What is the Church’s interpretation of Jesus’ counsel to the rich young man?
Question Gramps, What is the churches interpretation of the meaning of Jesus' council to the rich young man. Some take his counsel to sell all as a more literal lesson on charity. Others talk about it's more about where our hearts are. I can't seem to find...
Where does a person go to find out if someone’s temple work was already done?
Question Gramps, Where does a person go to find out if the temple work was done in different places? It looks like my GGF and GGM work was done in 1965, 1975, and 1981 by different families. Sherri Answer Dear Sherri, How wonderful that your...
What percentage of obedience do I need for eternal salvation?
Question Dear Gramps, President Thomas S. Monson teaches that it is easier to obey commandments 100 percent of the time than 98 percent of the time. I seem only to be able to manage no better than 50/50. Are you Gramps able to obey commandments 100 percent of...
Why is there no communication when I pray in the name of Jesus Christ?
Question Gramps, When I push the button and turn on my computer, the screen activates. And I can have communication with someone on the other side of the world, potentially in minutes. So why, when I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, there is no communication?...
Can you help me understand the changes to Malachi 4 and why 3 Nephi 25 doesn’t coincide?
Question Hey Gramps, If Moroni changed parts of Malachi ch. 4 when he visited young Joseph, why doesn't 3 Nephi 25 coincide w those changes instead of being exactly as quoted in the Bible? Thank-you. Kiley Answer Dear Kiley, When Jesus visited the...
How was it possible for Melchizedek to exist without parents?
Question Gramps, In Hebrews chapter 7 the author writes about the life of the priest Melchizedek. Verse 3 of that same chapter tells us that Melchizedek is "Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but...
Is a prayer given while kneeling more powerful?
Question Gramps, Is a prayer offered kneeling from an individual more powerful than on offered sitting? I was told that it was by my sister in law. If that be the case does that mean that blessings given by priesthood standing aren't as powerful? I am really...
Should you only get one blessing for an illness?
Question Gramps, I have been told that you should only get one blessing for an illness and that you just have to have faith in it. Is this true? Does this mean that if you are given a blessing to start a new school year, job, or new calling you shouldn't ask...
If the U.S. 1st Amendment was banned, would the Church follow it?
Question Gramps, If the United States government were to ever overthrow the First Amendment and pass a law that banned Latter-day Saints from practicing our religion, would the church obey that law? Brad Answer Brad, That is an interesting...
How will it be heaven if our family members aren’t with us?
Question Gramps, How would it be heaven if our family members aren’t living with us? So I’ve been looking around for this question. I found somethings similar to it like “You are worrying about the wrong problem. You just live worthy of the celestial kingdom,...