In 3 Nephi 4:30 and 32, who are the Nephites praying to?
Question Gramps, In 3 Nephi 4: 30, and 32, who are the Nephites praying to in addressing the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob? Is this Jesus Christ or God the Father? In praising the Most High God, is this also Jesus Christ or God the Father? This isn't very...
What was the law before the Ten Commandments?
Question Gramps, What was the law before the 10 commandments were given? Vitor Answer Vitor, Before Moses received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai, various moral and divine laws governed human behavior. These laws, stemming from divine...
Were we sent to earth because we weren’t as righteous as others?
Question Gramps, I understand that the Lord told Enoch He could look at all His creations and not find any so wicked. Are we sent here because we weren't as righteous as those sent to other planets? Shasta Answer Shasta, Many members of The...
How was Christ able to become a god before his mortal life?
Question Gramps, Jesus Christ is our spirit brother and a member of the Godhead. We chose to come to Earth to obtain a physical body in order to progress toward perfection. However, Christ was the God of the old testament as a spirit. We needed to come to Earth...
What does the bread and water in the Sacrament represent?
Question Gramps, Regarding the sacrament, does the bread represent redemption from physical death? Does the water represent redemption from spiritual death? Everaldo Answer Everaldo, The Sacrament is one of the most sacred ordinances in The Church...
How does the Atonement of Jesus Christ work?
Question Gramps, Can you please explain how the Atonement of Jesus Christ works, especially as one man cannot atone for the sins of another? Richard Answer Richard, Thank you for this question. I'm afraid that this is a topic that we may not...
Was Jesus ever married?
Question Gramps, Who is the wife of our Lord Jesus Christ? Was He ever married? Rhanz Answer Rhanz, The question of whether Jesus Christ was ever married has long been a subject of intrigue and debate among scholars, theologians, and members of...
Why was Lucifer able to be in the Garden of Eden?
Question Gramps, Why was Lucifer able to be in the Garden of Eden? And tempt Adam and Eve? Margie Answer Margie, The Garden of Eden represents a paradise created by God, where Adam and Eve were placed to live in harmony with Him. However, this...
Who was the spokesman referred to in 2 Nephi 3:17-18?
Question Gramps, Who is the spokesman referred to in 2 Nephi 3:17-18? Is this Joseph Smith or someone speaking on behalf of him? Bart Answer Bart, The Book of Mormon is a cornerstone of the faith of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of...
Why do we pray for others?
Question Gramps, People have their agency despite what we want/hope for others. Even what God wants for them, they can still choose what they want. I don't want my tone to come across as negative or doubtful, but trying to understand this concept. Why do we...
