Did Job have the gift of the Holy Ghost?
Question Gramps, My married daughter has lost her testimony. I have a handout on evidences of feelings of the Holy Ghost and feelings you have when you don’t have the spirit. It was hanging on my fridge. Today I noticed a footnote she put there. It said, “We...
Can my prayers be effective if I am not kneeling when I say them?
Question Dear Gramps, The past few years I have become afflicted with arthritis in my legs more and more. It makes it harder and harder for me to get down on my knees to say my prayers. But I just don't feel like it is reverent enough, or respectful enough if I...
What sources do you know of that say that bishops are pastors and patriarchs are evangelists?
Question Dear Gramps, The sixth Article of Faith says: "We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth." The footnote referred from "pastors" says Topical...
With all the health benefits of green tea, can we use it in supplement form?
Question Dear Gramps, With all the health benefits of green tea, can we use it in supplement form? And if not, what else can we get the antioxidants from? Barbara Answer Dear Barbara, I wonder why it is that some people seek for every excuse to...
What is the name that Jesus was called during his mortal life?
Question Dear Gramps, I have read several different names for Jesus including Jehovah and Joshua. If I were walking with Jesus during his life and someone said his name, what is the name I would have heard? Lynn Answer Dear Lynn, You would have...
Do we just hope that we die when we are at the peak of the repentance cycle?
Question Dear Gramps, I just have a question about the repentance process. So, we sin everyday, all the time. We are supposed to repent when we sin, but until we do we remain unforgiven. So, do we just hope that we die when we are at the peak of the repentance...
Why the difference between the words “murder” in the Torah and “kill” in the Bible in the sixth commandment?
Question Dear Gramps, I am a Jew living in Israel. Naturally I have learned Hebrew, and so I have become interested in the differences between the Hebrew Torah (to Christians, the Old Testament) and the King James Bible. Now I understand that the Hebrew Torah...
Is It necessary to confess all sins to the Bishop when returning to church activity?
Question Dear Gramps, For the past couple of months I have been thinking a lot about a temple marriage. I belong to the Mormon Church, but am currently inactive. My boyfriend is also a Mormon, but currently inactive as well. We are quitting smoking, for our...
Where can it be shown in the Bible that we remember our lives on the earth after we are dead?
Question Dear Gramps, I have a co-worker that I have been discussing religion and the Church with lately and he has many questions and ideas that are getting hard for me to answer. Last week we were discussing life after death and he believes that when we die...
Is it wrong to masturbate?
Question Dear Gramps I know it’s wrong to have sex before marriage, but is it wrong to masturbate? It’s a weird question but you hear about it a lot in the world and I didn’t know if that would be breaking the Law of Chastity? Thanks! Curious Answer...
It appears that we have two accounts of the Jaredite nation. Was a mistake made?
Question Dear Gramps, I had a question while reading the Book of Mormon. In Omni 1:20 it says that the record of the Jaredites was found engraved upon a large stone. However, In Mosiah 8:9 it says that the Jaredite record was found written upon 24 plates. Did...
Are persons who enter the terrestrial and telestial kingdoms entering into an eternity of solitude?
Question Dear Gramps, As an addition to the previous question, are persons who enter the terrestrial and telestial kingdoms entering into an eternity of solitude, forever cut off from their families and loved ones? Shane Answer Dear Shane, Persons...
Is there really a difference between the Mormon Church and Evangelical’s world view on scripture?
Question Dear Gramps, While it is clear that there are doctrinal differences and differences in the interpretation of scripture between the Mormon Church and evangelicals, is there really a difference in their world views on the role of scripture in religion...
Could global warming be one of the signs of the times of the last days?
Question Hello Gramps, A few weeks ago I read that 1/3 of the ice at north pole had disappeared since the seventies (1970’s). This year we have experienced very warm weather, so far with no snow at all here in Denmark. This is very unusual. Could this be one of...
Can you advise me about the impropriety of interracial marriages?
Question Dear Gramps, I am a convert to the Mormon Church and I am white and I married a black man and had two wonderful boys. I divorced him but I married another black man. We don’t have any kids, but I have read that the Church advises against interracial...
Was Shem the great high priest Melchizedek?
Question Dear Gramps, Recently, one of the “Daily Wows” indicated that Shem was in fact the great high priest “Melchizedek.” However, while sharing this information with one of our ward scriptorians he said that Shem couldn’t be Melchizedek because Melchizedek...
How do I respond to accusations of false prophecies in the Mormon Church?
Question Hi Gramps, You've helped me out before, and I am hoping you can again. I received the following comment in an e-mail, from someone who is going to save me from the cult of Mormonism. I was able to quickly and accurately reply to several falsehoods he...
Where can I find out how scripture reading can help me with seminary?
Question Gramps, Where can I find out how scripture reading can help me with seminary? Thanks, Jincy Answer Dear Jincy, What do you mean, “where can I find out?” The fact is so obvious that you don’t need to look anywhere. Perhaps you could...
Where is the Ark of the Covenant?
Question Gramps, I was watching a show on T.V. which was regarding the investigation of the present location of the Ark of the Covenant. I personally feel it is not on this earth anymore because it was originally a portable temple and now that we have our...
How can the Mormon Church believe that human beings can become gods?
Question Dear Gramps, How can the Mormon Church believe that human beings can become gods? Larry Answer Dear Larry, There is no dispute that God is our Father. The appellation of Father for God is used in the scriptures more than any other term....
How do I get some control over irreverent priesthood class members in the Mormon Church?
Question Dear Gramps, I teach an Aaronic priesthood quorum in the Mormon Church and they are pretty rowdy and do not have respect for church reverence. it seems that no matter how well prepared the class is they find a way offend the spirit. Do you have any...
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