May 27, 2011 | Current issues, Holy Ghost, Jesus Christ
What is meant by “a sure witness”? Also, what is an “apostolic witness”? Marc Dear Marc, Doctrine & Covenants 107:23 23 The twelve traveling councilors are called to be the Twelve Apostles, or special witnesses of the name of Christ in all...
May 5, 2011 | Current issues, Doctrine & Covenants, Jesus Christ, Priesthood
Many years ago, missionaries were given the priesthood office of “seventy”. Ward and Stake Missionaries were also called as “seventy”. Do we know any more of the seventy called by Christ in Luke 10:1 and did they hold the Melchizedek...
May 2, 2011 | Book of Mormon, Current issues, Doctrine & Covenants, Forgiveness, Jesus Christ, Sexual Issues
My sister and I were all three molested as young girls by our father. He raped one of my sisters. We also suffered severe physical abuse. He was excommunicated. When as adults we confronted him with this he denied it. He has since apologized blaming his actions on his...
Apr 24, 2011 | Bible, Book of Mormon, Current issues, Jesus Christ
Can you please enlighten me as I am confused with the visitation of Christ to the Americas after 3 days and yet he also revealed himself in Jerusalem after 3 days. Was he in 2 places at once? Ace Dear Ace, Your question is a good one, given that we tend to think that...
Apr 20, 2011 | Addictions, Current issues, Jesus Christ, Life's Lessons
Hi Gramps, Thanks for all that you do. I had a question… I am confused on what I should do when apostles, prophets, and other church leaders say, “Lay your burdens and/or habits on Jesus Christ and he will help carry your burdens and/or take away your...
Feb 27, 2011 | Current issues, Jesus Christ, Priesthood
Dear Gramps, I sometimes wonder, how come in the time of Christ were there more than one set of apostles called and why there is only THE twelve today. What I mean is that Jesus called his apostles, those who ministered with him and then when he was resurrected and...
Feb 25, 2011 | Jesus Christ, Worthiness
Question Dear Gramps, What does it mean to take upon you the name of the Lord Jesus Christ? If you have any scriptures to help out they would be appreciated. Thanks! Chris Answer Dear Chris, Taking upon ourselves the name of Christ can mean...
Feb 21, 2011 | Bible, Current issues, Holy Ghost, Jesus Christ
Dear Gramps, I’ve been told the Holy Spirit of Promise mentioned in D&C 88:3-4 is the Holy ghost as mentioned and referred to in John 14:16, while the second comforter is Jesus Christ. However, some of the references that are given under these two verses...
Feb 8, 2011 | Current issues, Holy Ghost, Jesus Christ
Gramps, How could the Holy Ghost and Jehovah become Gods in the pre-existence? If it was possible to become gods there, then why the need for physical bodies? We were sent to this earth to be tested and prove our worthiness and ability to become a god (this I can...
Feb 4, 2011 | Book of Mormon, Current issues, Jesus Christ
Gramps, When did Jesus Christ appear to the Nephites on the American continent? Was it after his resurrection, or was it during the time between his death and the resurrection? Michael, from Ohio Dear Michael, You will find the answer to your question in Third Nephi...