Why does God choose a covenant people if He loves all?
Question Gramps, Why does God choose a covenant people? If he loves all of his children, why pick just one people? Jeff Answer Jeff, Throughout the scriptures, the theme of covenant is woven into the fabric of God's relationship with His children....
What is being implied in Ecclesiastes 7:16-18?
Question Hi Gramps, I'm confused about what is being implied when in Ecclesiastes 7:16-18. I have a few other questions: 1. What does it mean to not be overly righteous and overly wise? 2. How is that destroying ourselves? 3. Is verse 17 implying that we can be...
Why am I constantly told I have no chance of reaching the Celestial Kingdom?
Question Dear Gramps, I'm the only member of my family. I married a nonmember 30 years ago and he and my two adult children have never joined the church. I'm so tired of members telling me I have no chance of exaltation, I'm suffering the consequences for my...
Does Stoicism align with the Church’s teachings?
Question Gramps, Does Stoicism align with the Church's teachings? J Answer J, The quest for inner peace and resilience has never been more relevant in a world filled with uncertainty and emotional turmoil. Stoicism, an ancient Greek philosophy,...
What happens to a sealing if a spouse commits suicide?
Question Gramps, What happens to a temple marriage if one spouse commits suicide? Neilia Answer Neilia, The topic of suicide is immensely sensitive and complex, especially within the context of temple marriages in The Church of Jesus Christ of...
Do you have to be present to receive a Priesthood blessing?
Question Gramps, Is it true that the person that you are giving a priesthood blessing for does not have to be present for the priesthood? Karen Answer Karen, In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, priesthood blessings are a sacred...
Is God the Father present at the final judgment?
Question Gramps, In the Final Judgment where all are brought to stand before the judgment bar of Jesus Christ, is God the Father present? Laurie Answer Laurie, The concept of the Final Judgment is a pivotal doctrine within the Church of Jesus...
What is meant by the 2nd commandment of not making any graven image?
Question Gramps, What is meant by the 2nd commandment of not making any graven image? Is it only concerning that we don’t worship them? Ann Answer Ann, The 2nd commandment, as articulated in Exodus 20:4-5, serves as a profound directive regarding...
What does it mean to be a King and Queen, Priest and Priestess?
Question Gramps, What does it mean to be a King and Queen, Priest and Priestess? I'm not sure I want to be a king and a ruler over anybody. What am I missing? Paul Answer Paul, In the theology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,...
Does my belief regarding the Adam and Eve timeline go against Church doctrine?
Question Gramps, I believe that humans have been around for a very, very long time. The whole thing about the earth being just 6000 years old doesn't bother me that much because I don't believe that's the Church's official stance. However, I believe that Adam...
