Did the Nephites and Lamanites have access to the gold plates?
Question Gramps, Is it true that the Nephites and Lamanites did not have access to the writings on the gold plates? The writings of their prophets? It is my understanding that they used only the brass plates for scripture references. Y Jordan Answer...
Will we, as Saints, ever have to flee to avoid being destroyed?
Question Hi Gramps, Since we live in the last days and there are alot of troubling things going on, I've noticed a pattern in the scriptures, Whenever things get too wicked and unsafe for God's people, He calls them out of that particular place. The Bible and...
What is the Mormon Church’ stance on the Mark of Cain?
Question Gramps, I've been told several times that the dark skinned people are descendants of Adam's son, Cain. Thus the 'Mark of Cain'. Moreover, in the Book of Mormon, the Lamanites who repented of their sins, their skins became lighter. What is the...
Why doesn’t the Mormon Church keep the Jewish Feast Days?
Question Dear Gramps, Why doesn't the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints keep the Jewish feast days? The Apostle Paul stated in Acts 18:21 that he had to keep the keep the feast that was coming to Jerusalem. In Acts 20:16, Paul is very adamant about...
How can I generate desire in my calling?
Question Dearest Gramps, I've currently serving in a tough responsibility in the church, and while I know exactly what it's worth for me, it's beginning to wear me down, and my desire to serve is fading. My question is simple: how do you generate desire? What...
Is the “Spirit of prophecy” and the “Gift of prophecy” the same thing?
Question Gramps, We know the "spirit of prophecy" is the testimony of Jesus. Is the "gift of prophesy" the same thing as the spirit of prophecy, or is there a difference? Amy Answer Amy, The spirit of prophecy and the gift of prophecy are...
Is baptism a requirement to receive a resurrected body?
Question Gramps, Will everyone who lived in mortality need the ordinance of baptism to be eligible to receive a resurrected body? Justin Answer Justin, Thanks for your question. The Bible, the Book of Mormon, and the Doctrine and Covenants...
How can I gain guilt?
Question Gramps, I have been struggling with a certain sin for a long time, and I have begun to not feel bad or sorrowful for sinning. I do my best to read the scriptures meaningfully, and I have a desire to overcome my sin. What can I do to gain godly sorrow...
How can I make my devotional in Seminary more memorable?
Question Dear Gramps, For seminary we have to give a devotional. I was assigned the topic "The Premortal Life" and I want to make my devotional memorable so that if the kids in my class are learning something and it's not just a 5 minute lesson that they hear...
What is D&C 13:1 saying?
Question Gramps, The scripture found in D&C 13:1 says, 1 Upon you my fellow servants, in the name of Messiah I confer the Priesthood of Aaron, which holds the keys of the ministering of angels, and of the gospel of repentance, and of baptism by immersion...
