Can Satan influence us while in Paradise or Spirit Prison?
Question Does Satan have power to influence us after earth life in Paradise or/and Spirit Prison? Diana Answer Dear Diana, I believe the answer to your question is dependent on what you mean by influence. We read in Alma 40: 11-13, 11 Now,...
What are the three trumpet sounds that will occur at the coming of the Savior?
Question Gramps, Could you please explain in detail, along with your opinion of the three trumpet sounds before Christ's coming? I realize it will not be all at once, but I'm also sure it will be a scary thing even for the saints who are living righteously. In...
Why isn’t Gabriel on top of the temples instead of Moroni?
Question Gramps, Can you provide references and explain why Moroni is blowing a horn on top of many temples? Moroni was a warrior. He fought many battles. I don't recall a scripture proclaiming him blowing a horn. On the other hand, Gabriel will blow a horn to...
What happened to the Urim and Thummim after the Book of Mormon was translated?
Question Gramps, Today our lesson in primary was on the restoration of the Church and of Joseph Smith translating the golden plates. After the translations had taken place whatever happened to the Urim and the Thummim? My husband said he learned in Seminary,...
Why didn’t Christ organize the Church during his time as completely as Joseph Smith did?
Question Dear Gramps, I have a question about how Christ restored the church during his life. Joseph Smith within a span of 20 years completely restored the church with temples, temple ordinances, plural marriage, work for the dead, etc. Why didn’t Christ...
How can I help others appreciate the Proclamation regarding the family?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been reading the Family: A Proclamation to the World and it made me think about different families who might not feel they belong to the description in the Proclamation. How can I help people appreciate the Proclamation if they do...
How could so many follow Lucifer knowing what they were giving up?
Question Dear Gramps, How would so many spirits (the 1/3 part) who were cast out and followed Lucifer so willing to walk out of the Pre-mortal life knowing they were giving up their eternal salvation Sugar Answer Dear Sugar, It is extremely...
What is the Church’s stance on exorcism?
Question I am wondering what the Church's stance is regarding exorcisms. Do they believe in possessions? If so, what is done about it? Michelle Answer Michelle, Because there are examples in Christ's time of possessions, the official stance of the...
Do Latter-day Saints worship Adam as a god?
Question Dear Gramps, Could you make any comments on the following: Brigham Young stated: Our father Adam came into the garden of Eden . . . and brought Eve, one of his wives. . . . He is our Father and our God. (Journal of Discourses, Volume I, page 50, 1854...
What discipline can one expect if violating the Law of Chastity? And for how long?
Question Dear Gramps, When an endowed priesthood holder violates the law of chastity before he is married, what church discipline is invoked and what is it based upon (severity, length of time, etc)? Kristi Answer Dear Kristi, The duties of a...
