What was the “succession crisis” between 1844 and 1847?
Question Gramps, I want to know if you can give a rundown of what happened between Joseph’s death in 1844 and 1847 with the “succession crisis” as some call it. Some say Joseph Smith’s keys died with him. Others say the D&C lays out how the keys were to be...
Why should we spread the gospel if people can just learn about it in the next life?
Question Gramps, I’ve been pondering the three kingdoms of glory as of late, and how people who have lived without the gospel can be redeemed in death and still achieve celestial glory. Our blessings aside, why should we spread the gospel if people can learn...
Were the Anti-Nephi-Lehies teaching us the wrong lessons?
Question Gramps, The Anti-Nephi-Lehies allowed themselves to be killed rather than fight after they had repented of their sins. Apparently they doubted that the Lord either would or could forgive them if they ever sinned again. This seems to diminish the power...
How do belief, faith and knowledge relate to each other?
Question How do belief, faith and knowledge relate to each other? Val Answer Val, To grasp the intricate relationship between belief, faith, and knowledge, it is essential to define each term clearly: Knowledge is defined as information gained...
What is meant by “The Time of the Gentiles?”
Question Gramps, I was talking to my father-in-law a retired institute teacher, stake president, and mission president. I asked him what the "Time of the Gentiles" was referring to in Doctrine and Covenants. He said it was the Gentiles holding the Melchizedek...
Did Jesus always have and hold the Priesthood?
Question Gramps, Did Jesus receive the Priesthood from His Father in the pre-existence, or has He always held it? Lee Answer Lee, The priesthood is described in Latter-day Saint theology as an everlasting principle that exists with God from...
How will the Constitution be saved according to Ezra Taft Benson?
Question Gramps, Hello, I have a question about the constitution. President Ezra Taft Benson said the constitution of the US will be saved, but not in Washington. What does that mean? How will it be saved? Patrick Answer Patrick, President...
What happens to a baby who dies in utero?
Question Gramps, When a baby dies in utero, does this unborn baby get another chance to be born or will the parents be able to raise the child in the hereafter? Gwen Answer Gwen, The question of what happens to unborn babies and whether they have...
Are the Cherokee Indians part of the 4500 Lamanites who went North in 55 BC?
Question Gramps, When Cherokee Indians were first contacted by journalist Timberlake in the early 1700's, he was very surprised that they had a complete knowledge of all of the information in the first five books in the old testament. Does that prove they were...
If our heavenly parents had physical bodies, why didn’t we in pre-mortal life?
Question Gramps, If Heavenly Father and I assume Mother, have bodies of flesh and bone, why do their children only have spirits? Terri Answer Terri, The nature of God and humanity is a profound subject that has intrigued believers for centuries,...
