Fulfillment of our destiny
What do you think about my question; does God fulfill our destiny or does He makes a better fulfillment in our destiny? Nhan Dear Nhan, God prepares a way for us to fulfill our destiny. What we make of our lives is up to us. God has given us the tools to work with, so...
A Sure Witness
What is meant by "a sure witness"? Also, what is an "apostolic witness"? Marc Dear Marc, Doctrine & Covenants 107:23 23 The twelve traveling councilors are called to be the Twelve Apostles, or special witnesses of the name of Christ in all the world—thus differing...
Did the temples in the scriptures have the same ordinances we have today?
Question Gramps, In reading the Book of Mormon I have come across references to temples. Did the temples in those days include the temple ordinances we have today? Peter Answer Dear Peter, In 2 Nephi 5:16 it states, 16 And I, Nephi, did build a...
Holy Ghost
Do we know for sure if Adam has been resurrected? If not, could it be possible that Adam is the Holy Ghost? Based on his roll in the war in heaven and the creation of the earth, it seems an interesting question to me. Karen Dear Karen, Moses 6:51-52 51And he called...
Celestial, Terrestrial and Telestial Kingdoms
God wants us to reunite as a family and be together for eternity. Say I got in the terrestrial kingdom, do you think I could work for God and work my way up to the celestial kingdom? Tyler Dear Tyler, John 14:2 2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not...
R-rated movies
My husband and I have searched trying to find the often quoted but never footnoted admonishment to not watch R-rated movies. Can you tell me which prophet gave this counsel and when it was given or if it is the interpretation of counsel to seek only uplifting media...
Should I accept invitations to other churches?
Question Dear Gramps, I have recently received many invitations from my friends who go to different churches to go to church with them. Is this a good idea? I don't want to miss sacrament meeting, but I don't want to be rude to my friends because I have invited them...
Apostolic power and discernment
A friend of mine, an investigator, discovered the relationship that the convicted killer, Mark Hoffman, had with Gordon B. Hinckley during the time Hoffman was selling forgeries to President Hinckley and the Church. The missionaries teaching the investigator at first...
God the all knowing
Dear Gramps, I do a lot of thinking about god and what he knows. Does he know what it feels like to die for everyones sins? Did he once die for everyones sins in his lifetime? I remember reading in a missionary book that god wanted us to experience what he once...
Why should we study the Jewish feast?
Question Gramps, Why should we study the Jewish feast? Deborah Answer Dear Deborah, Most of the Jewish feasts have their roots in the Bible. By studying them, their history, development and observances, we enrichen our understanding of the world of the...
Why is geneology important to Mormons?
Dear Gramps, Why is genealogy important to mormons? Kiersten Kiersten, Family history work is important to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. We believe that families are eternal and central to the plan of Salvation. In addition, we believe...
The Sacrament and the Spirit of the Lord
In a recent study of the sacrament, I noticed that we make our promises that [we] may also have His spirit to be with [us]. With "His" referring to the savior, is this referencing the spirit or light of Christ? If not, how does this refer to the Holy Ghost as the...
Angel Moroni on temples
Why is the angel Moroni not on the Mesa AZ temple? Are there other temples that do not have the angel on the spire? If so, why? Jim Dear Jim, There are currently 8 temples that do not have the statue of the Angel Moroni. They are the St. George Utah, Logan Utah, Manti...
Titles in the church
As a former Bishop I am often addressed as Bishop.... The fact that people still remember me in my calling is nice but sometimes confusing to most members of our ward who never knew me as their Bishop. Has the church ever issued any guidelines on the use of priesthood...
Spreading the gospel around the world
We know that the gospel must be spread throughout the world in the last days. We also know that the enemies of Israel will be aligned against them just prior to the second coming of Jesus Christ. With the recent events in Egypt, Tunisia, Iran, etc., does this mean...
If my husband goes inactive, what happens to our children?
Question Gramps, My husband is having issues with the church and is not sure what he believes anymore. We were sealed in the temple with our 1 year old daughter about 6 months ago. My question is, if he stops going to church, will any future children still be...
Should money received as child support be tithed?
Question Gramps, When calculating income for tithing, should one include money received as child support? Anon Answer Dear Anon, Tithing is 1/10th of your increase or income. However, these funds are meant to be used in the support of your...
Eternal Marriage and Exaltation
There is a high probability that my husband will fall away from the church before we are able to be sealed this summer. He very simply has no desire to seek a testimony. I have heard that if we are never sealed, I might have the opportunity to be joined to a worthy...
Is Heavenly Father upset with me for filing bankruptcy?
Question Dear Gramps, I hope you can answer my question. I had to declare bankruptcy cause I had no other choice. My bishop even suggested it to my husband and I. I fought it for as long as I could. We were planning to pay off our debt with the proceeds of the...
Seventies
Many years ago, missionaries were given the priesthood office of "seventy". Ward and Stake Missionaries were also called as "seventy". Do we know any more of the seventy called by Christ in Luke 10:1 and did they hold the Melchizedek priesthood. Alex Dear Alex, The...
1/3 Part of the Hosts of Heaven
In our pre-mortal existence, one third part of the the hosts of Heaven were cast down with the adversary. Where are those "1/3rd hosts of Heaven? Richard Dear Richard, Satan and the 1/3 part of the Hosts of Heaven that were thrust down, are here on this earth with us....
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