Did the Mormon Church once promise to show the Golden Plates to the world?
The Mormon Church has never claimed to have the Golden Plates, but claims that one the angel Moroni will return them so that the last part can be translated.
How can I be with my children in heaven, if they have strayed from the Lord?
We must have faith in God that He can bring our wayward children back to us and the promises of the Mormon Temple mean that God will bring our children back to us if we are faithful.
Why did the Mormon Church give Brigham Young such an elaborate funeral?
Since Brigham Young was such a beloved leader, the Mormons of his time wanted to honor him appropriately when he died.
Can Mormons change which ward of the Church they attend?
Mormons should attend the congregation in whose boundaries they reside and seek to make a positive difference if there are problems.
How does the Mormon Church view Mormons who marry outside the temple?
The Mormon Church recognizes civil marriages as valid, but only for this world; only temple marriages can be eternal.
What do I do when my local church leaders have made a mistake?
Mormons should recognize that their leaders are called by God, but still fallible and should support and help them, and avoid tearing them down with undue criticism.
Should my fiance and I wait until we graduate college to get married?
Leaders of the Mormon Church have encouraged members not to unduly delay marriage because of educational or career goals.
Is it against God’s will for us to eat shellfish?
The law of Moses was fulfilled in Christ, and the outward signs of the law of Moses are no longer practiced
Is it OK for a girl to wear a pants suit to the Mormon Church?
Appropriate dress for attending the Mormon Church should be governed by the concept that we are entering a very sacred place for a very sacred purpose. To wear casual closhes would be inappropriate.
How can I become better accepted in a new Ward in the Mormon Church?
To be accepted in a new ward in the Mormon Church it would help to be friendly and outgoing, to make yourself acquainted with others.
How are mission presidents in the Mormon Church called?
Mission presidents, as well as persons called to any position in the Mormon Church are, in the last analysis, called by the Lord Jesus Christ, who inspires the appropriate authorities to issue the calls for missionary service.
In the celestial kingdom will my husband and I be part of his family or mine?
In the state of exaltation in the celestial kingdom the line of authority will descend from father to son and from mother to daughter-in-law.
How do I study the Book of Mormon and other scriptures?
There are many ways to study the scriptures, but the best is to study the word of God with the Spirit and by praying earnestly to receive personal revelation.
What is a good scripture-marking system?
Whatever scripture-marking system you use, it will be yours and will increase your love for the scriptures. Studying and marking certain topics is a good place to start.
Can an unborn child be sealed to its parents?
Mormons should consult with the temple president to find out if a stillborn child can be sealed by proxy to its parents.
Was the brother of Jared the first to see Jesus Christ?
It is possible that when the Lord appeared to Moses, he appeared in His power and glory and came to deliver a messgage, but in the case of the Brother of Jared, the Lord did not appear to Jared, but because of the great faith that Jared had he saw the Lord.
What if we can’t remember the information necessary to pass on into the presence of the Lord?
In the eternities, what we have learned on earth will not be forgotten from our memories.
If a child born in the covenant is baptized into another denomination will she be sealed to her parents in the eternities?
If the parents who have children sealed to them live in accordance with the covenants they make, their chidren will be theirs in eternity.
Who wrote the chapter headings in the scriptures and how were they done?
Many people worked on the Scriptures Publication Committee in preparing the index, topical guide, and chapter headings. Bruce R. McConkie was one of these people.
What does the prophecy about the sticks of Judah and Ephraim in the Old Testament mean?
The Book of Mormon is the stick of Joseph spoken of in Ezekiel 37 because it deals with the history of the tribes of Ephraim and Manassah.
Does the Bible mention the Book of Mormon?
Certain passages in the Bible, such as Ezekiel 37 and Isaiah 29, allude to the future revelation of the Book of Mormon.
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