Jan 13, 2007 | Bible, Etymology, Scriptures
Question Dear Gramps, While it is clear that there are doctrinal differences and differences in the interpretation of scripture between the Mormon Church and evangelicals, is there really a difference in their world views on the role of scripture in religion...
Jan 12, 2007 | Natural Phenomena, Second Coming
Question Hello Gramps, A few weeks ago I read that 1/3 of the ice at north pole had disappeared since the seventies (1970’s). This year we have experienced very warm weather, so far with no snow at all here in Denmark. This is very unusual. Could this be one of...
Jan 12, 2007 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I am a convert to the Mormon Church and I am white and I married a black man and had two wonderful boys. I divorced him but I married another black man. We don’t have any kids, but I have read that the Church advises against interracial...
Jan 11, 2007 | LDS Scriptures, Mormon Doctrine
Question Dear Gramps, Recently, one of the “Daily Wows” indicated that Shem was in fact the great high priest “Melchizedek.” However, while sharing this information with one of our ward scriptorians he said that Shem couldn’t be Melchizedek because Melchizedek...
Jan 11, 2007 | Current issues
Question Hi Gramps, You’ve helped me out before, and I am hoping you can again. I received the following comment in an e-mail, from someone who is going to save me from the cult of Mormonism. I was able to quickly and accurately reply to several...
Jan 11, 2007 | LDS Scriptures, Personal Revelation
Question Gramps, Where can I find out how scripture reading can help me with seminary? Thanks, Jincy Answer Dear Jincy, What do you mean, “where can I find out?” The fact is so obvious that you don’t need to look anywhere. Perhaps you could...
Jan 11, 2007 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I was watching a show on T.V. which was regarding the investigation of the present location of the Ark of the Covenant. I personally feel it is not on this earth anymore because it was originally a portable temple and now that we have our...
Jan 11, 2007 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, How can the Mormon Church believe that human beings can become gods? Larry Answer Dear Larry, There is no dispute that God is our Father. The appellation of Father for God is used in the scriptures more than any other term....
Jan 11, 2007 | Callings, Life's Lessons
Question Dear Gramps, I teach an Aaronic priesthood quorum in the Mormon Church and they are pretty rowdy and do not have respect for church reverence. it seems that no matter how well prepared the class is they find a way offend the spirit. Do you have any...
Jan 11, 2007 | God, Prayer
Question Dear Gramps, There were two nonmembers in my seminary class and today one of them asked a question and I thought I knew the answer, but I am not sure so I am going to ask you. Can someone speak to or reach God without prayer and without the gospel?...