Why could Mary Magdeline not touch Christ at the tomb?
Gramps, Why could Mary Magdeline NOT touch Christ at the tomb? My husband's priesthood quorum got way off track last week and he asked me (he figures because I teach Gospel Essentials and sometimes Gospel Doctrine I should know, but..) well, I'm hoping you do? Thanks....
Is there any reference that the Savior brought the Melchizedek priesthood with him from the pre-existence?
Dear Gramps, I have heard it said that the Savior brought the Melchizedek priesthood with him from the pre-existence, that he wasn't ordained here on earth. Is there any reference or information on this topic at all that you know of? FH, from California Dear FH, The...
Why wasn’t the Savior baptized when He was eight?
Question Dear Gramps, Why wasn't the Savior baptized when He was eight? Since we are to follow His example this is confusing. It is my understanding that baptism was around even before the Savior's time. If it was, then at what age were people baptized? Just...
Did Christ visit Nephi the night before he was born as a premortal spirit?
Gramps, When Nephi was praying the night before Christ was born, Christ as a Spirit appeared before Nephi. Was this Christ as a premortal spirit or was it an angel speaking as first person for Christ? Roger from California Dear Roger, Here is the scripture that you...
How do you explain all the references to the deity of Christ, and how are we to understand this if the Bible says that there is only one God.
Dear Gramps, How do you explain all the references to the deity of Christ, and how are we to understand this if the Bible says that there is only one God. This would sound like the people who believe in the trinity are right. Can you help me understand? isa4310 Dear...
What can you tell us about the marriage, the wives, and the children of Jesus?
Question Dear Gramps; What can you tell us about the marriage, the wives, and the children of Jesus? Sally Answer Dear Sally, There is no place in the scriptures that explicitely states that the Savior was married. However, there is also no place...
Didn’t Jesus have to know each of well enough to know what sins we would commit?
Gramps, Didn't Jesus have to know each of us well enough to know what sins we would commit in order for Him to suffer for those sins not yet committed? The scriptures say that if we don't repent we will have to suffer similar to the Savior. When a law is broken, a...
Were there ever others that were referred to as “Only Begotten Son” or was Jesus Christ the only “Only Begotten Son” to all the “Worlds without number” mentioned in the scriptures.
Email: [emailaddress] Dear Gramps, Thank you for your informative answers. I really enjoy reading them. My questions are to settle a difference between my mother and I. It is my understanding that our Heavenly Father had many spirit children in the pre-existence,...
What is the church leaders guidance on voluntary sterilization?
Gramps, My wife and I have four children and we feel that our family is complete. I have thought about getting a vasectomy. Have church leaders given any guidance on this issue? Thanks. Sheldon Dear Sheldon, One of the purposes of mortality is to provide a physical...
In 1 Timothy 1:13-14 why does Paul bring up that Adam was formed before Eve?
Dear Gramps, In 1 Timothy 1:13-14 it reads, "For Adam was first formed, then Eve. And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression." Why does Paul bring up that Adam was formed before Eve? Is he simply illustrating Adam's priesthood...
