What justification was there to seal Jane Manning James to the Smith family?
Question Gramps, What scriptural justification was there for them to seal Jane Manning James to the Smith family as an eternal servant? I find this very troubling. Matt Answer Matt, I can understanding why you might find this troubling, and...
Why was death justifiable in Alma 51?
Question Gramps, Why was it justifiable in Alma 51 for the freemen to put to death the kingmen? Unlike the story of Nephi They don't seem to have received a commandment from the Lord to do so. If it was not justifiable why doesn't it say so? Paige ...
Divorce or not? Can someone fall in their exalted state?
Question Gramps, I'm just starting my investigation into becoming a Mormon. I am separated from my Church of England wife some 5 or 7 years now. I only stayed within that marriage and the Church of England because of the oath I swore unto God to love my wife...
What do dreams about flying mean?
Question Gramps, Quite often I have dreams of flying. I believe in dreams. Sadly, a number of church leaders do not put much stock in dreams. I can name Bishops and Stake Presidents that have scoffed about dreams. So, probably the most recurring dreams that I...
Do I need to do temple work for my babies who died shortly after birth?
Question Gramps, I gave birth to twin babies 3 years ago. They were both born alive but lived for less than two hours before returning to their Heavenly Father. Please help me understand whether or not I need to do temple work for them. Baptisms? Endowments?...
Are answers to prayer conditional on someone else also asking for me?
Question Gramps, I've been thinking about the line from the Bible Dictionary, "The object of prayer is ... to secure for ourselves and for others blessings that ... are made conditional on our asking for them." Often in Church, we ask for group prayers or...
Reading about the Freemason’s handshake has caused great doubt of my faith. Can you help or explain?
Question Gramps I've been a member of the Church over 13 years now. I've had some spiritual experiences happen that have had a profound effect on me. Today i was reading about the freemasons handshake.which is exactly the same as the Mormon handshake. It...
What is the official truth on whether Heavenly Father has a father?
Question Gramps, I’m not sure our institution wants to own the teaching that our Heavenly Father has a father who has a father, and so on, infinitely. I know this teaching was passionately held, taught, and defended by presiding leaders, but hardly touched...
How can two people get opposite revelation?
Question Hi Gramps, I read your answer to someone's question "How can people receive opposite personal revelation and both say it came from God?" and it got me thinking of another similar question. Two people are engaged to be married in the temple and one...
Why was it Eve that partook of the fruit first?
Question Gramps, I've been studying a lot about Adam and Eve and the Fall. Through various quotes from modern day prophets, it's pretty clear that Adam and Eve were aware of the plan and what would have to take place in order to start the mortal probation of...
Can check lists divert us from drawing closer to the Lord?
Question Gramps, What do you think Elder Bednar meant in his talk last conference when he said focusing upon CHECK LISTS can divert us from drawing closer to the Lord? (Saturday morning session/October 6, 2018) Karen Answer Karen, If you have the...
Will everyone be the same height in the spirit world?
Question Hey Gramps, I have a personal insecurity that I've had for time, and that would be my height. I'm around 5'4 or 5'5, however I'm shorter than those around me. Dating has been difficult and my height has taken toll of my happiness. My friends play...
Can you help me with John Chapter 20?
Question Gramps, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest...
Who is Aminadi in the Book of Mormon?
Question Gramps, I've tried my best to find out, who is this descendant (Aminadi) of Amulek? Footnote 10:2a Dan. 5:16. Is Aminadi Daniel? Rod Answer Dear Rod, I too have wondered about Aminadi and the writing on the wall of the temple. ...
Will I be less likely to go to the Celestial Kingdom due to my fear of doing baptisms for the dead?
Question Gramps, I have a big fear of going underwater. I found my baptism really difficult. I have been a member for nearly 4 years and I still have not done a baptism in the temple because of my fear. My patriarchal blessing talks about me doing family...
What are Mormon weddings and funerals like?
Question Gramps, The weddings for Mormons are very private. What is a funeral like?? Are non-Mormons allowed to attend a funeral service?? Thank you for your assistance. Teresa Answer Dear Teresa, Actually the weddings that are performed in...
Why didn’t God make this a perfect world?
Question Gramps, I teach the youth at church and yesterday one of my students asked me this question - I have some ideas but not much evidence to back up my thoughts, can you help? "If God really created and designed this world, would he not have made it...
Why are some of the ancient prophets considered to be dispensation heads?
Question Gramps, In the church, we are taught that there are seven dispensation heads. Adam, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus Christ and His Apostles, and Joseph Smith. If a dispensation is a time when the Lord dispenses His gospel anew, why was it necessary...
Will there be a need for a temple in the Celestial Kingdom?
Question Gramps, Temples are necessary in order that the sacred ordinances and covenants necessary for exaltation in the celestial kingdom may be bestowed upon all those who are worthy of exaltation. At the end of the Millennium all will have been resurrected...
How long has the use of consecrated oil been a part of giving blessings?
Question Dear Gramps, In the blessing of the sick and afflicted, how long has the use of consecrated oil been a part of the ordinance? Has this always been the case since the earliest dispensations of time, or did it start with the restoration of the Gospel in...
Can you explain Revelation 10?
Question Gramps, Can you explain what you think of Revelation 10? To me it sounds just like the Book of Mormon. Are there any other scriptures like this in the Bible? Deyvson Answer Deyvson, Revelation 10 deals with John’s prophetic calling to...
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