Is God the Father present at the final judgment?
Question Gramps, In the Final Judgment where all are brought to stand before the judgment bar of Jesus Christ, is God the Father present? Laurie Answer Laurie, The concept of the Final Judgment is a pivotal doctrine within the Church of Jesus...
What is meant by the 2nd commandment of not making any graven image?
Question Gramps, What is meant by the 2nd commandment of not making any graven image? Is it only concerning that we don’t worship them? Ann Answer Ann, The 2nd commandment, as articulated in Exodus 20:4-5, serves as a profound directive regarding...
What does it mean to be a King and Queen, Priest and Priestess?
Question Gramps, What does it mean to be a King and Queen, Priest and Priestess? I'm not sure I want to be a king and a ruler over anybody. What am I missing? Paul Answer Paul, In the theology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,...
Does my belief regarding the Adam and Eve timeline go against Church doctrine?
Question Gramps, I believe that humans have been around for a very, very long time. The whole thing about the earth being just 6000 years old doesn't bother me that much because I don't believe that's the Church's official stance. However, I believe that Adam...
What is the history of the laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost?
Question Gramps, Was the Holy Ghost given by the laying on of hands as an ordinance before the time of Christ? Sally Answer Sally, The practice of laying on of hands is a profound and sacred ordinance within The Church of Jesus Christ of...
What is the purpose of tithing settlement?
Question Gramps, What’s the purpose of tithing settlements? Doug Answer Doug, Tithing is a foundational principle within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as both a financial commitment and a spiritual practice. One...
Why didn’t Laman and Lemuel leave the family and return to Jerusalem?
Question Gramps, Why didn’t Laman and Lemuel and whomever else wanting to return to Jerusalem, just go back and leave Nephi and his family? David Answer David, The story of Laman and Lemuel, sons of Lehi, is often viewed through the lens of...
Is the LDS Church against ring ceremonies?
Question Gramps, First time asking a question. You’ve answered similar questions but the differences are key and I could use some guidance. My wife and I have been married 15 years. During our temple sealing the sealer had some big opinions on wedding rings...
Is it appropriate to transcribe prayers for family history book?
Question Gramps, I have an audio recording of my Grandpa's funeral from 1990. I have transcribed it and would like to put it into a history book I am making of him. Is it appropriate to transcribe and put in the prayers and the dedication of the grave in a...
Why does a patriarchal blessing declare a lineage such as Ephraim or Manessah?
Question Gramps, Why does a patriarchal blessing declare a lineage such as Ephraim or Manasseh (next generation) rather than just from the original 12 sons? For example, would someone ever receive their lineage from one of Dan’s sons rather than Dan himself?...
