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, The celebration of Easter has its roots in the early Christian church, where the resurrection of Jesus was commemorated in various...
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...
Why would evil people be resurrected?
Question Gramps, I teach Gospel Principles. I was teaching on the atonement, and this convert had a really big problem with the concept of everyone receiving a body in the resurrection. She thought it was not fair that mean nasty people, murderers etc. got a...
Does heaven and hell refer to paradise and spirit prison?
Question Gramps, I’ve always understood that many of the references in the bible to heaven and hell refer to paradise and spirit prison–thus, the images of sulfur and burning. Therefore that’s why there’s no discussion of the three degrees in the Old Testament...
Who recorded the events in the Garden of Gethsemane?
Question Gramps, If Jesus Christ was alone in the Garden of Gethsemane and was immediately taken into custody, how do you think we have a record of his exact words? Chantelle Answer Dear Chantelle, Jesus brought three witnesses with him to the...
Was Amulek a polygamist?
Question Gramps, Was Amulek a polygamist? According to Alma 10:11 it seems he may have been. Eric Answer Eric, The scriptures specifies Alma blessed Amulek's "women" while he stayed at his house. The truthful answer is that we don't know if Amulek...
Are the stories of Salome and the Daughter of Jared inspired by each other?
Question Gramps, I have just been reading in Ether about the daughter of Jared devising a plan to secure the kingdom for her father by obtaining the head of Omer. It appears to allude to the story of John the Baptist and Salome but surely the Jaredites didn't...
Did a person’s spirit exist in heaven before the earthly body was born?
Question Gramps, What and where is the scriptural basis for your contention that a person's spirit existed in Heaven before that person's earthly body was born? Does that spirit inhabit a baby's body before birth or, as you see it, or does it occur when the...
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