Why should I pay tithing when I don’t have the luxury of being able to pay?
Question Gramps, This is not really a question, but a statement. A question was asked about tithing, and how this couple was reprimanded for not paying such money. I disagree with the answer to the question. Yes, I do believe it is important. I am a new convert...
How could Nephi have known what the Savior was praying about when he was not present at the time of his prayer?
Question Dear Gramps, I have just been re-reading 3rd Nephi, I especially like the direct words of the Saviour. I am extremely concerned about one point. The Lord Jesus Christ had ALL of the Nephite/Lamanite survivors praying earnestly on their knees and he...
How does the Mormon Church determine the “correct translation” of the Bible as is referred to in their Articles of Faith?
Question Dear Gramps, In one of your answers you say, “In English, the accepted version of the Bible is the King James Version, and the Mormon Church accepts it, and all other versions, only insofar as they are translated correctly.” How does the Mormon Church...
Does “the angel of the LORD” refer to an angel or to the Savior?
Question Dear Gramps, When Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego were thrown into the fiery furnace, the scripture indicates that they were joined by a fourth image who was “like the Son of God.” (vs.25) Later in verse 28 the king says that it is an angel of the...
Were Adam and Eve born on a terrestrial world rather than on this earth?
Question Dear Gramps, Based on one of your articles, I’d like to ask you a question about Adam and Eve. Would it be a reasonable point to believe that Adam and Eve were representatives of a terrestrial world/kingdom (like the one most of the humanity are going...
What is the difference between the terms ‘eternity’ and ‘eternities’?
Question Gramps, I was wondering if you could please explain to me the difference between the terms ‘eternity’ and ‘eternities’. The word ‘eternities’ seems to be used quite a lot in Mormon writings and I am confused to the actual meaning. Thanks. Chelsea...
Does Satan have the power to give us feelings and thoughts?
Question Dear Gramps, I was just reading your answer to the young lady about homosexuality and how it should be treated. In it was discussed whether the Lord gives feelings to us. My question is, “Doesn’t Satan also have the power to give us feelings?” Couldn’t...
What are the sins that should be confessed to a bishop in the Mormon Church?
Question Gramps, Thanks for your website. I am wondering about sins that must be confessed to a bishop. I know that all moral sins dealing with breaking the law of chastity must be confessed, but are their other sins that must be presented to priesthood leaders...
Does Heavenly Father also have a Father?
Question Dear Gramps, Could you explain a little further the nature of Heavenly Father? Specifically, does he have a father and so on and so on and did he have to gain a body and have a savior? Where might I find a scripture or prophet discussion to read to...
Is it possible that God would give a commandment and later rescind it?
Question Dear Gramps, A personal acquaintance of mine recently asked me the following question. “Why would God give the commandment of polygamy, and then rescind the commandment later.” Part of his concern is that maybe there wasn’t specific revelations...
