Jul 5, 2026 | New Testament
Question Gramps, Why were the Samaritans outcasts? Ruth Answer Ruth, When we read the New Testament, it can be surprising to see how often there was tension between the Jews and the Samaritans. We see this in stories such as the woman at the well,...
Jun 21, 2026 | New Testament
Question Gramps, Who do the Ten Virgins represent? Are they those who say they are Christians? Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Active members of the Church? How can we be certain we have oil in our lamps? Shadow Answer ...
Nov 24, 2025 | New Testament
Question Gramps, Is the Apostle John (As in Peter, James, and John) and John the Beloved the same person? David Answer David, The gospels paint John, son of Zebedee, as a fisherman called to be one of Jesus Christ’s closest associates—part of the...
Sep 10, 2025 | Afterlife, Marriage, New Testament
Question Gramps, The New Testament says there will be no marriage in heaven. Yet we marry in the temple for time and eternity. What does the New Testament really say? Shasta Answer Dear Shasta, The verses which teach this principle are as follows:...
Sep 5, 2025 | New Testament
Question Gramps, Why does Jesus ask Peter three times if he loves Him? What is the significance? Shane Answer Shane, To appreciate the weight of Christ’s questions, we must first revisit the events leading up to that Galilean morning. Peter, the...
May 18, 2025 | New Testament
Question Gramps, I’ve been researching better ways to explain Matthew 26:39 for a talk. Vickie Answer Dear Vickie Without something to compare it to, I can’t know what a “better” way might be, but I can give some thoughts...
Apr 29, 2025 | New Testament
Question Gramps, We had an investigator walk out of Sunday School because a woman was teaching. I need some scripture to help him overcome 1 Timothy 2:12. Karen Answer Karen, To fully grasp the implications of 1 Timothy 2:11-12, it is essential to...
Apr 1, 2025 | New Testament
Question Gramps, What does it mean to take up serpents and the rest of the scripture as well? Tiffiney Answer Tiffiney, Mark 16:18 is part of what is known as the Great Commission, where Jesus instructs His apostles about their mission to spread...
Mar 17, 2025 | New Testament, Repentance
Question Gramps, Why in Revelation does it describe all unbelievers as being punished immensely, despite many not being directly against God? It feels counter to the concept that we have free will and that God loves all of us if those who don’t listen,...
Dec 1, 2024 | New Testament, Priesthood
Question Gramps, On the Mount of Transfiguration, Moses and Elijah gave the Priesthood keys to Peter, James, and John. If Jesus Christ was present and had all the Priesthood keys, why did Moses and Elijah have to come? Dario Answer Dario, In the...
