How can man be the first flesh on the earth when the animals were here first?
Question Gramos, In Moses 3:7 "man became the first flesh upon the earth, the first flesh also." How does one answer this question when it is well known that there were many animals of all kinds all over the earth before Adam and Eve were placed on the earth?...
What happens to children who stray?
Question Gramps, Our children were all born in the covenant and although my husband and I are converts we did our best to teach our children the Gospel. We are not scriptorians by any means and are still learning "line upon line" ourselves. One child is inactive, with...
Forgiveness
If murder is a forgivable sin, then why in D&C does it say that David was fallen because he killed Bathsheba's husband. My thought is because he had entered into the new and everlasting covenant? What are your thoughts? Thanks, Alison _______________ Alison,...
What is meant by the word glory?
Question Gramps, We often hear how those who are fortunate to end up in the Celestial Kingdom will have glory placed upon their heads; how glory will be theirs forever and ever; how glory is awaiting those who lived the commandments, etc. Is there a clear...
Murder and the Atonement
Dear Gramps, We hear all the time that a man can't be forgiven of murder, but many times in the Book of Mormon we see men being forgiven of murder when they accept the gospel of Jesus Christ. In D&C we read (132:27) "...which shall not be forgiven in this world...
Which of the founding fathers was the work not done for in the St. George Temple?
Question Which of the founding fathers was the work NOT done for in the St. George temple? I think there were 3. Dennis Answer Dennis, All the founding fathers had their work performed for them. In 1877, President Woodruff shared the...
Priesthood
I have a problem when giving blessings by the authority of the Melchizedek Priesthood when the priesthood is the priesthood of Jesus Christ. We say that we don't want to use his name too much. I think we don't say his name enough. When was the authority changed and by...
Word of Wisdom and temple recommend
Gramps, Can you lose your temple recommend if you break the word of wisdom? Jack _____________ Jack, Yes you can lose your temple recommend for not following the Word of Wisdom. Obedience to the word of wisdom is required in order to obtain, and maintain, a temple...
Holy Ghost in the Pre-Existence
Dear Gramps, Was the Holy Ghost called to serve in the pre-existence? Ken _____________ Ken, Since the Holy Ghost has never departed the presence of Heavenly Father, I cannot see any other option than to say yes. Each of Heavenly Father's chosen leaders were selected...
Baptismal parties
Dear Gramps, Please can you advise when members were counselled that baptisms should not be celebrated with parties in chapels, as this was not appropriate for recognition of such a spiritual ordinance, and that this should be held in members homes, if they so wished?...
Personal worthiness
If I am in a foreign country and having difficulty with the language.. and going to Church every week. Am I not a member in good standing if I do not understand and go to District Priesthood meetings? Alan _____________ Alan, Personal worthiness is just that -...
Signs of the times
What are all the signs of the times that will take place before the second comming, and what is the minimun amount of time that it would take to complete the ones that are not fulfilled yet. John ____________ John, The signs of the times are given in several places in...
Baptized and knew it not
Could you please explain 3 Nephi 9:20 - 20? And ye shall offer for a sacrifice unto me a broken heart and a contrite spirit. And whoso cometh unto me with a broken heart and a contrite spirit, him will I baptize with fire and with the Holy Ghost, even as the...
Omnipresence
What is meant by omnipresence? Does it mean not bodily, but spiritually? Like the Holy Ghost and Christ and Heavenly Father? You can feel them with you spiritually, but not bodily. So they can be everywhere and only one place at a time? Can they project themselves...
Blessing of baby while still pregnant
I am wondering how or if one could have a Priesthood blessing given to their unborn child. There are many instances where the mother is doing fine but the baby is not and with technology sometimes babies can even receive surgery prior to birth. Would one be able to...
Baptizing illegal immigrants
Sure love your site. You've taught us more then anyone else. Hope you can always keep answering questions. Many of them come from conversations with our friends and neighbors. A question I have for you is: Does the Church authorize us to baptize immigrants who are...
Paying tithing as an inactive member
I am an inactive member of the church, I believe in tithing and I want to pay my tithing even though I am retired. Will the church accept my tithe even though I am inactive? Janet ____________ Yes! By the way, in my opinion, there's no better way to show an active...
Gold Plates
How and who buried the plates? Robert ___________ Robert, The golden plates were kept by Mormon at first. Mormon was a prophet who was commanded to assemble the plates and write the history of his people from all the records they kept. The record Mormon assembled and...
Serving the Sacrament During Sunday School?
Dear Gramps, You recently addressed a question about the serving of the sacrament in meetings. That made me think of my youth and our church services before the block program we now have. Why was the sacrament passed during the Sunday School part of our meetings as...
Seeing not believing
How do you respond to someone who cannot believe without seeing? Karen ___________ Karen, I ask them if they've ever 'seen' a million dollars cash before. If not, how can they believe that such an amount of money exists? In all seriousness, however, there is not much...
How do I know if I am really receiving personal revelation?
Question Gramps, When I have an important decision to make or just need some answers, I fast and pray and study my scriptures. When I receive what I feel is my answer, I do my best to act on it faithfully. But some of these important decisions have ended up...
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