What is the difference between “Eternal Life,” “Exaltation,” and “Immortality?”
Gramps, Could you please explain the meaning of the terms "Eternal Life," "Exaltation," and "Immortality." Are they interchangeable terms or has each a unique meaning? Thank you. I have learned a great deal from reading your works and appreciate your great service....
Did Christ to appear in other places besides Israel and America?
Dear Gramps, Some of my friends have suggested that Christ not only appeared in Israel and America, but also in other places upon this earth. It sounds logical, but is there any kind of evidence or are there any statements made by the authorities on this? Thanks!...
In Genesis, how was it that Abraham entertained angels and they were able to eat?
Gramps, In Genesis, how was it that Abraham entertained angels and they were able to eat. Since this was before the first resurrection, they could not have had physical bodies. Were they translated beings? If so, could they have been from the City of Enoch? Anonymous,...
Are those that are disabled and on welfare required to pay tithing?
Question Dear Gramps, I would like to know if members who are disabled and on welfare have to pay tithing, and if so, how much. I need to know. Please give me an answer. Thank you and God bless you. Sister Aubuchon Dear Gramps, Is it right that people on...
If you bear your testimony are your sins forgiven?
Gramps, I have heard a number of members say they are bearing their testimony because when they do their sins are forgiven..is it this easy ? Or have these members been misled. Confused but Hopeful Dear Confused, Looks to me like a vain hope. Testimony, a...
Can we feel the spirit of someone who has passed on?
Dear Gramps: I recently attended the funeral of relatives of mine...a couple who died under the tragic circumstances of murder and suicide. I went with only sympathy and compassion in my heart. Ill will towards the perpetrator of this tragedy had not crossed my mind....
When we were created did we have a spirit body or were we simply in spirit form?
Gramps, When we were created did we have a spirit body or were we simply in spirit form? William Dear William, The most frequent name given to God in the bible is "Father." He is the father of our spirits. We read in Hebrews that Furthermore we have had fathers of our...
Is Sacrament meeting the only commanded meeting to attend?
Question Gramps, Here is my question. I have heard many people say that sacrament is the only commanded meeting. This is why they do not have to attend Sunday School or priesthood/relief society, or HFPE for that matter. Where has this saying come from? I know...
As members we have lots of phrases which refer to the spirit. Are we referring to Heavenly Father’s personal spirit or to the Holy Ghost?
Gramps, I hope this process is quick as I need an answer for my upcoming Sunday Relief Society lesson! As members of the church, we have lots of phrases which refer to "the spirit." For example: praying for "thy spirit" to be with us, feeling the spirit when in a...
Without the resurrection would Satan rule over us?
Dear Gramps, In our Gospel Doctrine class, someone asked why, without the resurrection, would Satan rule over us (see 2 Nephi 9:8-9). I know we would never have our bodies again, no fullness of joy and etc., but it would seem that with the experience we did gain in...
