How do you dispose of consecrated oil?

How do you dispose of consecrated oil?

Question   Gramps, I was wondering, do you know the proper way to dispose of consecrated oil that has gone rancid? Is it like sacrament bread and water that is unused and just gets thrown away? Thanks. Calvin   Answer   Calvin, Yes the proper way is...

Closing talks in the name of Jesus Christ

Closing talks in the name of Jesus Christ

I live in Dominica, where the Church is new and very small. The members have difficulties in changing their ways of worshipping. I would like to explain to them, why it is important to close talks and prayers in the Name of Jesus Christ. Can you help me? Thank you,...

When did the Word of Wisdom become a commandment?

When did the Word of Wisdom become a commandment?

In the text of the Word of Wisdom it says that it is specifically "not by way of commandment." Which tells me that though it's a good idea to follow the Word of Wisdom, the Lord does not require it. After all, He's never shown any resistance to giving commandments in...

Theory of Evolution

Theory of Evolution

I just read on a post about cavemen that you said the theory of evolution could be God's will. How can that be when the theory of evolution preaches that death and natural selection brought about man while the scriptures teach that man brought death to the earth?...

The Effect of the Fall

The Effect of the Fall

Hi Gramps, Just curious to know how the Fall of Adam would have affected the other planets. I understand that with the fall, the earth became a Telestial state. What I am mostly curious about is, if Adam and Eve were the first to be put on this planet and the fall...

Satan’s Plan

Satan’s Plan

If Satan lived in the pre-mortal world and knew of the plan of Salvation. Why does he play along? By tempting man and opposing God, he only reinforces free will and becomes the necessary evil. Certainly Satan knows he is a part of the plan, right? Steven...

Joel Skousen

Joel Skousen

Does the Mormon church support Joel Skousen? Brandon ____________ Hello Brandon, The Mormon Church does not officially support any author whether they be Mormon or non-Mormon. Individual leaders, or lay members, may support the author, but this does not reflect the...

Mark 9:1

Mark 9:1

This scripture (at face value) seems to imply that some of them would not die until He comes back again (second coming). What does it really mean? Joe ___________ Dear Joe, You pretty much have the correct meaning. The apostle John was transfigured and never tasted...

What weapons did angels use?

What weapons did angels use?

Question   Gramps, What kind of weapons do you think angels use? Righteous   Answer   Righteous, The imagery of angels wielding swords is prominent in both the Bible and Church teachings. One of the most notable references is found in the Book of...

Violating Covenants by Divorce?

Violating Covenants by Divorce?

Dear Gramps, I am in the process of getting divorced. My husband was abusive verbally, emotionally and physically and is also an alcoholic. We went to two different marriage counselors and tried many other avenues to get him help and he would always return to drinking...

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