Jan 10, 2007 | God, Missionary Work
Question Dear Gramps, How do you teach an Atheist about God, where do you start? Bonnie Answer Dear Bonnie, Convince him to read the Book of Mormon. After he has done that, ask him if he will read it one more time. This time sincerely apply the...
Jan 5, 2007 | God, Jesus Christ
Question Hi Gramps, Could you please explain, in the scriptures, the difference between Lord God the Father and the Lord, Jesus Christ? It’s my understanding that Christ is spoken of MOST of the time in both the Bible and the Book of Mormon, and God the Father...
Jan 3, 2007 | God, LDS Scriptures, Marriage, Mormon Doctrine, Premortal Life, Second Coming, Temples
Question Dear Gramps, Should the quotation from John Taylor be interpreted as meaning that those who do not marry in this life may have the opportunity to do so in the millennium, thereby attaining exaltation, if they are otherwise worthy? I have been an...
Dec 31, 2006 | Current issues, God
Question Dear Gramps, The question was brought up in a quorum meeting,”Does God change his mind?” One instance that was mentioned was Joseph’s continual petition to the Lord in the behalf of Martin Harris to show the manuscript to his wife. I’m not convinced...
Oct 29, 2006 | God, Mormon Doctrine
Question Dear Gramps, There are many verses in the Bible that say that God is un-changing. Such as, Mal. 3:6 “I the Lord do not change.” and James 1:16 & 17 “Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from...
Oct 25, 2006 | God, Jesus Christ
Question Dear Gramps, Why are God and Jesus Christ both considered “our Father”? Scott Answer Dear Scott, The concept that Jesus may be called both the Father and the Son is amply explained in the Book of Mormon, AND now Abinadi said unto them: I...
Oct 23, 2006 | God, Happiness
Question Dear Gramps, If God loves us then why does he make us suffer so much? Mystical Answer Dear Mystical, Two points– 1) There is purpose in suffering, and 2) God does not make us suffer. Probably the principal source of suffering is the...
Oct 12, 2006 | God, Holy Ghost, Jesus Christ
Question Dear Gramps, The Holy Ghost comes from God, He’s God in the Father, God in the Son, God in the Holy Ghost, God all three in one! So how is that not true? I was also told that I was going to hell because I did not believe the Mormon religion, but that I...
