Are prayers by Latter-day Saints more powerful?
Question Gramps, Are prayers by Latter-day Saints more powerful than prayers by members of other religions? Doug Answer Doug, Prayers offered by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints follow a pattern that is both structured...
In Exodus 19:5, why did God pick out one particular people to be especially favored?
Question Gramps, In Exodus 19:5, why did God pick out one particular people to be especially favored above all other people? Brad Answer Brad, If you’ve ever asked these questions, you’re not alone. Generations have struggled to understand the...
When did Christ partake of the bitter cup and what was it?
Question Gramps, I know in my heart that Jesus suffered and died for me. That in the Garden He was pressed in agony for our pains, sins, diseases, sorrows, etc. When did Jesus pay for our sins? In the Garden and again on the cross? How was His suffering...
Where did the manuscript for the Bible come from?
Question Gramps, I have started to reread the Book of Mormon again this year, and early on, the Nephites are able to obtain the plate of brass, which "they were the record of the Jews, a record of many of the prophesies from the beginning down to and including...
Is there ever a justification for lying?
Question Gramps, In the Book of Mormon, it is recounted that a previous Lamanite was recruited by the Nephites to trick the Lamanite guards into drinking strong wine, thereby helping rescue Nephite prisoners. He, of course, lied that he was an escaped...
On what will we be judged during the final judgment?
Question Gramps, On what will we be judged during the final judgment? Marilyn Answer Marilyn, While scripture sometimes describes the event as a grand courtroom with books opened and the Judge upon the throne (see Revelation 20:12), modern...
Why is Sunday the Sabbath of the Lord?
Question Gramps, What is the accurate explanation of why Sunday is the day of the Sabbath of the Lord? Ken Answer Ken, The origin of Sabbath observance goes back to the very beginning of the scriptural record. In Genesis, God Himself set the...
Were temple ordinances such as endowments and sealings performed during the Book of Mormon time period?
Question Gramps, Were temple ordinances such as endowments and sealings performed during the Book of Mormon time period? I know that temples existed, but I wasn't sure if the higher ordinances were performed at that time. Thanks, Julee Answer ...
With so much unrest in the Middle East, will the gospel ever be successfully taught there?
Question Gramps, There's so much going on in the Middle East. So much hatred toward Christians and other religions. Will we ever be able to teach the gospel there successfully? Carol Answer Carol, The restored Church’s mission has, from the...
When Satan tempted Eve, didn’t he do exactly what God wanted all along?
Question Gramps, I have had this question for a while and have found other interesting questions Gramps has answered, and I thought this would be a good place to ask. My question is: Why would Satan tempt Eve to partake of the fruit if it was part of God's plan...
