How can we be eternally happy like God if even He weeps?
Question Dear Gramps, We are taught that we can dwell with God, become like Him, and be eternally happy. I don't understand how He and we can be free from sorrow--and, thus, experience happiness eternally--if God Himself weeps because of the disobedience of...
Was Jesus 2 years old when visited by the wise men?
Question Gramps, The Magi visited Jesus when he was two years old. How did this come about? Geoffrey Answer Geoffrey, The primary source of information regarding the visit of the wise men is found in the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew 2:1-12...
How did Santa become a part of Christmas?
Question Dear Gramps, If Christmas is about the birth of Jesus, where did Santa come from? Chris Answer Dear Chris, Yes, Christmas is about the birth of Jesus. It wasn’t until 325 years after his birth that the Roman Emperor made all the people...
Why isn’t what is said in the Book of Mormon part of the Church rules?
Question Gramps, Can you explain what 3 Nephi 12:31-32 means and why it is not part of the Church rules? David Answer David, You have two questions. Let me address each of them in turn. What does this passage mean? What it means is that unless...
How can I friend and speak to someone who doesn’t speak the same language?
Question Gramps, There’s a kid in my grade who came from a Spanish speaking country to the U.S. He Is very lonely and barely speaks English. In fact, I’ve never heard him speak English only Spanish. I am currently learning Spanish but struggle to muster the...
Could you tell me which verses in the KJV of the Bible have been translated correctly?
Question Gramps, Please tell me which verses in the KJV have been translated correctly so that I am not confused..? Ezek27 Answer Dear Ezek27, Perhaps it would be easier to tell you which verses in the KJV have not been translated correctly. Since...
Does God know the choices I will make before I make them?
Question Gramps, Does God know what choices I will make long before I make them? Does he already know my complete life and the choices I will make in the future? Greg Answer Greg, In our Book of Mormon we can read the following verse of scripture,...
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. ...
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