How can I feel the Spirit again?
Question Dear gramps, For some reason I haven't really been able to feel the spirit anymore. And I really haven't for a couple of years. I feel so lost and confused and keep doubting my faith. What do I do? Ella Answer Hi Ella, The Spirit is the...
Did the Savior Himself preach to the spirits in prison, as mentioned in 1 Peter 3:18-20, or did He send others in His behalf?
Question Gramps, I was listening to a wonderful set of talks on CD called “Our Savior” from a lecture series at BYU last year. One of the lecturers made a statement that Jesus did not actually preach to the spirits in spirit prison after his crucifixion; but he...
What is meant by the earth being the Lord’s footstool?
Question Gramps, What is meant by the earth being the Lord’s footstool? Rachel & Grant Answer Dear Rachel. & Grant, Think of it!! Of all the infinite number of worlds in the universe, the Savior chose this world, our earth, in which to take upon...
I do not believe that God is all powerful. Don’t the elements obey because of their own volition?
Question Gramps, I really do appreciate reading your responses to the submitted questions. This isn't really a question, but a statement. Although you quoted the scriptures stating that God is all powerful, I really don't think that is the case. He does have...
How can I tell if a Mormon website is legitimate?
Question Gramps, I was recently listening to some podcasts at a website. The owner claims to be LDS. He appears to make a career out of interviewing Mormons over social experiences that do not seem appropriate to be telling the world. I'm concerned over...
How can the ‘oath of vengeance’ be part of the gospel of Jesus Christ?
Question Gramps, I was studying about the endowment ceremony and read that between 1845 and 1930s an "oath of vengeance" was performed as part of the endowment. My question is, how could this be part of the gospel of Jesus Christ? Nick Answer Dear...
What terms of measurement did they use in biblical times?
Question Hi Gramps, Did people in that time use “miles” or some other term of measurement like leagues? Was it really that far from Nazareth to Bethlehem? Rebecca Answer Dear Rebecca, Among the lengths of measure used in the Bible cubit, Matt...
Does Section 89 in the Doctrine and Covenants proscribe against the use of both grain and meat?
Question Dear Gramps, I have a question about Doctrine & Covenants 89:14-17. I have always assumed these verses were about the use of grains. Verse 14 says that grain should be the staff of life, in verse 17 it specifies wheat for the use of man. So how do...
Was Jesus conceived sexually?
Question Gramps, Someone asked me a question for which I did not have an answer: Was Jesus Conceived sexually? I don't have a good answer. Ken Answer Ken, Harold B. Lee had this to say: We are very much concerned that some of our Church teachers...
Do modern temples have a Holy of Holies and what is its purpose?
Question Gramps, Do modern LDS temples have a room set aside as a Holy of Holies and if so .for what purpose? John Answer Dear John, I have written before the history and purpose of the Holy of Holies in temples. I'll revisit it today to provide...
What is the “Law of Sarah?”
Question Gramps, What is your understanding of The Law of Sarah? Moira Answer Dear Moira, First of all an explanation as to what it is: "Concubines were common during this time, and I find it remarkable that neither Sarai nor Abram had resorted to...
If all are to be resurrected, why is the word ‘may’ used in Jacob?
Question Gramps, In Jacob 4:11 it says Wherefore, beloved brethren, be reconciled unto him through the atonement of Christ, his Only Begotten Son, and ye (may) obtain a resurrection, according to the power of the resurrection which is in Christ, and be...
Does the Devil know me too well?
Question Hello Gramps! I have been dealing with an addiction for quite awhile now and I am 18 and have been thinking about a mission for awhile.To me, I feel like I need to have a confirmation of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon and that the Church is...
All the assigned work and callings in the Mormon Church is getting me down. What do I do?
Question Gramps, This really isn't a question, more of a statement. After membership in the Mormon Church for more than 30 years and having served as president in many capacities and other callings, I have determined I can't do it anymore. It's become too...
Why does it seem that some Priesthood blessings don’t work?
Question Gramps, Why is it that sometimes when my husband gives a blessing, it works and other times it doesn't? For example, I have insomnia and if I have a hard time sleeping, usually a priesthood blessing can knock me right out. Yet it didn't help at all...
Could you explain the concept of becoming kings and queens in eternity?
Question Dear Gramps, Please explain the concept of becoming kings and queens. I think of kings and queens as being powerful rulers, yet when Christ was tempted by Satan to become all powerful he resisted that temptation. Beth Answer Dear Beth, It...
What good is agency?
Question Dear Gramps: What I was thinking about is what is the relation in God knowing everything and our agency? If we have the right to choose and he does know every choice we will be making. So if he knows all that, then he knows where each of us will go in...
How do you explain that the scriptures say that the earth is 6000 years old when science has established that it is millions of years old?
Question Dear Gramps, How do you explain that the Mormon scripture, the Pearl of Great Price, agrees with the Old Testament that the earth is only a 6,000 years old, when science has clearly established that the age of the earth is really billions of years old...
Isn’t Peter the rock that the Savior refers to in Matthew 16, and thus the head of the Church?
Question G’Day Gramps, I really enjoy your answers to the many questions asked, learn a lot – but recently you were asked about the Mormon church being the one true church – and in your answer and you stated that the Catholic church also claims to be the one...
Do I need to pay tithing on social security payments when I already paid while working?
Question Gramps, We have always paid our tithing on our income before deductions - now we are living on our social security - we've already paid tithing on that when we were employed - so now do we play tithing on it again? JoAnn Answer JoAnn,...
How can I get my non-member children to become active in the Mormon Church?
Question Dear Gramps I am a convert to the Mormon Church and have children from two previous marriages who are grown and not members of any church. They seem to not want any contact with any church but are having many problems in their lives due to not making...
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