Differences between Lord and God
What are the differences and similarities between Lord and God? Atinuke ___________________ Atinuke, The words Lord and God in the Old Testament are all but interchangeable, though the phrase 'the LORD your GOD' appears several times. Here's my understanding of it....
Forgiving an old friend
Gramps, I grew up being great friends with a neighbor. We dated a bit in high school, and then I moved away. After I moved a way, she started dating a guy who was a really bad influence, and got into trouble with morality and started smoking. She has since repented...
How do I determine if a prophet is false?
Question Gramps, Is there any criteria that is objective and not subjective, to determine if someone is a false prophet? Robert Answer Robert, There absolutely is a criterion that all prophets of God must meet. If you pray to Heavenly Father about...
Can I be uncreated?
Question Gramps, I see no purpose for me being here or anywhere. Everyone tells me that God created me for a reason but I think he had a bad day or something when he made me. I just hate everything about existing. Stefanie Answer Stefanie, Instead of addressing...
Callings after Divorce
I get the feeling like I'm looked at in a totally different light since I separated from my abusive wife and divorced her over a year ago. I have lost all the callings I once held and haven't been called to anything since. I can no longer be an ordinance worker in the...
Internal struggle
Hi Gramps, I have been reading your page for the last few months and have found it really useful in my learning, thanks so much. I was raised Roman Catholic but became an avowed atheist at the age of 13. I am now about to turn 21, and for the last few months I have...
Proxy baptism
Dear Gramps, We had a lesson about baptism in our Theology class. And I ask my professor what are his thoughts about "Baptism for the Dead" or as he calls it "Proxy Baptism".. He says its not valid because the spirit of the one being baptized is not anymore inside the...
How can I be like the Savior?
How can the Savior have strong resistance from temptation? He did not attempt to and refuse to do it at all. I applaud Him. But I wish I could be like Him, HOW can I? Vegas _________________ Dear Vegas, My dear friend, your question is one that everyone should be...
Revelation gone wrong
Gramps, When I was being set apart to go on a mission my stake president specifically said that because of my service my marriage would come about in a special way. I wasn't really worried about marriage at that point and never thought much about what he said. After...
Brothers and sisters
I wonder if all the people in all the other worlds were in the same spirt world that we were before we were born? Do we know them? Are they are brothers and sisters? I have learned so much from reading your answers to questions. Thank You! Nancy __________________...
Calling and Election
I have been curious about calling and election. When this happens is there an ordinance in the temple? Do you get to meet the Savior in person? Beau ________________ Beau, In John 14, Christ explains in detail that those who are faithful to his words will recieve a...
Young teenager falling away
Dear Gramps As a young teenager, trying to find her own testimony, my daughter was badly and publically embarrassed and upset by her youth leaders and several of the youth. The trauma of the upset sent her into Church inactivity and now, in her early 20s, she no...
Moses’ Face
After Moses spoke with and met the Lord face to face he came down off the mountain. The scriptures say that he had to veil his face. I know that this was because his countenance was brighter. Did he wear the veil also because the Lord did not want them to see...
A wayward child
I used to be messed up in my head about salvation, justice and mercy. I didn't think I'd go to the Celestial Kingdom, so I went inactive for 12 dismal years. There was a 4 mo period where I went into stores and stole things. Knucklehead that I was, it was my way of...
Is this the only world Jesus lived as a human like us?
Hey gramps, I am from the Netherlands, I'm 16 years old, and I have a question...I recently heard that the world we are living on is the only world where Jesus lived his life as a human, is this true? I've asked this queston to both my parents who are members of the...
Sacrament and the Word of Wisdom
What is the meaning of the phrase "of your own make" in D&C 89:6. Does this mean that wine can be used for the sacrament as long as it is "of our own make?" Kurt ______________________ Kurt, I think you are right. As long as the wine is made by members for the...
Regret at not serving a mission
Dear Gramps, I am 26 and am a convert to the church as of 5 years now. My testimony and knowledge of the gospel and Jesus Christ has grown immensely since I have been baptized. I am currently a Gospel Principles teacher and I love it. I don't have any regrets in my...
Homework on Sunday
Hi Gramps! This question is in regards to doing school homework on Sunday. The spirit of the commandment given from God to man concerning the Sabbath would gravitate men towards God and away from worldly pursuits. I feel that doing homework on the Sabbath should be...
What is blasphemy against the Holy Ghost?
Question Gramps, I have some questions. May I ask what is blasphemy of the Holy Ghost is? Is this blasphemy against the Holy Ghost if a man slays with innocent blood? I am so confused with this term of the blasphemy of the Holy Ghost. I hope you contact me as...
Joseph of Egypt’s Marriage
The curse of the seed of Cain was that they would not be able to hold the Priesthood. Cain's seed was preserved through the great flood because Ham married Egyptus (Abr. 1:21-27). Joseph was later sold into Egypt by his brothers. Pharaoh gave him Asenath to marry,...
Cleaning on Sunday
Dear Gramps, I am 18 and preparing for a mission. I still live at home and get backed into a corner on Sundays. We have a large family and the house tends to end up being dirty everyday. So My parents ask us to clean on Sunday. I have expressed my concern to them, but...
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