Jun 2, 2016 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, Jewish tradition holds that the Sabbath is from sundown one day until sundown the next day. For us as Christians, and particularly LDS Christians, does that mean from sundown Saturday night till sundown Sunday night? If so, I need to...
May 31, 2016 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Were Adam and Eve married in the Garden of Eden? Matua Answer Matua, This is a great question and according to our doctrine we are able to provide this information about Adam and Eve’s marriage, “Adam and Eve were...
May 30, 2016 | Current issues
Question Gramps, In D&C 29:6 being united in prayer was because of the 6 present. What does he mean,”according to my command?” Cynthia Answer Cynthia, Doctrine and Covenants 29:6 reads: “And, as it is written—Whatsoever ye shall...
May 18, 2016 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I feel so guilty right now because I looked at swimsuit models. I know that the apostles tell us that we shouldn’t look at images that promote inappropriate behavior. Is this something I must confess to my bishop? Matt Answer...
May 17, 2016 | Current issues
Question Hey Gramps, What’s the difference between becoming Kings or Queens and becoming Priests or Priestesses? Cam Answer Hello Cam, Thank you for your question. Through a variety of sources such as: church talks, lesson manuals and even...
May 15, 2016 | Current issues, Marriage
Question Dear Gramps, I have question regarding Luke 16:18 “Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery.” Gramps please help me to...
May 14, 2016 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Can someone who has had an abortion go to the temple and go to the Celestial Kingdom? Raia Answer Hello Raia, Thank you for your question. As you must be aware, abortion is a serious topic and one that the church does not take...
May 12, 2016 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I have been wondering. Assuming I have a son in the future, would it be disrespectful or immoral to name my child Elohim after our Heavenly Father as a first or middle name? Or to name him Jehovah? Many thanks. Gabriel Answer...
May 11, 2016 | Current issues, Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, Was Jesus Christ the first person to be resurrected? Conrad Answer Conrad, It is a very simple thing to answer your question with a “yes.” But I believe you may be wondering about a couple of other concepts that are...
May 7, 2016 | Current issues
Question Hi Gramps. I was just wondering if it is okay to go to the temple and just sit and ponder without having to go thru a session? Sometimes I really feel the need to be out of the world for just a quiet moment. Is the temple appropriate for this use?...
