Falling away
Why so often when members fall away do they become so bitter and seek to destroy others' faith in the church. It is as though they become a different person with completely different values. It breaks my heart. Julie ___________ Julie, To answer this as I think you...
Missionary Work
Should all church members proselyte? Doris ___________ Doris, For several years we have been told "every member a missionary". What I take from this is that we are all expected to have the spirit of missionary work within us, but we are not expected to go door-to-door...
White Stone
After reading Rev. 2:17 and comparing it with D&C 130:10-11, then the new name which is found "inside" the mind of temple members and also the new name which is found in the white stone, then the white stone and temple goers who are also dressed in white are...
When did Christ give His apostles the Melchizedek Priesthood?
Question Gramps, John the Baptist, being from the tribe of Levi, had the Levitical priesthood and the authority to baptize Christ. Christ was born holding the Melchizedek Priesthood and did not need to be confirmed a member of His own church nor the gift of the...
Can post mortal spirits visit pre-mortal spirits?
Question Gramps, I could not find the answer, so I hope I am not asking it again. In Sunday School a sister said her mom, who had passed away, knew and talked to her grandchild, this woman's daughter, in the pre-existence. I thought that would be impossible for...
Was Jesus Christ both human and divine?
Question Gramps, While Jesus was living on earth, was he both human and divine or did he set aside his divinity when he was born of Mary? Virginia Answer Virginia, When topics like this come up, I usually try to find out exactly what is meant by...
Is evil eternal?
Question Gramps, Will Satan who represents evil be bound forever for all of Heavenly Father's children and all earths? Will this struggle be an eternal one for all worlds as they are created and populated with mankind? My son asked me this question and I wasn't...
Will the prophet in the last days be named David?
Question Gramps, Is this a Wasatch front myth? It seems that I was taught that the name of the Church prophet at the time the Savior comes will be David. So, of course, I'm looking at David A. Bednar wondering. Jan Answer Jan, The closest quote I...
I offended someone
Dear Gramps, A few years ago I made a big mistake, not chastity related, one which gave someone cause to resent me greatly and to decide to stop going to church. I am currently in the process of being counseled by a priesthood leader in my ward about the mistake that...
Dress Code for the Chapel
I am the Primary president and we are going to have a practice for the children's program in the chapel. Do they need to wear Sunday dress or not? We will be eating afterwards in the gym. Vicky _____________ Vicky, I would think Sunday dress would be appropriate for a...
