Is it necessary to have a testimony of the first vision?
Question Gramps, Is it necessary to have a testimony of the first vision? I've heard it said that the restored gospel stands or falls on the first vision. Taking into account the whole scriptural cannon, as well as the testimony of all saints, is it immature to...
How would we know the signs of the last days are completed if we lost all of our devices, news, etc?
Question Dear Gramps, As of late, I have been seeing crazy things going on in the news, around the world etc. How do we know that the signs are completed if something happened to our devices, the news, etc, and how do we find peace now when the world seems to...
How did Alvin Smith get into the Celestial Kingdom if not baptized?
Question Gramps, How did Alvin get into the celestial kingdom even though he was not yet baptized and did not have a wife at that time? How is this possible? Thanks! Marcie Answer Dear Marcie, Joseph's oldest brother, Alvin, died in November of...
Will there be a final war in heaven after the second coming?
Question Gramps, Is there to be a final war in heaven after the second coming and Satan is no longer bound? Julia Answer Dear Julia, The book of Revelation tells us of the great war in heaven fought in the premortal existence: "And there was war...
Why do many Saints fold their arms instead of their hands while praying?
Question Gramps, Why do many saints fold their arms while praying instead of their hands? A convert of 22 years, I've never done it because no one could tell me why. I'd like to be able to tell other converts. Ingrid Answer Ingrid, I'll answer...
While on vacation, should we take a vacation from church as well?
Question Gramps, I've noticed a common theme of going on vacation and not partaking of the Sacrament even though it is feasible to do so. Is there ever a situation when we wouldn't take the Sacrament when on vacation? Should we take a vacation from church as...
Are we discouraged from asking questions not pertaining to our salvation?
Question Hi Gramps, I was just reading today and a question struck my mind. In my stake, we are discouraged to ask questions that do not directly pertain to our salvation, like trivia stuff for example. We were told to steer clear of those. Now my questions...
How can the Savior understand what it is like to fail?
Question Gramps, We know that the Savior was obedient to Heavenly Father in all things, he was tempted but did not head the temptations. In short, he was perfect. My question is: how can the Savior understand what it is like to fail? I try to live the...
My friends started a “school of the prophets.” Would this be considered the beginning of an apostate group?
Question Gramps, Some friends of mine organized a scripture study that they then turned into a school of the prophets, citing D&C 88. I joined in for a few sessions to see, but ceased to attend when they started performing the ordinances of washing of the...
Why isn’t the Proclamation on the Family a part of our canon of scripture?
Question Dear Gramps, Why is it that the Proclamation on the Family and the other one about Jesus Christ has not been added to our canon of scripture? Did it take years and years before the revelation on the priesthood by Pres. Kimball got added to the...
