Will the 2 witnesses killed in Jerusalem be apostles from the LDS Church?
Question Gramps, As we know, two 'witnesses' will be killed in Jerusalem. Many have supposed these two witnesses will be apostles (members of the first presidency or quorum of the twelve). Have there been any talks regarding these two witnesses? Are they going...
What does ‘tongues of angels’ mean?
Question Gramps, What does tongues of angels mean? Betty Answer Betty, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland gave a most moving talk in General Conference regarding this subject in 2007 (The Tongue of Angels). In this talk he states: "So, brothers and...
How much emergency preparedness is enough?
Question Dear Gramps, My husband is serving as a Bishop. We continue to have disagreements over emergency preparedness. He says all we need to do is to follow what the church website says and the living Prophet and Apostles. I have shown him quotes from...
Is it wrong to reply to those on the internet who attack the church?
Question Hi Gramps, Quick question. I hope you will answer. Is it wrong to reply to those on the internet who attack the church? More and more attacks are directed against the church each day, especially online. It saddens me to hear such ugly attacks...
Was the flood a form of baptism for the earth?
Question Dear Gramps I've had this question for a long time. Was the flood a form of baptism for the earth? And if so, is there any scriptural and/or modern day revelation that suggests so? John Answer Dear John, Yes, you are correct,...
Are there scriptures that justify slavery?
Question Gramps, A person recently informed me that slavery was allowed by scripture. I knew it was an existing practice in the societies thereabouts. I knew that there were people who tried to justify slavery by the scriptures, but am not aware of where...
Did I do something terrible in the premortal world?
Question Gramps, Does our life in the premortal world determine our family? I was raised by a single mother and never met my father. There has been abuse in my family for several generations. I was not able to become pregnant. My temple marriage ended in...
Is eating foods that trigger allergies breaking the Word of Wisdom?
Question Hi Gramps, This may seem like a petty question, but it's something that's been bothering me. I have a number of (non fatal) food allergies, involving items not referred to in D&C 89 (eg dairy products). I know the Word of Wisdom's intention is to...
Why was so much written down in the early days of the Mormon Church?
Question Gramps, Throughout my studies I feel like there was A LOT of doctrine, thoughts, life stories, and other things written down during the church's early years. I know there was also a lot not written down. Did everyone back then just write so much? And...
Is God’s real name Elohim?
Question Gramps, Is Gods real name Elohim? Kori Answer Dear Kori, Elohim is a word that we Latter-day Saints use to refer to God the Father. If that's how one defines a name, then it can certainly be considered a name. But beyond that, we don't...
