Jul 16, 2010 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, In Moses we read of Adam and Eve being baptized. Can you explain the situations and events surrounding that. Were they also given the Holy Ghost? I’m a bit confused on the need for the Holy Ghost before Christ was born and died for...
Jul 15, 2010 | Current issues
Gramps, In order for Adam and Eve to replenish the earth, they would have needed to have lots of children and they in turn would have to marry each other, brother and sister. Wouldn’t the children have had lots of defects, similar to what happens today if one...
Jul 12, 2010 | Current issues
Dear Gramps, Could the use of decaf coffee and herb tea be in violation of the Word of Wisdom? But what about sodas, and herbal teas? I would like quotes from the presidency or the elders, please. Thank you, Dianne Dear Dianne, We have the Word of Wisdom and the word...
Jul 11, 2010 | Current issues, Doctrine & Covenants, Health, Word of Wisdom
Gramps, We all know that the Word Of Wisdom pertains to Hot Drinks and has been defined as tea and coffee. We all know that tea and coffee contain caffeine and the use of either would prevent receiving a Temple Recommend. I have two questions: 1. Could the use of...
Jul 10, 2010 | Current issues
Dear Gramps, OK, if Adam brought his wife with him to the earth…and into the Garden of Eden….and was made as all the rest of us (journal of discourse reference) then, where does the “cause a deep sleep to come upon him…take a rib…make a...
Jul 9, 2010 | Babies, Current issues, Family
Gramps, Why didn’t Adam and Eve have children in the Garden of Eden? Donna, from Nevada Dear Donna, Very little has been revealed about the lives of Adam and Eve between the time that they came to this earth and the account given in the scriptures about...
Jul 9, 2010 | Bible, Current issues, Obedience
Dear Gramps, In 1 Timothy 1:13-14 it reads, “For Adam was first formed, then Eve. And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.” Why does Paul bring up that Adam was formed before Eve? Is he simply illustrating...
Jul 8, 2010 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Where will Zion be built and why there? I am a member and I am pretty sure that I know this, but I am trying to explain it to a friend, and want to be certain. Velerie Answer Dear Velerie, There are many definitions of the word...
Jul 5, 2010 | Current issues, Life's Lessons, Missionary Work
Gramps, I was recently asked to speak in Sacrament meeting. I would gladly do so, however I have a great fear in speaking in large groups. However I strongly believe in supporting my leaders and doing what they ask and in pleasing my Heavenly Father. Would it be wrong...
Jul 5, 2010 | Current issues
Gramps, Does the Prophet or other Church authorities make money off the books they write while serving at the time? I would feel uncomfortable if they were making money from their positions. Deb, from Arizona Dear Deb, Why would you feel uncomfortable if any of the...
