Oct 29, 2015 | Bible, Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, Mark 16:16 states the following words of Jesus, “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; he that does not believeth is damned.” What does the word “damned” mean in this case and how is it compatible with work...
Oct 13, 2015 | Jesus Christ, Life's Lessons
Question Gramps, If an emotionally disturbed person with a gun asks me if I am Christian with the intent of killing me, if I answer yes, is it denying Christ if I say no? A family member argued that I would be under no obligation to a crazy person, one who is...
Sep 8, 2015 | Jesus Christ, Scriptures
Question Gramps, The people who were resurrected with Christ, what happened to them? The scriptures say they went among the people. June Answer Dear June, The scriptural record is sparse when it comes to actuality of the saints rising from their...
Jun 3, 2015 | Current issues, Jesus Christ
Question Dear Gramps, When Christ was a youth, was He a tattle-tale? Since He could not “look upon sin with the least degree of allowance”, did He always turn His friends or family members in when He saw them do something wrong? Today, friends...
May 12, 2015 | Jesus Christ, Scriptures
Question Gramps, How many references in the Book of Mormon refer to the name of Jesus besides “The Great I Am.” Lynne Answer Dear Lynne, Great question. I don’t think the answer is written down anywhere, but I recall hearing...
Apr 27, 2015 | Current issues, Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, I just read the part in the Bible where Jesus’ clothes were found by Peter and the napkin was laid separate from the rest of the clothes. I went on line and it appears that it is a Christian belief that this was part of a Jewish...
Feb 11, 2015 | Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, I heard in a talk by Elder Uchtdorf that when Jesus visited America after his resurrection, He chose his Twelve Apostles. Who were they? LD Answer LD, Several years ago, I saw some beautiful artwork depicting the twelve Nephite...
Jan 16, 2015 | Jesus Christ, Prophets
Question Dear Gramps, We read in the Book of Mormon and the Bible that Christ appeared to His servants throughout history. Is there any evidence that all Prophets of the Church have seen Him in person? Julia Answer Julia, We have no way of knowing...
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...
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...
