Why weren’t there 12 apostles during Old Testament times?
Question Hi Gramps, If Christ called twelve apostles during New Testament times, and He called twelve apostles in modern times, then why weren't there twelve apostles during Old Testament times? Thanks. Brother G Answer Brother G, Thank you for...
Would something I remembered recently change my status with the Lord?
Question Gramps, I’ve kept my temple recommend current for several years with absolute confidence in my standing before the Lord. I’m bipolar and when feeling depressed (Mania) I start to dwell of the past and my teen years two decades ago. I think of how...
Was there a prophet on the earth when the Savior was born?
Question Gramps, Was there a prophet in the on the earth at the time of the Saviour's birth. Elizabeth Answer Hi Elizabeth, Thank you for your question. The answer to your question is - yes. One can read the account of the prophet, on the earth...
Will a temple divorce invalidate the sealing of our children?
Question Gramps, My ex-husband and I have been civilly divorced for over a year now. He recently asked me for a temple divorce. Will a temple divorce invalidate the sealing of our children to us? Tracie Answer Hi Tracie, Thank you for your...
Why is there a stigma that women always have to be the caretakers?
Question Hi Gramps, My mom has told me that one of the most important things is to get married and start a family. I also want a successful career to feel more fulfilled in life. If men and women are truly equal, why is the stigma that women always have to be...
What does “children of men” mean?
Question Gramps, All through the scriptures, I see the phrase children of men. What does this mean? Troy Answer Dear Troy, Thank you for asking this question. It is my privilege to make the attempt to answer it for you. The simple answer is this:...
Why are we called a “covenant people?”
Question Gramps, Why are we called a covenant people? Mike Answer Hello Mike, This is a great question. Thank you for coming to Gramps for answers. Typically, I would answer the question as I understand it using scripture or official talks from...
If Home Teaching was discontinued, why do I still get visits?
Question Gramps I was told that last year the Prophet Russell M Nelson and the brethren declared an end to the home teaching practice the way we had known it. Why do my former home teaches still want to come over at the same time to my house every month? Robert...
Has Heavenly Father given up on me?
Question Dear Gramps, I need help. I wrote you before about being gay and angry at Heavenly Father about it. I’m an alcoholic and I’m so afraid that Heavenly Father has given up on me. I have a lot of problems and I don’t know how I can ever come back. I don’t...
At the start of the millennium, will Christ announce which church is the true church?
Question Dear Gramps, It is the Savior Himself who arrives to initiates his millennial reign. For the life of me, why would he not immediately, as first order of business, identify which church is truly His church and denounce all others as false – as he had...
