Nov 22, 2009 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Sabbath Day
Question Dear Gramps, Is swimming on the Sabbath against the teachings of the church? Cody Answer Dear Cody, When the Lord gave Moses the ‘Ten Commandments’ He stated: 8 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9 Six days shalt thou labor, and do all...
Nov 22, 2009 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Baptism, Book of Mormon, Priesthood
Dear Gramps, We know that when Alma baptised Helam he already had the authority to baptise,do we have any record of who baptised Alma? Margaret Dear Margaret, Alma was given the authority to ordain and baptize, “And it came to pass that Alma, having authority from...
Sep 27, 2009 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Atonement, Jesus Christ, Repentance
Dear Gramps: We hear wonderful things about the atonement. But do we know what it’s like should we have to pay for our own sins? Sugar Dear Sugar, The greatest gift we have been given is the Atoning sacrifice which our Lord and Savior freely gave to everyone who...
Sep 23, 2009 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Premortal Life, Satan
Dear Gramps, It mentions in Revelations that 1/3 of the spirits were banished from the presence of God. In Abraham 3:28, no number is given, but it says “and many followed after him.” In LDS lessons and talks, we always hear 1/3 quoted. Could 1/3 be just an...
Sep 14, 2009 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Priesthood
Dear Gramps, Many Christians argue that besides Melchizedek, only Christ is a holder of this priesthood. They often refer to Hebrews which gives the impression that they may be correct. Is there any chance to prove the LDS version of this priesthood just from the...
Aug 25, 2009 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy, Obedience, Preparedness
Question Hi Gramps, I am fairly young and trying to plan for my and my family’s future. Would you think it wise to invest in food rather than in 401ks, investments, etc? I figure that eventually someday money will be worth nothing, and the most valuable things will be...
Aug 11, 2009 | Bible, Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, Can you help me get these two straight? Elias, Elijah, and the spirit of Elias/Elijah. There was also something with the Priesthood of Aaron and the spirit of Elias. I was reading the teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith and am still...
Aug 10, 2009 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Tithing
Question Dear Gramps, If a person has paid tithing on their gross income while they worked, should they also pay tithing on their social security after they retire? Joan Answer Dear Joan, Many requests have been sent to the First Presidency asking...
Aug 3, 2009 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Obedience, Sexual Issues
Dear Gramps, I have a female friend that will take her daughters to someone elses home and then she will spend the night at a single mans house. She claims that nothing is going on but this happens sometimes 2 to 3 times or more a week. I know she has her free...
Jul 28, 2009 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Afterlife, Bible, Current issues, Doctrine & Covenants, Jesus Christ, Missionary Work, Temples
Dear Gramps, My husband and I disagree about whether or not people who live/have lived on the earth but have not accepted, or heard of, the gospel and made eternal covenants can attain the celestial kingdom. I believe that everyone will have an equal opportunity to...