Can you explain the Adam-God doctrine?
Question Gramps, Can you explain the Adam-God doctrine? Don Answer Don, I can certainly explain that it is not official LDS Doctrine. There is no clear scriptural precedent for the typical understanding of Brigham Young's comments. Did he mean...
What qualifies as doctrine?
Question Good ole gramps, My question for you is what constitutes as doctrine in the LDS church? I have been searching for statements by the brethren and haven't been able to find anything concrete. I know that the prophets and apostles each have their own...
Do We Have to Practice Polygamy in the Next Life?
Question Gramps, I read your answer - but when I read D&C 132:64, it sure seems like it is saying we (women) have to accept plural wives if our husband wants it. Is that what it is saying? I don't want to practice polygamy here or in the next life - it is...
Seventh seal
Has the seventh seal been opened? Karen _______________ Karen, the seven seals each represents 1000 years of the earth's temporal existence (D&C 77:6). If we take that to be a literal 1000 years and not a rough number, and if we accept the conventional date of the...
Family History
Is it found in the scriptures this statment "It is necessary to take a copy of your Family History records as you pass through the veil into eternity?" Penny ____________ Penny, No, that quote is not found anywhere in the scriptures. I think you'll be hard pressed to...
Are organ donations acting like God?
Question Gramps, Is organ and blood donating in a way acting like God? Do you think it is right to donate organs or blood? Shaunae Answer Shaunae, I've marveled at the levels our medical knowledge have reached. I've also marveled at how much more we've yet to...
What is the background of Genesis Chapters 48-50?
Question Gramps, Could please tell the background of genesis chapter 48-50 and the subject in it ? Naveen Answer Naveen, Shortly before dying, Jacob (Israel) called his sons together to give them one final blessing. Reuben was his firstborn son,...
One third part host all men?
A friend told me that she understood that the one third part host that was held back because of their agency was all men. She said she was also told that this is the reason plural marriage will be a part of the Celestial due to a lack of worthy men. Would you please...
Jesus and Jehovah
If Jesus is Jehovah can you explain Psalms 110:1? And compare Psalms 83:18 with Mark 5:7. Jesus is the son of Jehovah. Chris __________ Chris, I took a fresh look through the Bible after I read your question. I credit you that your interpretation can legitimately be...
What is meant by the sons of Levi offering up a sacrifice?
Question Gramps, What is meant by the sons of Levi offering up a sacrifice? John Answer John, This phrase is first found in the prophecy of Malachi 3:1-3, promising the coming Messiah who will first purify his priesthood holders in...
