Dec 3, 2013 | Bible, Joseph Smith
Question Gramps, Hi, I am a member of the church. I am just trying to understand how to use the Joseph Smith translation of the Bible and combine it with the King James version. Dennis Answer Dear Dennis, In June of 1830, Joseph Smith was...
Nov 28, 2013 | Forgiveness, Jesus Christ, Repentance
Question Gramps, I just read your answer to the justice and mercy conundrum. As you cited in your answer about justice and mercy, the commonly told story about a loan owed and a third party stepping in to pay the loan then granting forgiveness of the loan to...
Nov 27, 2013 | Afterlife, Sealings
Question Gramps, My children were sealed in the temple to us and most of them have strayed from the gospel and are not living its teachings. One of them is gay and living a gay lifestyle. What will happen to them when they go to the other side? J Answer...
Nov 26, 2013 | Forgiveness, Repentance
Question Hey Gramps, Thanks for answering my other questions. I’ve been wondering about repentance. I have a sinful habit that I’ve been struggling to get rid of the past little while. I keep doing it again and again. Each time I do, I cry and...
Nov 25, 2013 | Afterlife, Joseph Smith
Question Gramps, In the History of the Church, Volume 5, pp 424-425, it is recorded that Joseph Smith said the word “paradise” in Luke 23:43 is a mistranslation. He, however, did not change/correct this in the Inspired Version. He also says,...
Nov 23, 2013 | Life's Lessons, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, Is it a sin to go a casino and play the slot machines for entertainment when your bills and tithes have been paid? Frankie Answer Frankie, To willingly and knowingly break a commandment of God is by definition a sin. This is what...
Nov 21, 2013 | Creation, Natural Phenomena
Question Gramps, We are taught that planets (at least earth) have a spirit for they are as living creatures. What happen to the spirits of those planets that are destroyed and used as material for the birth of other planets? Jared Answer Dear...
Nov 20, 2013 | Doctrine & Covenants, Family, Temples
Question Gramps, I have a special needs daughter and would like to know if she should receive her endowments? She has the mental and emotional level between 4 and 8 years old. She was baptized at 8 years old. She is now 22 years old. James Answer ...
Nov 18, 2013 | Life's Lessons, Premortal Life
Question Gramps, Thanks for all the knowledge you share in your answers. I am wondering how effective can we consider our agency was in premortal life. I mean, how effective is our agency if we just needed to elect to choose or not the Father’s plan ? Did...
Nov 17, 2013 | Mormon Policy, Temples
Question Gramps, I enjoy your column as I use it as a resource when I give talks. My question is, why are priesthood temple workers required to have clean shaven faces? When did this change, as most of the early prophets and male members had beards or...
