Oct 12, 2010 | Current issues, Jesus Christ
Gramps, Could you tell me where I may find references to Jesus Christ written while he was on the earth or very shortly after his resurrection that are not part of scripture? Anonymous, from California Dear Anonymous, One of the most prominent historians and writers...
Oct 10, 2010 | Current issues, Jesus Christ
Hi Why is the name of our Savior written and transliterated from the Hebrew scriptures as “YAHWEH.” What is the connection to Jesus and Yashua. I understand that there is a great importance in a name. My understanding is that the “J” sound was...
Oct 9, 2010 | Book of Mormon, 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...
Oct 4, 2010 | Current issues, Jesus Christ
Dear Gramps, Was the Savior crucified on a Thursday or Friday? I feel it was a Thursday. Read Matthew 12:40. “For as Jonas was 3 days & 3 nights in the whale’s belly; so shall the Son of Man be 3 days & 3 nights in the heart of the earth.”...
Oct 3, 2010 | God, Jesus Christ
Dear Gramps, Our church (LDS) believes that Jesus Christ is the son of our Heavenly Father, two separate and distinct individuals. I also believe this and always have, even before I was converted a year ago. But a massive contradiction exists in our own Book of...
Sep 30, 2010 | Current issues, Jesus Christ
Dear Gramps, Some of my friends have suggested that Christ not only appeared in Israel and America, but also in other places upon this earth. It sounds logical, but is there any kind of evidence or are there any statements made by the authorities on this? Thanks!...
Sep 29, 2010 | Current issues, Jesus Christ
Gramps, Why could Mary Magdeline NOT touch Christ at the tomb? My husband’s priesthood quorum got way off track last week and he asked me (he figures because I teach Gospel Essentials and sometimes Gospel Doctrine I should know, but..) well, I’m hoping you...
Sep 28, 2010 | Current issues, Jesus Christ, Priesthood
Dear Gramps, I have heard it said that the Savior brought the Melchizedek priesthood with him from the pre-existence, that he wasn’t ordained here on earth. Is there any reference or information on this topic at all that you know of? FH, from California Dear FH,...
Sep 27, 2010 | Baptism, Jesus Christ
Question Dear Gramps, Why wasn’t the Savior baptized when He was eight? Since we are to follow His example this is confusing. It is my understanding that baptism was around even before the Savior’s time. If it was, then at what age were people baptized?...
Sep 26, 2010 | Current issues, Jesus Christ
Gramps, When Nephi was praying the night before Christ was born, Christ as a Spirit appeared before Nephi. Was this Christ as a premortal spirit or was it an angel speaking as first person for Christ? Roger from California Dear Roger, Here is the scripture that you...
