If I relapse do I have no chance of being forgiven?
Question Gramps, I have a question. I have been addicted to marijuana for 20 years and recently quit and began repenting for it. I then had a relapse. Does this mean I have no chance at being forgiven now because I repented for it but did it again ? Brian...
What does 2 Nephi 19:17 mean and why does it seem so contradictory?
Question Gramps, What does it mean, "For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still"? Why is it repeated so many times and always seems contradictory? Beatrice Answer Beatrice, Thanks for the question, Beatrice....
Why do members believe contrary to two distinct gospel truths?
Question Gramps, In prefacing my question, I acknowledge two distinct truths taught in the gospel: (1) the only thing we take with us to the afterlife is our knowledge of the gospel, education, etc. and, ; (2) The Sealing power ensures husband and wife's...
Is my husband’s ex-wife still sealed to him if she committed suicide?
Question Hello Gramps, My husband was married and sealed to his ex wife for 10 years. They got divorced as she cheated on him. She died before my husband could cancel their sealing, most likely from suicide. He and I are not sealed yet but we are planing on...
Can you be from two different tribes?
Question Gramps, My blessing says I am from the tribe of a Ephraim and carry the blood of Manasseh. What does that mean? Can you be of both tribes? Chrissan Answer Hello Chrissan, Thank you for your question, and it is a great question. In my...
Can deaf and speech impaired people able to perform baptisms?
Question Hello Gramps, Is it possible for deaf and mute people to baptize someone? Dean Answer Dear Dean, The proper mode of baptism in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is revealed in D&C 20:71-71 and further clarified in the...
Did Moroni write the title page to the Book of Mormon?
Question Gramps, Did Moroni write the title page to the Book of Mormon? Robert Answer Dear Robert, We don't know. What is now the title page was originally on the last of the gold plates, so it is reasonable to assume that Moroni wrote it....
Did God create everything in our physical universe?
Question Gramps, Did God create everything and every last planet/star in our physical universe? Were there other galaxies that we could potentially travel too that were created by other Gods besides Elohim/Jehovah? What does the church believe on this issue?...
Who has seen a vision of outer darkness?
Question Hey Gramps, In D&C 76:47 we read that the Lord has shown a vision of outer darkness "unto many". Is there any record of those who may have seen this vision? Highway89 Answer Dear Highway89, This is a good question, but, one that I am...
Is using the nickname “Mormon” a victory for the adversary?
Question Gramps, Recently, President Nelson emphasized that we need to use the correct name of the Church. In his talk he says that if we use nicknames like Mormon, it is a major victory for Satan. When I served a mission, the Church was at the height of its...