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...
Feb 2, 2011 | Bible, Book of Mormon, Current issues, Forgiveness, Jesus Christ
Question Dear Gramps, I read recently that the crucifixion of Christ didn’t atone for all sins. Some sins, such as murder, require a blood sacrifice. This is the idea behind capital punishment. I find this all very confusing. Could you possibly shed some light...
Feb 1, 2011 | Forgiveness, Repentance
Gramps, My son and his girl friend, both 17, recently had a child which they gave up for adoption to a wonderful LDS couple. Coming to the decision to do this was grueling and difficult, but the teenagers knew that they were not ready to commit to each other and both...
Jan 27, 2011 | 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!...
Jan 24, 2011 | Current issues, Forgiveness, Testimony
Gramps, I have heard a number of members say they are bearing their testimony because when they do their sins are forgiven..is it this easy ? Or have these members been misled. Confused but Hopeful Dear Confused, Looks to me like a vain hope. Testimony, a...
Jan 23, 2011 | Afterlife, Natural Phenomena
Dear Gramps: I recently attended the funeral of relatives of mine…a couple who died under the tragic circumstances of murder and suicide. I went with only sympathy and compassion in my heart. Ill will towards the perpetrator of this tragedy had not crossed my...
Jan 22, 2011 | Current issues, Premortal Life
Gramps, When we were created did we have a spirit body or were we simply in spirit form? William Dear William, The most frequent name given to God in the bible is “Father.” He is the father of our spirits. We read in Hebrews that Furthermore we have had...
