Aug 16, 2012 | Bible, Temples
Gramps, I’ve been in the church for over a year after having been a pentacostal minister for over 20 years. I love your site. It has answered many questions for me and increased my faith and testimony. However, in my studies I came across two scriptures that I...
Aug 14, 2012 | Missionary Work, Mormon Policy
Hi Gramps, Just wondering if there is a cut-off age for women who want to go on a mission? I’m thinking about going but I have a lot of things to sort out in my life first so I want to wait another year. Thanks Riya ____________ Riya, If there’s any place...
Aug 10, 2012 | Current issues, Sabbath Day
On fast Sunday or when we fast can we fast for more than one purpose on that day? Clinton _____________ Dear Clinton, I have on occasion, had more then one purpose in mind while fasting. Life doesn’t always come at you in a nice orderly manner that allows you to...
Aug 7, 2012 | Church History, Current issues
Question Gramps, It seems to me that the LDS church should purchase the Kirtland Temple. Are you aware of efforts to purchase the property? I guess the current owners are not interested in selling. Thank you. I have enjoyed reading and learning from your...
Jul 30, 2012 | Doctrine & Covenants, Mormon Doctrine
Hi, I appreciate your efforts to teach the restored gospel online. The spirit inspired me very strongly two years after my LDS mission to Italy to continue seeking for truth. Eventually I found the revelations of the “Second Book of Commandments.” These...
Jul 28, 2012 | Death, Mormon Policy
Question Dear Gramps, I’ve been told that LDS have been counseled not to cremate their dead. But a good LDS friend of mine died while on a trip to Costa Rica, and his non-member family in the states had the authorities there cremate him and ship his ashes...
Jul 23, 2012 | Joseph Smith, Priesthood, Temples
Michael had the priesthood and participated in the creation. Before entering the garden, Adam was given (eternally married) to Eve. After they were driven from the garden, Adam was given the Aaronic and Melchizedek priesthood. Did Adam (and Eve)lose the priesthood...
Jul 21, 2012 | Commandments
Question Gramps, What is the difference between a graven image sand having Nativity sets or other sculptures which include images of the Savior? Rosanne Answer Rosanne, The difference between images and idols is recognizing the creator and the...
Jul 20, 2012 | Bible, Jesus Christ
Hello, I love your site here and all the good work you are doing by answering our questions. Thank you. My question is concerning Judas being a son of perdition. I read your response in reference to “those that are sons of perdition.” Specifically, where...
Jul 19, 2012 | Book of Mormon, Holy Ghost, Jesus Christ
Why is there no reference made in 3 Nephi chapter 11 to receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost by laying on of hands? Thomas _____________ Thomas, the reason you don’t see any confirmation references made in 3 Nephi 11 is because that chapter is only the first...
