Forgiveness
If murder is a forgivable sin, then why in D&C does it say that David was fallen because he killed Bathsheba's husband. My thought is because he had entered into the new and everlasting covenant? What are your thoughts? Thanks, Alison _______________ Alison,...
What is meant by the word glory?
Question Gramps, We often hear that those who are fortunate to enter the Celestial Kingdom will have glory placed upon their heads; that glory will be theirs forever and ever; that glory awaits those who live the commandments, etc. Is there a clear definition...
Murder and the Atonement
Dear Gramps, We hear all the time that a man can't be forgiven of murder, but many times in the Book of Mormon we see men being forgiven of murder when they accept the gospel of Jesus Christ. In D&C we read (132:27) "...which shall not be forgiven in this world...
Which of the founding fathers was the work not done for in the St. George Temple?
Question Which of the founding fathers was the work NOT done for in the St. George temple? I think there were 3. Dennis Answer Dennis, All the founding fathers had their work performed for them. In 1877, President Woodruff shared the...
Priesthood
I have a problem when giving blessings by the authority of the Melchizedek Priesthood when the priesthood is the priesthood of Jesus Christ. We say that we don't want to use his name too much. I think we don't say his name enough. When was the authority changed and by...
Word of Wisdom and temple recommend
Gramps, Can you lose your temple recommend if you break the word of wisdom? Jack _____________ Jack, Yes you can lose your temple recommend for not following the Word of Wisdom. Obedience to the word of wisdom is required in order to obtain, and maintain, a temple...
Holy Ghost in the Pre-Existence
Dear Gramps, Was the Holy Ghost called to serve in the pre-existence? Ken _____________ Ken, Since the Holy Ghost has never departed the presence of Heavenly Father, I cannot see any other option than to say yes. Each of Heavenly Father's chosen leaders were selected...
Baptismal parties
Dear Gramps, Please can you advise when members were counselled that baptisms should not be celebrated with parties in chapels, as this was not appropriate for recognition of such a spiritual ordinance, and that this should be held in members homes, if they so wished?...
Personal worthiness
If I am in a foreign country and having difficulty with the language.. and going to Church every week. Am I not a member in good standing if I do not understand and go to District Priesthood meetings? Alan _____________ Alan, Personal worthiness is just that -...
What are the signs of the time to take place before the second coming?
Question Gramps, What are all the signs of the times that will take place before the second coming, and what is the minimum amount of time that it would take to complete the ones that are not fulfilled yet? John Answer John, The signs of the times...
