Why was it Eve that partook of the fruit first?
Question Gramps, I've been studying a lot about Adam and Eve and the Fall. Through various quotes from modern day prophets, it's pretty clear that Adam and Eve were aware of the plan and what would have to take place in order to start the mortal probation of...
Can check lists divert us from drawing closer to the Lord?
Question Gramps, What do you think Elder Bednar meant in his talk last conference when he said focusing upon CHECK LISTS can divert us from drawing closer to the Lord? (Saturday morning session/October 6, 2018) Karen Answer Karen, If you have the...
Will everyone be the same height in the spirit world?
Question Hey Gramps, I have a personal insecurity that I've had for time, and that would be my height. I'm around 5'4 or 5'5, however I'm shorter than those around me. Dating has been difficult and my height has taken toll of my happiness. My friends play...
Can you help me with John Chapter 20?
Question Gramps, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest...
Who is Aminadi in the Book of Mormon?
Question Gramps, I've tried my best to find out who this descendant of Amulek (Aminadi) is. Footnote 10:2a Dan. 5:16. Is Aminadi Daniel? Rod Answer Dear Rod, One of the interesting things about studying the Book of Mormon is that it occasionally...
Will I be less likely to go to the Celestial Kingdom due to my fear of doing baptisms for the dead?
Question Gramps, I have a big fear of going underwater. I found my baptism really difficult. I have been a member for nearly 4 years and I still have not done a baptism in the temple because of my fear. My patriarchal blessing talks about me doing family...
What are Mormon weddings and funerals like?
Question Gramps, The weddings for Mormons are very private. What is a funeral like?? Are non-Mormons allowed to attend a funeral service?? Thank you for your assistance. Teresa Answer Dear Teresa, Actually the weddings that are performed in...
Why didn’t God make this a perfect world?
Question Gramps, I teach the youth at church and yesterday one of my students asked me this question - I have some ideas but not much evidence to back up my thoughts, can you help? "If God really created and designed this world, would he not have made it...
Why are some of the ancient prophets considered to be dispensation heads?
Question Gramps, In the church, we are taught that there are seven dispensation heads. Adam, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus Christ and His Apostles, and Joseph Smith. If a dispensation is a time when the Lord dispenses His gospel anew, why was it necessary...
Will there be a need for a temple in the Celestial Kingdom?
Question Gramps, Temples are necessary in order that the sacred ordinances and covenants necessary for exaltation in the celestial kingdom may be bestowed upon all those who are worthy of exaltation. At the end of the Millennium all will have been resurrected...
