Who atoned for beings before Adam’s fall?
Adam was the first man on the earth, the first flesh also. We should judge pre-history by the word of God rather than by the pronouncements of science.
After having lived on the earth and died, where do the animals go?
All of God’s creations, including the earth and animals and plants, are eternal in nature, and consist of the three elements of intelligence, spirit and matter.
What is the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation?
Forgiveness implies a unilateral act on the part of the offended one, and reconciliation implies unification between the offended one and the offender.
What was the second spindle in the Liahona used for?
The two spindles in the ball given to Lehi pointed the way that they should go in the desert.
How is geological time determined and when was the calendar invented?
Venus is a newcomer to the solar system, disrupting the orbit of Mars. In 747 BC Mars came very near the moon changings its orbital period from 36 to 28 days. The Julian calendar changed the number of months in a year from 10 to 12.
Is there a history of Florida back to Pangea, and has Florida ever been under water?
Florida was under water during the universal flood in the time of Noah, and the earth was divided in the days of Peleg.
How do you cope in the Mormon Church when the bishop opposes what you are trying to do?
Since the bishop presides in the ward, all activities should be submitted to him or his representative for approval before being carried out.
Do resurrected beings need to consume food?
The resurrected Savior ate some fish and a honey comb to demonstrate to his disciples that it was himself and not a spirit that was before them.
What does the term “their worm dieth not” mean?
The place where “Their worm dieth not,” is that place reserved for the sons of perdition, who live with Satan and his angels and for whom there is no forgiveness.
Is it morally correct to date a boy who is younger than you?
Any dating activities should never be entered into until the people are at the very least sixteen years old.
What route did Lehi and his family take from Bountiful to the Promised Land?
Very little is known about the route Lehi and his family took. We can generally understand that the Nephites and Lamanites landed in South America and dwelt in South and Central America.
Why did people in the Old Testament times live to be so old?
The early descendants of Adam and Eve lived longer so that they would repent while on earth.
Why are servicemen given only the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price?
The scriptures written for our day are uniquely beneficial to us, especially those who are servicemen.
Why is it acceptable for money to be exchanged in the temple?
The money exchanged in temples today is used for legitimate functions of the holy temples.
Why do we do temple marriages if the bible states there will be no marriages in heaven?
We do temple marriages and baptisms on earth because these ordinances can be done only in mortality.
What does “natural man” refer to?
The natural man is one whose will is dominated by physical passions and appetites, or in other words, who has not dominated the flesh by the spirit.
Do pre-Columbian inhabitants exist today?
The Book of Mormon will go forth to the descendants of the Nephites and Lamanites. This means those people are still among us.
Will I be denied exaltation if my wife is not a member?
If you live worthily and accept the Savior, no blessing should be denied you.
What does the ‘nursing fathers’ and ‘nursing mothers’ reference mean in 2 Nephi 6?
The passage in 2 Nephi 6 refers to the Gentiles’ assisting the scattered tribes of Israel to return to and reestablish themselves in their homeland.
How is a new president of the Mormon Church called to be the president?
Upon the death of the president of the Mormon Church, the ranking member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is sustained as the new president of the Church.
Is there an exact date given when the Melchizedek Priesthood was restored?
The exact date of the restoration of the Melchizedek Priesthood is not known. However, it probably occurred sometime near June 1829.
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