Answers: Straightforward Answers to Tough Gospel Questions

by Joseph Fielding McConkie

How close are we to the Second Coming? Are we assigned guardian angels? Did we choose our eternal companion in the premortal world? Are children who die before the age of accountability saved in the highest degree of the celestial kingdom? These are just some of the compelling questions examined by Joseph Fielding McConkie in this fascinating book of answers to gospel questions.Written in an easily accessible question-and-answer format and in Brother McConkie's characteristic straightforward way, the book is arranged by such topics Joseph Smith?Grace and MercyThe Premortal LifeLife beyond the GraveSigns of the Times and the Millennial DayWomen and the PriesthoodScience and ReligionWith these and much more, this book is filled with great teachings in down to earth terms - a priceless addition to any gospel library.

Genres: Lds, Religion, Church

242 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 1998

About the author

Joseph Fielding McConkie received a Doctorate of Education from Brigham Young University in 1973, following which he became the director of the LDS Institute of Religion at the University of Washington in Seattle. Four years later he joined the faculty at BYU where he is now a Professor of Ancient Scripture. He is the author or co-author of 25 books, the most recent being a 1200 page work titled Revelations of the Restoration. His scholarly interests center in scripture and doctrine. Other experiences include being an LDS Chaplain in Vietnam, a mission president in Scotland, and a Stake President at BYU.

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Reviews

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

This felt a little bit like reading the apocrypha. Some truth and lots of opinions. The book I think breaks down into three parts, 1. Things that are doctrinal and useful, 2. Opinions that reflect the cultural times, and 3. The answer really should have been "I don't know". (Mind you parts 2 and three probably are the same.) Read with a spirit of revelation, otherwise, you might as well avoid.

[Sandie Mixa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This straightforward book helped me strengthen my testimony of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.

[Sandi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enlightening.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mainly written for LDS readers. Mostly good advice, but I didn't agree with all of it. But then the book is over 20 years old. Things change.

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Written by the man who made many of our parents and relatives memorize 500 Book of Mormon scriptures in one semester, Bruce R. McKonkie's son tackles many of the tough questions that make most good Mormon's cringe when asked by their curious friends."

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! What wonderful, straight forward, doctrine based answers! Some of it I knew and some was inspirational that I had never thought about. I really liked his approach of using scriptures from both the Bible and the Book of Mormon and then a doctrinal quote to answer the questions.

[Kathleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good review of some basic questions most of us have on a variety of topics. His answers were helpful but he really hit the ball out of the park with his answers on doctrine, which was the end chapter. I'm glad I stayed until the end.

[Ernie Dawson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unfortunately all of his answers (which are mostly correct) are not supported by scripture.

[Ryan · Rating 2 out of 5]

These questions aren't so tough. I would actually say there is a majority of basic questions. I wanted some good details on provocative stuff, but this isn't the book to find it. 2 stars = it's ok.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book. Brother McConkie takes on some hard questions and answers them with faith and common sense. Highly recommended.

[Steve · Rating 2 out of 5]

I no longer believe the church to be what it claims.