Chastity has so many definitions. How far can I go before it’s called “sinning”?
Question Dear Gramps, Chastity has so many definitions. How far can I go before it's called "sinning"? Clueless Answer Dear Clueless, It always amazes me when people ask these types of questions. It's as if they are asking how close can they go...
What does it mean to be a savior on Mt. Zion?
Question Dear Gramps, My patriarchal blessing says that I’ll be a savior upon Mt. Zion. What does it mean? Where do I get started? Someone Answer Dear Someone, Being a savior on Mt. Zion refers to those who act an a saving capacity for their...
How could we have always existed if we were born of heavenly parents?
Question Gramps, I know we were born to heavenly parents. But in Abraham, it also says that we have always existed. How are both possible? And I do know the song, “If You Could Hie to Kolob,” but it almost confuses me more. Help? Charla Answer ...
Will there be both agency and evil during the millennium?
Question Hi Gramps, As much as I have studied I am not able to get a clear answer on my question, which is-- During the millennium there will be no sickness, etc. Does that mean only for those born into the millennium or will those of us with physical problems...
I’m having a hard time coming up with an idea for a seminary devotional. Can you help?
Question Hi Gramps, So everyday in seminary one student gets the opportunity to give a quick devotional on whatever topic they want. I am having a hard time choosing a good devotional and am in need of some ideas. Delaney Answer Dear Delaney,...
If things are only going to get worse why should we even bother trying to make things better?
Question Dear Gramps, In the past I have always tried to do things to make life better for myself and those around me. But it really disheartens me hearing the Mormon Church leaders say that things are only going to get worse on earth. If this is true, then why...
Who announces who the new Prophet will be?
Question Gramps, I am puzzled that President Nelson is going to announce the next Prophet. Is that a standard common practice or is he going to announce someone else on Tuesday? My Bishop announced last Sunday that it was President Nelson our next...
What are the meanings of the different names of the Mormon Church?
Question Dear Gramps, I‘m a gospel doctrine teacher at my ward in the Mormon Church. Last Sunday I was asked by a member about the difference between the church names that we find in the scriptures. Please could you clarify the following denominations for our...
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...
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