What is meant by “the morning of the first resurrection?”
Question Gramps, What is the meaning of “the morning of the first resurrection?" Turi Answer Dear Turi, In Alma 11:42-43, Amulek taught that in the resurrection “the death of Christ shall loose the bands of this temporal death, that all shall be...
Is a sealing done after a civil wedding considered a marriage or just a sealing?
Question Gramps, Traditionally, in the Church legal marriage and eternal sealing are performed in the temple, in the same ceremony. Alternatively, a couple can civilly marry outside the temple before being sealed in the temple in a separate ceremony after any...
As a teen, how can I deal with stress without resorting to pornography?
Question Gramps, I'm 14 years old. I guess I was never really taught that pornography was bad, cause I have always wanted to view it. But now that I have been for about a year... I know it as to stop, and I'd rather cut it off at an early age than have to deal...
Why can’t an engaged heterosexual couple have sex before marriage?
Question Gramps, What is the basis for the understanding that an engaged/betrothed heterosexual couple cannot make love prior to their wedding? Alexander Answer Alexander, 1. "Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony" -...
Are two required to administer the Sacrament?
Question Gramps, Does it take two to administer the sacrament? Carl Answer Carl, This is a common question that has only a partial answer, I'm afraid. As far as the actual blessing of the bread and water, we have the following guidance on...
Is there a specific way to repent?
Question Gramps, I have been thinking about all the things and ways I should be repenting. I want to know If there Is a specific way to repent or if we should give details about what we are repenting for? Like should we give specifics of our actions or just ask...
When Christ was on the earth, who did he receive the Priesthood from?
Question Gramps, When Christ was on the earth who did he receive the priesthood from? I do realize he was the Son of God But he too would of needed hands laid on him in this Physical world Just as Peter James and John Who were also involved in the creation...
How do I find out if the Lord loves me and wants to help me?
Question Gramps, Recently I've been struggling a lot with fears and having faith. I just don't feel I can get what The Lord has promised me in my patriarchal blessing and other things. I'm scared God doesn't really love me and won't help me become who he...
How supportive of the LGBTQ community can I be without crossing a line?
Question Hi Gramps, I understand and believe that God intended sex only between a man and a woman and I take no issue with this. I also know that God intended us to have free agency. I don't think its my place to even have an opinion on whether or not two...
Do you need to pay a fast offering every time you fast?
Question Gramps, Does fasting more than once in a month require a fast offering to be beneficial or valid before the Lord? I’m talking about fasting for health reasons to overcome a chronic disease or illness. Also, someone may feel a reason to fast for another...
Why doesn’t God want to dwell with us in the Celestial Kingdom?
Question Hi Gramps, I am an investigator to the Church, so I have a lot of questions. My main question is this. I understand the Plan of Salvation but why doesn’t Heavenly Father want to live with us in the Celestial Kingdom? Terrie-Anne Answer ...
How did Joseph Smith justify marrying Orson Hyde’s wife while he was on a mission?
Question Gramps, On my wife's side there is a Hyde family association. I'm not certain exactly how Orson Hyde fits into the family line-up...but, I do know they pride themselves knowing they are "Hydes." There is one lingering question, though...which no one...
Why is a verse missing from the hymn “There is a Green Hill far Away?”
Question I recently looked up 'There is a green hill far away' on google, and was surprised to see the original version had five verses instead of four. The verse not found in our LDS hymnal reads: "He died that we might be forgiv'n, he died to make us good,...
Can someone still earn celestial glory after they die if they didn’t earn it in mortal life?
Question Dear Gramps, I was pondering on what happens to those who have gone over the veil and have their ordinance performed vicariously and whether they still be able to earn celestial glory if they had not lived the Gospel in life but accept it in the Spirit...
Can you explain Mosiah 15:2 in easy terms?
Question Gramps, I don’t think I understand the statement in Mosiah 15:2 And because he dwelleth in flesh he shall be called the Son of God, and having subjected the flesh to the will of the Father, being the Father and the Son. Can you explain these in easy...
What is food storage for?
Question Gramps, Do you think I need to prepare my one year supply of food storage in such a way that can be easily moved? Or is it more for the purpose of eating in your own home if food runs out do to earthquakes and truckers not being able to restock the...
How do I deal with a friend that focuses on criticism and brings me down?
Question Gramps, How do I talk to my friend, who has fallen away from the church? She focuses on criticism and it brings me down. I don't want to lose her as a friend. I find that I feel sad after I talk to her and it puts a damper on my day. Megan ...
I feel more comfortable going to other churches. What can I do?
Question Gramps, I know that the church is true in my heart and I want to go to the Celestial Kindgom, but I also don't agree with a lot of things that happen and have happened in the church. I have been to other churches and feel more at peace there than in an...
Why did it take the Jaredites 344 days at sea to reach the New World?
Question Gramps, Why did the Jaredites spend 344 days at sea before reaching the New World? Eduard Answer Eduard, Because 345 days would have been too long. Just kidding. Not kidding. It really would have been too long. But seriously, famed LDS...
Why do supposedly faithful members dress so immodestly?
Question Hi Gramps, I'm confused about modesty in the church. I see so many active members of the church who wear short shorts and tank tops. I have also noticed endowed adults that use working out as an excuse to dress immodestly and then post about it on...
Why Jesus? Couldn’t God do it all on his own?
Question Hello Gramps, I am deeply struggling with my belief. I am very confused as to who should I worship. I read in Quran that we need to only worship God and that God has no partners (it is also written in the 10 commandments). I am just wondering why do we...
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