Will animals be resurrected?
Question Gramps, We are taught that there will be no more death after the Savior comes again and that all will be resurrected. Does that mean animals also? Barbara Answer Barbara, The question of animal resurrection begins with a more fundamental...
What does the arm raised to the square signify or mean?
Question Gramps, I noticed in THE CHOSEN that Jesus raised his arm to the square when commanding Lazareth to come from the tomb. We use that in the temple. What does the arm raised signify or mean? Dyan Answer Dyan, I had to take a look at that...
Why did Jesus Christ ask Peter three times if he loved Him?
Question Gramps, Why does Jesus ask Peter three times if he loves Him? What is the significance? Shane Answer Shane, To appreciate the weight of Christ’s questions, we must first revisit the events leading up to that Galilean morning. Peter, the...
Who were the last Black men ordained to the priesthood during Joseph Smith’s lifetime?
Question Gramps, Who and when was the last black person ordained to the Priesthood during Joseph Smith’s lifetime? Robert Answer Robert, Joseph Smith, the founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, organized the Church in 1830...
Does the Book of Mormon teach racism?
Question Gramps, Why does the Book of Mormon seem to teach and even promote racism at times? Samuel Answer Samuel, One of the most frequently cited verses in any discussion of race in the Book of Mormon comes from the prophet Nephi. In a sweeping...
Is the man who will be the prophet during the second coming already on the earth?
Question Gramps, Is the man who will be the prophet during the second coming already on the earth? Sam Answer Sam, The simple answer? We don't know. The expectation of the Second Coming is based on the promises of scripture, where Christ Himself...
What happened to the stones touched by the finger of the Lord for the Brother of Jared?
Question Gramps, I have always wondered what happened to the sixteen clear stones touched by the finger of the Lord for the Brother of Jared? I can find nothing in the scriptures. Has any prophet ever weighed in on this matter? Ken Answer Ken,...
What is the history of baptism?
Question Gramps, What is the history of baptism? Charles Answer Charles, Baptism, in Christ’s original Church, was not optional; it was never just a symbolic gesture to be performed after one felt emotionally converted. Instead, it was—in the...
What is the meaning of Anti-Nephi-Lehies?
Question Gramps, What is the meaning of Anti-Nephi-Lehies? Why did they use the word anti? Other references show Antichrist, which is the total opposite of what they meant. John Answer John, The term "Anti-Nephi-Lehi" is composed of three parts:...
Why do we address each other at church as brother or sister?
Question Gramps, This may seem like a basic question, but why do we address each other at church as "Brother Jones" or "Sister Brown"? Would it be more friendly to say "Brother James" or "Sister Mary?" Janet Answer Janet, In the earliest days of...
