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, The exploration of humanity's origins has long captivated the minds of theologians, scientists, and...
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.
How could God give Adam and Eve commandments that were in opposition to each other?
Man’s free agency was activated by the conflicting commandments to not partake of the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, and to multiply and replenish the earth.
How can I help relieve the apathy in my ward?
Question Dear Gramps, I too enjoy your column, and I don't know that I have a question as much as I am looking for information to present to our youth. I have been asked to talk to our young women and young men about "callings," accepting and following through...
Our patriarchal blessings declare that every one of our family except one are from the house of Ephraim. One daughter is from the house of Manasseh. Does this make her a Lamanite?
Question Dear Gramps, My daughter and I had a discussion about her patriarchal blessing and the tribe she is adopted in. Our whole family is of the house of Ephraim with the exception of her. She is of the house of Manasseh and feels like she will be with that...
Is it OK for a person who is going through a divorce to attend a Singles Ward in the Mormon Church?
Question Hi Gramps, I have a Mormon friend that is going through a divorce. She is now attending a singles ward. Is this right? She says that her divorce is still in the works (not final) but what if she started dating again or participating in activities as a...
How can a just and perfect God promote the increase of population?
God is in control of his creations. The earth belongs to him. Those who preside over the Mormon Church receive instruction from God with respect to family size and all other religious and moral matters.
Will mortal children be born during the Millennium?
A strain of mortals will propagate during the millennium to perform the proxy work in the Mormon Temples for those who received the gospel in the spirit world after mortality.
