Could you explain how the Law of Restitution applies in the resurrection?
Question Gramps, Could you please explain how the Law of Restitution applies in the resurrection. I understand that we rise as we were laid in the grave for there is no growth in the grave. I keep hearing that we rise as we were in the "prime of life" but what...
Why didn’t Heavenly Father atone for our sins instead of Jesus Christ?
Question Gramps, Why couldn’t Heavenly Father atone for our sins, rather then Jesus Christ Una Answer Dear Una, Thank you for your inquiry, it is both insightful and powerful. There is a lot of substance within this question and I will do my best...
Why the absence of the cross?
Question Hi! I'm not in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But I have a question. And would love to find out an answer. The cross. It seems its absence is fairly complete from the Church, from its buildings, from its literature, no one is wearing...
In Joel 2:31, is this referring to the blood moon?
Question Gramps, In the latter days....."and the moon shall turn to blood", is this " the blood moon"? This is mentioned in Joel. Raymond Answer Dear Raymond, Before I continue with basically a summary, let me point you to a couple of other...
Why can’t a Catholic be sealed in the temple?
Question Dear Gramps, I am in love with an LDS woman for the past 4 years. I know my heart well, and my feelings for her are pure and honorable. She loves me, but says we won't be able to marry in the temple and be sealed. We have spoken about this, and my...
Baptism of child? Elijah last Melchizedek priesthood holder? Celebration of Saints?
Question Gramps, A 10 year old child from a non-member family is being baptized into the church. The mother has given consent despite the stepfathers diapproval. The family has drug and alcohol problems and there are mental health issues at play for the mother....
Can we progress between kingdoms?
Question Dear Gramps I have grown up being taught that we can progress only if we make it to the Celestial Kingdom. As an adult I have heard other people say that we can progress from the Telestial Kingdom to the Terrestrial Kingdom and so on. Gerald ...
Can you be forgiven of adultery if you sincerely repent?
Question Gramps, If you sincerely repent of a stupid stupid thing you did (adultery) are you forgiven? Can you still marry in the temple? Can you still gain a higher glory? Cher Answer Dear Cher, I am humbled to be able to answer this delicate...
Why did the early Saints have to go through so many trials and difficulties?
Question Gramps, I’ve been reading the book Saints that the Church just published and I was curious if you had any thoughts on why the early Saints had to go through such difficult trials and experiences. It breaks my heart to read some of the things the women...
Are bikinis still okay to wear?
Question Gramps, My wife and I were married in the temple about a year ago and a question came up this morning of all times. Are bikini's still okay to be worn? I say no, but she is persisting that I am wrong. Please clarify. Richard Answer Dear...