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...
Missionary Work
Should all church members proselyte? Doris ___________ Doris, For several years we have been told "every member a missionary". What I take from this is that we are all expected to have the spirit of missionary work within us, but we are not expected to go door-to-door...
White Stone
After reading Rev. 2:17 and comparing it with D&C 130:10-11, then the new name which is found "inside" the mind of temple members and also the new name which is found in the white stone, then the white stone and temple goers who are also dressed in white are...
When did Christ give His apostles the Melchizedek Priesthood?
Question Gramps, John the Baptist, being from the tribe of Levi, had the Levitical priesthood and the authority to baptize Christ. Christ was born holding the Melchizedek Priesthood and did not need to be confirmed a member of His own church nor the gift of the...
Can post mortal spirits visit pre-mortal spirits?
Question Gramps, I could not find the answer, so I hope I am not asking it again. In Sunday School a sister said her mom, who had passed away, knew and talked to her grandchild, this woman's daughter, in the pre-existence. I thought that would be impossible for...
Was Jesus Christ both human and divine?
Question Gramps, While Jesus was living on earth, was he both human and divine or did he set aside his divinity when he was born of Mary? Virginia Answer Virginia, When topics like this come up, I usually try to find out exactly what is meant by...
Is evil eternal?
Question Gramps, Will Satan who represents evil be bound forever for all of Heavenly Father's children and all earths? Will this struggle be an eternal one for all worlds as they are created and populated with mankind? My son asked me this question and I wasn't...
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