Why did Christ not want his disciples to tell others who he was?
Question Gramps, I was reading in Matthew chapter 16 today and read the part where Christ asks His disciples who they believe Him to be. Peter responds that Christ is "the Son of the living God" (verse 16 KJV). In verse 20, Matthew records: "Then charged he his...
Will eternal marriage exist only in the Celestial Kingdom?
Question Gramps, Latter Day Saint doctrine is clear that eternal marriage exists in the Celestial Kingdom. Is there doctrine stating it won't exist in the other two kingdoms? Shanna Answer Dear Shanna, Yes. It is found in the same revelation as...
Is it a sin to cohabitate?
Question Gramps, I recently had a seminary student ask me if it was a sin to cohabitate. I have not been able to find anything on this subject. Christopher Answer Dear Christopher, While cohabit sounds like it just means "live together", both the...
How do people become angels and not gods?
Question Gramps, I am confused. LDS state as man is God was as God is man will become. What happened to Moroni? He was a general and somehow ended up as an angel instead of a God. Why? How do people become angels and not gods? Judy Answer Hi...
What about mediums or channeling?
Question Gramps, What is the LDS statement on mediums or channeling? Geoff Answer Dear Geoff, Mediums and channeling both fall under the umbrella of occult practices. All such practices are covered by the following Church policy (General...
Can you tell me about scriptures during Book of Mormon times?
Question Gramps, In Alma 17:2, it says that the sons of Mosiah had studied the scriptures: what form was their scriptures? And, how many people actually had scriptures at that time? Were they privy to the scriptures because they are sons of the king? Was their...
Where was Adam and Eve formed?
Question Gramps, Where was Adam and Eve formed before they were put into the Garden of Eden? Diane Answer Dear Diane, The garden of Eden took up only part of the earth. According to the creation accounts, Adam was created on earth - though we...
Why do the scriptures say, “and they called upon the Lord?’
Question Gramps, I’m getting confused by scriptures that say “and they called upon the Lord“ when prayers are supposed to begin “ Dear Heavenly Father.” Jennifer Answer Jennifer, I'm interpreting your question to mean that "the Lord" refers to...
When does a deceased male receive the Priesthood?
Question Gramps, When a deceased man has his work done in the temple, when does he get the priesthood? Marian Answer Marian, Thanks for your question. When we do vicarious work for the dead, the first step is to have the individual baptized, then...
What is a Jew?
Question Gramps, What is a Jew? It can be by lineage or conversion. This is concerns lineage. Some consider all Israelites to be Jews. I'm an Israelite but not a Jew. The Church defines those of the Tribe of Judah but if a person hasn't had a patriarchal...
