Jul 7, 2013 | Jesus Christ, Scriptures
Dear Gramps, In Matthew 5:48 we are given the command to be perfect. My question is: Is it possible for a person to become perfect? There are several things to consider like: 1. Abraham became perfect in this life? Do you know if there were others? 2. Somehow it must...
Jun 27, 2013 | Prophets, Scriptures
Dear Gramps. I have read and studied the Old and New Testaments, Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price since I was a kid. I am just wondering about further light and knowledge in other scriptures being revealed. Do you have ideas about...
Jun 22, 2013 | Bible, Doctrine & Covenants, Faith
How to make your calling and election sure. Bonnie _______________ Bonnie, In order to answer your question directly, and without writing a short research paper, the answer to your question is found in thoroughly understanding two different passages: 2 Peter 1:5-12...
Jun 9, 2013 | Bible, Depression, Doctrine & Covenants, Life's Lessons, Self Worth
My dear friend has been having a lot of trials lately. It seems everytime something is set to go well life pulls back and says “gotcha!” As a result her outlook on life is bleak and I can feel her losing faith. I remember reading a scripture about our...
Jun 8, 2013 | Bible, Life's Lessons
Question Gramps, In Matthew 18:15 it says if your brother or sister refuses to listen, we should treat them as a pagan or tax collector. What are your thoughts? Ann Answer Ann, Matthew 18:15-17, provides a set of guidelines for Church members to follow when...
May 27, 2013 | Doctrine & Covenants, Satan
I am trying to understand DC 132:26. What does it mean to violate this section and then to be turned over to the buffetings of satan? I am confused. Does this mean someone who has been disfellowshipped for affairs is going to be buffeted by satan the rest of their...
May 15, 2013 | Bible, Book of Mormon, Current issues, God, Life's Lessons
Hey Gramps, I am an active member of the LDS church and I’m looking for answers/comfort regarding some of the atrocities I’ve learned about effecting large groups of children. Specifically, a recent TED talk by Sunitha Krishnan exposed the systemic selling...
May 14, 2013 | Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, When was “Another Testament of Christ” added to the front cover of the Book Of Mormon? I am thinking it was added when we got all the chapter headings and the footnotes. Could you tell me the year these things were added? Jordan ...
Apr 22, 2013 | Bible, Current issues, Life's Lessons
I read somewhere that since Moses died at 120 years of age that is the longest anyone can live. Is there any scriptural or writings of general authorities that would substantiate this? Charles _______________ Charles, In relation to Moses death, there is no scriptural...
Apr 21, 2013 | Baptism, Bible
Why do Mormons take 1 Corinthians 15:29 literally when two verses later in verse 31 Paul shows that he is obviously speaking metaphorically when he speaks of death? He says “I die daily”. So was Paul literally dying daily? Of course he wasn’t. I...
