What must I do in order to become a member of the Mormon Church?
Gramps, I am a 21 year old female, and interested in learning more and possibly joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I have never been religious, but I have been looking for something that fits me. I don't believe in sex before marriage, and I...
Can you tell me what scriptures support the concept of the Trinity?
Dear Gramps, I have been trying to convince a protestant friend of mine about our belief in the godhead as being three separate beings. I have quoted to him from Genesis, "let "US" make man in "OUR" image...." for which I state to him that these beings are speaking...
I committed a terrible sin against people I love who have moved away and I have no way of contacting them. I can find no peace because I can’t make things right with them. Do you have any advice for me?
Question Dear Gramps, I committed a terrible sin against people I love a couple of years ago. I was so stupid. As a consequence they went away and I have no way of contacting them. I have confessed my sin to my bishop and have forsaken it with my whole heart and soul....
I’m an alcoholic who recently quit drinking and now find that I can’t do this alone. Can you help?
Gramps I’m an alcoholic who recently quit drinking and now find that I can’t do this alone. I need help. Linda, from Oklahoma Dear Linda, You’re absolutely right! I can think of no better place to recommend than Alcoholics Anonymous. Whatever the reticence of becoming...
Where was the Garden of Eden?
Gramps, Where was the Garden of Eden? I heard it was in Missouri and then I heard it was in the middle east. Patricia, from Lehi, Utah Dear Patricia, The sectarian world will tell you that the Garden of Eden was in the middle east. There are some sources that...
My concern is that creation seems to contradict the provable and demonstrable theory of evolution of species. Please tell me how evolution fits in with Heavenly Father’s creation that the scriptures tell of.
Dear Gramps, I am a Geology student at a South African University. I am a member of the Mormon Church and believe strongly in a living God who created us. My concern now is that creation seems to contradict with the provable and demonstrable theory of evolution of...
How did the Nephites know the name of Jesus Christ but it was not known among those of the Old Testament?
Question Gramps, Why did the Nephites know the name of Jesus Christ in the new world of the America’s before Christ was ever born, when Jesus Christ by name was not once mentioned in prophecy or any other form in the Old Testament? Why would God not prophecy of...
Does the Mormon church still teach that sealed husbands and wives will be able to beget spiritual children as Gods in the afterlife?
Hi Gramps! Does the Mormon church still teach that sealed husbands and wives will be able to beget spiritual children as Gods in the afterlife? I know that was the case at one time. Tommy, from Fairfax, Virginia Dear Tommy, This has been the case from time...
Was God really the literal father of Jesus Christ?
Dear Gramps, I was in a discussion with a non member of the Mormon Church and he threw the Journal of Discourses at me and I told him that they were thoughts and writings of Prophets and we didn’t teach them as cannon. One particular thing that he threw at me in...
Concerning Heavenly Father…has He always been God, or did he become one by going though “tests” like we are to become Gods?
Dear Gramps, Concerning Heavenly Father…has He always been God, or did he become one by going though “tests” like we are to become Gods? My Dad says he has always been and has no end or beginning. I am having a really hard time believing that. I believe he was once...
