If no unclean thing can dwell in the presence of Heavenly Father, how did Joseph see him?
Question Gramps, If no unclean thing can dwell in the presence of Heavenly Father, how did Joseph see him? Don Answer Don, Joseph's account of the First Vision details a moment of intense spiritual struggle. He described being enveloped in a...
How were the Jaredites able to make the barges air tight and still breathe?
Question Hi Gramps, My husband and I were reading in Ether about the Barges and how they had 2 problems: the light and the other being that they would run out of air. I understand how they would know about the light problem, but I don't know how they would have...
Why was Mary not allowed to touch Christ before he saw God?
Question Gramps, Why was Mary not allowed to touch Christ before He saw God? Mary Answer Mary, After His death on the cross, Christ's spirit entered the spirit world, where He preached to the souls who had died before His resurrection. This period...
Where is the narrow neck of land described in Alma Chapter 21?
Question Gramps, Where is the narrow neck of land described in the Book of Mormon Alma chapter 21? Delores Answer Delores, The narrow neck of land is not merely a geographical curiosity; it plays a pivotal role in the military and social dynamics...
Is tithing a law or a commandment?
Question Gramps, Is tithing a law or a commandment? Danny Answer Danny, The concept of tithing is not new; it has its roots in the Old Testament. The first mention of tithing can be found in Genesis 14:18-20, where Abraham gives a tenth of his...
What does it mean by “As Man Now Is, God Once Was; As God Now Is, Man May Be?”
Question Dear Gramps, I read about this phrase suggesting a possible destiny for God’s children: As man now is, God once was; as God now is, man may be. Can you elaborate further on this phrase, please? So, does this mean that God was once a man just like us,...
Who baptized Adam?
Question Gramps, I'm sure Adam and Eve must have been baptized. Who might have performed these ordinances for them? If Peter, James, and John ordained Adam to the priesthood then he would have baptized Eve, but who might have baptized Adam? Did he have to wait...
Why doesn’t the Holy Ghost have a body like the Father and Son?
Question Gramps, Why doesn't the Holy Ghost have a body of flesh and bones the same as the Father and the Son? Danilo Answer Danilo, In Latter-day Saint theology, the Holy Ghost is described as a "personage of spirit" (Doctrine and Covenants...
Where in the scriptures does it say “He knows my name”?
Question Gramps, Where in the scriptures does it say "He knows my name?" Darlene Answer Darlene, The belief that God and Jesus Christ know our names is profound, but it is also a comforting doctrine in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
What does it mean to “take up serpents” mentioned in Matthew 16:18?
Question Gramps, What does it mean to take up serpents and the rest of the scripture as well? Tiffiney Answer Tiffiney, Mark 16:18 is part of what is known as the Great Commission, where Jesus instructs His apostles about their mission to spread...
