Were Adam and Eve married in the Garden of Eden?
Question Gramps, Were Adam and Eve married in the Garden of Eden? Matua Answer Matua, This is a great question and according to our doctrine we are able to provide this information about Adam and Eve's marriage, "Adam and Eve were married, and...
What does “according to my command” mean in D&C 29:6?
Question Gramps, In D&C 29:6 being united in prayer was because of the 6 present. What does he mean,"according to my command?" Cynthia Answer Cynthia, Doctrine and Covenants 29:6 reads: “And, as it is written—Whatsoever ye shall ask in faith,...
Why isn’t the word “keys” as related to the Priesthood found in the Book of Mormon?
Question Gramps, Why isn't the word "keys" as related to the keys of the priesthood found in the Book of Mormon? Bri Answer Dear Bri, The term "keys", as it relates to authority, priesthood, and revelation is a restoration term. That is, when we...
Who qualifies as a Son of Perdition?
Question Gramps, Sorry, I just can't understand Sons of Perdition, even though I have studied it. If a person has to have a perfect knowledge of Christ how can Hitler or other such evil people be son's of perdition? They certainly did not have a perfect...
Has the LDS church ever ex-purged its historical record and supplanted a more benign version?
Question Hello Gramps, Love your column ... Thanks. I have been challenged lately by persons who claim the early stages of church history have been manipulated to purge some negative things about the church and the prophet Joseph Smith. They say the early...
Is looking at swimsuit models something I need to confess to my Bishop?
Question Dear Gramps, I feel so guilty right now because I looked at swimsuit models. I know that the apostles tell us that we shouldn't look at images that promote inappropriate behavior. Is this something I must confess to my bishop? Matt Answer ...
What is the difference between kings/queens vs priests/priestesses?
Question Hey Gramps, What's the difference between becoming Kings or Queens and becoming Priests or Priestesses? Cam Answer Hello Cam, Thank you for your question. Through a variety of sources such as: church talks, lesson manuals and even in the...
How am I to deal with a disbelieving spouse?
Question Gramps, How am I to deal with having a disbelieving spouse? We were married in the temple 13 years ago and we have 4 kids. She used to be strong and now she just doesn't believe any more after years of going behind my back on anti-Mormon sites. She...
Does Luke 16:18 mean that a woman can’t marry a divorced man?
Question Dear Gramps, I have question regarding Luke 16:18 "Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery." Gramps please help me to understand....
Can someone who has had an abortion go to the temple?
Question Gramps, Can someone who has had an abortion go to the temple and go to the Celestial Kingdom? Raia Answer Hello Raia, Thank you for your question. As you must be aware, abortion is a serious topic and one that the church does not take...