Oct 12, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Jesus Christ
Gramps, Could you tell me where I may find references to Jesus Christ written while he was on the earth or very shortly after his resurrection that are not part of scripture? Anonymous, from California Dear Anonymous, One of the most prominent historians and writers...
Oct 10, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Jesus Christ
Hi Why is the name of our Savior written and transliterated from the Hebrew scriptures as “YAHWEH.” What is the connection to Jesus and Yashua. I understand that there is a great importance in a name. My understanding is that the “J” sound was...
Oct 7, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues
Gramps I enjoy reading your column quite a bit. I have just read with great interest the two most recent questions, the two regarding millions of earths and Christ the Savior for all for them. My question is would you please explain in conjunction to those answers if...
Oct 5, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Holy Ghost
Dear Gramps, During Moses’ time, the Israelites were misled constantly. It was explained to me that they held the Aaronic Priesthood (which gives the authority to baptize) but only Moses held the Melchizedek (as did Jethro). So when Moses died (or translated)...
Oct 4, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Jesus Christ
Dear Gramps, Was the Savior crucified on a Thursday or Friday? I feel it was a Thursday. Read Matthew 12:40. “For as Jonas was 3 days & 3 nights in the whale’s belly; so shall the Son of Man be 3 days & 3 nights in the heart of the earth.”...
Oct 1, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Life's Lessons
Dear Bro. Gorton, Sir, I am a life-long member married to a convert. We have four children and are expecting our fifth by Christmas. I tell you this to share where I am in this life. What I need to know is how to repair a relationship with our Father. I am angry with...
Sep 30, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Jesus Christ
Dear Gramps, Some of my friends have suggested that Christ not only appeared in Israel and America, but also in other places upon this earth. It sounds logical, but is there any kind of evidence or are there any statements made by the authorities on this? Thanks!...
Sep 29, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Jesus Christ
Gramps, Why could Mary Magdeline NOT touch Christ at the tomb? My husband’s priesthood quorum got way off track last week and he asked me (he figures because I teach Gospel Essentials and sometimes Gospel Doctrine I should know, but..) well, I’m hoping you...
Sep 28, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Jesus Christ, Priesthood
Dear Gramps, I have heard it said that the Savior brought the Melchizedek priesthood with him from the pre-existence, that he wasn’t ordained here on earth. Is there any reference or information on this topic at all that you know of? FH, from California Dear FH,...
Sep 26, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Jesus Christ
Gramps, When Nephi was praying the night before Christ was born, Christ as a Spirit appeared before Nephi. Was this Christ as a premortal spirit or was it an angel speaking as first person for Christ? Roger from California Dear Roger, Here is the scripture that you...