Feb 1, 2019 | Atonement, Jesus Christ
Question Dear Gramps, We are told that the Savior suffered beyond all human endurance and pain when he performed the Atonement for all mankind. How is it that he wasn’t mentally and emotionally traumatized by the experience? Rob Answer Rob,...
Jan 20, 2019 | Family History, Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, Why does Matthew record the genealogy of Joseph in his introduction to the Savior’s mortal mission? Would not Mary’s genealogy be more important? Were Joseph and Mary so closely related that their genealogies were nearly the...
Jan 15, 2019 | Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith
Question Gramps, What does it mean a sealed book and the quote “I can not read a sealed book? mormon4life Answer Dear mormon4life, When Joseph Smith received the Golden Plates from Moroni, he immediately noticed that about two-thirds of the...
Jan 11, 2019 | Current issues, Jesus Christ
Question Hey gramps, I was just recently watching a bible video (by the Church) about young Jesus teaching at a temple. Mary came looking for him and holding her hand were two young children. Does Jesus have siblings? And if he does, where does it say he does? ...
Jan 6, 2019 | Current issues, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, In the history of the Church since the days of Joseph Smith, the Lord has always seen that there were apostles ordained to take the place of the Church president when he passes away. My question to you is does a man have to be an apostle to...
Jan 3, 2019 | Current issues, Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, Someone thinks that they can use “kabbalah and magic” to siphon the power of the priesthood out of me. It was strange, but when they went to the bathroom and came back the presence of the Holy Ghost suddenly left. What do I do...
Dec 26, 2018 | God, Happiness
Question Dear Gramps, We are taught that we can dwell with God, become like Him, and be eternally happy. I don’t understand how He and we can be free from sorrow–and, thus, experience happiness eternally–if God Himself weeps because of the...
Dec 24, 2018 | Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, The Magi visited Jesus when he was two years old. How did this come about? Geoffrey Answer Geoffrey, The primary source of information regarding the visit of the wise men is found in the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew 2:1-12...
Dec 13, 2018 | Marriage, Mormon Faith
Question Gramps, I’m just starting my investigation into becoming a Mormon. I am separated from my Church of England wife some 5 or 7 years now. I only stayed within that marriage and the Church of England because of the oath I swore unto God to love...
