What is meant by the statement, “the earth shall pass away”?
Question Dear Gramps, What is meant by the statement, “the earth shall pass away”? Lori Answer Dear Lori, It means just what it says. The earth is a living creature, with an intelligence, a spirit and a body. The soliloquy of the earth as recorded...
How can I overcome repeating the same sinful actions?
Question Dear Gramps, I was wondering that if you’re overtaken by a bad thought or impure thoughts and totally give into them, and you keep repenting of it, how can you totally overcome it from happening again, especially if you’ve prayed and repented so many...
If you die while excommunicated from the Mormon Church, do you go to spirit prison?
Question Dear Gramps, If you die while you’re excommunicated, do you go to spirit prison? Can you be re-baptized in the temple and have your ordinances re-done for you? J. Answer Dear J. All persons who are not members of the Church and Kingdom of...
Out of all of the worlds Christ atoned for He came to this one? Isn’t that statistically impossible?
Question Gramps, I have learned that Jesus created all things. Hundreds of billions of galaxies, each with hundreds of billions of planets. Infinite. Also, Christ's Atonement is a one-time occurrence, and although He appeared on Earth, His sacrifice applied to...
Why would Heavenly Father treat His daughters so differently from His sons concerning the Celestial Kingdom?
Question Dear Gramps Why would Heavenly Father treat His daughters so differently from His sons concerning the Celestial Kingdom? I am one of His daughters and I have absolutely no desire to aspire to dwell in the Celestial Kingdom…..if……. 1) Because I’m...
Why would Christ cast the demons into the swine knowing it would result in the caretakers losing their source of income?
Question Dear Gramps, I recently read about Christ casting the Legion of demons into a herd of swine, whereupon the entire herd runs into the sea and perishes. Then those feeding the swine flee to the city and those within the city come out to meet Jesus and...
If I’m able to read in Biblical Hebrew, is a bible in that language 100% correct?
Question Gramps, The D&C states that the Bible is correct as far as it is translated correctly. This makes sense concerning the reading of the bible in a translated language. I happen to be fluent in Biblical Hebrew and can read the Bible in its original...
How are the Apostles of the Mormon Church any different from any other preacher?
Question Dear Gramps, Thanks for responding! Well, I have a few questions and they are based on what I have been told by the “Elders” that came to my home! I was told that all pastors are not of God because they are not one of the Twelve Apostles or prophets of...
I’m confused about the age of Enos and some missing time. Can you help?
Question Gramps, I have a question which has confused and troubled me for some time. In Enos 1:25, we read that “179 years had passed away” from the time Lehi left Jerusalem, and yet Enos is still alive. I always understood Enos to be the son of Jacob, who was...
Are we allowed to wear hats in church buildings?
Question Gramps, I was asked not to wear a baseball cap in the church at a social activity that was not in the chapel. I do not see a problem if it’s on a Mutual night or social activity. I would never wear it in the chapel. I have a large scar from brain...
