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.
Is NHB style fighting against the doctrine of the Mormon Church?
If martial arts as used as sports they would not be explicitly against the doctrine of the Mormon Church
Why was the Sabbath day changed from Saturday to Sunday?
The day of the Sabbath was changed from Saturday to Sunday in commemoration of the resurrection of the Lord, who arose from the tomb on a Sunday morning.
Is it OK to kiss your boyfriend if you are younger than sixteen?
It is well for young people to keep their relationship of a Platonic nature until they are ready to get married.
How do we interpret the stated size of that humongous city mentioned in Rev 21:10-17?
The Zion people of all the universe will come to this earth in the city, the New Jerusalem, at the beginning of the millennium.
Can a man still be sealed to more than one woman in a Mormon temple?
A Morman man can be sealed to more than one wife, but only if his first wife dies. The Mormon Church does not practice polygamy anymore.
If I committed a serious sin before I was baptized, must I tell the bishop?
If we truly repent the Lord will forgive our sins and remember them no more. It would be well for us to do likewise–remember them no more.
If I don’t have the opportunity for eternal marriage in this life, will I have a chance in the next life?
No blessings will be denied to the faithful and all problems will be resolved during the Millennium.
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.
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