Did the Savior Himself preach to the spirits in prison, as mentioned in 1 Peter 3:18-20, or did He send others in His behalf?
Question Gramps, I was listening to a wonderful set of talks on CD called “Our Savior” from a lecture series at BYU last year. One of the lecturers made a statement that Jesus did not actually preach to the spirits in spirit prison after his crucifixion; but he...
What is meant by the earth being the Lord’s footstool?
Question Gramps, What is meant by the earth being the Lord’s footstool? Rachel & Grant Answer Dear Rachel. & Grant, Think of it!! Of all the infinite number of worlds in the universe, the Savior chose this world, our earth, in which to take upon...
I do not believe that God is all powerful. Don’t the elements obey because of their own volition?
Question Gramps, I really do appreciate reading your responses to the submitted questions. This isn't really a question, but a statement. Although you quoted the scriptures stating that God is all powerful, I really don't think that is the case. He does have...
How can I tell if a Mormon website is legitimate?
Question Gramps, I was recently listening to some podcasts at a website. The owner claims to be LDS. He appears to make a career out of interviewing Mormons over social experiences that do not seem appropriate to be telling the world. I'm concerned over...
How can the ‘oath of vengeance’ be part of the gospel of Jesus Christ?
Question Gramps, I was studying about the endowment ceremony and read that between 1845 and the 1930s, an "oath of vengeance" was performed as part of the endowment. My question is, how could this be part of the gospel of Jesus Christ? Nick Answer ...
What terms of measurement did they use in biblical times?
Question Hi Gramps, Did people in that time use “miles” or some other term of measurement like leagues? Was it really that far from Nazareth to Bethlehem? Rebecca Answer Dear Rebecca, Among the lengths of measure used in the Bible cubit, Matt...
Does Section 89 in the Doctrine and Covenants proscribe against the use of both grain and meat?
Question Dear Gramps, I have a question about Doctrine & Covenants 89:14-17. I have always assumed these verses were about the use of grains. Verse 14 says that grain should be the staff of life, in verse 17 it specifies wheat for the use of man. So how do...
Was Jesus conceived sexually?
Question Gramps, Someone asked me a question for which I did not have an answer: Was Jesus Conceived sexually? I don't have a good answer. Ken Answer Ken, Harold B. Lee had this to say: We are very much concerned that some of our Church teachers...
Do modern temples have a Holy of Holies and what is its purpose?
Question Gramps, Do modern LDS temples have a room set aside as a Holy of Holies and if so .for what purpose? John Answer Dear John, I have written before the history and purpose of the Holy of Holies in temples. I'll revisit it today to provide...
What is the “Law of Sarah?”
Question Gramps, What is your understanding of The Law of Sarah? Moira Answer Dear Moira, First of all an explanation as to what it is: "Concubines were common during this time, and I find it remarkable that neither Sarai nor Abram had resorted to...
