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...
I just read a book about the teachings of Emanuel Swedenborg. How would I know that his doctrines are not true?
Question Gramps, I was wondering today as I read a book that a non-Mormon friend gave to me to read. It raised a few questions inside of me. The biggest question on my mind is in regards to a man named Emanuel Swedenborg. He wrote a book called ‘A Treatise...
Will members of different religious organizations inherit the celestial kingdom?
Question Dear Gramps, A brother in our ward, when the subject matter allows, will quote a ’supposed’ statement by Joseph Smith, that when the saints get to the Celestial kingdom they will be surprised to find Catholics, Muslims, etc. there as well. I have never...
Is the Mormon Church asking its members to return to Missouri?
Question Dear Gramps, For years I have heard the statements about selected members of the Mormon Church being asked to walk back to Missouri. I have been unable to find the source for these statements. Is there in fact a reliable source for this belief or is...
Are there times when we are commanded not to forgive those who have committed offenses against us?
Question Dear Gramps, In Doctrine & Covenants 42:24-26 and in 98:39-45 there appears to be some circumstances where we are commanded not to forgive those who have committed offenses against us. Talks, lessons, and articles about forgiving others never seem...
I play a musical instrument, and it brings me much joy. Will I be able to play a musical instrument after I die?
Question Dear Gramps, I play a musical instrument, and it brings me much joy. I am wondering if I will be able to play it after I die. If I don’t have a body until I am resurrected, how can I play my instrument? Are there symphonies in heaven? It couldn’t be...
Even using the concept of the time scale of Kolob, would God have really rested on the 7th day?
Question Gramps, Did God really rest on the seventh day? I was reading the Pearl of Great Price and it clearly said that Heavenly Father used reckoning of Kolob (1000 earth years=1 Kolob day) to create earth--Abr 5:13. That means that it took 1,000 years to...
What are visiting teachers and home teachers in the Mormon Church REALLY for?
Question Dear Gramps, What are visiting teachers and home teachers REALLY for? I know the Mormon Church has instituted visiting and home teaching programs to help care for and nurture those in the ward. My resentment stems from all the negative experiences I...
I know we don’t believe in predestination but does Heavenly Father already have someone picked out for us to marry?
Question Hey Gramps, I have always had a question. It is always said that if we hold faithful, we will fulfill priesthood callings that we have been designed to hold (from pre-existence). Isn't fatherhood/being a spouse as important or more important of a...
Is it prideful to feel sad for friends who are in direct open conflict with the Church?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been lucky to reconnect with childhood friends. My problem is that my heart aches for some who no longer believe the Gospel to be true or are in direct open conflict with the Church. I went through a period in my 20's where I...
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