Where was Adam and Eve formed?
Question Gramps, Where was Adam and Eve formed before they were put into the Garden of Eden? Diane Answer Dear Diane, The garden of Eden took up only part of the earth. According to the creation accounts, Adam was created on earth - though we...
Why do the scriptures say, “and they called upon the Lord?’
Question Gramps, I’m getting confused by scriptures that say “and they called upon the Lord“ when prayers are supposed to begin “ Dear Heavenly Father.” Jennifer Answer Jennifer, I'm interpreting your question to mean that "the Lord" refers to...
When does a deceased male receive the Priesthood?
Question Gramps, When a deceased man has his work done in the temple, when does he get the priesthood? Marian Answer Marian, Thanks for your question. When we do vicarious work for the dead, the first step is to have the individual baptized, then...
What is a Jew?
Question Gramps, What is a Jew? It can be by lineage or conversion. This is concerns lineage. Some consider all Israelites to be Jews. I'm an Israelite but not a Jew. The Church defines those of the Tribe of Judah but if a person hasn't had a patriarchal...
How was John the Baptist ordained to the Priesthood?
Question Hi Gramps, A little background on my question: As I understand it, the priesthood was not found among the Jews during the inter-testamental period (from the death of Malachi until the birth of John the Baptist) due to local apostasy. Obviously the...
Who Were The Gentiles Christ Should Manifest Unto?
Question Gramps, In 1 Nephi 10:11 it says that after His resurrection, Christ “should make himself manifest…unto the Gentiles”. What people is this referring to? The Nephites are of the house of Israel, so I don’t think it is referring to them. Did He visit...
Is the Euphrates River fulfilling prophecy?
Question Gramps, I had a Protestant friend point out that the real Euphrates river was drying up and what it says in revelations about that. Why do we never hear this discussed in our meetings? Is there anything to the river drying that will cause 1/3 of the...
Was God always God?
Question Gramps, I have never been able to reconcile the contradictions between this doctrine taught in every book of scripture, and what Joseph Smith taught in the King Follett Sermon. What insight can you give to make it make sense? Moroni 8:18 - “God… is...
What is God’s Covenant Path?
Question What is God's covenant path? Claudette Answer Dear Claudette, In his April 2023 General Conference talk, "Accessing God's Power through Covenants", Elder Dale G. Renlund said, "The term covenant path refers to a series of covenants...
Why does the Mormon Church spend so much money on temples?
Question Gramps, I have a wife who attends church to support me. She has a huge issue about millions of dollars being spent on the building of each new temple in light that this money could feed and care for so many. Why does the Mormon church feel the...
