Forgiveness of a child rapist/molester
My sister and I were all three molested as young girls by our father. He raped one of my sisters. We also suffered severe physical abuse. He was excommunicated. When as adults we confronted him with this he denied it. He has since apologized blaming his actions on his...
The Gospels
My question has to do with why are we not trying to bring in the other Gospels? What I mean is; I have been question throughout my life on how the LDS could add the Book of Mormon as a Gospel when the Bible states that we cannot add to the Bible. I have always said...
Joseph Smith seeing God the Father
Gramps, I was wondering how did Joseph Smith see God without dying? I thought in the bible it says no man can see God without dying. So how did he see Him? Was it through the Holy Ghost? If he didnt have the Holy Ghost how did he see him? tyler Tyler, Many prophets in...
Loud Laughter
What is meant by loud laughter and light mindedness? Also what exactly does it mean to hearken unto your husband? Thanks!!! Love your website!!!! Melisa Hello, Let's look at the definitions of each first. Lightmindedness if defined as being frivolous, inanely silly,...
Forgiveness
I am having periods of difficulty forgetting and I assume forgiving my husband for cheating. I include forgiving because I can't seem to forget. On top of cheating there have been several situations that not only were demeaning and hurtful, but frankly destroyed what...
God’s Love
Lately I have been feeling more and more depressed. I feel as if God does not love me anymore. I try my best to be a good person but I have done some bad things. If I were Heavenly Father, I would not love me either. I feel like even though I have repented that I...
Where did Christ go after his death?
Can you please enlighten me as I am confused with the visitation of Christ to the Americas after 3 days and yet he also revealed himself in Jerusalem after 3 days. Was he in 2 places at once? Ace Dear Ace, Your question is a good one, given that we tend to think that...
Will It Be a Commandment To Practice Polygamy During The Millennium?
Question Gramps, I've heard here and there that in the millennium, polygamy will be a commandment, just like marriage is a commandment today. I've also heard that to be exalted to the highest degree in the Celestial Kingdom you have to be in a plural marriage....
What are your thoughts on the updated NIV version of the Bible?
Question Gramps, Have you checked-out the new "updated" NIV? What's your thoughts on it? Ken Answer Hi there Ken, Well, to be honest, I don't pay much attention to what's new in the Biblical translation world. When I dive into biblical scripture,...
Lost pages
What happened to the lost pages? I think it was Oliver Cowdery who lost them during the translation? Louie Dear Louie, The 116 pages of the Book of Mormon were lost. Martin Harris was pressured by his wife to show her the work that he and the Prophet Joseph had...
Putting burdens on Jesus
Hi Gramps, Thanks for all that you do. I had a question... I am confused on what I should do when apostles, prophets, and other church leaders say, "Lay your burdens and/or habits on Jesus Christ and he will help carry your burdens and/or take away your habits."...
What does a double edged sword mean?
What does a double edged sword mean? usaboy Dear usaboy, A single-edged sword has one sharp edge and one dull edge. It can only slash and slice, not stab. The blade of a double-edged sword has two sharp edges and is ideal for both slashing and stabbing. Ehud son of...
Did the Apostle Paul support the practice of celibacy?
Gramps, Was the apostle Paul supporting the practice of being celebate as he has stated in his letter to the Corinthians that he would that we remain even as he was? L. from India Dear L. In 1 Cor. 6, Paul is admonishing the Saints to avoid unchastity. (v 18, Flee...
What happened to the brass plates. Did Moroni take them with him?
Gramps, From my studies, it seems that the gold plates did not contain the same information as what was covered in the Brass Plates (i.e. genealogy of the jews, first five books of Moses, etc.) If this was so important, what happened to the Brass plates. Did Moroni...
Why does the Book of Mormon skip around instead of going in order?
Question Dear Gramps. Why does the Book of Mormon skip around in its dates going from A.D. to B.C. and vice versa, instead of just going in order? Melanie and Shelly Answer Dear Melanie & Shelly, The Book or Mormon is an account of the family of Lehi, who...
How come in the time of Christ there were more than one set of apostles called and yet there is only the twelve today? What about the twelve he called when he visited the Americas?
Dear Gramps, I sometimes wonder, how come in the time of Christ were there more than one set of apostles called and why there is only THE twelve today. What I mean is that Jesus called his apostles, those who ministered with him and then when he was resurrected and...
How old was Enoch?
Question Dear Gramps, Can you please tell me how old Enoch was? Genesis 5:23 says one age and Moses 8:1 says something else. Thank you. MJM Answer Dear MJM, There may be a clue to this apparent anomaly in Moses 7:68, which says, "And all the days...
What does it mean to take upon you the name of the Lord Jesus Christ?
Question Dear Gramps, What does it mean to take upon you the name of the Lord Jesus Christ? If you have any scriptures to help out they would be appreciated. Thanks! Chris Answer Dear Chris, Taking upon ourselves the name of Christ can mean...
Should a child be baptized who has hardly been to Primary and knows very little about the church?
Dear Gramps, My daughter was raised in the church. Most of her ancestors were/are active members. For some reason, my daughter has chosen to be inactive. She now has a son who just turned eight. He has hardly been to primary and knows very little about the church. My...
Will a stillborn baby not sealed to us still be ours in heaven?
Dear Gramps, My husband and I became pregnant before marriage. We went through the proper repentance and were sealed in the temple a year after we were married. The baby was stillborn (I was full term). She was not sealed to us in the temple sealing, will she still be...
What is meant by the Second Comforter?
Dear Gramps, I've been told the Holy Spirit of Promise mentioned in D&C 88:3-4 is the Holy ghost as mentioned and referred to in John 14:16, while the second comforter is Jesus Christ. However, some of the references that are given under these two verses seem to...
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