Heavenly Visitations
Dear Gramps, I recently herd about there were three Nephites that helped out on the Peter Whitmer Farm in Fayette,NY.Is there some scriptual facts that prove thaT TO BE TRUE? Harry Dear Harry, In late May, 1829, Joseph Smith continued to translate the Book of Mormon...
Herb and Grain Drinks
Dear Gramps, When I was younger a missionary told the woman I was baby sitting for about a type of tea that was okay to drink however I can not remember what it was and was wondering if you knew. It was something she could make into Ice tea and have on a daily basis,...
What is the difference between gambling and investing in 401K plans?
Question Dear Gramps, I have asked missionaries this question but I do not get a straight answer. I am not Mormon, my wife is. I gamble and I say so does she. I play poker and other games at casinos and with friends. She on the other hand funds a 401K plan...
How can I be in the world but not of the world?
Question Dear Gramps, I’m appreciative of the time you take to answer gospel-related questions. I’ve been very troubled lately by some experiences I’ve had in college. I’m a freshman, back from a mission in Peru, and now in my second semester at a college in Utah. I...
Jesus Speaks for His Father
Dear Gramps, Can you give a easy to understand explination of when reading the BOM, how to distinguish between God the Father and Jesus when they mention “God” “Lord” etc… Caren Dear Caren, It is difficult to determine when God the Father is speaking and when it is...
Gifts of the Spirit
Hi Gramps, I was wondering if you could expand a little on spiritual gifts. Before I was LDS, I didn’t have much religion but I knew there was something else out there. I have always been able to know before hand if someone close to me is going to die, or if someone...
We Believe in Being Honest
Dear Gramps, Is it considered steeling if a debt of over $4000.00 is owed to a non-church member by a member for nonpayment of rent and taking a refrigerator. The owner’s only income was the rent money. The owner got a judgment for this amount and has been unable to...
Adam Fell That Man Might Be
Dear Gramps, Why did Heavenly Father give Adam 2 commandments knowing he would have to sin to keep the one? Do not Partake of the Fruit and Multiply and replenish the Earth. Leila Dear Leila, First of all, we need to keep in mind that Adam and Eve did not sin while...
Mission of John the Baptist
Dear Gramps, Do we know why Jesus was baptized at the age of 30 and not earlier in life? Cam Dear Cam, Nephi explains to us that there are four reasons why Jesus was baptized. First He was baptized to “fulfill all righteousness.” Second His baptism showed “He...
Will We Wear Garments in the Celestial Kingdom?
Question Dear Gramps, Will we wear garments in the Celestial kingdom? Sue Answer Dear Sue, Yes we will wear garments in the Kingdom of God. The question whether they will be as the temple garments we wear today is not known. We read in Alma 5: ...
