If God knows the future from the past, is it just for Him to condemn someone for actions that He already knew would happen?
Dear Gramps, From Romans 9:13-24— 13 As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated. 14 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid. 15 For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have...
Did corn exist in the eastern hemisphere in pre-Columbian times?
Gramps, Lev. 23:16 talks about a corn harvest. Was there corn in the old world in pre-Columbian times? Clive, from Powell, Wyoming Dear Clive, Corn is mentioned 86 times in the Old Testament and 8 times in the New Testament, so I conclude that is was grown in the...
Concerning the ordinance of baptism, why not wait until after everyone has been resurrected, and perform it for all who desire it at that point?
Dear Gramps, Concerning baptism for the dead, would it be possible to wait until everyone has been resurrected then those who accept the gospel can be baptized for themselves. In other words, why baptize for the dead when everyone will eventually get resurrected and...
How can I get along with my wife, who belongs to an anti-Mormon church?
Gramps, I have a question that troubles me greatly. I was baptized at age 8 but became inactive at age 17-18. I married outside of the church and had a child. I did a horrible thing and committed adultery, ended my marriage and went on to marry the woman I had the...
Every time in the Bible when the Angel of the Lord (Christ) appears or angels appear (as with the Assyrians) there is no dark force that accompanies them or tries to “overtake” them. Why then would Joseph Smith be overtaken by a dark force prior his vision of the Father and Son?
Gramps, Every time in the Bible when the Angel of the Lord (Christ) appears or angels appear (as with the Assyrians) there is no dark force that accompanies them or tries to “overtake” them. I mention this because Joseph Smith was overtaken by a dark force prior his...
Here are scientific conclusions that no archeological evidence has been found in support of the Book of Mormon.
Dear Gramps, Hope you are doing well. I am sending a copy of a recent question asked by Tommy and a partial answer from you to Tommy. I researched the question and thought maybe you might find the following helpful. Maybe not. FClark Prepared by THE DEPARTMENT OF...
Can you confirm that the most rebellious devils in creation inhabit this earth?
Dear Gramps, I remember reading over 40 years ago when I joined the Church that the devils on this earth were the most rebellious in all creation. I think Brigham Young may have said that. I have many books but have vision problems…Hence I ask. John, from St. Joseph,...
The prophet, Mormon, was commanded not to preach to the Nephites because of their wickedness. Yet it seems that he did preach to them as recorded in Mormon 7:1. What’s you’re best guess for when and under what circumstances this sermon was given?
Question Dear Gramps, Mormon, when he was 15 years old, “knew of the goodness of Jesus” and wanted to preach to the people. However, his “mouth was shut” and he was “forbidden to preach”. (Mormon 1:15-17) Now, when Moroni is compiling the last bits of the record, he...
Where is Yeaweh found in the bible, and is this the name Jesus is called?
Gramps, Where is Yeaweh found in the bible, and is this the name Jesus is called? Robert, from Lafayette, Alabama Dear Robert, There are various spellings of the Hebrew word that is spelled Jehovah in the Old Testament. Perhaps the most common spelling is Yhovah. The...
Do the Mormons consider the Standard Works to be the only scriptures?
Dear Gramps, This question was put to me by a gospel doctrine teacher and he wanted a reference. He wanted to know if I considered the conference editions of the ensign as scripture. I said that I believed it was as that was what I remember being taught in Sunday...
In 2nd Nephi 2:19-21, it states that after Adam and Eve partook of the forbidden fruit that the days of the children of men were “prolonged” and their time was “lengthened.” Is it not true that after the fall of Adam and Eve, the time allotted unto man became increasingly shorter and they had less and less years to live?
Dear Gramps, In 2nd Nephi 2:19-21, it states that after Adam and Eve partook of the forbidden fruit that the days of the children of men were "prolonged" and their time was "lengthened" so that they might repent while in the flesh. This is confusing to me, because it...
Is it wrong to like someone who is 19 years younger than you?
Dear Gramps, Is it wrong to like someone who is 19 years younger than you? I am 39 and he is 20 I really need to know the answer. Wendy, from Pittsburg, Texas Dear Wendy, It may not be wrong, but it certainly is impractical. You probably like this kid more as a child...
What does Doctrine and Covenants 49:02 mean when it says that “the world lieth in sin.”
Dear Gramps, What does the scripture mean that says in D&C 49:20, But it is not given that one man should possess that which is above another, wherefore the world lieth in sin. It would appear here that the Lord despises economic inequality. Curtis Dear...
Why can’t I get back the testimony I had before I departed from virtue?
Dear Gramps, I joined the church 27 years ago at the age of 17 after a number of very profound spiritual experiences. I also received a powerful, specific witness one night that the Book of Mormon was true, which spirit rested upon me for about 20 minutes and reduced...
What do I have to do to be in the Celestial Kingdom with my daughter after my death?
Dear Gramps, What do I have to do to be in the Celestial Kingdom with my daughter after my death? She died at the age of two. Emily, from Arkansas Dear Emily, What you would need to do depends on where you now are, but you supplied no information on that point. So...
How did Joseph Smith translate the Book of Mormon?
Question Gramps, I would like to know the exact way the Prophet Joseph translated the Book of Mormon. For instance, I read that at first he used a seer stone instead of the Urim and Thummim which he placed in his hat and buried his face into the hat to block...
Does foreknowledge imply predestination?
Gramps, If God knows all things, then He knows what choices I will make. If He already knows, then (to me) there is really no choice or agency to choose on my part. I must be following His choices, not one’s I choose. If He knows the end from the beginning, then He...
What are the three degrees of glory in the celestial kingdom?
Hi Gramps, I am the Young Men President in our Ward in the Mormon Church and a question came up that I don’t know the answer to. The question is; other than needing to be sealed to your spouse to reach the highest glory within the Celestial Kingdom, what are the...
Is it true that we are never tempted beyond that which we ca bear?
Gramps, I was always under the impression that the Lord would never tempt us above what we can bear. However, after reading Alma 13:27-28 it seems to read that if we are not continually repenting and humbling ourselves then we could be given temptations beyond what we...
Does a man lose his priesthood when excommunicated from the Mormon Church or is it just withdrawn?
Dear Gramps, When a man is excommunicated from the Mormon Church, does he lose his priesthood, or just have the right to use it withdrawn? We know he cannot participate in church meetings, partake of the sacrament, hold callings, etc., but is the right to preside in...
What does the scripture mean that says “take my yoke upon you?”
Question Dear Gramps, Could you possibly explain what is meant by the following phrase (I’m paraphrasing) “Take upon the Lord’s yoke for it is light.” Thank you, Charlene Answer Dear Charlene, As I’m sure you know, a yoke is a bar or frame by which two draft...
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