Oct 26, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I am in the Bishopric and our Bishop is out of town most of the time. I am acting Bishop when he is gone. Am I considered a Judge in Israel? Thank You. Kimo Answer Dear Kimo, Bishops have many responsibilities. A bishopric is...
Oct 25, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I’m a skater, but many of the graphic T’s marketed by retailers in the sport depict variants of a skulls or skateboarding skeletons which I am apprehensive about wearing over my garments. Does that sound like a rational concern?...
Oct 24, 2018 | Revelation
Question Hi Gramps, Why is it that when a group of LDS people pray about the same thing, for example, who to vote for, they say they are inspired to vote for a certain person but it isn’t the same result as everyone else, and yet they claim that it is...
Oct 23, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, If mortality is so critical for all the testing and trials, why do so many who die before age 8 not need all the testing and proving of mortality? Mark Answer Mark, There are a few thoughts that have been provided by Church...
Oct 22, 2018 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I am a brand new subscriber and would love to get your opinion on a couple of issues. How do we develop the kind of faith that causes miracles to come to pass in our lives? How do we change our faith from a belief in the truth to the kind...
Oct 21, 2018 | Bible, Joseph Smith
Question Dear Gramps, I understand the official (or only) version of the Bible used by LDS is the King James version and only if it is/has been interpreted correctly. Where is the line drawn for correct interpretation of the bible? Could you please address the...
Oct 17, 2018 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I was wondering if Job really existed? Is there a church statement that said he did, or do we just assume he did. I have heard from scholars that his life is more of just a symbolism (perhaps of Christ). I am confused on the subject. Victor...
Oct 16, 2018 | God, Premortal Life
Question Gramps, Who is the author of the Plan of Salvation and who presented it at the grand council in Heaven? Walter Answer Walter, Heavenly Father is the creator of the Plan of Salvation. Elder L. Tom Perry explained this simply in the October...
Oct 14, 2018 | Bible, Current issues
Question Gramps, My question goes this way. Now in the modern world, all churches base their laws on the New Testament. Why can’t they remove the Old Testament from the bible? Samuel Answer Dear Samuel, I find the best way to answer this...
Oct 13, 2018 | Current issues
Question Dear gramps, Are the writings of Ellen White truly inspired and in harmony with the bible? I see many people accept her teachings but I can see some confusing statements from her. Can you explain whether Ellen G White is truly a prophet? Anonymous...
