When did Alvin Smith die?
Through careful study of various records, we are led to decide that Joseph Smith’s brother Alvin died on November 19, 1823.
Who pronounced the apostolic ordination upon Brigham Young?
The Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon ordained Brigham Young an apostle. There is no known record of who previously ordained Brigham Young to the priesthood.
Is Joseph Smith a direct descendant of Lehi?
Joseph Smith was of the blood of Ephraim, not through Lehi’s descendants, but from the blood of Ephraim scattered throughout the nations.
If an unmarried individual adopts a child, can they be sealed together in a Mormon temple?
Only married couples can have children sealed to them, but everyone who is faithful will ultimately receive every blessing.
How can Mormons claim their leaders are inspired when they make mistakes?
Mormons do not believe their leaders are perfect and expect that they will make mistakes, but believe that God calls imperfect people to be leaders.
If a woman is remarried for time only and has children, who are the children sealed to?
The children of a woman who has been sealed in the temple and remarries for time only and remains faithful to her covenants will be considered to have been born under the covenant, and will belong to their mother in the eternities.
What happens to the sealing of my children if my husband leaves me?
The children sealed to parents whose sealing has been revoked still receive all the blessings of being sealed to worthy parents in the next life and inheriting the celestial kingdom.
Who will be sealed to whom in a broken home and remarried parents?
Those who have made sacred covenants in the temple and live righteously will remain as families in the eternities.
Why did David lose his inheritance after sorrowing for his sin of adultery?
Sorrowing for one’s sin does not mean repentance for the sin. David also was responsible for the death of Bathsehaba’s husband, which is in itself a most grevious sin.
What does the name “Barak-Ale” mean in referring to Joseph Smith?
There are code names used in the early editions of the Doctrine and Covenants for those working on its compilation. These names protected the early leaders of the Church.
