Is the millennium regarded as time or eternity?
Question Hi Gramps, When we talk of time and all eternity, we generally think of time being our earthly life and eternity being after the resurrection, but where does the Millenium fall? Is it regarded as "time?" Sarah Answer Hello Sarah, This is...
Why can’t 18 year old females receive their endowments?
Question Gramps, In the past I have noticed some reluctance to having single 18 yr. old females receive their own endowments. Is there any reason why they shouldn't? Thank you for any enlightenment. Bob Answer Hello Bob, I recognize that within...
Can my husband’s adult children be sealed to us?
Question Gramps, Can my husband's adult child be sealed to us? He really wants this to happen. Do I have to legally adopt him? Thanks, Dana Answer Dana, This is definitely a wonderful desire to have in one's heart. I will explain some the...
Is the Church against plastic surgery?
Question Gramps, I'm pretty confused about all this. Is the church or the principles it teaches against plastic surgery? Would it be seen as vain? Shelby Answer Hello Shelby. The LDS Church has no official position on plastic surgery. However, in...
How can I be forgiving without being further hurt?
Question Gramps, I've been married to my husband for 5 years. He has repeatedly cheated and how I know this is from going to the doctor and receiving upsetting news. I have prayed and fasted many, many times. I really want to leave the situation but know that I...
Can spirits embrace in the Spirit World?
Question Gramps, Curious question was brought up. Can spirits embrace in the spirit world? I feel this is one of the great reasons we wanted to receive a body, but I don't know of the nature of spirit to spirit type of bodies. Thanks for your time and excellent...
How do you dispose of consecrated oil?
Question Gramps, I was wondering, do you know the proper way to dispose of consecrated oil that has gone rancid? Is it like sacrament bread and water that is unused and just gets thrown away? Thanks. Calvin Answer Calvin, Yes the proper way is...
Closing talks in the name of Jesus Christ
I live in Dominica, where the Church is new and very small. The members have difficulties in changing their ways of worshipping. I would like to explain to them, why it is important to close talks and prayers in the Name of Jesus Christ. Can you help me? Thank you,...
When did the Word of Wisdom become a commandment?
In the text of the Word of Wisdom it says that it is specifically "not by way of commandment." Which tells me that though it's a good idea to follow the Word of Wisdom, the Lord does not require it. After all, He's never shown any resistance to giving commandments in...
Theory of Evolution
I just read on a post about cavemen that you said the theory of evolution could be God's will. How can that be when the theory of evolution preaches that death and natural selection brought about man while the scriptures teach that man brought death to the earth?...
The Effect of the Fall
Hi Gramps, Just curious to know how the Fall of Adam would have affected the other planets. I understand that with the fall, the earth became a Telestial state. What I am mostly curious about is, if Adam and Eve were the first to be put on this planet and the fall...
Satan’s Plan
If Satan lived in the pre-mortal world and knew of the plan of Salvation. Why does he play along? By tempting man and opposing God, he only reinforces free will and becomes the necessary evil. Certainly Satan knows he is a part of the plan, right? Steven...
Joel Skousen
Does the Mormon church support Joel Skousen? Brandon ____________ Hello Brandon, The Mormon Church does not officially support any author whether they be Mormon or non-Mormon. Individual leaders, or lay members, may support the author, but this does not reflect the...
Mark 9:1
This scripture (at face value) seems to imply that some of them would not die until He comes back again (second coming). What does it really mean? Joe ___________ Dear Joe, You pretty much have the correct meaning. The apostle John was transfigured and never tasted...
Angels and Weaponry
What kind of weapons do you think angels use? Righteous _____________ Dear Righteous, In the scriptures angels wield all manner of metaphoric weaponry. Predating sci-fi by several thousands of years, the author of Genesis tells us that the cherubim guarding the...
Violating Covenants by Divorce?
Dear Gramps, I am in the process of getting divorced. My husband was abusive verbally, emotionally and physically and is also an alcoholic. We went to two different marriage counselors and tried many other avenues to get him help and he would always return to drinking...
Patriarchal blessing and adoption
If your patriarchal blessing says that you are adopted, what does that mean? Karen _____________ Karen, I have to assume that you mean that when your patriarchal blessing is declaring your linage it mentions you being adopted into one of the twelve tribes. That is...
Priesthood Line of Authority
Dear Gramps, I am a convert to the LDS Church. I was ordained to the office of a Priest shortly after I was baptized and then later I was ordained to the office of the Melchizedek Priesthood. I am trying to trace my Priesthood line of Authority. I contacted the...
Temple Worthiness
I have been a member my whole life, and became active in 2007 due witnessing a pure and wondrous miracle. I became sealed within the Temple in 2009 and have enjoyed my time within the church and being active. As time went on, I have feel unworthy, habits I thought I...
Children seeing temple clothing
I know that when a child is sealed to their parents, they see the temple robes. As well as many non-members may see the temple robes at an LDS open casket funeral. I was wondering where it is or is not appropriate for someone to see these. For instance, if a...
The Soul
What is the soul? Henry ______________ Henry, The Doctrine and Covenants defines the soul as “the spirit and the body” and adds that “the resurrection from the dead is the redemption of the soul” (88:15-16). -Gramps
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