Are General Authorities making a lot of money doing what they do?
Question Gramps, My son is under the impression that the general authorities are just making a lot of money, and that they "know what's going on" , but hide it from the public. -So, do the general authorities get an income for serving in the church? If...
Since the veil was torn in the temple after Christ’s death, are temples still necessary?
Question Hi, I’m a recent convert and my parents are dedicated mainstream Christians who are very concerned about my decision. Their biggest worry is about temples, they say that since the veil was torn in the temple after Christ’s death on the cross He took...
Can a person be from 2 houses or lineage?
Question Gramps, My Patriarchal Blessing tells me I'm of the House of Joseph & the House of Ephraim. That I can receive a double portion of blessings. Can a person be of two houses? What does it mean? What are my responsibilities? Cheryl Answer...
Obedient yet resentful or disobedient and not resentful. Which is best?
Question Hi Gramps, Does God prefer if we are obedient yet resentful? or disobedient and unresentful? Meaning, we do what we are “supposed” to do because we feel guilty if we don’t; or we don’t do whatever would make us feel guilty and therefore don’t have...
How do you prepare for celestial marriage with history of abuse and divorce?
Question Gramps, A middle-aged woman interested in being in the New and Everlasting covenant and wants a celestial marriage and an eternal increase. She does not have the best family background, never knowing her biological father, or her siblings. She has...
How do our temples reconcile with Acts 17:24?
Question Dear Gramps, In the Bible, The Book of Acts, Chapter 17 verse 24 says God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth NOT in temples made with hands. With that stated, how do you explain the LDS...
How could Peter, James and John appear to Joseph Smith if no second coming of Christ?
Question Gramps, So I have questions about the priesthood when Peter, James and John appear to Joseph Smith. Were they in full perfect body flesh and bones? If yes, how could that be because in Nephi it says that until the second coming of Christ their dead...
Are the gates of hell a physical place?
Question Gramps, Many times in the Doctrine and Covenants we are told "the gates of hell shall not prevail against you." What does this mean? Why this imagery? Are the gates of hell a physical location or a spiritual position? Shelly Answer ...
Are General Conference talks considered scripture for our day?
Question Gramps, The recent general conference was full of excellent talks and council for all of us. Which makes me wonder if we could conclude that the conference talks can be considered scripture for our day? Lloyd Answer Lloyd, The quick...
Should a Stake President stick to the temple recommend questions?
Question Gramps, I have a stake president that said he would not sign my temple recommend unless I said I believed and would follow the “ For the Strength of Youth Pamphlet.” I told him that was not a question for the temple recommend, and I believe he needs to...
