Isn’t it important that prophets see Jesus Christ?
Question Gramps, I can't find any instance where a prophet, other than Joseph Smith, saw the Savior. Since many of the prophets from the Bible and Book of Mormon saw the Savior, as did Joseph Smith, isn't important that other prophets have seen Him? Bri ...
How can one discern if a personal revelation is correct?
Question Gramps, I do not know if you have seen it in the news, but a group of militiamen recently seized a government facility in Oregon. The leaders of this group are LDS, and they claimed to have received a revelation to do this. (Of course, the Church has...
Can one be resurrected before the Second Coming?
Question Gramps, I have a Book of Mormon question. In the Book of Mormon Introduction it says On September 21, 1823, the same Moroni, then a glorified, resurrected being - How can this be? Can one be resurrected before the 2nd coming? Annie Answer...
Why is the Bishop served the Sacrament first?
Question Gramps, If Heavenly Father is no respecter of persons, why does the Bishop get served the sacrament first before the rest of the congregation? Debra Answer Dear Debra, If you’ve spent much time in a Latter-day Saint sacrament meeting,...
Did Moroni dedicate sites for temples in Utah?
Question Dear Gramps, I've heard the stories in Mormon lore about how Moroni hiked out west and dedicated some future temple sites in Utah. Are these stories credible? Or are they just the fabrication of someone with a dramatic imagination? How can one know...
How do I honor my parents if they want me to break commandments?
Question Gramps, What do you do if you are a member, but your parents ask you to break commandments? The 10 commandments say honor thy father and mother, and we are told that our duty as children is to be subservient to parents. If they make you choose between...
How can one be evil from the womb?
Question Gramps, I was reading Isaiah 48:8 where it says, "for I knew that thou wouldest deal very treacherously, and wast called a transgressor from the womb." There was also I cross reference to Isaiah 58:3 which says roughly the same thing. I know that...
Why can’t we talk about what goes on in the temple?
Question Gramps, What are all the reasons why we, as members, can't tell others about what goes on in the temple? Besides the fact that we are commanded, and the fact that those things are sacred. Also why is it not allowed to take pictures or videos in the...
Who or what is considered the ‘Mother of Harlots?’
Question Gramps, I have heard many people speak of America as "Mystery Babylon, the Mother of Harlots" as mentioned in Revelation chapter 18. Is there an official LDS position on this topic? Has the Church said anything to enlighten us as to who or what is...
Is there an official position on donating one’s body to science?
Question Gramps, Does the church have an official position on donating one's body to science, etc? Medical students need human cadavers to learn on. Some people might think it is disrespectful to the body, but I don't think so. I think it is a gift, much...
