How do we know if a prophet is a true prophet?
Question Gramps, How do we know if a prophet is a true prophet, and how is a new one selected? Various submissions Answer Hello everyone, With the death of President Russell M. Nelson, several questions have again arisen regarding the succession...
What do we take with us when we die?
Question Gramps, What characteristics and knowledge do we take with us when we die? Norma Answer Norma, Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe that growth does not end with death; rather, the next stage of existence is...
Is it okay to live with a person of the opposite sex in a platonic relationship?
Question Gramps, I realize that we are to remain completely chaste before marriage, but what about cohabiting with single persons of the opposite sex in a completely platonic arrangement? Does church policy have a specific stance? If circumstances require that...
Who are the Lord’s Anointed?
Question Gramps, Who are the Lord's anointed? Jon Answer Jon, In ancient Israel, anointing was a tangible ritual. Priests and kings received a ceremonial outpouring of oil to set them apart for sacred service. Exodus records the instruction: “And...
Is there any truth to the Witch of Endor summoning Samuel?
Question Gramps, Was that really Samuel that the Witch of Endor summoned? Was it a lie? Was it a demon? Karl Answer Karl, While I could not find any official doctrine or statement clarifying this passage, the Old Testament Student Manual Genesis-2...
Where were Zarahemla and Bountiful located?
Question Gramps, Where was Zarahemla and Bountiful located? Bob Answer Bob, In a 2019 Gospel Topics essay, the Church stated unequivocally, “the Church does not take a position on the specific geographic locations of Book of Mormon events...
Are we commanded to bless our food before eating?
Question Gramps, Are we commanded to bless our food before eating? Cheyenne Answer Cheyenne, The act of pausing before a meal to bow one's head in prayer is almost universal among Latter-day Saint families. Whether uttered in homes, at large...
What is meant by the fullness of the gospel regarding the Book of Mormon?
Question Gramps, What is the fullness of the Gospel? What does the Book of Mormon contain that is not taught in the Bible? Alex Answer Alex, For this response, I'm going to focus mainly on your first question. I feel your second question could be...
What did the Lord mean when he said, “Be ye therefore perfect?”
Question Gramps, The commandment of "Be ye therefore perfect..." is a stretch for our imaginations, let alone our abilities. I understand we have time after this life to accomplish this monumental task of perfection. I wonder what the Lord had in mind...
When did baptism among the Nephites begin?
Question Gramps, When did baptism among the Nephites begin? They were living by the law of Moses, but Alma baptized others before the death and resurrection of Christ. Karie Answer Karie, Imagine yourself in ancient Bountiful: Jesus Christ, now...
