Jan 22, 2012 | Baptism, Jesus Christ, Priesthood
Question Hello Gramps, First I would like to thank you for your time in answering my question. A friend asked me why you need the Priesthood authority to be baptized? I am a Mormon and feel I don’t have the correct answer for her. I can’t locate anything...
Jan 11, 2012 | Current issues, Jesus Christ
Question Dear Gramps, I have been pondering lately the events of the Savior’s ministry and the events of the Atonement. And, I am wondering, if I were there if I would have accepted Him during that time when His ministry of peace isn’t what was expected by the Jews of...
Dec 31, 2011 | Jesus Christ, Repentance
If I am trying to repent of trying to overcome anger and have not over come at death, is this where Christ intercedes for me? Eathyl _______________ Eathyl, Absolutely. The fact is we all will fall short of perfection, and the atonement is in place expressly for this...
Dec 13, 2011 | God, Holy Ghost, Jesus Christ
What are the differences and similarities between Lord and God? Atinuke ___________________ Atinuke, The words Lord and God in the Old Testament are all but interchangeable, though the phrase ‘the LORD your GOD’ appears several times. Here’s my...
Dec 6, 2011 | Jesus Christ, Prayer, Self Worth
How can the Savior have strong resistance from temptation? He did not attempt to and refuse to do it at all. I applaud Him. But I wish I could be like Him, HOW can I? Vegas _________________ Dear Vegas, My dear friend, your question is one that everyone should be...
Oct 26, 2011 | Current issues, Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, Why did Heavenly Father need a human sacrifice in His plan for us to be resurrected? Elizabeth Answer Elizabeth, The sacrifice Jesus wrought for us was essential in providing a way back to Heavenly Father. I would like to use an...
Sep 24, 2011 | Current issues, Jesus Christ
The Jews dont accept Jesus as God or the Messiah. Who do they think Moses was talking to at the burning bush in ex 3:14? James _________________________________________________ Dear James, In the Jewish written text the name is YHWH. Due to the writing style not...
Sep 12, 2011 | Jesus Christ
Question Gramps What was the significance of foot washing and why is it not practiced today? Deb Answer Dear Deb, Long before the Restoration, foot washing was a familiar custom throughout the ancient Near East. Travelers, having journeyed dusty...
Aug 13, 2011 | Bible, Book of Mormon, Current issues, Holy Ghost, Jesus Christ
Firstly, I live in Auburn, Alabama where there aren’t a lot of mormons. The majority of my friends aren’t mormon. While I’m okay with this, I can tell most of them don’t think highly of the church, Joseph Smith, etc. (but most of them do have...
Aug 11, 2011 | Current issues, Jesus Christ
I know that the Savior chose all His disciples. I wonder if He knew the role that Judas Iscariot was to play in His betrayal? Also what about Judas’ agency, if he hadn’t betrayed the Savior would someone else have taken the step? Margaret Dear Margaret,...
