What did Elijah restore in the Kirtland Temple?
Question Gramps, What did Elijah restore in the Kirtland temple? Bill Answer Bill, Constructed between 1833 and 1836, the Kirtland Temple was the first temple built by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Unlike other meetinghouses, a...
Should Non-Members take the Sacrament?
Question Gramps, I understand that the consequences of taking the Sacrament unworthily, or for those who have not been baptized, are dire. Once I met a non-member in Sacrament Meeting. Sitting next to her as the Sacrament came around, I realized she should not...
What is the purpose and functions of the Relief Society when it pertains to activities?
Question Gramps, What is the purpose and function of Relief Society as it relates to activities? Judy Answer Judy, Dear Judy, Whenever anyone has a question about the purpose, function, or requirements of a Church organization or anything it does,...
If we are created equal, why are some people more valiant?
Question Gramps, I'm a firm believer that we are all created equal before God. I also know that our eternal destiny is a product of our agency (whether we choose to follow Christ), not the false doctrine of predestination. But from revealed scriptures, it...
What happens to sealing to parents if adult child leaves the Church?
Question Gramps, What happens to a temple sealing if a child, born under the covenant, chooses to leave the Church as an adult? KrIsti Answer Kristi, In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a temple sealing is not merely a significant...
If the Book of Mormon doesn’t contradict the Bible, why do we need it?
Question Gramps, Recently I’ve been wondering about something with the Book of Mormon. If the Book of Mormon does not contradict the Old and New Testaments in any way, then why is it necessary? What element necessary for salvation is present within it that does...
Are Patriarchal Blessings of our ancestors also meant for us?
Question Gramps, I was talking to a member who is very strong in faith and has a lot of interesting points of view about the gospel. He mentioned that the patriarchal blessings of our ancestors are also for us as if we inherit them. If so that would seem very...
What is the purpose of a new name in the temple?
Question Gramps, Hi. Thank you for taking the time to answer questions. I received my endowment a year ago and also received my name. But ever since that time, I have been wondering why we received a new name and does the name mean something. What is the...
Why is the Law of Chastity included as a separate law during the endowment?
Question Gramps, Why is the Law of Chastity included as a separate law during the endowment, instead of as part of the Law of Obedience like other commandments? Of course, chastity is incredibly important, but I've always been confused by its singular emphasis...
Since an ordinance is a sacred act, how does one obey it?
Question Gramps, It’s easy to understand what it means to obey commandments and statutes, as well as to keep covenants. But since an ordinance is a sacred act, how does one obey it? How can an action be kept or obeyed? Loretta Answer Loretta, In...
