What determines our situations in this life?

What determines our situations in this life?

Question   Gramps, I’ve heard that circumstances depend on what we have done before this life. Does that mean if we are born into the gospel, we were nobler in the pre-earth life? What determines our situations in this life? Mike   Answer   Mike,...
Why are there so many entitled people in the scriptures?

Why are there so many entitled people in the scriptures?

Question   Gramps, I can’t help noticing that the people in the scriptures are so blessed.  They get what they want with no special formula.  Infertile women are blessed with children (on top of having great husbands).  People reach out and get healed of...
What is a Lamanite?

What is a Lamanite?

Question   Gramps, I heard there were three classifications of Lamanites: Native Americans, Polynesians, and Latinos/Hispanics. Are they considered Lamanites? Probably not all of those people are descended from Book of Mormon people. Are they considered to be...
When did Jesus Christ know he was the Savior?

When did Jesus Christ know he was the Savior?

Question   Gramps, Did Jesus always know he was the Savior? Do we know what age he was when we knew for sure that he knew? Dustin   Answer   Dustin, To understand when Jesus Christ became aware of His role as the Savior, we need to look at the nature of...
Do I have to pay fast offerings every time I fast?

Do I have to pay fast offerings every time I fast?

Question   Gramps, In a General Conference talk by Dean Davies, he stated, “Complete fulfillment of the law of the fast occurs when the fast offering is made to the Lord’s agent, the bishop.” Occasionally, my wife and I fast for other reasons and at...
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