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If the Book of Mormon doesn’t contradict the Bible, why do we need it?

If the Book of Mormon doesn’t contradict the Bible, why do we need it?

Jan 17, 2025 | Bible, Book of Mormon

Question Gramps, Recently I’ve been wondering about something with the Book of Mormon. If the Book of Mormon does not contradict the Old and New Testaments in any way, then why is it necessary? What element necessary for salvation is present within it that does...

Are Patriarchal Blessings of our ancestors also meant for us?

Are Patriarchal Blessings of our ancestors also meant for us?

Jan 15, 2025 | Blessings

Question Gramps, I was talking to a member who is very strong in faith and has a lot of interesting points of view about the gospel. He mentioned that the patriarchal blessings of our ancestors are also for us as if we inherit them. If so that would seem very...

What is the purpose of a new name in the temple?

What is the purpose of a new name in the temple?

Jan 14, 2025 | Temples

Question Gramps, Hi. Thank you for taking the time to answer questions. I received my endowment a year ago and also received my name. But ever since that time, I have been wondering why we received a new name and does the name mean something. What is the...

Why is the Law of Chastity included as a separate law during the endowment?

Why is the Law of Chastity included as a separate law during the endowment?

Jan 13, 2025 | Obedience, Temples

Question Gramps, Why is the Law of Chastity included as a separate law during the endowment, instead of as part of the Law of Obedience like other commandments? Of course, chastity is incredibly important, but I’ve always been confused by its singular...

Since an ordinance is a sacred act, how does one obey it?

Since an ordinance is a sacred act, how does one obey it?

Jan 12, 2025 | Covenants, Ordinances

Question Gramps, It’s easy to understand what it means to obey commandments and statutes, as well as to keep covenants. But since an ordinance is a sacred act, how does one obey it? How can an action be kept or obeyed? Loretta Answer Loretta, In...

Why was there racism in the Latter-day Saint Church?

Why was there racism in the Latter-day Saint Church?

Jan 10, 2025 | Church History

Question Gramps, Why was there racism in the religion? We’re not supposed to hate people so why hate people of color? Katelyn Answer Katelyn, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a rich tapestry of history that includes both...

If we are truly repentant, will our sins be spoken of on Judgment Day?

If we are truly repentant, will our sins be spoken of on Judgment Day?

Jan 8, 2025 | Sin

Question Gramps, If we are truly repentant, on judgement day, will our sins still be spoken for all to hear even though the scriptures say our Heavenly Father will remember them no more? Raydeen Answer Raydeen, The concept of repentance is central...

Could We Have Prophetesses in Modern Times?

Could We Have Prophetesses in Modern Times?

Jan 7, 2025 | Church Leadership, Prophets

Question Gramps, I was studying Luke 2 this Christmas Season, and was a little struck by the description of a devout temple worker within, starting verse 36: “…there was one Anna, a prophetess, (…, 37) …she was a widow of about fourscore...

Who has claim to the “Holy Land?”

Who has claim to the “Holy Land?”

Jan 6, 2025 | World History

Question Gramps, Who has a claim to the “Holy” Land (Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, whatever you want to call it) and how will the political landscape of that area look during the Millennium? Peter Answer Peter, Let’s begin with Abraham, to...

Do We Have Access to the Celestial Kingdom Prior to Resurrection?

Do We Have Access to the Celestial Kingdom Prior to Resurrection?

Jan 5, 2025 | Afterlife

Question Gramps, Does mankind have access to the Celestial Kingdom before Christ’s resurrection? Jared Answer Jared, The question of whether mankind had access to the celestial kingdom prior to resurrection is a profound and thought-provoking...

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