Why is speaking against the Holy Ghost worse than speaking against Jesus Christ?
Question Gramps, Why is speaking against the Holy Ghost worse than speaking against Jesus Christ? Brian Answer Brian, To understand why speaking against the Holy Ghost is considered worse than speaking against Jesus Christ, we must begin with an...
Are there special blessings to being born in the covenant?
Question Gramps, Are there special blessings or privileges associated with being born into the covenant? Does it also hold more responsibilities? Kelly Answer Kelly, At the heart of the doctrine of being born in the covenant is the understanding...
Will we see a time of violence and persecution against the Saints again?
Question Gramps, Elder Hales Conference Talk when he said, "In recent decades, the Church has largely been spared the terrible misunderstandings and persecutions experienced by the early Saints. It will not always be so." Do you foresee a time of physical...
Why does God in the Old Testament, refer to himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob?
Question Gramps, Why does God often, especially in the Old Testament, refer to himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob? Why not the God of Adam, or the God of Moses? Eric Answer Eric, "Yhovah" is a transliteration of the Hebrew name...
What’s the point in receiving a patriarchal blessing?
Question Gramps, Is it even worth getting a patriarchal blessing? What's the point of them anyway? Stan Answer Stan, A patriarchal blessing is a sacred ordinance in which a patriarch, a priesthood holder ordained to this office, provides a...
What are the qualifications to be an apostle of the Lord?
Question Gramps. What are the qualifications to be an apostle for the Church? Brad Answer Brad, The current apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are indeed well-educated individuals. Among the fifteen apostles, all hold...
What is happening in 2 Nephi 14:1?
Question Gramps, What is happening in 2 Nephi 14:1 and what does it mean? Sally Answer Sally, To fully understand the meaning of 2 Nephi 14:1, it is essential to consider the context in which it was written. The verse is part of a larger discourse...
What does it mean to repent daily?
Question Gramps, I know I'm not perfect, but I do my best to live a righteous life and make good choices. So when I hear that we're supposed to repent daily, I'm not sure what that even means, and how to do this? Jamie Answer Jamie, Repentance is...
Did Lehi and his family ever live in Egypt?
Question Gramps, Did Lehi and his family ever live in Egypt? Cheri Answer Cheri, While no records exist of Lehi and his family ever living in Egypt, we do know Lehi's economic activities reveal significant ties to Egypt. The Book of Mormon...
When we die will our bodies regain their perfect condition?
Question Gramps, I recently had a mole above my upper lip removed, and it left a scar that is a constant reminder of regret. I wish I had left it alone because it was who I was, now I feel strange without it. I was wondering if, when we die, our bodies are...
