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...
Did Satan and his 1/3 part followers sin in choosing to not follow God’s plan?
Question Gramps, Did Satan and his 1/3 part followers "sin" in choosing not to follow God's plan? Or are only those who gain a body able to sin? We definitely had power to make choices in the pre-existence, but when Satan "fell," did he become sinful? Carrie...
Can non members see, wash or touch our temple garments?
Question Dear Gramps, I am a convert and the only member in my family. I just received my mission call and a month ago I received my endowments. My question is in regards to non-members and garments. Can they see them? Can they wash them? Can they touch them? I...
What does minister or administer to others mean?
Question Dear Gramps What does it mean in the scriptures when it says that someone ministered and/or administered to others? Thanks. Elliot Answer Dear Elliot, Webster's 1828 dictionary gives very similar definitions to these terms (the 1828...
How does the Renaissance fit in with the gospel?
Question Gramps, I was talking to my son about the fall of the Roman empire and the Middle Ages. I explained how The Great Apostasy occurred around that same time and that was the reason for the lack of progress and development during the Middle Ages. This...
Why is the Church so reluctant to provide information regarding the formation of the Church?
Question Gramps, Why is the church so reluctant to allow members information regarding the formation of the church? The plural wives of early leaders, the way the translation of the plates was done. It would seem to me that God is going to be pretty busy...
How long do disciplinary actions stay on your Church record?
Question Gramps, How long does disfellowshipped stay on your church records? I was told that it only stays on for 20 years. Joseph Answer Hello Joseph, Thank you for your question. To best address it, I think it is important that we have a...
Why are the same people called to leadership positions?
Question Gramps, Why are the same people called to leadership positions in the ward? Are the rest of us chopped liver? Does Heavenly Father think so little of us that we aren't considered worthy to lead? Cheryl Answer Dear Cheryl, Before I...
