What is the difference between graven images and sculptures of the Savior?
Question Gramps, What is the difference between a graven image sand having Nativity sets or other sculptures which include images of the Savior? Rosanne Answer Rosanne, The difference between images and idols is recognizing the creator and the creation. When...
Judas being a Son of Perdition
Hello, I love your site here and all the good work you are doing by answering our questions. Thank you. My question is concerning Judas being a son of perdition. I read your response in reference to "those that are sons of perdition." Specifically, where you reference...
Laying on of Hands in Book of Mormon
Why is there no reference made in 3 Nephi chapter 11 to receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost by laying on of hands? Thomas _____________ Thomas, the reason you don't see any confirmation references made in 3 Nephi 11 is because that chapter is only the first part of...
Is there a second gift of Christ that can only be received in the temple?
Question Dear Gramps, An LDS seminary teacher once told me there is such thing as a second gift in addition to the Holy Ghost. He said that this gift can only be received in the temple and only upon being notified to receive it by the authority of the church. I...
Archangel Raziel
Dear gramps, Do Mormons belive in the Archangel Raziel? Juliette _____________ Juliette, Under various Jewish traditions, the Archangel Raziel is known for being the Keeper of Secrets/Mysteries, as well as sitting by the Lord's throne keeping a record of the heavenly...
Illegal copying
Dear Gramps, A few years ago when I was not very faithful in the gospel, I got my sister-in-law started on making illegal copies of movies borrowed from rental outlets and the library. I provided her with the software and instruction on how to do it. I have since...
Where was the promised land that Nephi and his family sailed to?
Question Gramps, After Nephi built the boat they sailed to the Promised Land. Where is the Promised Land? Barbara Answer Barbara, The idea of a promised land is an interesting one. Several times the LORD gave a promised land to those who followed...
Confession regarding Word of Wisdom
Do I have to confess to my bishop if I ate coffee desert? I ordered it but didnt know it had coffee in it until after I ordered it. If I didnt eat it it's a waste of money. josh __________ Josh, When it comes to the Word of Wisdom, which this would fall under, most of...
Lies and Guilt
I did something against my nature ..I lied to my mom about where I was going and who was going to pick me up. I said I was going to a friends house and that she and her dad were coming to get me. She never follows me to the car, but she did last night, and she saw who...
Tattoos
Dear gramps, I am 19 years old and currently trying to return back to church. I've been less active for 5 years. In the time I was away I got two tattoos on my wrists. My question gramps is what does the average church member think about tattoos? Sometimes I feel like...
Falling in love with a missionary
Dear Gramps. I have no idea what to do. Two months ago I opened my door to two missionaries who have shown me the way to the lord. They have been teaching me for about two maybe three months now, every time I see one of them my heart skips a beat and all I want to do...
Our Intelligences
So, there is this person that I'm having a debate with on youtube and he wants a scripture from the bible stating that we have eternal intellegences in our bodies. Do you know of a scripture in the bible that supports this? Makelle ____________ Makelle, I'd like to...
KJV of the Bible
My wife says the "NIV" translation of the OT and NT is not valid. Where is it stated that the LDS Church sanctations/authorizes the KJV? Please help me! Sincerely, Vic ______________ Vic, The LDS edition of the King James Version of the Bible is unique in that the...
15 year old hormonal nightmare
Dear Gramps, What do I do with our 15 year old boy, who up until 8 weeks ago had a strong testimony? He has always been spiritual. He is a hormonal nightmare now who is fighting for autonomy in his life. He resents us and doesn't like us right now at all. He says he's...
Desire for blessings not fulfilled
Within the church we are taught that temple marriage and children are blessings that we should all aspire to have. But some of us don't have those blessings and might never have them in this life. Some people just aren't blessed with those opportunities and some don't...
Jesus’ real name
What was Jesus' real name in his aramaic language? Thank you. Dave _____________ Dave, As far as we can tell, Jesus’ name in the Aramaic of his day was Yeshua, which corresponds to the Joshua of the Old Testament (Yĕhowshuwa`). An indication that we’re on the right...
The spirits who followed Satan
Will the spirits who followed Satan in the pre-exostance ever be given the chance to partake of the blessings of the Atonement. To repent and receive bodies? Karen ___________ Dear Karen, To the best of my knowledge and understanding the answer is they already had...
What is the Ark of the Covenant and what happened to it?
Question Gramps, There have been several Hollywood action movies about the Ark of the Covenant. What exactly was the Ark of the Covenant and what happened to it? Ron Answer Ron, The Ark of the Covenant was a specifically designed container that...
Nephi’s baptism
If Jesus had already ascended to heaven, who baptized Nephi? 3rd Nephi, Chapter 19, verse 11. Joan ___________ Joan, The scriptures don't say who baptized Nephi in 3rd Nephi. What they do say, is that all 12 of the disciples were given the authority to baptize (3...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Dear Gramps, I have obsessive–compulsive disorder(OCD). Sometimes I'm able to control it and sometimes I can't. It gets to the point that I think it's the Spirit telling me to do something when it can actually be my mind. For example, I have to go back to my car to...
Falling away
Why so often when members fall away do they become so bitter and seek to destroy others' faith in the church. It is as though they become a different person with completely different values. It breaks my heart. Julie ___________ Julie, To answer this as I think you...
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