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How can I know more about who Heavenly Father is?

How can I know more about who Heavenly Father is?

Question   Hello Gramps, I love your site and the information you have shared here. I am currently serving as a service missionary in Hawaii, and I have been praying to better know Heavenly Father and the Savior. What advice do you have for us to know more about...

When is the scripture 2 Nephi 28 going to be fulfilled?

When is the scripture 2 Nephi 28 going to be fulfilled?

Question   Gramps, Is the Church following the martyrdom of Joseph Smith more like the Kingdom of Noah or the people of Alma? Following that thinking, when is the scripture in 2 Nephi 28:24-25 going to be fulfilled where all is not well in Zion and the people are...

Does a parent’s role end when their child turns 18?

Does a parent’s role end when their child turns 18?

Question   Gramps, I saw your answer to this question about stewardship, "Does a parent’s stewardship change as the kids grow up and get married?" It stated, "Some parents mistakenly believe that their role ends when their child turns 18. As you know this is not...

Can your degree of glory change during the millennium?

Can your degree of glory change during the millennium?

Question   Hi Gramps! I was reading about the first and second resurrections and I keep seeing that people will be resurrected based on the level of glory they are to receive.  If that's already determined (what glory level a person will inherit) then what's the...

Is God actively engaged?

Is God actively engaged?

Question   Gramps, I want to know, whether God just sits on a throne the whole time and orders angels or people to do things. Is He actively engaged as well?  Does He move around and do things too, and what might be meant by throne exactly, I'd appreciate your...

What city was the location of the drowning of the swine?

What city was the location of the drowning of the swine?

Question   Gramps, What city was the drowning of the swine? I've heard about the area of Gadarene, Decapolis, and Sennabris. Bill   Answer   Hi Bill, Thank you for your question. This is a question that doesn't have a clear answer in the scriptures. ...

Does John the Beloved hold the keys to the priesthood?

Does John the Beloved hold the keys to the priesthood?

Question   Gramps, In D&C 7:7 it says:  “…and unto you three I will give this power & the keys of this ministry until I come.”  Peter, James & John were given the keys of the priesthood until Christ comes. Now, Peter/James died, but John is still...

Will speech impediments still exist after death?

Will speech impediments still exist after death?

Question   Gramps, If a person has a speech impediment (a lisp) on this side of the veil, will he/she still have that impediment on the other side, prior to being exalted? Charles   Answer   Dear Charles, While we have few teachings about the condition...

Where is it said that Satan is a spirit son of God?

Where is it said that Satan is a spirit son of God?

Question   Gramps, Where in the scriptures does it say that Satan is a spirit son of God? I can't find one scripture. My daughter is questioning our beliefs and all I find is that he is an "angel." Marianne   Answer   Dear Marianne, First, please...

How do we have free will?

How do we have free will?

Question   Dear Gramps, If God is all-knowing and all-powerful, how do we have free will? That seems to contradict itself. If he is all powerful and all knowing, then why would he be making/allowing people to live their life in a way that would derail them from...

How was God once a man if He is eternal?

How was God once a man if He is eternal?

Question   Hello Grandpa I have a question and it is the following. How is it that God was once a man and was exalted to be a God according to the teachings of King Follet? Psalm 90 verse 2 says God was always eternal. Could you explain it to me please? Mauro...

Will Satan have influence in the spirit world?

Will Satan have influence in the spirit world?

Question   Gramps, Will Satan have influence in the Spirit World to those being taught the gospel? Rod   Answer   Hello Rod! This is one subject where I am thankful for the gift of modern prophets to help clarify what isn't very clearly taught about in...

Are “casting prayers” a good thing to do?

Are “casting prayers” a good thing to do?

Question   Gramps, I know someone who is active in church who uses 'casting prayers'.  She can't figure out why she has to spend all day saying casting prayers and some kind of mouth or teeth clickings she does, and why she has to ask almost daily for a...

Why is there no orientation or training for callings anymore?

Why is there no orientation or training for callings anymore?

Question   Gramps, I've been a member my entire life and several leadership callings. I'm in my 60s now and in a new presidency.  I was wondering why orientation and training from the Stake is almost non existent.  When I inquired, the response was..."we will...

What is the Olivet Discourse?

What is the Olivet Discourse?

Question   Gramps, What is the Olivet Discourse? William   Answer   Dear William, The Olivet Discourse is the teaching given by Christ on the Mount of Olives as recorded in Matthew 24 and 25.  These teachings come near the end of Christ's ministry and...

Why did Jesus Christ need a physical body?

Why did Jesus Christ need a physical body?

Question   Gramps, I have often wondered, if Jesus only received his body here upon the Earth in the meridian of time, how did  he do all the creations without a body? Christ did not receive his body until he resurrected in the garden tomb. If that is the case,...

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