If the prodigal son was forgiven for his riotous living, why would he not be equal to the son who had not sinned?
Question Gramps, Last year when I was teaching the New Testament I came across this quote in "Doctrinal New Testament Commentary" by Elder Bruce R. McConkie p. 512. This comment was in reference to the Prodigal Son. "But we need not suppose that the two sons...
What is the difference between the responsibilities of deacons and teachers in the Aaronic Priesthood of the Mormon Church?
Question Dear Gramps, Can you tell me what difference there is between the responsibilities of deacons and teachers in the Aaronic Priesthood? What new authority or responsibilities does a boy obtain in the Mormon Church when he is ordained from a deacon to a...
What would be the status of God’s children who will be born to Him after this earth has passed into eternity?
Question Gramps. I realize that you would have to speculate on this question, but I value your opinion. If the Savior died for all the creations of Heavenly Father, and all the children that have, or ever will be born, after the resurrection, and each person...
Is the Lord’s Spirit and the Holy Ghost one and the same?
Question Gramps, While teaching a Gospel Principles lesson in the Mormon Church about baptism I was going over the covenant of baptism. The lesson manual highlights five promises the Lord makes. Numbers 2 & 3 are: 2. Pour out his spirit more abundantly upon...
Did the fossilized bones of dinosaurs come from other planets that were used to make this earth?
Question Dear Gramps, I am in Ohio on my mission and my companion and myself have been in debate. Did dinosaurs ever exist on this earth? I believe they did. My companion believes they never existed, but were simply part of the matter used to form the earth....
Would it be OK to have a civil marriage with someone who does not believe in the Mormon Church?
Question Dear Gramps, I am on the verge of breaking up with my non-member boyfriend of two years because he refuses to accept the gospel. I have told him that I will only marry him if he can take me to the Temple. I brought up the idea of proxy sealing after we...
How could Christ be pure if he took upon himself our sins?
Question Dear Gramps, My question is about the remission of sins. It is well known that Christ had taken upon himself our sins and that we will be made pure if we repent. If Christ takes upon himself our sins then how is it that he may enter the Celestial...
What is the relationship between prehistoric men and Adam?
Question Gramps, What does the church say about prehistoric man (caveman) and his relationship to Adam? Thanks Bobby Answer Dear Bobby, We learn this from Brigham Young- “All this vast creation as produced from element in its unorganized state;...
In Psalms 110:1, who is the Lord telling the Lord to sit at His right hand?
The words LORD and Lord in the scriptures have distinct meanings. The true meaning of the scriptures can only be understood through the ministration of the Holy Spirit.
Why is so much attention given to the word ‘works’ in the Mormon Church and so little attention given to the concept of grace?
Both works and grace are central concepts in Mormon theology. Works is mentioned more than grace in Mormon literature because it addresses our own responsibility to strive to merit the blessings promised by the Lord to the faithful and obedient Saints.