How is it determined which texts are considered scripture and which are not?
Question Dear Gramps, How is it determined which texts are considered scripture and which are not? Specifically, why isn’t the King Follet Sermon given the status of scripture, since Joseph Smith stated some key doctrinal points in that sermon? Shane ...
Can Satan influence us while in Paradise or Spirit Prison?
Question Does Satan have power to influence us after earth life in Paradise or/and Spirit Prison? Diana Answer Dear Diana, I believe the answer to your question is dependent on what you mean by influence. We read in Alma 40: 11-13, 11 Now,...
What are the three trumpet sounds that will occur at the coming of the Savior?
Question Gramps, Could you please explain in detail, along with your opinion of the three trumpet sounds before Christ's coming? I realize it will not be all at once, but I'm also sure it will be a scary thing even for the saints who are living righteously. In...
Why isn’t Gabriel on top of the temples instead of Moroni?
Question Gramps, Can you provide references and explain why Moroni is blowing a horn on top of many temples? Moroni was a warrior. He fought many battles. I don't recall a scripture proclaiming him blowing a horn. On the other hand, Gabriel will blow a horn to...
What happened to the Urim and Thummim after the Book of Mormon was translated?
Question Gramps, Today our lesson in primary was on the restoration of the Church and of Joseph Smith translating the golden plates. After the translations had taken place whatever happened to the Urim and the Thummim? My husband said he learned in Seminary,...
Why didn’t Christ organize the Church during his time as completely as Joseph Smith did?
Question Dear Gramps, I have a question about how Christ restored the church during his life. Joseph Smith within a span of 20 years completely restored the church with temples, temple ordinances, plural marriage, work for the dead, etc. Why didn’t Christ...
How can I help others appreciate the Proclamation regarding the family?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been reading the Family: A Proclamation to the World and it made me think about different families who might not feel they belong to the description in the Proclamation. How can I help people appreciate the Proclamation if they do...
How could so many follow Lucifer knowing what they were giving up?
Question Dear Gramps, How would so many spirits (the 1/3 part) who were cast out and followed Lucifer so willing to walk out of the Pre-mortal life knowing they were giving up their eternal salvation Sugar Answer Dear Sugar, It is extremely...
What is the Church’s stance on exorcism?
Question I am wondering what the Church's stance is regarding exorcisms. Do they believe in possessions? If so, what is done about it? Michelle Answer Michelle, Because there are examples in Christ's time of possessions, the official stance of the...
Do Latter-day Saints worship Adam as a god?
Question Dear Gramps, Could you make any comments on the following: Brigham Young stated: Our father Adam came into the garden of Eden . . . and brought Eve, one of his wives. . . . He is our Father and our God. (Journal of Discourses, Volume I, page 50, 1854...
What discipline can one expect if violating the Law of Chastity? And for how long?
Question Dear Gramps, When an endowed priesthood holder violates the law of chastity before he is married, what church discipline is invoked and what is it based upon (severity, length of time, etc)? Kristi Answer Dear Kristi, The duties of a...
Why do we need a prophet if we can receive revelation on our own?
Question Gramps, Since we believe that God can speak to everyone individually through the spirit, why then would we need a prophet (Such as Russel M. Nelson)? What would God reveal to the Prophet that he could not tell me directly instead? My first guess is...
Why are there contradicting accounts of the First Vision by Joseph Smith?
Question Hi Gramps, I was wondering – recently my husband heard that there were contradicting accounts of the First Vision from the Prophet Joseph Smith. Do you know anything about this? This is very disheartening to my husband and I’m at a loss.. not sure what...
How do you know when to stay married and keep trying or just call it quits?
Question Gramps, We were sealed 4 yrs ago, after 7 years of marriage. It was an outcome of him trying to prove to me he had stopped his porn, alcohol, smoking addictions. but he hadn’t. I later had a thought come and hit me that I wouldn’t make it to the...
If pre-existence is a fact, then why would Paul teach the natural body to be first, then the spiritual?
Question Gramps, If pre-existence is a fact, then why would Paul teach the natural body to be first, then the spiritual? Howbeit that that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual (1 Cor 15:46). Wouldn’t...
What kingdom will Born Again Christians obtain who reject certain aspects of our religion?
Question Dear Gramps, Do you have any ideas / suggestions what kind of kingdom devout, practicing Born Again Christians can inherit, that completely reject Joseph Smith and classify the LDS church as a cult? Andre Answer Andre, Unfortunately, the...
Can we really know anything 100%
Question Dear Gramps, My friends and I had a long discussion about knowledge. Often, I hear people at the pulpit testify that they "know" something is true. We considered the idea that while the standard error for things we strongly believe could be very small...
What is the situation of those who lived valiant lives during mortality but never had heard of the gospel of Jesus Christ?
Question Dear Gramps, I have great faith and trust that Heavenly Father will do the best for his children, but I would like clarification on the matter of those who will come forth in the morning of the first resurrection. I do a lot of family history and...
What can I do to be a better person when something always seems to stop me?
Question Hi Gramps, I need some real help here Gramps. I’m wanting to be a better person in my life, and I want to help people and do righteous works, but there’s something always stopping me from becoming that someone. I feel like there’s no hope or...
Oxen in the temple? What is the earth’s location during the millennium?
Question Gramps, When the earth receives its paradisiacal order or its terrestrial glory, will it be near Kolob during the Millennium? Kevin Answer kevin, Thank you for taking a moment to ask your question pertaining to the earth's location during...
How could God be just if children born in the covenant were to inherit the celestial kingdom in spite of their worthiness?
Question Dear Gramps, I was researching what it means to born in the covenant...what benefits/responsibilities this conveys, etc. I read the Orson Whitney quote (which I had never seen) with some astonishment and a feeling of deep humility for the love and...
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