Muslim Belief
Dear Gramps, Why are people so sure that Muslims don't believe in the same God we do? Reason I'm asking, my daughter is planning to marry a Muslim man. We love him but are very concerned about differences in religion. We are Christian. He claims same God, but doesn't...
Fellowshipping
Dear Gramps: I tried fellowshipping a lady in my branch who was and still is inactive. I tried to help her whenever she needed help, I spent time with her, I listened to her, etc. Then I discovered that she was constantly lying. She would tell me things that would...
Are excommunication proceedings automatic if found guilty of a felony?
Question Gramps, Are excommunication proceedings automatically started when a member of the Church is found guilty of a felony or pleads guilty of a felony offense? Susan Answer Dear Susan, In my view, the purpose of disciplinary hearings is three fold:...
How many judges were there in the Book of Judges?
Question Gramps, How many judges were there? Otheniel, Deborah, Ehud, Sampson, etc. How many were there in all? Thanks for your help. Daniel Answer Dear Daniel, I count 13 judges Othniel, the son of Kenaz from the tribe of Judah (3:7-11) Ehud, the...
Who needs to know of an excommunication?
Question Gramps, I committed sexual sin after going to the temple. I know I have to confess to my bishop. The question I have is this, how many people have to know if I am excommunicated? I had a friend that was excommunicated and she told no one but most of...
Housing the missionaries
If we are asked to house the missionaries in our home, is this considered a calling? Would I be turning down a calling from the Lord if I don't feel good about doing this? Sherri Sherri, Housing the missionaries is not a calling (no setting apart) as much as it is an...
Transsexuals and the Priesthood
A woman asked to be removed from the records of the church. She then had a sex change operation and is living as a man, attending church. This person expects to be rebaptised and given the priesthood. I can see rebaptism, maybe, but do you agree with my supposition...
Will there be a falling away of members in the church?
Question Gramps, First of all let me say I love this site and your answers are very helpful. But Eric from Washington asked if there will be a falling away before (or when) Christ comes again. You answered that the church will never be taken from the earth again. You...
How is someone saved that is not a Christian?
The young man was shot in the head by a drug dealer. As far as we know he was not a church member any where. How is he to be saved? Laura Dear Laura, You ask a question that has been asked for ages. "What happens to those that die before they learned of Christ. Before...
Why aren’t repentance and being born again enough?
Question Gramps, Why do members of the LDS church believe that simply repenting for your sins and being born again aren't enough? You do NOT need to do "good works" to be accepted by Christ. Yes, it's great if you do, but there is no need at all to try and be...
What does it mean to be of the seed of Joseph and Ephraim?
Question Gramps, What does it mean to be of the seed of Joseph and specifically of Ephraim? Is this the same lineage as Lehi and Joseph Smith. Denise Answer Dear Denise, In the Book of Mormon Lehi is said to be of Manasseh (Alma 10:3) and it says...
Entry into paradise
Is baptism and confirmation in our temples sufficient to allow spirits in spirit prison to enter paradise in the spirit world? Someone in priesthood today was telling us that in order to cross the gulf into paradise that all of their temple ordinances must be...
Temple garments
Question Dear Gramps, A relative of mine has begun to question the necessity of wearing his garments at all times. He has not been to the temple in many years and cannot return at this time. Because certain things that are discussed in the temple are sacred and...
What is meant by “to obtain the Pearl of Great Price?
Question What is meant by "to obtain the Pearl of Great Price?" Thank you. Jerry Answer Dear Jerry, The parable of the Pearl of Great Price is found in Matthew 13:45-46: 45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:...
LDS family struggling with Word of Wisdom
My husband and I have been married for 5 years. We are active members & served missions. My husband has recently struggled with the use of marijuana. As a teen, he smoked marijuana consistently but he stopped, went on a mission and moved on. After he lost his job...
Sin
Dear Gramps, I was reading one of the questions you answered and needed a little more information. When the Savior comes will we still commit sin? If Satan is bound, are we still being temped by the devil or are man just a sinful creature that dosn't need much...
Blood sacrifices/Law of Moses
I have a problem; the Church agrees with mainline Christians that when Jesus came, he fullfilled the Law of Moses, so therefore, Animal or blood sacrifice was done away with; last year in Gospel principles class, the teacher was discussing the chapter of Sacrifice,...
Spirits
I've heard that some members who have had their ancestors baptised for have dead people show up at their window and tell them that the church is true. Does this really happen? Because I don't want a bunch of dead people showing up at my window. Melissa Dear Melissa,...
Fulfillment of our destiny
What do you think about my question; does God fulfill our destiny or does He makes a better fulfillment in our destiny? Nhan Dear Nhan, God prepares a way for us to fulfill our destiny. What we make of our lives is up to us. God has given us the tools to work with, so...
A Sure Witness
What is meant by "a sure witness"? Also, what is an "apostolic witness"? Marc Dear Marc, Doctrine & Covenants 107:23 23 The twelve traveling councilors are called to be the Twelve Apostles, or special witnesses of the name of Christ in all the world—thus differing...
Did the temples in the scriptures have the same ordinances we have today?
Question Gramps, In reading the Book of Mormon I have come across references to temples. Did the temples in those days include the temple ordinances we have today? Peter Answer Dear Peter, In 2 Nephi 5:16 it states, 16 And I, Nephi, did build a...
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