In Psalms 110:1, who is the Lord telling the Lord to sit at His right hand?
The words LORD and Lord in the scriptures have distinct meanings. The true meaning of the scriptures can only be understood through the ministration of the Holy Spirit.
Why is so much attention given to the word ‘works’ in the Mormon Church and so little attention given to the concept of grace?
Both works and grace are central concepts in Mormon theology. Works is mentioned more than grace in Mormon literature because it addresses our own responsibility to strive to merit the blessings promised by the Lord to the faithful and obedient Saints.
How could God give Adam and Eve commandments that were in opposition to each other?
Man’s free agency was activated by the conflicting commandments to not partake of the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, and to multiply and replenish the earth.
How can I help relieve the apathy in my ward?
Question Dear Gramps, I too enjoy your column, and I don't know that I have a question as much as I am looking for information to present to our youth. I have been asked to talk to our young women and young men about "callings," accepting and following through...
Our patriarchal blessings declare that every one of our family except one are from the house of Ephraim. One daughter is from the house of Manasseh. Does this make her a Lamanite?
Question Dear Gramps, My daughter and I had a discussion about her patriarchal blessing and the tribe she is adopted in. Our whole family is of the house of Ephraim with the exception of her. She is of the house of Manasseh and feels like she will be with that...
Is it OK for a person who is going through a divorce to attend a Singles Ward in the Mormon Church?
Question Hi Gramps, I have a Mormon friend that is going through a divorce. She is now attending a singles ward. Is this right? She says that her divorce is still in the works (not final) but what if she started dating again or participating in activities as a...
How can a just and perfect God promote the increase of population?
God is in control of his creations. The earth belongs to him. Those who preside over the Mormon Church receive instruction from God with respect to family size and all other religious and moral matters.
Will mortal children be born during the Millennium?
A strain of mortals will propagate during the millennium to perform the proxy work in the Mormon Temples for those who received the gospel in the spirit world after mortality.
What is the meaning of the expression “the east wind”?
The “east wind” is a euphamism, expressing a destructive force sent forth from God upon the wicked.
Could you prove your claim that Jehovah and Jesus Christ are the same person by using the more modern translations of the Bible?
Question Dear Gramps, You evidently use the King James Version translation of Zechariah 12:10 to prove your claim that Jehovah God and Jesus Christ are one person. Could you prove this claim using more accurate modern Bible translations? Some of them are cited...
What scriptures will help us resist temptation?
There are three categories of disobedience to God–actions, words and thouights. If we can acquire thought control we can avoid all three forms of disobedience.
How can the Book of Mormon be true when it says in Revelation not to add to nor take away from the prophecy of “This Book”?
“Adding and taking away from the words of the book of this prophecy”, Rev. 22:18-19, refers to the Book of Revelation, not to the entire Bible.
Will spirit children born after the great war in heaven come under the saving grace of the Savior’s great atoning sacrifice?
Satan’s plan was to save all the children of the Father by forcing them to comply with the Father’s will. Satan’s plan was rejected and its proponents were banished from heaven.
Why is the angel Moroni always facing east when placed on the temples?
Question Dear Gramps, I’m a host and tour guide on temple square. Many guests ask this same question. “Why is the angel Moroni always facing east when placed on the temples?” Also the corner stone is always placed on the southeast side. Could you please help...
Will I be kept out of the Celestial Kingdom because of an unfaithful spouse?
If a spouse is unfaithful to temple covenants in the Mormon Church, no promised blessing by the Lord will be denied the faithful party.
How can the Mormons say that the Mormon Church is the only true church?
To determine that the Mormon Church is the only true church, it is necessary to ask God and reveive in response a revelation from Him that the Mormon Church is the only true church.
Could paradise and the spirit prison be the same place?
Paradise is a modern phrase. The original term in the scriptures is properly translated as “the spirit world.”
How are spirit children born?
Spirit children of heavenly parents are born composed of spiritual matter. There is no such thing as immaterial matter.
Who, or what are the Nephilim?
The term, Niphilim, is the English version of the Hebrew term meaning giants.
What can I do to help my husband become more active in the Mormon Church?
Rather than trying to convert a loved one by preaching to him, a much more powerful way would be to act as a worthy example of the believers.
Where do we find information about the two apostles who will be killed in the streets of Jerusalem?
The “two witnesses” mentioned in Revelations 11 who were killed and left in the street for three and half days are two apostles of the Lord. According to Revelations they will be resurrected after the three and a half days, and ascend to heaven in the sight of all the people.
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