Dec 24, 2014 | Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, Some say that Jesus was baptized just to set an example for the rest of us. Others say that even though he was perfect it was still required of him to be baptized. Although it did set a great example, I can’t understand why he actually...
Dec 11, 2014 | God, Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, How can we distinguish when Elohim is speaking or when Christ is speaking? Doyle Answer Dear Doyle, I believe that it is Christ speaking unless otherwise noted. For example, we have been taught that Christ is the God of the Old...
Dec 10, 2014 | Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, Why did Christ have to go through all that suffering? I mean, why was that; Gethsemane, and the cross, the process selected to save us from the fall and its effects? I know that it is similar to animal sacrifices in the Old Testament. But why...
Nov 11, 2014 | God, Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, Does saying “good Lord’ or “Oh my Lord” count as using the Lord’s name in vain? Marie Answer Marie, I believe it does. I avoid saying such things and have taught my children not to say them. What does...
Oct 28, 2014 | Jesus Christ
Question Dear Gramps, Once I heard a Stake President say that when Christ said on the cross “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do” that he was asking for forgiveness for the Romans only; that the Jews were never forgiven. Considering...
Sep 18, 2014 | Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, Did the Savior personally baptize anyone, either in Jerusalem or in the Americas?? Lee Answer Dear Lee, The scriptures state that Jesus encouraged baptism among his disciples: “When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees...
Sep 16, 2014 | Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, I have been a member all my life and I had someone ask me a question and I was stumped. I have asked Institute teachers and others this question but no one can answer me. Many religions, including LDS say that Christ was nailed to the cross. I...
Sep 3, 2014 | Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, Did Jesus receive temple ordinances? I know he was baptized to fulfill all righteousness but he was sinless and didn’t need to be. So then did he receive the other temple ordinances? Is there any record of that?Devon Answer ...
Aug 24, 2014 | Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ
Question Hi Gramps! My husband and I have recently started reading the book of Mormon. I would like to know why in Alma the word Christ and Church are used? In the KJV Bible, those words did not appear until the New Testament. The churches were called...
Jul 30, 2014 | Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, If I achieve the level to create my own world’s with my husband will I have to have my own Savior or does Christ fulfill that requirement? Kara Answer Hi Kara, I certainly understand where the curiosity around such...
