Why did the Church stop using member labor to build temples?
Question Dear Gramps, In the early days of the Church, our first temples were built by the donated and consecrated labor of its members. However, somewhere along the line the Church stopped asking its members to work on the temples, and started contracting the...
Did the Roman soldiers who crucified Christ commit sin?
Question Dear Gramps, Did the Roman soldiers who crucified Jesus commit sin? After all, they were doing the Father's will. And it resulted in the great atonement that saved billions of people. So did they commit sin in crucifying Jesus? Robert Answer...
How is Matthew 26:13 a memorial to Mary?
Question Gramps, I enjoy reading your posts. I have been curious about this passage of scripture for awhile: Matthew 26:13. In what ways do we preach this in all the world as a memorial to her? Is it something passively taught? Or was it meant to be more...
Should we be obedient just to obtain blessings?
Question Gramps, Is it wrong to be obedient to gospel principles just to receive blessings? Keith Answer Dear Keith, I wouldn't say it is wrong, but it is not the best. Remember Elder Dallin H. Oak's classic talk, Good, Better, Best? In it he...
Does God have faith in us?
Question Gramps, Does God have faith in us? Some brothers say yes, others say no because God has perfect knowledge and foreknowledge. Thanks! Fernando Answer Dear Fernando, You ask an interesting question. I can understand why there would be...
What is the definition of the “Heavenly Gift” spoken of in the scriptures?
Question Gramps, What is the definition of the Heavenly Gift spoken of throughout the scriptures? I am especially interested in knowing what it means to be 'partakers of the Heavenly Gift' spoken of in 4th Nephi. Thank you! JS Answer Dear JS, The...
How much is too much detail when going through the repentance process?
Question Gramps, I feel the need to confess to my bishop sexual sins I've committed but I don't know how much detail I need to go into. I want to make it clear about things that I did do and things that I didn't do but I am scared if I don't confess everything...
Was the Mosaic Law regarding consumption of animal blood fulfilled?
Question Dear Gramps, I was reading in Leviticus 17 and it mentions how we are not to eat animal blood. It says it is under the Mosaic Law. I know Christ said He fulfilled the Mosaic Law. I have a friend who is on a diet that suggests drinking animal blood. He...
What is the proper way to dispose of worn out scriptures?
Question Gramps, Is there a Church policy or preferred way to dispose of worn out/marked up scriptures? Pat Answer Hi Pat, As far as I can tell, the church has not issued an official policy on disposing of worn out scriptures. While we love and...
How can I feel worthy to pray when I’ve sinned?
Question Dear Gramps, I am currently inactive and want to come back. I have been praying (and reading Alma), but I feel I am not worthy to pray let alone ask God for help in prayer because of the grave sins I have committed whilst away. He must be kind of...
