Does God get angry?
Question Gramps, Does God get angry? Melissa Answer Dear Melissa, God absolutely gets angry! The scriptures attest to His wrath that get poured out among the wicked, and it is not spared against those who fail to live up to their covenants. The...
Is there scripture that supports baptism for the dead?
Question Gramps, I have a question about baptizing for the dead. I believe the LDS church is the only one performing this. I was wondering if you have any scripture to support that? You have 3 extra scriptures, so I think that you really should be able to find...
Can we be sealed to someone other than our parents?
Question Gramps, If a father is unworthy and the mother is deceased, can an adult child be sealed to his grandparents or aunt and uncle? Pat Answer Pat, The sealing power was restored through the great prophet Elijah who came to "turn the heart of...
If I can still feel the spirit when I drink coffee, does it then make it okay?
Question Gramps, The Spirit has warned me against tobacco and alcohol, but I have never felt a warning from coffee or tea. I still feel the Spirit when I drink coffee. The Lord has revealed to me that there are spirits in the Spirit world waiting for me to do...
Can I attend my child’s same sex wedding?
Question Gramps, Is it wrong for a person to attend a wedding of a same-sex couple? What if my child marries someone of the same sex, would it be wrong for me to attend? Greg Answer Greg, In order to answer your question, I reach out to Richard...
Why do we refer to people in the church as President?
Question Gramps, Why do we refer to people in the church as president? Why are Elder Eyring and Oaks presidents instead of one of the 14 apostles (and not twelve)? When we say we believe in the same organization that existed in the primitive church these titles...
Should schooling or marriage take priority?
Question Gramps, Why do they tell us not to delay marriage for school? The average person received a Bachelor's is 24.8. That is not an old age to get married Gail Answer Gail, The scriptures tell us that God's ways are not our ways and that His...
Did the first resurrection begin with Christ and when will the second resurrection begin?
Question Dear Gramps, Did the first resurrection begin with Christ? When will the 2nd begin? What will be the kingdom they will be assigned? Concerned Answer Dear Concerned, Indeed the first resurrection began with Christ. It was through his own...
Did Christ experience a dual suffering?
Question Gramps, I have heard many of the brethren lay claim to the fact that the Savior suffered once in the garden and then while on the cross he suffered the pains of Gethsemane again. Where can this be validated for further study? I look forward to your...
Why does the date for Easter change?
Question Dear Gramps, Why does Easter move if it is meant to be the rebirth of Jesus? Patricia Answer Dear Patricia, You ask a very complicated question that was a subject of controversy from the early years following the Savior’s resurrection...
Could you explain how the Law of Restitution applies in the resurrection?
Question Gramps, Could you please explain how the Law of Restitution applies in the resurrection. I understand that we rise as we were laid in the grave for there is no growth in the grave. I keep hearing that we rise as we were in the "prime of life" but what...
Why didn’t Heavenly Father atone for our sins instead of Jesus Christ?
Question Gramps, Why couldn’t Heavenly Father atone for our sins, rather then Jesus Christ Una Answer Dear Una, Thank you for your inquiry, it is both insightful and powerful. There is a lot of substance within this question and I will do my best...
Why the absence of the cross?
Question Hi! I'm not in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But I have a question. And would love to find out an answer. The cross. It seems its absence is fairly complete from the Church, from its buildings, from its literature, no one is wearing...
In Joel 2:31, is this referring to the blood moon?
Question Gramps, In the latter days....."and the moon shall turn to blood", is this " the blood moon"? This is mentioned in Joel. Raymond Answer Dear Raymond, Before I continue with basically a summary, let me point you to a couple of other...
Why can’t a Catholic be sealed in the temple?
Question Dear Gramps, I am in love with an LDS woman for the past 4 years. I know my heart well, and my feelings for her are pure and honorable. She loves me, but says we won't be able to marry in the temple and be sealed. We have spoken about this, and my...
Baptism of child? Elijah last Melchizedek priesthood holder? Celebration of Saints?
Question Gramps, A 10 year old child from a non-member family is being baptized into the church. The mother has given consent despite the stepfathers diapproval. The family has drug and alcohol problems and there are mental health issues at play for the mother....
Can we progress between kingdoms?
Question Dear Gramps I have grown up being taught that we can progress only if we make it to the Celestial Kingdom. As an adult I have heard other people say that we can progress from the Telestial Kingdom to the Terrestrial Kingdom and so on. Gerald ...
Can you be forgiven of adultery if you sincerely repent?
Question Gramps, If you sincerely repent of a stupid stupid thing you did (adultery) are you forgiven? Can you still marry in the temple? Can you still gain a higher glory? Cher Answer Dear Cher, I am humbled to be able to answer this delicate...
Why did the early Saints have to go through so many trials and difficulties?
Question Gramps, I’ve been reading the book Saints that the Church just published and I was curious if you had any thoughts on why the early Saints had to go through such difficult trials and experiences. It breaks my heart to read some of the things the women...
Are bikinis still okay to wear?
Question Gramps, My wife and I were married in the temple about a year ago and a question came up this morning of all times. Are bikini's still okay to be worn? I say no, but she is persisting that I am wrong. Please clarify. Richard Answer Dear...
What is polyandry?
Question Gramps, I stumbled across your site and its very refreshing. I appreciate your willingness to tackle difficult topics. During my in depth research into Polygamy, I learned that Polyandry was also practiced. Anyone I've ever tried to discuss this with...
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