Why the need for Temples, when the Bible clearly tells us that our bodies are temples and that JESUS lives inside us?
Dear Gramps, Why the need for Temples, when the Bible clearly tells us that our bodies are temples and that JESUS lives inside us? Torre, from Fallbrook California Dear Torre, In the first place, where in the Bible does it clearly say that Jesus lives inside us? It is...
Can you please explain how Ephraim and other Israelites were not Black even though the Old Testament says they were mixed and intermingled with descendants of Ham?
Dear Gramps, Can you please explain how Ephraim and other Israelites were not Black even though the Old Testament says they were mixed and intermingled with descendants of Ham? It is funny how Mormons in this country claim to be descendants of Ephraim whose mother was...
Could a priesthood blessing help my non-member girlfriend who has a terminal illness as a result of experimenting with satanic rituals?
Dear Gramps, I have a very close friend that is not a member of the Mormon Church, but I love her dearly. Some time ago, she experimented with satanic rituals, was possessed, and as a result, now suffers from a terminal cerebral hemorrhage. Ever since she told me...
How can I help my friend to learn how to serve the Lord?
Dear Gramps, I have a friend who is like a sister to me as her brother and I have been close friends for about 17 years. She is now 15 and has embraced Christianity. She is not currently a member of the Lord’s Church. She has recently asked “how do I serve the Lord...
Where did Christianity come from?
Dear Gramps, I was wondering, when and where did Christianity come from? As well as, when and Where did the Jewish religion come from? Patrick, from West Valley City, Utah Dear Patrick, Christianity, as the name implies, was the gospel taught by Jesus Christ during...
Is there any way, aside from modern-day revelation, to determine if the law of tithing was still in force after the atonement?
Dear Gramps, Someone posed an interesting question to me regarding the law of tithing. It relates to fact that after the atonement, since the law of Moses was done away with, such things as the law of tithing, the law of sacrifice, work on the Sabbath, etc. were also...
Did Jehovah, as the God of the Old Testament, have a body of flesh and bones?
Gramps, It is my belief that the God of the Old Testament is Jehovah. Did Jehovah have a body of flesh and bone? Do you have any scriptures to confirm your view? Bob, from the USA Dear Bob, I agree with you that the God of the Old Testament is Jehovah. But finding out...
Is it true that Brigham Young once said that if we knew how wonderful it was in the spirit world we would commit suicide to get there?
Gramps, I have heard that Brigham Young once said…. If you knew how wonderful it is on the other side you would kill yourself to get there?… IF so, what did he mean by that statement? dh, from Idaho Dear dh, I would think that any bit of information that comes your...
How can we stand up for the sanctity of marriage without offending anyone or getting sued?
Dear Gramps, One of Satan’s greatest attacks against the Saints these days is all but making it illegal to stand for gospel principals when challenged. I speak of homosexuality and gay marriage. It is often asked about, and if one were to state their beliefs in the...
Are we to cease from all laughter as commanded in D&C 88:121?
Dear Gramps, Will you please elaborate on verse 121, Section 88 of the Doctrine and Covenants? Are we to cease from all laughter or is this commandment specifically for certain solemn occasions, such as in the School of the Prophets or temple work? The remaining part...
