Will my parents, brothers and sister be sealed if we achieve different kingdoms?
Question Dear Gramps, Will my parents, brothers and sister be sealed if we achieve different kingdoms? (I am the only member of the Mormon Church so far in my immediate family.) Kathy Answer Dear Kathy, The sealing of families together for...
What Is the Great and Abominable Church?
Question Gramps, What is to be considered the "great and abominable" church on the earth today? I have heard many references to this, and question whether it means a specific religion or not. Thank you. Mary Answer Dear Mary, We hear of the great...
If the Lord would bless some people who left their country contrary to the advise of their leaders, why would He not bless me also?
Question Dear Gramps, Thanks for you reply to my earlier question. My mind was clarified about some things I needed to do. The reason for my asking about the Lord continuing to bless us should we go against the counsel of his leaders is because in at least two...
At what point did Joseph Smith’s peep stones become the Urim and Thummin?
Question Gramps At what point did Joseph Smith’s peep stones become the Urim and Thummin? Slacker Answer Dear Slacker, You’ve got it backwards. The Urim and Thummin, which is a very ancient instrument prepared by God to permit his prophets to...
What are the keys of the priesthood that pertain to the President of an Elders Quorum in the Mormon Church?
Question Dear Gramps, I were recently called as a president of the elders quorum. I am a little confused as regards to what the keys to serve as a quorum president are. An elders quorum president is called by the stake president, but most issues have to be...
If am not sealed for eternity to a companion in this life, will I have to wait for the Millennenium for that work to be performed?
Question Hi Gramps, Thanks for taking the time to answer questions. I know that we will not be alone in the next world if we stay faithful and keep our covenants. We are told a companion will be provided. I think this is a great part of the gospel, but my...
What happened to the Brass Plates of Laban?
Question Gramps, From my studies, it seems that the gold plates did not contain the same information as what was covered in the Brass Plates (i.e. genealogy of the jews, first five books of Moses, etc.) If this was so important, what happened to the Brass...
Do you know of any Jews who have converted to Mormonism?
Question Dear Gramps, I have a friend who was raised in the Jewish religion. She does not practice that religion and is not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. When I am visiting her grandmother as a visiting teacher, she sits in on the...
Could you please explain to me the concept of the prophet Ezekiel?
Question Dear Gramps, I was wondering if you could explain the concept of the prophet Ezekiel to me. I would like to know his beliefs and what he was trying to achieve. Can you please answer this in terms I can understand. Thanks. Sarah Answer ...
Can I expect Heavenly Father’s blessing to help me find an employer since my reasons are noble?
Question Dear Gramps, Our leaders have counseled us to remain in our native country to help develop the Church. I am planning to leave my country, bring my wife and kids, which means I will also have to be released from a major church calling and take my...
Has the LDS Church said anything regarding the Shroud of Turin?
Question Dear Gramps, Has the Mormon Church said anything regarding the Shroud of Turin? Louise Answer Dear Louise, The Shroud of Turin, an ancient linen cloth bearing the faint image of a man who appears to have suffered crucifixion, has...
Have there been any sightings of the Three Nephites?
Question Hello Gramps, I was wondering about the Three Nephites that are still walking upon the earth. After reading about John the Beloved, I thought I would ask the same about the Three Nephites. Have there been any documented sightings of them. Trish ...
Is there any documentation to substantiate the allegation that Peter was crucified upside down?
Question Dear Gramps, Was Peter’s crucifixion upside down? Can this be found in the scriptures or documented by any reliable source? Micah Answer Dear Micah, The only inference in the scriptures to the death of Peter in found in John 2:18, in...
Has John the Beloved, who was permitted to remain in mortality until the Lord comes, ever been seen by anyone?
Question Dear Gramps, John the Beloved asked to stay on the earth so he could build the kingdom of God. What evidence is there that he has done this? I don’t recall hearing about any “sightings” of him or his work. Karen Answer Dear Karen, Indeed...
How do I react when the Mormon Church is described as a sect?
Question Dear Gramps, What can I do if our Mormon Church is described as a sect? How do I react? Thank you so much, Lennart Answer Dear Lennart, There are many opportunities for missionary work, and this is one of them. A sect is usually thought...
Do some difficulties that we experience in life come to us to prove our worthiness and others come as a result of disobedience?
Question Dear Gramps, I accidentally clicked on a link that inadvertently led me to a question posed about how foreordination/predestination and freedom to choose can be non-mutually exclusive. I write to you today to share with you my thoughts and see if you...
Does free agency imply predestination?
Question Dear Gramps, My question is somewhat existential, somewhat theological, and purely speculative, I think. I believe in an existence prior to mortality—that individual “spirits” or “essences” (or whatever philosophical parlance you prefer) gathered...
What will be my situation in eternity as the second wife sealed to my husband?
Question Dear Gramps, Funny writing to a grampa when I am a Gramma myself. That’s ok, I never had a grampa to talk to. My question is about my sweet husband. He died in September of 2000. He had cancer, and God took him very fast. I miss him, he is my best...
Were we born on the this earth as punishment for bad deeds in the pre-mortal spirit world?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been reading the questions about other worlds and how the Savior atoned for the sins of all the different worlds. I knew that He was the only Savior but what I want to know is, why was I or you or anyone placed on this world? You...
In the pre-mortal spirit world do we select who our parents will be in mortality?
Question Dear Gramps, I had always heard that we picked who our parents were going to be in the Pre-existence. And then on the other hand I was told that we could have married ANYONE and had children and been happy. So did we know that we were going to come to...
Is it considered murder to kill an enemy combatant as a soldier in wartime?
Question Dear Gramps, If murder is wrong/breaking a commandment how will the Lord look upon killing another human being during wartime? If I remember right, President David O. McKay gave an amazing piece of sound doctrine regarding this. Again, one of my early...
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