What can I tell my fiance about not having received a temple sealing cancellation from previous wife?
Question Gramps, My future wife wants me to be unsealed to my previous wife. We divorced many years ago and she has since died. We are still sealed together. I don't know what really to tell her other than it will be sorted out when we die. Jared Answer...
Why is it the practice in the Mormon Church to take the sacrament with the right hand?
Question Dear Gramps, Where did the idea come from that in the Mormon Church you should take the sacrament with your right hand? Mike Answer Dear Mike, The practice in the Mormon Church of taking the sacrament with the right hand is just a...
Why do Mormons eat pork when they believe in the Old Testament which forbids it?
Question Dear Gramps, Why do Mormons eat pork when they believe in the Old Testament which forbids it? Jessica Answer Dear Jessica, The proscription against eating pork was part of the law of Moses, and it was in force for all the house of Israel...
Can sin be committed when the Lord is in our midst?
Question Dear Gramps, Last Sunday we had a sister in our Sunday School who asked if there is sin committed when the Lord is our midst. Our question is: can sin be committed? if so, how is it dealt with? if not, why not? As always, your brother in the Lord....
With negative talk about some religions, how do I keep reaching for my own understanding of God?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been an firm believer in Christ for an long time now for numerous reasons. Now as a grown man there has been negative talk about Jehovah Witnesses and now Mormons. The only reason I quit going to traditional churches was because...
In Mosiah, how is Abinadi making a connection to God the Father?
Question Gramps, I have always been confused by these verses and the explanation by Abinadi. Can you explain how Abinadi is making the connection to God the father in these verses. Thanks. Bud Answer Dear Bud, Abinadi's wording is indeed difficult...
Will God not help someone because of free will?
Question Gramps, I’ve been told that God will not help someone out because of free will. He cannot interfere with free will because of the fact that this is a fallen world. His hands are tied. Is this true? That no amount of faith can overcome the demands of...
Where in the Bible does it say that there is a Mormon book?
Question Gramps, Where in the bible does it have that there is a Mormon book? Lauren Answer Dear Lauren, The references to the Book of Mormon in the Bible are rather obscure and need a little interpretation. Here is a specific reference: The word...
How can the Mormon Church help us with our financial needs while we are attending school?
Question Dear Gramps, What are the thoughts of the Mormon Church about government welfare? My husband is attending medical school and I stay home with our son. We do use food stamps and medicaid for the baby and me. Without this help it would be impossible for...
Did the Savior visit other worlds?
Question Dear Gramps, I was just reading your explanation as to why it’s fair that we got to live on this world. I hadn’t thought of it before, but did the Savior visit the other worlds after His resurrection as He visited His other sheep on this world? I’m...
How do I confess numerous sins to my Bishop?
Question Hey Gramps, Around the age of 13 I went completely inactive and left the church. I recently came back to the church at 19 and while I was inactive I made a lot of mistakes regarding the law of chastity. Because there were so many, I am worried about...
Is it wrong to partake of the Sacrament unless you have been baptized?
Question Gramps, In 3 Nephi Jesus offers the sacrament to "all" including those who are not baptized yet, but it seems to me that most people in the Church think it's wrong to partake unless one has been baptized. For example, when my daughter brings a friend...
How will Satan be bound during the Millennium?
Question Dear Gramps, How will Satan be bound during the Millennium? Is it the righteousness of the people that will bind him; and if so, will they become wicked at the end of the 1000 years, which will cause him to be released? Carol Answer Dear...
Why does God allow innocent people to suffer at the hands of nature?
Question Gramps, Why does God allow innocent people to suffer? Not just by the hands of others but also in nature like people starving to death or killed and suffering some other ways by the hands of nature not because of the agency of other people. Brittney...
Why is there a discrepancy regarding the creation between the temple and scripture?
Question Gramps, I’m really trying to get some some clarification on this: in the scriptures (Moses, Abraham, Book of Genesis) the lights in the firmament were created and placed on the fourth day. In another place (non scriptural) it says they were created on...
How can I get over my dislike for our new Young Men’s President?
Question Hey gramps, I'm a priest within the church, I have concerns with my young men quorum. We just had a recently called young men's president a few months ago, and things haven't been the same. Our new young men leader is a bit more strict and less patient...
How can we justify to an investigator the trinity as three separate bodies?
Question Gramps, I have been approached by a investigator who wishes to know how we can justify the Trinity as three separate bodies instead of only one. The young lady in question cannot accept this, among some other points we believe. I used the scriptures...
Can we still ask apostles for priesthood blessings?
Question Gramps, I know in years past people could ask the apostles for priesthood blessings. Can we still do this and if so how do we go about it? My daughter has some kind of undiagnosed illness and has been suffering for the last 4-5 years. She barely made...
Who is the “him” referenced in 2 Nephi 26:16?
Question Dear Gramps, We need you to resolve a dilemma we have in our scripture study. Who is the "him" referenced in 2nd Nephi 26:16? We can find no other person in the surrounding verses that this refers to. Please help us! Roger Answer ...
What does Kolob mean?
Question Hello Gramps! I just discovered this wonderful resource. My question refers to Kolob. I have heard other people mention this name and you mentioned it in response to a question about the Pearl of Great Price symbol. I would like to know what this is!...
Can you show me how to gain a testimony that the Mormon Church is the true Church?
Question Dear Gramps, Lately I have been thinking a lot about my faith and I don’t think that I really have a testimony. I feel like I have just been going to the Mormon Church because I was born into it and have never really had to study and find out for...
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