How do I know that I have been forgiven?
Question Gramps, How do I know I'm forgiven? I'm a missionary and have confessed so many things to my Mission President, I've obsessed over possible sins I could have done. My Mission President tells me I've been out a year and I have nothing to worry about. ...
Could you answer these questions regarding the Book of Mormon?
Question Dear Gramps, I’d be pleased to know the names in the Book of Mormon pronouncing guide that you claim are in usage today in South America. Roger Answer Dear Roger, From those who speak Quichua, I have been told the following: Mocum (Mocu)–...
If I denied doctrine in the past, do I need to confess this to my Bishop?
Question Gramps, I used to not believe in the church but still stayed in it. Recently I gained an even stronger testimony of the church. I repented of all my sins and I can feel the Holy Spirit. Is the fact that I privately denied the doctrine mean I have to...
If my patriarchal blessing is missing a key word, should I be worried?
Question Dear Gramps, I lived a rough life in my youth, but came back to the church, went to the temple, baptized and ordained my sons. All kinds of wonderful things. When my son received his blessing, it said he would come forth in the "morning" of the first...
Can someone be called into a Church Disciplinary Council without coming forward to the Bishop first?
Question Gramps, My uncle recently received a letter from his bishop calling him to repent to appear in a bishop’s court for disciplinary actions. He was having an affair, he was married in the temple to his wife, but because of the affair, they separated for...
What spirit is being spoken of in Alma 34?
Question Gramps, My question is in regards to Alma 34:34 where it says "for that same spirit which doth possess your bodies at the time that ye go out of this life, that same spirit will have power to possess your body in that eternal world". Is this referring...
Sealings? Bullying? Justification of violence?
Question Dear Gramps, Is it possible to be sealed to my biological father and biological mother rather than make a choice to be sealed to my father and step-mother or my mother and step-father? My biological parents are members of the church but only had a...
Does God remove gifts when we choose not to obey?
Question Gramps, I wonder and I'm looking for a reference in the Doctrine of the Church, that when we choose not to obey, or use the gifts the Lord gives us, then he will remove that gift. I am thinking of Moses and the first set of commandments. Do you have...
Is mortality really essential to God’s plan if those who die before age of accountability go straight to heaven?
Question Gramps, Those who die before the age of accountability make up a significant percentage of God's children. They go straight to Heaven without the struggle, challenge or refinement of mortality. To me this seems to imply one the following. A. Mortality...
What is the abomination of desolation?
Question Gramps, I want to know what is meant when they talk about the great abomination of desolation. What does it mean? Diane Answer Diane, This is information directly from the Church Website which can also be found in our LDS Bible...
