Sep 9, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I keep hearing about a talk that Ezra Taft Benson gave in a devotional regarding events leading to the last days. Have you heard of it and where can I find it? Peter Answer Peter, I believe you may be referring to a talk that...
Sep 7, 2014 | Current issues, Priesthood
Question Gramps, If the Priesthood is the power of God given to men on earth, why was it not restored first? Wouldn’t this power and authority be required to substantiate the restoration of the gospel? Poki Answer Hello Poki,...
Sep 5, 2014 | Current issues
Question Kia Ora Gramps.Could you please help to understand what lesson the Lord wanted to teach Jonah about the Gourd and the Worm? I’m having trouble understanding the story. I’ve read that the Lord wanted to show Jonah that He loves all His...
Sep 3, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Did Jesus receive temple ordinances? I know he was baptized to fulfill all righteousness but he was sinless and didn’t need to be. So then did he receive the other temple ordinances? Is there any record of that?Devon Answer ...
Sep 2, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I realize that we are to remain completely chaste before marriage, but what about cohabiting with single persons of the opposite sex in a completely platonic arrangement? Does church policy have a specific stance? If circumstances require that...
Aug 31, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, With all of God’s knowledge and power, why did he need Jesus to atone and sacrifice for our sins? Sherlene Answer Hello Sherlene, In teaching the people of Gideon, Alma the Younger responded to very much the same question...
Aug 30, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Why did we have the American Civil War and what does it mean as said in DC 87? Will those people be saved due to fighting for their country? What about temple work for them?Dallas Answer Dallas,The reason for the American Civil...
Aug 29, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, There was a question about Joseph’s stone and hat but you never mentioned either. What is this about a hat? I was taught that the seer stones helped translate the golden plates but I never heard anything about a hat. Can you be a little...
Aug 28, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I have what I think is a simple question. Were Adam and Eve baptized? If not, why? Kalola Answer Kalola, We read about Adam’s baptism in Moses 6:64-66 64 And it came to pass, when the Lord had spoken with Adam, our father,...
Aug 27, 2014 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I used to go to my brother’s plays and he would have to swear in them. Is that bad and will he get punished? Also what about in school and you are reading a book out loud. What should I do when I come upon a swear word? Should I just...
