If God, as a celestial being, can procreate and produce spirits, how is an actual BODY created?
Question Dear Gramps, I just read the question about why Eve was taken from Adam’s rib and not another body part, to which you answered that it is allegorical. Next, you stated that Adam and Eve were born as we are born (which I take to mean a physical birth)....
Are the words of Gordon B. Hinckley given the same weight and consideration as the words of prophets of the Old Testament?
Question Dear Gramps: Are the words of Gordon B. Hinckley given the same weight and consideration as the words of Moses and the other Prophets of the Old Testament? This speaks to my earlier question to you regarding solo scriptura and the doctrine of...
What is the significance of the appelation “Barak Ale” given to Joseph Smith in the early editions of the Doctrine and Covenants?
Question Dear Gramps, I have a further question, this time concerning Joseph Smith. In the earlier versions of the Doctrine and Covenants Joseph Smith is referred to by the name “Barak Ale”. What is the significance of this name? Is it in any way related to his...
How old was Isaac when God asked Abraham to sacrifice him?
Question Gramps, In our discussion on faith in Relief Society last Sunday, we spoke of Abraham and Isaac and their faith that God would provide. Someone made the statement that Isaac was a grown man and would have had to help himself onto the altar…that Abraham...
How can the Holy Ghost be a constant companion to more than one person at a time?
Question Gramps, As I understand it, the Holy Ghost is spirit and can only be at one place at any given time. I know the Godhead are three personages and all are one in purpose. And I believe the Light of Christ can be as an influence to all throughout the...
Were spirits born or did they always exist?
Question Hey gramps, I got to thinking the other day. Before we came to earth we lived as spirits with our Heavenly Father. But do our spirits have an age? Or a better question is did God create our spirits or did we just always exist? Just curious. Thanks Jeff...
Could you please explain the meaning of the terms eternal life, exaltation, and immortality?
Question 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. Don Answer Dear Don, We are now living as mortal beings. As...
Are there daughters as well as sons of perdition?
Question Dear Gramps, Many times over the years I have come across the term 'Son's of Perdition'. Does that mean there are no daughter's of perdition and if not is it a matter of holding the priesthood at the time of denying and fighting against the truth?...
What is the reason for tithing settlement in the Mormon Church?
Question Dear Gramps, What is the reason for tithing settlement and does it have anything to do with tax purposes? Why at the end of the year and not some other time? Stephen Answer Dear Stephen, I would imagine that there are two main purposes...
Could you explain the difference in the scriptures between the Lord God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ?
Question Hi Gramps, Could you please explain, in the scriptures, the difference between Lord God the Father and the Lord, Jesus Christ? It’s my understanding that Christ is spoken of MOST of the time in both the Bible and the Book of Mormon, and God the Father...
