Does the atonement of Jesus Christ apply to all people on all worlds or to just those on this earth?
The Savior’s atonement was infinite and eternal, applying to all mortal living things on all the worlds over all the ages of time.
Do bishops and stake presidents in the Mormon Church have the authority to add requirements to the temple recommend interview?
Temple recommend interviews in the Mormon Church are confidential, and the interviewing authorities have the right to ask any question they wish in order to determine worthiness to enter the temple
Why is the word “adieu” attributed to the Book of Mormon writer Jacob?
Question Gramps, Why is the word “adieu”, a French word, (French is a language derived from Celtic and Latin around 600 A.D.) uttered in Jacob? Brenda Answer Dear Brenda, The French word “adieu” was never uttered by Jacob. Jacob didn’t speak...
What happened to the papyrus from which the Book of Abraham was translated?
The disposition of the papyri from which the Book of Abraham was translated is not known.
Is it breaking the Sabbath to purchase a drink from a vending machine?
Keeping the Sabbath Day holy is more a matter of obeying the spirit of the law than obeying the letter of the law.
How can I help my daughter cope with the tragedy of the accidental death of her 16-year-old son?
We may glean from the Book of Mormon the spirit and strenght to help overcome the apparent tragedies with which we may be confronted.
When James tells us to be slow to wrath is he implying that a little wrath is all right?
James’ counsel to be slow to wrath is not to be interpreted that a littlewrath is acceptable to the Lord. He was admonishing those with uncontrolled tempers to gain control of themselves.
Why did David remain so loyal to Saul and honor him even though David had been anointed to be the new king?
The way David honored Saul in his calling as king is an example for all of us to honor and sustain our ecclesiastical leaders.
Why was the death penalty imposed on the Israelites for so many offenses?
Very harsh penalties for law infractions were imposed on the Israelites when they left Egypt to teach them the responsibilities of self goverment.
What is the purpose of pain?
The purpose of pain is to warn of sickness and danger; and to develop feelings of empathy for others who may suffer pain.
