanks. Sarah Answer Sarah, There is a bit of confusion here because we commonly combine two things...
