Did Jesus have siblings?
Question Hey gramps, I was just recently watching a bible video (by the Church) about young Jesus teaching at a temple. Mary came looking for him and holding her hand were two young children. Does Jesus have siblings? And if he does, where does it say he does? ...
Can you tell me about the pulpits and the Assembly room in the Salt Lake Temple?
Question Dear Gramps, You have answered some questions about the Kirtland temple pulpits, and I am wondering about the Salt Lake temple pulpits. If they still hold solemn assemblies in the top floor, who sits currently in which seats? Thank you in advance, you...
Was there a resurrection before Christ?
Question Gramps, Was there a resurrection before Christ? Siegfried Answer Siegried, In order to answer this question it is probably best to begin with the Fall and its consequences. When Adam and Eve partook of the fruit of "good and evil" there...
Would the demands of justice still be satisfied?
Question Gramps, Would the demands of justice still be satisfied if Jesus went to a world other than this one? Joseph Answer Joseph, The easy answer to this question would be "yes" the demands of justice would easily be satisfied if our Savior...
Can you help me with a Joseph Smith quote?
Question Gramps, Thanks for your wonderful site and work. As a boy I read a quote from Joseph given in answer to where God came from. He said something like." Was there ever a father who was not first a son..or a son who cannot become as his father?" I have...
Does a man have to be an apostle to be the next prophet?
Question Gramps, In the history of the Church since the days of Joseph Smith, the Lord has always seen that there were apostles ordained to take the place of the Church president when he passes away. My question to you is does a man have to be an apostle to...
Can you tell me what is meant by “seven times seventy” in Doctrine & Covenants 107:96?
Question Dear Gramps, Can you tell me what is meant by “seven times seventy” in Doctrine & Covenants 107:96? Nina Answer Dear Nina, In order to explain that phrase we need to look on both sides of verse 96. Here are the scriptures from D&C...
How can I avoid family members who think they can siphon my Priesthood power with Kabbalah and magic?
Question Dear Gramps, Someone thinks that they can use "kabbalah and magic" to siphon the power of the priesthood out of me. It was strange, but when they went to the bathroom and came back the presence of the Holy Ghost suddenly left. What do I do in these...
Why can’t my unborn child be sealed to its father instead of my ex husband that I am still sealed to?
Question Gramps, I am still sealed to my ex. I have since remarried. We were told by our Stake President that we can't be sealed till we have been married for 5 years, which will be up in about 1 1/2 years. I am pregnant now and it's really upsetting that our...
Is there anything I can do about those who use social media to spread false info about the Church?
Question Dear Gramps, I often see on social media people spreading false rumors about the church or extrapolating true things about the church and it makes me feel uneasy. Is there anything I can do to help them? Trevor Answer Dear Trevor, All of...
