Is exaltation still something I can achieve after adultery?
Question Gramps, I am 65 years old, and I have made many mistakes when I was young, including adultery. About 20 years ago, I went through the repenting process and received my Temple recommend. I've been "clean" since then and have tried my very best to stay...
Is individualism a principle of the gospel or the adversary?
Question Gramps, This is a deep question, and I discussed it with my grandfather. I was wondering if there is a definitive answer. Is individualism a principle of the gospel or the adversary? Luis Answer Luis, Individuality is often perceived as...
Did Joseph Smith see God and Christ with spiritual or natural eyes?
Question Gramps, I am a bit confused about understanding whether the Prophet Joseph Smith saw the Father and the Son with his Spiritual eyes or with his natural eyes. (Mormon Doctrine: First Vision) "In it Joseph Smith saw and conversed with the Father and the...
What Is the difference when the Lord gives us faith or the gift of faith?
Question Gramps, What is the difference when the Lord gives us faith and the gift of faith? Kent Answer Kent, At its core, faith is often confused with belief. While belief can be seen as an intellectual agreement with a particular idea or...
Why did Joseph Smith say that God had not the power to create our spirits…?
Question Gramps, Why did Joseph Smith say that God had not the power to create our spirits if He had not the power to create Himself? This puts me at odds with Moses Chapter 3. Rob Answer Rob, A single statement in a single speech is not all there...
Can you give details of the final war with the Antichrist in the Bible?
Question Gramps, Can you give details of the final war with Antichrist in the bible? Thomas Answer Thomas The teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints emphasize that the war initiated in heaven has not concluded; rather, it has...
Does a year without rainbows mean Christ is coming the following year?
Question Gramps, I've heard that there will be a whole year of no rainbows (and rain presumably), which is a sign that Christ will return the following year. Where did that come from? Scott Answer Scott, The rainbow first appears in the Bible in...
Why do Mormons believe that Jesus is a brother to Satan?
Question Gramps, Why do Mormons believe that Jesus and Satan are brothers? Jeremy Answer Jeremy, To understand the relationship between Jesus Christ and Satan, it is essential to first grasp the Latter-day Saint view of God and the Godhead. In...
What is the difference between eternal life and exaltation?
Question Gramps, What is the difference between eternal life and exaltation? JJ Answer JJ, Immortality, in the context of Latter-day Saint theology, refers to the state of living forever after death. According to Church teachings, all individuals...
What will happen before God cleanses the earth with fire?
Question Gramps, What will happen before God cleanses the earth by fire? Abby Answer Abby, One of the most comforting aspects of Latter-day Saint doctrine is the belief in resurrection. The righteous who have passed away will be resurrected at the...
