Was Satan’s rebellion so bad? Why couldn’t he repent and be saved?
Because of Satan’s rebellion against God and his avowed status as God’s enemy, Satan could never be forgiven.
Is herbal tea against the Word of Wisdom?
The Mormon Word of Wisdom teaches against drinking conventional tea. In the same section of the Doctrine and Covenants, the Lord says that herbs are good for man. Herbal tea, unlike conventional caffeine-laden tea, is beneficial and allowable for Mormons to drink.
Why does the Aaronic Priesthood have the keys of the ministering of angels?
In the Mormon Church, baptism and the sacrament are administered through the Aaronic Priesthood. The ministering of angels is connected to these ordinances.
Should my mentally handicapped son hold the priesthood in the Mormon Church?
In the Mormon Church, a mentally handicapped person with a mental age below 8 may not have the maturity to hold the priesthood of God.
Why can’t Mormon women hold the priesthood?
The priesthood in the Mormon Church is not designed to rule. Mormon women, still equal, do not hold the priesthood because their duties are elsewhere.
What are intelligences?
Intelligence can have two meanings: (1)the ability to apply knowledge, and (2) an entity. The scriptures and prophets have said a bit more on this topic.
Has anyone seen the apostle John, considering he is still on the earth?
The apostle John has remained on the earth since the ministry of Christ. Mormon Church prophets have given several accounts of his current work.
Which John is being referred to in Doctrine and Covenants 93?
The John referred to in Doctrine and Covenants 93 is John the Beloved. It is not known if he was a witness to Jesus’ baptism, but he is testifying of its truthfulness.
What is the Book of Jubilees?
The Book of Jubilees was written between 135 and 105 B.C. It is a rewritten history from the creation to Moses on Sinai, interpreted by its Pharisee author.
How do I deal with my mother’s apostate beliefs?
When loved ones are going down a wrong path, the best way for a Mormon to help may be to show them love and acceptance and to pray for them.
Who baptized Adam?
Although the Book of Mormon teaches that it might have been possible for Adam to baptize himself, Joseph Smith’s translation of the Bible clearly shows that Adam was, in fact, baptized by the Holy Spirit.
Was the Holy Ghost given to people before Jesus Christ?
Men and women before Jesus Christ’s day could receive the Holy Ghost. During Jesus’ mortal ministry, the Holy Ghost was not given since Jesus was there in person.
Is Jesus the Savior of other worlds?
Mormonism teaches that Jesus died not only for the sins of mankind on this earth, but also of the inhabitants of other planets.
Does the Bible confirm Mormon doctrine about becoming like God?
The Bible doesn’t clearly teach some Mormon doctrines and that is why a restoration of the truth was necessary. The Holy Ghost will help people learn true doctrine.
When do Mormons believe that Jesus was born?
The Mormon Church teaches that Jesus Christ was born on April 6.
What does Mormonism teach about burial versus cremation?
The Mormon Church counsels that burial is preferable unless local laws require cremation. Taking the law into account, the ultimate decision is up to the family.
Why is God sometimes described as “great and terrible”?
The prophet Nehemiah called God “great and terrible” because of the judgements he had sent against the rebellious Israelites.
Is Jehovah the same person as Christ? Where does the name come from?
Mormonism teaches that Jehovah is the Old Testament name for Jesus Christ, whose name in Hebrew was Yeshua.
What does the Mormon Book of Abraham teach about the creation?
Mormonism teaches that there were two aspects of creation: spiritual and physical. The spiritual creation can be likened to a blueprint.
Why doesn’t the Mormon Church still have a Patriarch to the Church?
There is currently not a Patriarch to the Church in the Mormon Church. The organization of the Mormon Church changes according to the size and needs of the current times. The office of Mormon patriarch is now filled on a stake level.
What happened to the children of Mormon patriarch Hyrum Smith from his first wife, Jerusha?
Mormon patriarch and martyr Hyrum Smith was the father of future Mormon prophet Joseph F. Smith. Not much is known about his other children, six of whom were born to his first wife Jerusha.
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