Shouldn’t the one true church be called The Universal Catholic Church?
Question Hello Gramps, I like to study theology and I found some facts about the Catholic faith that have caused some questions that I can't seem to find answers to. Matt 16:18 basically says that Peter is to build Christ's church after the crucifixion. Peter...
How do Deacons know who should not receive the Sacrament?
Question Gramps, In 3 Nephi 18:28-29 it states: 28 And now behold, this is the commandment which I give unto you, that ye shall not suffer any one knowingly to partake of my flesh and blood unworthily, when ye shall minister it; 29 For whoso eateth and drinketh...
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...
