Why are God and Jesus Christ both considered “our Father”?
Question Dear Gramps, Why are God and Jesus Christ both considered “our Father”? Scott Answer Dear Scott, The concept that Jesus may be called both the Father and the Son is amply explained in the Book of Mormon, AND now Abinadi said unto them: I...
Must a person give permission to an evil spirit before the evil spirit could possess them?
Question Dear Gramps, My niece watched the movie “The Exorcism of Rose Lee” (Hope i have the title right.) She’s concerned about being possessed or how that happens. A friend told her there was a scripture in the Bible about a person having to give permission...
If God loves us then why does he make us suffer so much?
Question Dear Gramps, If God loves us then why does he make us suffer so much? Mystical Answer Dear Mystical, Two points– 1) There is purpose in suffering, and 2) God does not make us suffer. Probably the principal source of suffering is the...
Can I be sealed in a Mormon temple to my grandparents?
Question Dear Gramps, I am very close to my dead grandparents who are of Jewish decent. My mother and father divorced and remarried, but I still go by my father's and grandparents last name. My mother married a good member of the church and was sealed in the...
Can a non-member receive a remission of sins?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been having a discussion with a few people lately over obtaining a remission of sins. I can clearly read in Preach My Gospel that baptism and the bestowal of the Gift of the Holy Ghost brings a remission of sins. I also have many...
Who is the archangel Raphael?
Question Dear Gramps, Who is Raphael? I think there is some answer some where but I have forgotten where I read it. Norman Answer Dear Norman, The Hebrew celestial hierarchy is said to consist of seven archangels. The names of two of these,...
Why have I lost the desire to attend church and feel an anger toward the leaders and their counsel?
Question Dear Gramps I am a convert of 27 years and up until this last year have felt a wonderful peace and warmth from being a member. This last year I have lost the desire to attend church and feel an anger toward the leaders and their counsel. I feel as if...
Why do we find on the internet such rage against the Mormon Church?
Question Dear Gramps, I found your site on the moregoodfoundation web site. I have read many of your answers to questions, and have been impressed. I am not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but have been interested in it ever since I...
Can Satan read our thoughts?
Question Dear Gramps, My wife and I were having a discussion recently about Satan and his powers. She does not believe that Satan knows our thoughts. I always thought that he did because it was what gave him so much knowledge about our weaknesses and how to...
Why did Joseph Smith not get right the part in the Book of Mormon, Alma 7:10, that says the Savior was born in Jerusalem?
Question Dear Gramps: I have been conversing with a minister friend about the Book of Mormon. He brought up the following passage: Alma 7:10 And behold, he shall be born of Mary, at Jerusalem which is the land of our forefathers, she being a virgin, a precious...
Why does the wording in the baptismal prayer differ from other prayers?
Question Dear Gramps, Nearly all ordinances, prayers and all we do in the Mormon church are performed in the “name of Jesus Christ” yet the baptismal ordinance is performed in the “name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost”. Can you explain why the...
I believe that God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Ghost are all three in one. So how is that not true?
Question Dear Gramps, The Holy Ghost comes from God, He’s God in the Father, God in the Son, God in the Holy Ghost, God all three in one! So how is that not true? I was also told that I was going to hell because I did not believe the Mormon religion, but that I...
Where were the prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum buried?
Question Hey Gramps! I love reading your column. It has helped me a lot with questions I have about the Mormon Church and has without question strengthened my testimony. My question pertains to the prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum. Do we know where...
How do you reconcile differences in the statements of different General Authorities of the Mormon Church on a given topic?
Question Gramps, I was reading something interesting and instead of wrestling myself over it, I thought of you and thought you might be able to help (if you don’t mind of course). I was interested in the Mormon view of the nature of God. I’ve been reading...
I am unmarried and have a daughter, if I were to join the Mormon Church would I ever be worthy of being married in the temple?
Question Dear Gramps, Big Question...I really need an answer. I'm 21 years old and I've definitely done some things over the past few years that I'm not proud of. I've recently made friends with two missionaries that live across the street from me. They taught...
What is the reason for no rainbows appearing in the sky for a year before the Lord comes?
Question Dear Gramps I have heard several times that there will be no rainbows for a period of time before the Saviour comes again. I know this is one of the small things, but I wonder why that would be if it is true? There are many symbols and the rainbow was...
Why can’t we find any evidences at the Hill Cumorah of the great battles of extermination that are recorded in the Book of Mormon?
Question Hey Gramps, I’m trying to figure out how come there have been no artifacts found of the final great battle on Hill Cumorah near Palmyra, New York. My Book of Mormon says that about 4 million total were killed there along with many horses and chariots,...
Since Joseph Smith modified parts of the Book of Revelation, would he not come under the condemnation mentioned Rev. 22:18-19?
Question Dear Gramps, In studying Section 12 of “The Life and Teachings of Jesus & His Apostles” I readily see that Joseph Smith’s Inspired Version of Revelation 12: 1, 7, and others he provided in the book do not add or take away (Rev. 22: 18, 19), but...
If the prodigal son was forgiven for his riotous living, why would he not be equal to the son who had not sinned?
Question Gramps, Last year when I was teaching the New Testament I came across this quote in "Doctrinal New Testament Commentary" by Elder Bruce R. McConkie p. 512. This comment was in reference to the Prodigal Son. "But we need not suppose that the two sons...
What is the difference between the responsibilities of deacons and teachers in the Aaronic Priesthood of the Mormon Church?
Question Dear Gramps, Can you tell me what difference there is between the responsibilities of deacons and teachers in the Aaronic Priesthood? What new authority or responsibilities does a boy obtain in the Mormon Church when he is ordained from a deacon to a...
What would be the status of God’s children who will be born to Him after this earth has passed into eternity?
Question Gramps. I realize that you would have to speculate on this question, but I value your opinion. If the Savior died for all the creations of Heavenly Father, and all the children that have, or ever will be born, after the resurrection, and each person...
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