Aug 28, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Doctrine & Covenants, Holy Ghost, Jesus Christ, Mormon Doctrine, Preparedness, Repentance
Dear Gramps, I’ve been told the Holy Spirit of Promise mentioned in D&C 88:3-4 is the Holy ghost as mentioned and referred to in John 14:16, while the second comforter is Jesus Christ. However, some of the references that are given under these two verses seem to...
Aug 28, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Family Roots
Question Gramps, In order for Adam and Eve to replenish the earth, they would have needed to have lots of children and they in turn would have to marry each other, brother and sister. Wouldn’t the children have had lots of defects, similar to what happens today...
Aug 27, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible
Gramps, My Mother-in-law is Presbyterian and they are using a version of the Bible that I had not heard of. It is in paperback and says there were other people on earth when Adam and Eve were here, so when they left the garden it was with those people their sons had...
Aug 27, 2007 | Bible, Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, I have been reading the “Book of Mormon” almost everyday lately. I was pondering as I read. My question is as follows: I find so many chapters that are exactly the same as those in the Bible. A lot of “Isaiah” chapters especially. Please...
Aug 26, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon, Happiness, Holy Ghost, Jesus Christ, Missionary Work, Mormon Doctrine, Personal Revelation
Gramps, I am a 21 year old female, and interested in learning more and possibly joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I have never been religious, but I have been looking for something that fits me. I don’t believe in sex before marriage, and...
Aug 25, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, God, Jesus Christ, Mormon Doctrine, Pearl of Great Price, Prayer
Dear Gramps, I have been trying to convince a protestant friend of mine about our belief in the godhead as being three separate beings. I have quoted to him from Genesis, “let “US” make man in “OUR” image….” for which I state...
Aug 24, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Forgiveness, Repentance
Question Dear Gramps, I committed a terrible sin against people I love a couple of years ago. I was so stupid. As a consequence they went away and I have no way of contacting them. I have confessed my sin to my bishop and have forsaken it with my whole heart and soul....
Aug 23, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Addictions
Gramps I’m an alcoholic who recently quit drinking and now find that I can’t do this alone. I need help. Linda, from Oklahoma Dear Linda, You’re absolutely right! I can think of no better place to recommend than Alcoholics Anonymous. Whatever the reticence of becoming...
Aug 23, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Doctrine & Covenants, Pearl of Great Price
Gramps, Where was the Garden of Eden? I heard it was in Missouri and then I heard it was in the middle east. Patricia, from Lehi, Utah Dear Patricia, The sectarian world will tell you that the Garden of Eden was in the middle east. There are some sources that...
Aug 22, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Natural Phenomena
Dear Gramps, I am a Geology student at a South African University. I am a member of the Mormon Church and believe strongly in a living God who created us. My concern now is that creation seems to contradict with the provable and demonstrable theory of evolution of...