Jun 14, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Jesus Christ
Question Dear Gramps, Why was the temple veil rent in twain when Jesus was crucified? I’ve heard evangelicals interpret it to mean that there is no longer a separation between God and man (and thus no need for temples anymore). But obviously we...
Jun 3, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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...
Mar 13, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, I was wondering how old Mary was when she gave birth to Jesus. I know that she was a young woman but my dad and I would like to know if it says anywhere how old she was. Teleah Answer Dear Teleah, Mary was probably somewhere...
Feb 11, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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...
Jan 3, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, Jesus is continually referred to as a “carpenter” (woodworker). However, I find no reference to the Savior actually working with wood. If anything, Christ was probably a mason, as nearly all of his references and parables seem to...
Dec 30, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Jesus Christ
Question Dear Gramps, While waiting in a hospital lobby today, I glanced through the March 2014 issue of “War Cry”, a magazine published by The Salvation Army. The picture on the cover shows what appears to be Christ reaching out to a young woman....
Dec 24, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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...
