How do we explain to a person that America is now Zion?
Question Gramps, When are the Gentiles and the Jews going to be gathered? Is it soon or are they already being gathered? In Isaiah it says that Zion will be gathered in Jerusalem. If Jerusalem is Zion how is America chosen to be the new Zion? How do we...
How can water be divided by water as recorded in the Bible?
Question Gramps, Then God said, “Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.” Thus God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the...
How can I love a very dysfunctional and toxic family?
Question Gramps, I come from a very dysfunctional and toxic family. I’m sincerely trying to love them and be forgiving but I honestly would rather keep them at a distance. Thinking about having to be together forever with them sounds terrible. Any advice?...
What is the difference between Communism and Law of Consecration?
Question Gramps, What is the difference between Communism and the Law of Consecration? Thank you. Ryan Answer Ryan, There are essentially two meanings of the word "Communism." All property being owned commonly (i.e. everyone owns everything). The...
What is the Church’s interpretation of Jesus’ counsel to the rich young man?
Question Gramps, What is the churches interpretation of the meaning of Jesus' council to the rich young man. Some take his counsel to sell all as a more literal lesson on charity. Others talk about it's more about where our hearts are. I can't seem to find...
Where does a person go to find out if someone’s temple work was already done?
Question Gramps, Where does a person go to find out if the temple work was done in different places? It looks like my GGF and GGM work was done in 1965, 1975, and 1981 by different families. Sherri Answer Dear Sherri, How wonderful that your...
What percentage of obedience do I need for eternal salvation?
Question Dear Gramps, President Thomas S. Monson teaches that it is easier to obey commandments 100 percent of the time than 98 percent of the time. I seem only to be able to manage no better than 50/50. Are you Gramps able to obey commandments 100 percent of...
Why is there no communication when I pray in the name of Jesus Christ?
Question Gramps, When I push the button and turn on my computer, the screen activates. And I can have communication with someone on the other side of the world, potentially in minutes. So why, when I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, there is no communication?...
Can you help me understand the changes to Malachi 4 and why 3 Nephi 25 doesn’t coincide?
Question Hey Gramps, If Moroni changed parts of Malachi ch. 4 when he visited young Joseph, why doesn't 3 Nephi 25 coincide w those changes instead of being exactly as quoted in the Bible? Thank-you. Kiley Answer Dear Kiley, When Jesus visited the...
How was it possible for Melchizedek to exist without parents?
Question Gramps, In Hebrews chapter 7 the author writes about the life of the priest Melchizedek. Verse 3 of that same chapter tells us that Melchizedek is "Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but...
