Why is the name of our Savior written and transliterated from the Hebrew scriptures as Yehweh?
Hi Why is the name of our Savior written and transliterated from the Hebrew scriptures as "YAHWEH." What is the connection to Jesus and Yashua. I understand that there is a great importance in a name. My understanding is that the "J" sound was part of the Greek...
When did Jesus Christ appear to the Nephites on the American continent?
Gramps, When did Jesus Christ appear to the Nephites on the American continent? Was it after his resurrection, or was it during the time between his death and the resurrection? Michael, from Ohio Dear Michael, You will find the answer to your question in Third Nephi...
Is Satan allowed to tempt people of other earths or only this earth?
Gramps I enjoy reading your column quite a bit. I have just read with great interest the two most recent questions, the two regarding millions of earths and Christ the Savior for all for them. My question is would you please explain in conjunction to those answers if...
Is it appropriate to end our testimonies “In the name of Jesus Christ?”
Question Dear Gramps, After teaching a lesson in adult institute class, I bore my testimony and closed it by saying "I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen." After class one of the sisters asked me about that statement. She said the missionaries had told...
My question is, if every person has some form of a conscience, why is it necessary to bestow upon them the Holy Ghost
Dear Gramps, During Moses' time, the Israelites were misled constantly. It was explained to me that they held the Aaronic Priesthood (which gives the authority to baptize) but only Moses held the Melchizedek (as did Jethro). So when Moses died (or translated) and they...
Was the Savior crucified on a Thursday or a Friday?
Dear Gramps, Was the Savior crucified on a Thursday or Friday? I feel it was a Thursday. Read Matthew 12:40. "For as Jonas was 3 days & 3 nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of Man be 3 days & 3 nights in the heart of the earth." The world and Church...
Why in the Book of Mormon is Jesus Christ and the Father always described as the same person?
Dear Gramps, Our church (LDS) believes that Jesus Christ is the son of our Heavenly Father, two separate and distinct individuals. I also believe this and always have, even before I was converted a year ago. But a massive contradiction exists in our own Book of...
What I need to know is how to repair a relationship with our Father
Dear Bro. Gorton, Sir, I am a life-long member married to a convert. We have four children and are expecting our fifth by Christmas. I tell you this to share where I am in this life. What I need to know is how to repair a relationship with our Father. I am angry with...
Some of my friends have suggested that Christ not only appeared in Israel and America, but also in other places upon this earth.
Dear Gramps, Some of my friends have suggested that Christ not only appeared in Israel and America, but also in other places upon this earth. It sounds logical, but is there any kind of evidence or are there any statements made by the authorities on this? Thanks!...
Why could Mary Magdeline not touch Christ at the tomb?
Gramps, Why could Mary Magdeline NOT touch Christ at the tomb? My husband's priesthood quorum got way off track last week and he asked me (he figures because I teach Gospel Essentials and sometimes Gospel Doctrine I should know, but..) well, I'm hoping you do? Thanks....
