How long has the use of consecrated oil been a part of giving blessings?
Question Dear Gramps, In the blessing of the sick and afflicted, how long has the use of consecrated oil been a part of the ordinance? Has this always been the case since the earliest dispensations of time, or did it start with the restoration of the Gospel in...
Can you explain Revelation 10?
Question Gramps, Can you explain what you think of Revelation 10? To me it sounds just like the Book of Mormon. Are there any other scriptures like this in the Bible? Deyvson Answer Deyvson, Revelation 10 deals with John’s prophetic calling to...
What is a woman’s real purpose?
Question Dear Gramps, Why was Adam forgiven but not Eve? And why are women punished for her sin (according to Brigham Young Women are cursed because of her)? Does the Article of Faith 'We believe a man will be punished for his own sins and not Adam's...
How can we justify the writings in the Journal of Discourses?
Question Gramps, I have been a member for 30 years and still cannot justify the violent writings of Brighan Young nd others in The Journal of Discourses concerning Blood Sacrifice and his all out force of plural marriage on those who were very uncomfortable...
How come things have been going wrong ever since we started paying our tithing again?
Question Gramps, My wife and I stopped paying our tithing for about two years. We were not inactive, we just didn’t pay it. We knew we needed to and so 3 months we began paying it and have been very faithful in paying it since. But ever since we started paying...
Do non-members get a pass on this life if they accept the gospel in the next life?
Question Gramps, Will people that don’t hear about the Mormon Church in this life be given a pass on this life as long as they accept it in the next? In other words, are their sins forgiven them if they repent and accept the Gospel in the hereafter? I have...
Since John in Revelation proscribes adding to the words of the prophecy of this book, would that make any other subsequent scripture wrong?
Question Dear Gramps, I was discussing religion with my supervisor last weekend, and he referenced a scripture within Revelation that indicated that the world is not to add to these writings (the Bible by his interpretation) and therefore the addition of the...
What about the trinity of the Godhead?
Question Hallo Gramps, Does the Trinity really reflect the existence of our Father (GODHEAD). I have come to view Jesus as our big brother, who is perfect and never as part of the ALMIGHTY, but a creation of Him. Could I be wrong? Charles Answer ...
Can I repent of past lies even I can’t remember them all?
Question Dear Gramps, First of all, I wanted to say thank you for all your help and answers on here. I really appreciate you and have a respect for you, even though I don't even know you! Yet want to make sure your slate is clean? Can I just overall repent for...
How can I be more patient with a spouse that has left the Church?
Question Gramps, My husband has recently made the decision to leave the church. After his extensive research (that I didn't know about) he decided none of it was true. I'm suddenly very anxious and confused and I know it's caused a rift in our relationship. How...
