Jan 11, 2019 | Current issues, Jesus Christ
Question Hey gramps, I was just recently watching a bible video (by the Church) about young Jesus teaching at a temple. Mary came looking for him and holding her hand were two young children. Does Jesus have siblings? And if he does, where does it say he does? ...
Jan 10, 2019 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, You have answered some questions about the Kirtland temple pulpits, and I am wondering about the Salt Lake temple pulpits. If they still hold solemn assemblies in the top floor, who sits currently in which seats? Thank you in advance, you...
Jan 9, 2019 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Was there a resurrection before Christ? Siegfried Answer Siegried, In order to answer this question it is probably best to begin with the Fall and its consequences. When Adam and Eve partook of the fruit of “good and...
Jan 8, 2019 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Would the demands of justice still be satisfied if Jesus went to a world other than this one? Joseph Answer Joseph, The easy answer to this question would be “yes” the demands of justice would easily be satisfied if...
Jan 7, 2019 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Thanks for your wonderful site and work. As a boy I read a quote from Joseph given in answer to where God came from. He said something like.” Was there ever a father who was not first a son..or a son who cannot become as his...
Jan 6, 2019 | Current issues, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, In the history of the Church since the days of Joseph Smith, the Lord has always seen that there were apostles ordained to take the place of the Church president when he passes away. My question to you is does a man have to be an apostle to...
Jan 4, 2019 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, Can you tell me what is meant by “seven times seventy” in Doctrine & Covenants 107:96? Nina Answer Dear Nina, In order to explain that phrase we need to look on both sides of verse 96. Here are the scriptures from D&C...
Jan 3, 2019 | Current issues, Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, Someone thinks that they can use “kabbalah and magic” to siphon the power of the priesthood out of me. It was strange, but when they went to the bathroom and came back the presence of the Holy Ghost suddenly left. What do I do...
Jan 2, 2019 | Children, Current issues
Question Gramps, I am still sealed to my ex. I have since remarried. We were told by our Stake President that we can’t be sealed till we have been married for 5 years, which will be up in about 1 1/2 years. I am pregnant now and it’s really...
Dec 29, 2018 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I often see on social media people spreading false rumors about the church or extrapolating true things about the church and it makes me feel uneasy. Is there anything I can do to help them? Trevor Answer Dear Trevor, All of...
