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 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...
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...
Jul 10, 2009 | Bible, Marriage
Question Dear Gramps, I don’t understand how one can seal their marriage for all eternity when Matthew 22:30 says that we will be like angels, not married. Marilyn Answer Dear Marilyn, First the Pharisees and then the Sadducees tried to entangle...
Apr 18, 2009 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible
Dear Gramps, In Matthew 23:35 Jesus said that Zacharias was slew between the Temple and the altar. “When Herod’s edict went forth to destroy the young children, John was about six months older than Jesus, and came under this hellish edict, and Zacharias caused his...
Apr 6, 2009 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Book of Mormon, Church History
Hello Gramps, I was reading through some of your responses to questions, they all appear spot on. For some time now I have been searching for answers to a question I have had about a scripture found in 3rd Nephi 13: 12 “And alead us not into temptation, but deliver...
Apr 3, 2009 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, World History
Question Dear Gramps, Is it true that it never rained before Noah? Is there any authoritative references on this subject? Timothy Answer Dear Timothy, Prior to the natural creation of man on we read in Genesis 2:5, Moses 3:5 and Abraham...
Mar 19, 2009 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Baptism, Bible, Jesus Christ
Dear Gramps, Do we know why Jesus was baptized at the age of 30 and not earlier in life? Cam Dear Cam, Nephi explains to us that there are four reasons why Jesus was baptized. First He was baptized to “fulfill all righteousness.” Second His baptism showed “He...
Mar 14, 2009 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Joseph Smith
Dear Gramps, wanted two know why the Mormon and other faith have two bibles i know my bible does say any thing about this mr. smith and my bible clearly say you should not add or take one word or . from the bibble and yes even the old king james bible does say any...