How do I convince my friend of the truth when his thoughts are that reasonable doubt can be determined by evidences not feelings?
Dear Gramps, How would you respond to this feedback that I receive from a good friend who is "Christian." "I would be interested in discussing at your leisure with you Mormonism as we have briefly in the past. Christianity and Mormonism, as most religions, are...
Is outer darkness reserved for apostate LDS?
Gramps, Is outer darkness reserved for apostate LDS? The discussion here is the definition of "knowing the Holy Ghost." Graham, from British Columbia Dear Graham, The term "outer darkness" refers to the place to where Satan will be banished. Those who must suffer with...
Could you explain D&C 133:26-35? Where are the north countries mentioned?
Hi Gramps, Gramps, I was hoping you would explain your understanding of D&C 133:26-35. Such as in verse 26, "They who are in the north countries," (where are the north countries). And "They shall smite the rocks and ice shall flow down at their presence." Could...
How will those living during the millenium be tested if Satan is bound?
Dear Gramps, Since one of the purposes of our coming to earth is to be tested to see whether we will choose right or wrong how will those who live during the millenium be tested if Satan is bound and there is no temptation to test them? Kristen, from California Dear...
Can you explain Psalms 8:4-5? Are we ranked lower than the angels?
Hello Gramps... My question to you has to do with the scripture in Psalms 8:4-5. "What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visiteth him? For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour."...
Will I lose my exaltation if I marry a non member even if I stay a loyal member?
Question Dear Gramps, I am not a teen anymore, but I do have a question. After divorcing a member who was excommunicated, I met someone who has proposed to me. He is not a member of the church and I have a friend that insists on telling me that it is a sin and...
Do Mormons believe that if you are not baptized a Mormon that you won’t go to heaven?
Gramps, I heard that Mormons think that if you are not baptized a Mormon than you won't be able to go to heaven. Is that true? Also, I heard that you think if you are sealed in the temple, then you will becomes gods/goddesses in the afterlife????? Ashley, from Nevada...
If intelligences are finite in number, how did we exist prior to the birth through our heavenly parents?
Gramps If intelligences are finite in number, therefore all the same age, how did we exist prior to the birth through our heavenly parents? In what kind of state, a little ball of light, a human form of some type? Lynda, from Minnesota Dear Lynda, Perhaps we could...
How can the Holy Ghost be a companion to more than one person at a time?
Question Gramps, As I understand it, the Holy Ghost is spirit and can only be at one place at any given time. I know the Godhead are three personages and all are one in purpose. And I believe the Light of Christ can be as an influence to all throughout the history of...
What is humility and how do you obtain it?
Question Dear Gramps, A couple questions. I know that I am supposed to have humility in order to be humble. But what is humility and how do you get it? What does it mean to be humble? Thanks. Cindy Answer Dear Cindy, Words can often be described by comparison...
Who was the first mortal to be bestowed with the gift of the Holy Ghost?
Dear Gramps, I have just prepared and taught lesson eight, "The Holy Ghost". I found it to both instructive and inspiring. Particularly, gaining an understanding how Peter could have denied the knowing of the Saviour and the apostles losing heart following the...
How can I prove with the Bible that we can become like our Father in Heaven?
Gramps, I have a friend in my business who thinks that it is ludicrous that we can grow to become like our Father in Heaven and attain to the state of Godhood as He is now if we are faithful. He wants me to prove it to him with the Bible. I quote him Psalm 82:6, and...
Doesn’t prayer interfere with agency?
Question Hi Gramps, I hope I can phrase my question properly. I understand that we all have free agency. I also understand that we can pray to Heavenly Father for blessings, help, guidance, etc. both material and spiritual things can be asked for. We can pray...
Was Judas Iscariot set up to betray Christ? Where was his agency if it was already known he would do this?
Dear Gramps, Recently I heard someone ask a question about Judas Iscariot and his free agency which I would like to hear your opinion about since I couldn't give this person a satisfying answer. Since Jesus Christ already knew in the pre-existence that it was his...
What are the Savior’s guidelines in how many times we should allow a person to unforgivingly do something before we take action?
Gramps, I realize that when the Savior said that we are to forgive seventy times seven, the number is not as much realistic as it is symbolic, meaning a limitless amount of times. However, I have heard that the Lord has placed a limit to the number of times we should...
If Christ is going to usher in the 7th dispensation, does there have to be another falling away before his return?
Gramps, In 2 Thess 2:3, it talks about a falling away before a restoration of the gospel. Before each dispensation, there has been a falling away before a new prophet was delivered. If Christ is going to usher in the 7th dispensation, does there have to be another...
Will there be no mountains or valleys in the resurrected world?
Dear Gramps, Is it true that the resurrected world will be as a sea of glass? Will there be no mountains or valleys? Karen, Coarsegole, California Dear Karen, There will occur two major great changes in the earth in times to come. The first change will occur at the...
What is meant by there is no salvation outside of the church?
Question Gramps, In the second addition of Mormon Doctrine by Bruce R. McConkie, he writes under the heading of Salvation that "If it had not been for Joseph Smith and the restoration, there would be no salvation. There is no salvation outside The Church of Jesus...
I have been told that if I keep my temple covenants and strive to keep the commands that my children will return to the “fold.” Is this true and how can it be?
Dear Gramps, I have four adult children but only one that is living the gospel of Jesus Christ. They were all taught the gospel from their birth. I have been in great despair over this. I have been told that if I keep my temple covenants and strive to keep the...
Will we eat and sleep in the next life?
Gramps, Will we eat and sleep in the next life? And will physical relationships between a husband and wife be the same there as here? Robyn, from New Jersey Dear Robyn, Interesting questions about the projections into eternity of the necessities for continued...
Is it true that those who choose to not have children will not reach the celestial kingdom?
Gramps, I have been told by a "well meaning" neighbor that anyone who chooses to not have children will not reach the celestial kingdom. Is this true? Marge, from Utah Dear Marge, Let's see if we can identify some of those who will inherit the celestial kingdom....
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