Mar 19, 2009 | Baptism, Bible, Jesus Christ
Dear Gramps, Do we know why Jesus was baptized at the age of 30 and not earlier in life? Cam Dear Cam, Nephi explains to us that there are four reasons why Jesus was baptized. First He was baptized to “fulfill all righteousness.” Second His baptism showed “He...
Mar 18, 2009 | Afterlife, Temples
Question Dear Gramps, Will we wear garments in the Celestial kingdom? Sue Answer Dear Sue, Yes we will wear garments in the Kingdom of God. The question whether they will be as the temple garments we wear today is not known. We read in Alma 5: ...
Mar 14, 2009 | Bible, Joseph Smith
Dear Gramps, wanted two know why the Mormon and other faith have two bibles i know my bible does say any thing about this mr. smith and my bible clearly say you should not add or take one word or . from the bibble and yes even the old king james bible does say any...
Mar 12, 2009 | Current issues
Question Gramps, What happens when a couple gets a temple divorce? We should understand that there is no such thing as a temple divorce. Is what we refer to as a temple divorce in fact a cancellation of temple sealing? Robin Answer Robin, Many...
Mar 11, 2009 | Children, Life's Lessons
Question Dear Gramps, Sometime ago, I was having a discussion with my seminary teacher (also a former Bishop) about lying, and how he told us it was wrong. I remember asking him if it was wrong to lie to your children about Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny, and...
Mar 11, 2009 | Addictions, Current issues, Doctrine & Covenants, Health, Mormon Doctrine, Word of Wisdom
Dear Gramps, I was helping my dad bring in some new green tea into the house and he said I could have a case of it. I said “sorry I won’t drink it.” He just looked on and said, “Why not?” I said, “Its against the Word of Wisdom.” We got into a big discusion and he in...
Mar 10, 2009 | Love, Sexual Issues
Dear Gramps, Thanks for your columns! I am 52 and divorced. My ex-husband and I still love each other, but I am active again and won’t have sex with him. He tries to manipulate me into it, and then argues, threatens me with needing to go to other women, etc. What...
Mar 9, 2009 | Blessings, Current issues
Dear Gramps, In my patriarchal blessing, I’m told that my blessings and assignments are through the tribe of Benjamin. So far, my research hasn’t told me much of Benjamin. What would my assignments and blessings be? My husband is of Ephraim and he knows perfectly well...
Mar 7, 2009 | Mormon Policy, Priesthood
Dear Gramps Is there an office of President in Melchizedek Priesthood? In first printing of Bible Dictionary and on lds.org under Melchizedek Priesthood we find “From latter-day revelation we learn that within the Melchizedek Priesthood are the offices of elder,...
