As recorded in the Book of Moses, who was speaking to Moses?
Question Gramps, Who was speaking to Moses as recorded in the Book of Moses. Patrick Answer Hi Patrick, Thank you for your question as I feel the answer to it is one that each member of the Church could benefit from knowing. Studying this answer...
What did Joseph Smith mean when he said “The righteous to dwell in everlasting burnings?”
Question Gramps, I can't seem to get a straight answer about what Joseph Smith means in his talk at the King funeral. The righteous to dwell in everlasting burnings? Please explain. Thank you. Tim Answer Dear Tim, The phrase "everlasting...
If John held keys, why didn’t he keep the Church running?
Question Gramps, If John held keys, why did he not continue ordaining other apostles and keep the church running? How was there an apostasy when the keys were still on the earth? Tomas Answer Tomas, The way I understand it is that Lord...
Is excommunication generally invoked for adultery and who makes that decision?
Question Gramps, An acquaintance of mine, married in the temple 25 years ago, four children and an active member in the LDS church was recently divorced for having an extramarital affair which had been ongoing for some time. To this day the ex-wife and children...
Am I truly forgiven when I can only forsake my sins for a short period of time?
Question Dear Gramps, I’ve struggled a long time with pornography and masturbation. I’ve confessed to my bishop and met with him many times, but recently moved. I keep falling and making these same mistakes, but I repent each time. It is all I can do just to...
In reading Romans 3:23, wouldn’t this also include infants and children?
Question Gramps, "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God....." Rom 3:23 Does not this "all" include infants and children? If you have ever observed small children at "play" with other small children you will have seen some very adult behavior...
Do we lose our memory of earth life when we die?
Question Dear Gramps, Our Sunday school teacher once taught that when we pass on to the spirit world that we lose our memory of our experiences in this world and regain our memory of the pre-existence, and that it would be in the resurrection when we’ll...
Where did the Black race originate? Did it have anything to do with the Priesthood ban?
Question Gramps, Where did the black race originate? As I read Abraham and consider things about Ham, and Canaanites and the priesthood, and Egypt and other things I’ve heard about lineage and such, I wonder how this all comes down from Cain, and how it...
College or mission? What should I do?
Question Gramps, I have been wondering if I should go to college or serve a mission. My leaders have said it will be the best year and a half of my life. But I have bad anxiety being far away from home without someone I have known or a call home. I can't even...
How will we find our loved ones on resurrection day if not buried near each other?
Question Gramps, How important is it that we be buried near our loved ones? As much as we want to be, sometimes this is not possible. I am curious as to how it will work on resurrection day. Will we quickly be able to get to our loved ones even if we are many...
How can I use my talent to expound the scriptures?
Question Gramps, I received but one talent from Heavenly Father - It is " If I prove to be true and faithful I will be given the opportunity to "expound the scriptures." I have studied the word expound and have found more than 300 definitions. So, I narrowed...
What will the coming of the Savior be like?
Question Gramps, Ever since I was little and my Grandma died I have always wondered if when Jesus comes again he will bring all the people of heaven with him to help us fight, or if he will resurrect all the people that he has not yet resurrected and then they...
How is it that Adam condemns men to death and Christ atones for death?
Question Dear Gramps, How is it done, that Adam condemns men to death and Christ’s atonement in the Garden atones for death. Robert Answer Dear Robert, It wasn’t that Adam condemned men to death, but that through the transgression of Adam death...
How can I teach my children that the Mormon Church is the only true church?
Question Dear Gramps, My question is complex. My children are struggling at this time with the reason we call ourselves the only true and living church on the earth. How do I help them understand why there is a need for a one true church? Why only one plan? The...
Are the Father and the Son one being or one in purpose?
Question Dear Gramps, I have a few friends and we get to talking about the church and what I believe in. It goes all well and everything until we start talking about God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost. They believe they are one person and when I...
As a recent convert, how long does it take to get my first calling?
Question Hi gramps, I am recent convert to the church and I am waiting for my first calling. How long does it take to get your first calling and can you request one as our ward is small and there is no librarian or helper. I would like to help out. What is...
If I get a civil divorce but not a temple cancellation, am I still required to wear my garments?
Question Gramps, If a couple are married in the temple and after many years get a civil divorce and not a temple divorce are they still required to wear their garments? What about if they get remarried in a civil wedding to a non-Mormon but not a temple...
About how old was Nephi when he started writing his record?
Question Dear Gramps, About how old was Nephi when he started writing his record? Rebecca Answer Dear Rebecca, As a historian Nephi leaves no record of specific dates of any occurrences or the specific ages of any of subjects of his narrative....
Why do you believe the Mormon religion has been growing? What is the appeal of the religion?
Question Gramps, Why do you believe the Mormon religion has been growing? What is the appeal of the religion? Sarah Answer Dear Sarah, That is a simple and interesting question with profound implications! The simple answer is that the Mormon...
When will the second resurrection occur?
Question Dear Gramps, I’ve heard and read various things about the 1st and 2nd resurrection. To my understanding the 1st will go in affect when the Savior comes again. When will the 2nd happen? Stetson Answer Dear Stetson, The second resurrection...
Did Adam and Eve ever have a childhood?
Question Dear Gramps, Did Adam and Eve ever have a childhood? Gary Answer Dear Gary, The biblical account of the genesis of Adam and Eve is an allegorical account. It is not the literal history of the genesis of the parents of the human race. Adam...
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