Is it disrespectful to name son Elohim or Jehovah?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been wondering. Assuming I have a son in the future, would it be disrespectful or immoral to name my child Elohim after our Heavenly Father as a first or middle name? Or to name him Jehovah? Many thanks. Gabriel Answer...
Was Jesus Christ the first person to be resurrected?
Question Gramps, Was Jesus Christ the first person to be resurrected? Conrad Answer Conrad, It is a very simple thing to answer your question with a "yes." But I believe you may be wondering about a couple of other concepts that are not the same...
Is it okay to go to the temple to just sit and ponder?
Question Hi Gramps. I was just wondering if it is okay to go to the temple and just sit and ponder without having to go thru a session? Sometimes I really feel the need to be out of the world for just a quiet moment. Is the temple appropriate for this use?...
How can both verses of scripture be true?
Question Dear Gramps, 1st Nephi 3:7 says that the Lord does not give a commandment unto the children of men, save He prepares a way for them to accomplish it. Yet D&C 124:49 says that when our enemies prevent us from accomplishing one of the Lord's...
Can one feel the Holy Ghost when Christ is on the earth?
Question Gramps, In John 7:39 and John 16:7 it talks about the spirit not actually being with the people. Does this mean that when Christ is on the earth, the people don't feel the Holy Ghost and only the light of Christ? Devin Answer Devin, In...
Are birthdays celebrated in heaven?
Question Gramps, My father passed away in 2014. His birthday is tomorrow and I was wondering if they have birthday celebrations in heaven? What do you think? Leslie Answer Dear Leslie, I’m so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Before I answer...
Where will members be living the United Order prior to the Savior’s return?
Question Gramps, Where exactly on the earth will the righteous members of the Church be living the United Order or The Law of Consecration before the Savior's second coming? Thanks gramps. Gloria Answer Dear Gloria, I need to answer this in two...
Was Heavenly Father once a mortal man?
Question Gramps, I am confused by the idea that Heavenly Father was once a mortal man. This seems contradictory to Him being God. I'm not questioning the doctrine, just really confused how that could be possible. I definitely believe that we can one day become...
Is there any validity to the “Horseshoe Prophecy?”
Question Gramps, I've been reading a lot about the vision John Taylor supposedly had known as the "horseshoe prophecy." I'm wondering if there is any validity to it? Does the Church recognize it as a prophecy or is it just some story that can't be verified?...
Why must one still suffer consequences if repentance and re-baptism have been done?
Question Gramps, Hi If someone has committed a serious sin that resulted in excommunication - and has since gone though full repentance process, was re-baptized and all their blessings were restored - why do they still have to endure the consequences of their...
