Jan 18, 2011 | Bible, Current issues, God, Jesus Christ
Hi! I’m a bit confused about something: I’ve been told that we have always been sons of God, since we were spiritually born of Him. But I read John 3:16 the other day and it says Jesus is the only Son of God. Could you explain this to me? Thanks! Confused...
Jan 17, 2011 | Current issues
Gramps, When does our second Estate end? Bob, from Idaho Dear Bob, We read that They who keep their second estate shall have glory added upon their heads for ever and ever (Abraham 3:26). I would imagine that the second estate lasts until that occurs. Thus the second...
Jan 16, 2011 | Current issues, Satan
Gramps, In the Garden of Eden Satan was cursed for “doing that which was done on other worlds.” Would you elaborate please. Owen, from Canada Dear Owen, First, we must understand that Satan was a liar from the beginning (D&C 93:25). If he did do that...
Jan 15, 2011 | Afterlife, Current issues
Gramps, When we are resurrected do we return to our grave and, so to speak, pick up our old bones and become an immortal being. If so how about those cremated or burned up or, well you get my drift. Thank You. Bruce Dear Bruce, Alma, in teaching his son, Coritanton...
Jan 13, 2011 | Bible, Current issues, Doctrine & Covenants, Forgiveness, God, Repentance
Waz up bro? I’ve been wondering something lately… We all have talents that God gave to us. If we do something bad, does He take them away? Because I’ve sinned and I’ve repented and stuff, and I do the same sins over and over again. I’m...
Jan 11, 2011 | Current issues, Prayer, Testimony
Dear Gramps, When saying prayer, is it proper to say “in the name of ‘Thy Son’ Jesus Christ,” or should it just be in the name of Jesus Christ? Also when some people are bearing their testimonies they often use in the name of “Thy...
Jan 9, 2011 | Bible, Book of Mormon, Current issues, Doctrine & Covenants, Faith, God, Prayer
Gramps, I haven’t prayed for months. I’m kind of scared to. I know in my heart that I want to pray but I’m scared. How can I build my confidence up to pray again? How can God love us and really know us? He has a zillion other kids in the world. and...
Jan 8, 2011 | Current issues
Dear Gramps, Non-members I talk to often ask about the plural marriages performed back in the “old days.” Usually they ask about the “why,” why was there such a command given and why was it discontinued. Up until now I never thought about...
Jan 7, 2011 | Current issues, Family, Priesthood
Hi Gramps, A little while ago in High Priests lesson time, we spoke about families. It was mentioned in general terms about the “patriarch of the home” and I mentioned that this title was something that could only be used when a man had been sealed to his...
Jan 6, 2011 | Current issues, Family, Missionary Work, Temples
Gramps, Could you please explain what is meant by the scripture in D&C 2:2 “And he shall plant in the hearts of the children the promises made to the fathers, and the hearts of the children shall turn to their fathers? When I was in seminary, I was told that...
