Aug 18, 2007 | Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ, Mormon Doctrine
Dear Gramps, In 3 Nephi we find that in the 34th year, 1st month, 4th day that the great storm indicating the crucifixion of Christ took place. Later it indicates as the 34th year was ending Christ visited. A friend tells me that in ‘Jesus The Christ’ it says that it...
Aug 16, 2007 | Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ, Satan
Question Gramps, I have a question with respect to Nephi and the “great and abominable church.” Does that term refer to the Catholic Church? Donna Answer Dear Donna, Let’s look carefully at the scriptures. It’s important that we accept what they say and not...
Aug 14, 2007 | Baptism, Word of Wisdom, Worthiness
Dear Gramps, I am getting baptized in a few weeks, and I am worried. The person who is going to baptize me is not following the Words of Wisdom because he is drinking beer beverages that have 0.5 % alcohol in them. Will my baptism into the Mormon faith be considered...
Aug 12, 2007 | Church History, Joseph Smith
Question Gramps, Why did Joseph Smith. attempt in June 1828 to join the Methodist Church [probationary class] in Harmony, Pennsylvania? In 1820 Joseph Smith had seen two glorious personages, identified as the Father and the Son, and was informed that the creeds of all...
Aug 11, 2007 | Church History, Mormon Policy
Dear Gramps, The Mormon Church is asking us to store one year’s supply of food etc. I read today that the general authorities initially asked us to store food for a period of seven years: —Heber C. Kimball: “Brethren, go and build your storehouses before your...
Aug 10, 2007 | Afterlife, Doctrine & Covenants, Holy Ghost, Mormon Doctrine
Gramps, Can you confirm that the most rebellious devils in creation inhabit this earth? Clark Dear Clark, The confirmation of that statement comes from Moses 7:36 Wherefore, I can stretch forth mine hands and hold all the creations which I have made; and mine eye can...
Aug 8, 2007 | Afterlife, Marriage
Gramps, I am not a Mormon but have been intrigued by LDS history, theology. My question is: can a devout, single, never married Mormon reach the highest level of heaven? Reach any level of heaven? Richard Dear Richard, As I’m sure you know, in the celestial...
Aug 8, 2007 | Family, Forgiveness, Life's Lessons, Missionary Work, Obedience, Prayer
Hi gramps. Here is an email I got from my sister regarding her decision to leave the church. Can you give me some help in answering some of her concerns? Here are her comments— “I disagree with the style of church services. They aren’t keeping up with the...
Aug 7, 2007 | Callings, Mormon Policy, Testimony
Dear Gramps, My Ward was the Arlington Ward here in Riverside, CA. However the Ward was dissolved and now I am supposed to attend the Arlington Heights Ward. This Ward does not follow the pattern of the Church for Sunday School. I do not feel comfortable in the Gospel...
Aug 7, 2007 | Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ
Gramps, What is the approximate time frame of Christ’s appearance in the Americas? Skip, from Orlando, Florida Dear Skip, Samuel, the Lamanite prophet, prophesied of the conditions attending Christ’s birth about five years before the event. The Book of Mormon record...
