Is what we know of God a contradiction?

Is what we know of God a contradiction?

Apr 30, 2017 | God, Jesus Christ

Question   Dear Gramps, I’ve heard and read that God is the same “yesterday, today, and forever.” I have also heard that He used to be just like us on another Earth and then He became a God. These statements seem to contradict. Is the latter...
Why doesn’t God rid the world of terrorism?

Why doesn’t God rid the world of terrorism?

Apr 13, 2017 | Current issues, God

Question   Dear Gramps, There’s been a lot of terrorist attacks in the news lately, and it brings so much fear to me that it’s unimaginable. So, I bring the question: why doesn’t God rid the world of terrorism or avenge the victims of it like he...
How was Joseph Smith able to see the Father?

How was Joseph Smith able to see the Father?

Jan 26, 2017 | God, Joseph Smith

Question   Gramps, It states in the scriptures that you can only see the Father with the High Priesthood.  How was Joseph Smith able to see the Father without it? Peter   Answer   Peter, Actually, the scriptures don’t say that.  Anti-Mormon...
Can Heavenly Father hear our silent prayers?

Can Heavenly Father hear our silent prayers?

Oct 2, 2016 | God, Prayer

Question   Hello Gramps, I have prayed all of my life and never given it a second thought really. But recently my husband has stopped praying and said that he believes that God cannot read our minds, therefore cannot hear our silent prayers in our minds. I...
Does God have faith in us?

Does God have faith in us?

Sep 19, 2016 | Faith, God

Question   Gramps, Does God have faith in us? Some brothers say yes, others say no because God has perfect knowledge and foreknowledge.  Thanks! Fernando   Answer   Dear Fernando, You ask an interesting question.  I can understand why there would be...
Was Heavenly Father once a mortal man?

Was Heavenly Father once a mortal man?

May 1, 2016 | God

Question   Gramps, I am confused by the idea that Heavenly Father was once a mortal man. This seems contradictory to Him being God. I’m not questioning the doctrine, just really confused how that could be possible. I definitely believe that we can one day...
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