Why wasn’t the Savior baptized when He was eight?
Question Dear Gramps, Why wasn't the Savior baptized when He was eight? Since we are to follow His example this is confusing. It is my understanding that baptism was around even before the Savior's time. If it was, then at what age were people baptized? Just...
Did Christ visit Nephi the night before he was born as a premortal spirit?
Gramps, When Nephi was praying the night before Christ was born, Christ as a Spirit appeared before Nephi. Was this Christ as a premortal spirit or was it an angel speaking as first person for Christ? Roger from California Dear Roger, Here is the scripture that you...
How do you explain all the references to the deity of Christ, and how are we to understand this if the Bible says that there is only one God.
Dear Gramps, How do you explain all the references to the deity of Christ, and how are we to understand this if the Bible says that there is only one God. This would sound like the people who believe in the trinity are right. Can you help me understand? isa4310 Dear...
What can you tell us about the marriage, the wives, and the children of Jesus?
Question Dear Gramps; What can you tell us about the marriage, the wives, and the children of Jesus? Sally Answer Dear Sally, There is no place in the scriptures that explicitely states that the Savior was married. However, there is also no place...
Didn’t Jesus have to know each of well enough to know what sins we would commit?
Gramps, Didn't Jesus have to know each of us well enough to know what sins we would commit in order for Him to suffer for those sins not yet committed? The scriptures say that if we don't repent we will have to suffer similar to the Savior. When a law is broken, a...
Were there ever others that were referred to as “Only Begotten Son” or was Jesus Christ the only “Only Begotten Son” to all the “Worlds without number” mentioned in the scriptures.
Email: [emailaddress] Dear Gramps, Thank you for your informative answers. I really enjoy reading them. My questions are to settle a difference between my mother and I. It is my understanding that our Heavenly Father had many spirit children in the pre-existence,...
What is the church leaders guidance on voluntary sterilization?
Gramps, My wife and I have four children and we feel that our family is complete. I have thought about getting a vasectomy. Have church leaders given any guidance on this issue? Thanks. Sheldon Dear Sheldon, One of the purposes of mortality is to provide a physical...
In 1 Timothy 1:13-14 why does Paul bring up that Adam was formed before Eve?
Dear Gramps, In 1 Timothy 1:13-14 it reads, "For Adam was first formed, then Eve. And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression." Why does Paul bring up that Adam was formed before Eve? Is he simply illustrating Adam's priesthood...
Who would have baptized Adam during mortality?
Dear Gramps, It is my understanding that all saving ordinances are to be done on this earth. If that is true, then that means that Adam had to have been baptized by someone. Who could that have been done by? It would have to have been by a resurrected being wouldn't...
How can I believe in the atonement and the gospel if I don’t feel special or unique about myself?
Gramps, I do believe in the Godhead, the gospel, the atonement, his love and many other things, but I still CAN'T get it if I don't feel special or unique about myself as to loving and accepting myself. I mean I don't see the point to it. A friend told me that "If you...
What is the Church’s stand on those that have the natural ability to see the future?
Gramps, I hear of people that have natural ability to see the future. Some of these people also can remote view the future and are being trained by our military to do this, PSI Tech. being a company composed of these individuals. They claim to have used their...
What’s a mother to do?
Gramps, My daughter married a Catholic seven years ago. Both her father and I have raised her in the Mormon faith. She will not attend church, and her husband doesn't attend his church either. What's a mother to do? Barbara, from California Dear Barbara, As the mother...
What do the general authorities say about mental illness?
Dear Gramps, I have a young adult son who is struggling with bipolar disorder. What do the general authorities say about mental illness? How accountable is my son for the misdeeds and poor choices he makes while mentally ill? Theresa, from Texas Dear Theresa, A mental...
Where does the “take a rib and make a helpmeet” come from concerning Adam and Eve?
Dear Gramps, OK, if Adam brought his wife with him to the earth...and into the Garden of Eden....and was made as all the rest of us (journal of discourse reference) then, where does the "cause a deep sleep to come upon him...take a rib...make a helpmeet" come...
Are some things I’ve heard about marriage just Mormon myths?
Question Dear Gramps, This old maid here is a little bit confused about a few things that people told me about marriage. Being single I decided to ask you to tell me if these are "myths" or fact. While living in Greece, someone mentioned in a conversation that the...
What is the Church’s view of bi-racial marriages?
Gramps, Could you please tell me the church's view of bi-racial marriages? Thank you. Anonymous, from Idaho Dear Anonymous, I can't quote you the Church's official view on interracial marriage, but the following comment made by President Spencer W. Kimball to Indian...
How can one ever know if they have been truly forgiven by God?
Gramps, How can one ever know if they have been truly forgiven by God? I can't seem to forgive myself. My spouse won't write a letter for me to go to the Temple, I have asked. He supports me in serving my Father in Heaven, but said he is not ready for this commitment....
Is it appropriate to attending “Christenings?”
Dear Gramps, I know a number of members who have attended 'Christenings' at the request of friends or family. I have always turned down such invitations as I always think of the statement by Mormon that infant baptism is an abomination in the sight of God. Am I right...
How can I break a habit?
Dear Gramps, I have a habit that I cannot get rid of! I've tried everything I could think of, even everything the bishop can think of, and I still don't seem cured! Most of them work at least for a few days then I start feeling like I'm cured & that's when I start...
How can I mend a broken relationship with my son and his family?
Question Dear Gramps: I am a grieving mother of a 31 year-old son who is married and has three children. We are strong members of the church and so is he and his family. Two years ago we had a disagreement with him and have apologized for our part several times...
Why do I cry when I feel the spirit?
Gramps, Why do I cry when I feel the spirit? BJ, from Utah Dear BJ, To be in the presence of the Holy Spirit is a highly emotional experience. His spirit speaks to our spirit. When we get in touch with our spiritual selves so that the spirit rather than the desires of...
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