What can we do to avoid being led astray by apostate groups?
Question Gramps, I have one brother and one sister who have been very strong in the church and slowly have been led astray by a couple of different apostate groups. One by a polygamy group and the other recently by Gale Porate. My question. What can we as LDS...
Marriage or mission?
Question Hi Gramps. I don't know if I should go on a full time mission or get married. I just turned 19 so I would be able to. And my parents keep asking me about it. Yet my boyfriend has been talking about getting married. He did not serve a mission to to...
Why doesn’t the Church put the Joseph Smith translation of the Bible in the text rather than in the footnotes?
Question Dear Gramps, When reading the bible I often find the Joseph Smith Translation in the footnotes. The longer corrections are in the back of the bible. Why don't we just put the corrected parts (or translations) in place of the incorrect parts in the...
How can I explain that modern prophets have modern revelation over their predecessors?
Question Dear Gramps, I am concerned for friends of mine who say "that if a living prophet can say things that sets aside what a former prophet has said, what faith then can we take in what the prophets tell us today if their words can be set aside by a future...
Is there a difference between a general conference session and a solemn assembly?
Question Gramps, What is the difference between a general conference session and a solemn assembly? Scott Answer Scott, A solemn assembly is usually held following the calling and setting apart of a new president of The Church of Jesus Christ of...
How do I explain family history and the importance to a non-member?
Question Gramps, A non-member relative living about 2,000 miles from me has asked this question: "I find it interesting to see the intensity of interest devoted to this (family history) by the Mormon church. Does the interest arise from the religion or is this...
Wouldn’t Mary’s genealogy have been more important than Joseph’s in Matthew’s intro to the Savior’s ministry?
Question Gramps, Why does Matthew record the genealogy of Joseph in his introduction to the Savior's mortal mission? Would not Mary's genealogy be more important? Were Joseph and Mary so closely related that their genealogies were nearly the same? Thank you...
Why do we use a rabbit and eggs to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ?
Question Hello Gramps, Why do we use a rabbit and eggs to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ? Is this a complete marketing scheme or is there any real significance? Devin Answer Dear Devin, The use of Easter eggs and Easter bunnies is tied to...
What is godly sorrow and how do we recognize it?
Question Dear Gramps, I've read about godly sorrow but there seems to be very little written about it. What is it and more importantly, how can we know we are experiencing it? John Answer John, Sometimes it means sorrow for having sinned, rather...
Are our leaders using Hebrews 11:40 correctly?
Question Gramps, Why is the KJV Hebrews 11:40 quoted so much in the Church to teach the doctrine of salvation for the dead when the Joseph Smith translation clearly changes the meaning to not have anything to do with the subject? Elder David A. Bednar quoted...
Where does the quote “I can not read a sealed book” come from?
Question Gramps, What does it mean a sealed book and the quote "I can not read a sealed book? mormon4life Answer Dear mormon4life, When Joseph Smith received the Golden Plates from Moroni, he immediately noticed that about two-thirds of the plates...
What are the 7 failed prophecies of Joseph Smith according to anti-Mormons?
Question Gramps, Our daughter, who has left the church, sent us an anti-Mormon article with seven (supposedly) failed prophecies of Joseph Smith. I was able to easily refute six of them, but I am stuck as to how to respond to the remaining one. It quotes...
Did Jesus have siblings?
Question Hey gramps, I was just recently watching a bible video (by the Church) about young Jesus teaching at a temple. Mary came looking for him and holding her hand were two young children. Does Jesus have siblings? And if he does, where does it say he does? ...
Can you tell me about the pulpits and the Assembly room in the Salt Lake Temple?
Question Dear Gramps, You have answered some questions about the Kirtland temple pulpits, and I am wondering about the Salt Lake temple pulpits. If they still hold solemn assemblies in the top floor, who sits currently in which seats? Thank you in advance, you...
Was there a resurrection before Christ?
Question Gramps, Was there a resurrection before Christ? Siegfried Answer Siegried, In order to answer this question it is probably best to begin with the Fall and its consequences. When Adam and Eve partook of the fruit of "good and evil" there...
Would the demands of justice still be satisfied?
Question Gramps, Would the demands of justice still be satisfied if Jesus went to a world other than this one? Joseph Answer Joseph, The easy answer to this question would be "yes" the demands of justice would easily be satisfied if our Savior...
Can you help me with a Joseph Smith quote?
Question Gramps, Thanks for your wonderful site and work. As a boy I read a quote from Joseph given in answer to where God came from. He said something like." Was there ever a father who was not first a son..or a son who cannot become as his father?" I have...
Does a man have to be an apostle to be the next prophet?
Question Gramps, In the history of the Church since the days of Joseph Smith, the Lord has always seen that there were apostles ordained to take the place of the Church president when he passes away. My question to you is does a man have to be an apostle to...
Can you tell me what is meant by “seven times seventy” in Doctrine & Covenants 107:96?
Question Dear Gramps, Can you tell me what is meant by “seven times seventy” in Doctrine & Covenants 107:96? Nina Answer Dear Nina, In order to explain that phrase we need to look on both sides of verse 96. Here are the scriptures from D&C...
How can I avoid family members who think they can siphon my Priesthood power with Kabbalah and magic?
Question Dear Gramps, Someone thinks that they can use "kabbalah and magic" to siphon the power of the priesthood out of me. It was strange, but when they went to the bathroom and came back the presence of the Holy Ghost suddenly left. What do I do in these...
Why can’t my unborn child be sealed to its father instead of my ex husband that I am still sealed to?
Question Gramps, I am still sealed to my ex. I have since remarried. We were told by our Stake President that we can't be sealed till we have been married for 5 years, which will be up in about 1 1/2 years. I am pregnant now and it's really upsetting that our...
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