With negative talk about some religions, how do I keep reaching for my own understanding of God?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been an firm believer in Christ for an long time now for numerous reasons. Now as a grown man there has been negative talk about Jehovah Witnesses and now Mormons. The only reason I quit going to traditional churches was because...
In Mosiah, how is Abinadi making a connection to God the Father?
Question Gramps, I have always been confused by these verses and the explanation by Abinadi. Can you explain how Abinadi is making the connection to God the father in these verses. Thanks. Bud Answer Dear Bud, Abinadi’s wording is indeed...
Will God not help someone because of free will?
Question Gramps, I’ve been told that God will not help someone out because of free will. He cannot interfere with free will because of the fact that this is a fallen world. His hands are tied. Is this true? That no amount of faith can overcome the demands of...
How can the Mormon Church help us with our financial needs while we are attending school?
Question Dear Gramps, What are the thoughts of the Mormon Church about government welfare? My husband is attending medical school and I stay home with our son. We do use food stamps and medicaid for the baby and me. Without this help it would be impossible for...
Did the Savior visit other worlds?
Question Dear Gramps, I was just reading your explanation as to why it’s fair that we got to live on this world. I hadn’t thought of it before, but did the Savior visit the other worlds after His resurrection as He visited His other sheep on this world? I’m...
How do I confess numerous sins to my Bishop?
Question Hey Gramps, Around the age of 13 I went completely inactive and left the church. I recently came back to the church at 19 and while I was inactive I made a lot of mistakes regarding the law of chastity. Because there were so many, I am worried about...
Is it wrong to partake of the Sacrament unless you have been baptized?
Question Gramps, In 3 Nephi Jesus offers the sacrament to “all” including those who are not baptized yet, but it seems to me that most people in the Church think it’s wrong to partake unless one has been baptized. For example, when my...
How will Satan be bound during the Millennium?
Question Dear Gramps, How will Satan be bound during the Millennium? Is it the righteousness of the people that will bind him; and if so, will they become wicked at the end of the 1000 years, which will cause him to be released? Carol Answer Dear...
