Were babies born to unmarried couples less valiant in their pre-mortal life?
Question Gramps, If an unmarried couple has a baby, was that baby less valiant in the premortal world? Gael Answer Gael, The doctrine of pre-mortal life is rooted in the belief that all human beings existed as spirits before their earthly birth....
What groups of people constitute the literal gathering of Israel?
Question Gramps, Do you have any idea what groups of people constitute the "literal gathering of Israel?" Tara Answer Tara, At the heart of the gathering of Israel lies the covenant established by God with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This covenant...
Why does God keep the time of the 2nd Coming of Jesus Christ a secret?
Question Dear Gramps, Why does God keep the time of the 2nd Coming of Jesus Christ a secret? What could be the harm in knowing? How could anybody take advantage of it unfairly? After all, He gave Samuel the Lamanite a fairly good time frame for His first...
Will the Sons of Perdition be resurrected?
Question Gramps, We are told all of us will be resurrected. Will the Sons of Perdition be resurrected? Jordan Answer Jordan, Before the creation of the world, all spirits existed in a pre-mortal state where they were presented with the Plan of...
What’s a good way to explain Matthew 26:39?
Question Gramps, I've been researching better ways to explain Matthew 26:39 for a talk. Vickie Answer Dear Vickie Without something to compare it to, I can't know what a "better" way might be, but I can give some thoughts on preparing talks that I...
Did women in the early Church give blessings of healing?
Question Gramps, Is it true that women could give blessings of healing in the early history of the Church? I read about it on some website, but I don't really trust non-LDS websites. Andrea Answer Andrea, In the early days of The Church of Jesus...
What does it mean “moved upon by the spirit of Elijah?”
Question Gramps, I know you have answered questions about Elijah before, as well as the spirit of Elijah. We read that the hearts of the fathers will be turned to the sons and the sons to the fathers, which he taught. (Forgive me if I quoted that wrong, I...
What does we believe all things, we hope all things mean?
Question Dear Gramps, Part of our 13th Article of Faith says, "We believe all things, we hope all things." Just exactly what does that mean? There are lots of things out there to believe in today. Things like fairies, Bigfoot, UFOs, magic, Santa Claus, etc. ...
When do we renew our temple covenants and where?
Question Gramps, Where and when are we going to renew our temple covenants? Bergatz Answer Dear Bergatz, Temple covenants are not formally or explicitly renewed1. However, there are ways that one might informally renew one's covenants. These ways...
Does the LDS Church encourage use of government welfare services?
Question Gramps, Why does the Church encourage using government welfare services when President Kimball spoke against it? See April 1978 Conference, Becoming the pure in Heart, " May we be on guard against accepting worldly substitutes for the plan to care...
Can those with mental disorders be forgiven of murder?
Question Gramps, My schizophrenic son killed another person and is currently in prison. I've always held onto the hope that because of his mental disorder, he would eventually be made whole and forgiven in the eternities. However, as I read D&C 42:18...
How does plurality of gods work?
Question Gramps, How does the plurality of Gods work? Paul Answer Paul, The concept of a plurality of gods is not entirely foreign to the Bible. In 1 Corinthians 8:5-6, the Apostle Paul states, "For though there be that are called gods, whether in...
Are stories in the Bible literal or allegorical?
Question Gramps, I heard from a seminary teacher that the stories in the Old Testament aren't true; they are parables to teach a principle. I have always believed they were all true. Robyn Answer Robyn, Biblical literalism is the belief that the...
How do you know if Heavenly Father has forgiven you?
Question Gramps, Under the process of repentance, how would you know that Heavenly Father has forgiven you? Paul Answer Paul, Forgiveness, in a spiritual context, is not merely about absolving someone of wrongdoing; it is a transformative process...
What calamities and disasters will we have to face in the last days?
Question Gramps, What calamities and disasters will we have to face in the last days? Pam Answer Pam, In a world increasingly marked by natural disasters, social unrest, and global pandemics, many individuals are left wondering: are these...
How can our spirits be eternal and also be the literal offspring of God?
Question Gramps, Joseph Smith teaches in the King Follet Sermon that the mind/intelligence of man is co-equal [co-eternal] with God. He says that "the intelligence of spirits had no beginning, neither will it have an end...Intelligence is eternal and exists...
What was the early Church’s position on slavery?
Question Gramps, What was the early Church's stance on slavery? Leslie Answer Leslie, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was founded in 1830, a period marked by significant social and political upheaval in the United States. The years...
How do you explain 1 Timothy 2:12 to someone who struggles with women in the Church?
Question Gramps, We had an investigator walk out of Sunday School because a woman was teaching. I need some scripture to help him overcome 1 Timothy 2:12. Karen Answer Karen, To fully grasp the implications of 1 Timothy 2:11-12, it is essential to...
What determines our situations in this life?
Question Gramps, I've heard that circumstances depend on what we have done before this life. Does that mean if we are born into the gospel, we were nobler in the pre-earth life? What determines our situations in this life? Mike Answer Mike, At the...
Why are there so many entitled people in the scriptures?
Question Gramps, I can't help noticing that the people in the scriptures are so blessed. They get what they want with no special formula. Infertile women are blessed with children (on top of having great husbands). People reach out and get healed of things...
What is a Lamanite?
Question Gramps, I heard there were three classifications of Lamanites: Native Americans, Polynesians, and Latinos/Hispanics. Are they considered Lamanites? Probably not all of those people are descended from Book of Mormon people. Are they considered to be...
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