How can I prove Joseph Smith was a prophet and had the authority of God using only the Bible?
Question Gramps, Someone asked me once to give proof Joseph Smith was a prophet of God (and had the authority of God) using only the Bible and I do not know how to answer. Do you know of any scriptures? Sincerely, Clayton Answer Clayton,...
Should men who hold the priesthood ask for a sealing cancellation?
Question Gramps, I have been married for 17 yrs and am sealed to my husband, however, he was sealed to his first wife for 19 years. She is not active and has been married for 11 years. She was unfaithful during their marriage. He has asked to have the sealing...
How can I help my son who is being treated very badly by his peers?
Question Gramps, What can I say to my son who comes home crying after every scouting event? He is home schooled and every scout in his troop is rude to him. Yesterday he tripped while hiking and one of the older scouts called him a dirty name. He gets along...
Will a disobedient son still inherit the celestial kingdom if his parents have been sealed in the temple of the Mormon Church and honor their temple covenants?
Question Gramps, If parents are active and live the gospel but they have an inactive son who marries outside the temple, will the son as well as his family someday be with the parents in the celestial kingdom? Frank Answer Dear Frank, We assume...
Why are there so many similarities between Jesus Christ and the Egyptian God Horus?
Question Gramps, Why are there so many similarities between Jesus Christ and the Egyptian god Horus? Breyden Answer Breyden, Well, let's take a look at that more closely. Since you did not give examples of these similarities in your question,...
Why is it so important to be a member of the Mormon Church?
Question Hi Gramps, Why is it so important to be a member of the Mormon Church? Isn’t it enough to be a good person and believe in Christ? Aren’t all churches true so long as they teach Christ? These are the questions my nephew’s mother and aunts have asked him...
On other worlds, what did those eligible for celestial glory do as they waited for the Savior’s resurrection?
Question Gramps, No one could be resurrected or glorified from all the other creations until the Savior was resurrected and glorified. During that long wait, what did glorified bodies do that were eligible for celestial glory? No one can go to a celestial home...
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...
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