Was Nephi a Jew?
Question Gramps, If Nephi was a Jew he was under the Law of Moses. When did the Law of Moses get replaced with the doctrine of Christ and replace sacrifice with baptism? In the Bible the Levites were baptizing. When did this start? I'm confused. I thought it...
Should we stand up against the war on Christians?
Question Gramps, I am deeply disturbed by the war on Christians in America. Most recently the baker facing jail time if he doesn't bake a cake for a gay couple. This is a private business for goodness sakes. Also the removal of the cross in San Diego at the war...
Will I come under condemnation if I retire?
Question Dear Gramps, President Kimball made the following statement in the Welfare Session of the October 1977 General Conference: “No true Latter-day Saint, while physically or emotionally able will voluntarily shift the burden of his own or his family’s...
What sins will keep us from gaining exaltation?
Question Hi Gramps, Are there any sins that, even if repented of, will keep us from gaining exhaltation? I believe murder might be one of those sins but are there any others? Thank you for your insight. Anonymous Answer Anonymous, In answer to...
Who is the artist of the painting in a previous article?
Question Gramps, Your article posted on July 30, 2013, about the Garden of Gethsemane contained a picture of the Savior in the Garden. Can you tell me more about the source of that picture? Your help is greatly appreciated!! Rand Answer Rand,...
Is tithing really considered “fire insurance?”
Question Gramps, My son, whom I love very much is not active in the church. He has a wife that is anti-Mormon, and they have 3 children. The oldest child just turned 13 years old. The lesson in Relief Society was about tithing. Not far into the lesson she asked...
Aren’t we just convincing ourselves that our religion is true?
Question Gramps, I have a friend who feels that people of all religions want their religion to be true so badly that they convince themselves that their religion is true. He feels that any spirit or power felt by an individual is caused by a strong internal...
Should the Church be disavowing all racism?
Question Gramps, Recently, there was a news article stating that the church "disavows" all racism in the history of the church. Here is the link on which I read it: Race and Priesthood: LDS Church Statement Reaction | KUTV.com. I personally feel like this is a...
What is meant by the “washing of the feet” if rejected?
Question Gramps, In D&C 84:87-97 with emphasis on verse 92. "...cleanse your feet even with water, pure water, whether in heat or cold...." Do missionaries carry this "pure water" with them or how do they accomplish this? In our Bible belt region of the...
Isn’t everyone a child of God?
Question Gramps, It is my understanding that everyone is a child of God. I also hear about becoming a child of God. I don't quite understand. I thought that we were already children of God. Gale Answer Gale, Thank you for taking the opportunity to...
