Dec 20, 2015 | Atonement, Jesus Christ
Question Hi Gramps I have a million questions in my head right now regarding the atonement and the fall. I’m trying to understand why any was necessary? So Adam ate the fruit, and we make mistakes, but why did the Savior have to atone for all that? Why...
Nov 24, 2015 | Current issues, Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, How are we to make contact with Jesus and have a personal relationship? I’m not sure of the etiquette here. When Jesus was leaving the earth he said pray to the Father in my name and the Holy Ghost would speak the words of the Father to...
Nov 3, 2015 | Current issues, Jesus Christ
Question Dear Gramps, In D&C 107:4 it says, “But out of respect or reverence to the name of the Supreme Being, to avoid the too frequent repetition of his name, they, the church, in ancient days, called that priesthood after Melchizedek, or the...
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...
