Does heaven and hell refer to paradise and spirit prison?
Question Gramps, I’ve always understood that many of the references in the bible to heaven and hell refer to paradise and spirit prison–thus, the images of sulfur and burning. Therefore that’s why there’s no discussion of the three degrees in the Old Testament...
Who recorded the events in the Garden of Gethsemane?
Question Gramps, If Jesus Christ was alone in the Garden of Gethsemane and was immediately taken into custody, how do you think we have a record of his exact words? Chantelle Answer Dear Chantelle, Jesus brought three witnesses with him to the...
Was Amulek a polygamist?
Question Gramps, Was Amulek a polygamist? According to Alma 10:11 it seems he may have been. Eric Answer Eric, The scriptures specifies Alma blessed Amulek's "women" while he stayed at his house. The truthful answer is that we don't know if Amulek...
Are the stories of Salome and the Daughter of Jared inspired by each other?
Question Gramps, I have just been reading in Ether about the daughter of Jared devising a plan to secure the kingdom for her father by obtaining the head of Omer. It appears to allude to the story of John the Baptist and Salome but surely the Jaredites didn't...
Did a person’s spirit exist in heaven before the earthly body was born?
Question Gramps, What and where is the scriptural basis for your contention that a person's spirit existed in Heaven before that person's earthly body was born? Does that spirit inhabit a baby's body before birth or, as you see it, or does it occur when the...
Is it unusual to attend the temple by myself?
Question Gramps, As a recent convert and YSA aged man, I want to go to the temple more. The thing is I kind of want to go by myself. Is it unusual to try and go by yourself without a family or group? Lee Answer Hi Lee, Thank you for your question....
Is the idea of “Multiple Mortal Probations” doctrine?
Question Dear Gramps, My husband believes that the idea of Multiple Mortal Probations, wherein all human life lives multiple mortal lives until we have achieved perfection, is true doctrine that we simply aren't taught in church because it's too much for most...
What would help me to believe that Jesus Christ is our Redeemer?
Question Dear Gramps, I am finding it hard to believe that Christ is our Redeemer. I am an inactive LDS member and only believe in the Old Testament. Why do we have to pray to God in the name of Jesus Christ? If I were of another religion would he not hear my...
How will I know if serving a mission is right for me?
Question Dear Gramps, The Church teaches that every able-bodied worthy young man should serve a mission. I am able bodied and I strive to be worthy through repentance. I'm not nervous about leaving home or having a strong testimony or even talking to strangers....
What do Latter-day Saints think of Catholics?
Question Dear Gramps, What is the current Catholic position on the LDS Church and what is the current LDS position on the Catholic believer? Does a Catholic believe an LDS member will go to heaven somehow and does an LDS believer think a Catholic can follow the...
