Jan 24, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Forgiveness, Testimony
Gramps, I have heard a number of members say they are bearing their testimony because when they do their sins are forgiven..is it this easy ? Or have these members been misled. Confused but Hopeful Dear Confused, Looks to me like a vain hope. Testimony, a...
Jan 22, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Premortal Life
Gramps, When we were created did we have a spirit body or were we simply in spirit form? William Dear William, The most frequent name given to God in the bible is “Father.” He is the father of our spirits. We read in Hebrews that Furthermore we have had...
Jan 20, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, God, Holy Ghost
Gramps, I hope this process is quick as I need an answer for my upcoming Sunday Relief Society lesson! As members of the church, we have lots of phrases which refer to “the spirit.” For example: praying for “thy spirit” to be with us, feeling...
Jan 19, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon, Current issues, Satan
Dear Gramps, In our Gospel Doctrine class, someone asked why, without the resurrection, would Satan rule over us (see 2 Nephi 9:8-9). I know we would never have our bodies again, no fullness of joy and etc., but it would seem that with the experience we did gain in...
Jan 18, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 16, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 13, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 7, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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...