With interpersonal situations, how do I make my peace depend wholly on the Savior?
Question Gramps, Some years ago I badly hurt someone and have been constantly plagued by what I did and unable to move on. The opportunity to fulfill the interpersonal step in repentance is long gone, as I have no way of contacting them. Yet, I feel the Lord...
Is it considered adultery to date before a divorce is final?
Question Dear Gramps, My husband and I are separated. We are not sealed in the temple. He has gone on several dates since we separated. He keeps telling me it's okay for me to date and move on. However I don't think either one of us should date till we are...
What will happen to the temples during the Second Coming?
Question Dear Gramps, What will happen to the Temples during the second coming? We bless and regard them with such sacredness and love, they are the Lord's house. I live close to the New Zealand Temple and it's heartbreaking to imagine it possibly being...
Shouldn’t the “First Vision” be changed to the “First Visitation?”
Question Dear Gramps, The thought came to me when I was reading about The First Vision. My question is:- If God and Jesus were resurrected beings with flesh and bone bodies and were not spirits. When they visited Joseph would they not have come with their...
When does the Sabbath Day actually begin and end?
Question Dear Gramps, Jewish tradition holds that the Sabbath is from sundown one day until sundown the next day. For us as Christians, and particularly LDS Christians, does that mean from sundown Saturday night till sundown Sunday night? If so, I need to...
Who authored the Plan of Salvation? The Father or Jesus Christ?
Question Gramps, In Mormon Doctrine page 575, Elder McConkie states “the plan of salvation was ordained by the Father. It is not the plan of Christ..." In The Encyclopedia of Mormonism Gerald Lund states the same: “The Father is the author of the Plan of...
Were Adam and Eve married in the Garden of Eden?
Question Gramps, Were Adam and Eve married in the Garden of Eden? Matua Answer Matua, This is a great question and according to our doctrine we are able to provide this information about Adam and Eve's marriage, "Adam and Eve were married, and...
What does “according to my command” mean in D&C 29:6?
Question Gramps, In D&C 29:6 being united in prayer was because of the 6 present. What does he mean,"according to my command?" Cynthia Answer Cynthia, Doctrine and Covenants 29:6 reads: “And, as it is written—Whatsoever ye shall ask in faith,...
Why isn’t the word “keys” as related to the Priesthood found in the Book of Mormon?
Question Gramps, Why isn't the word "keys" as related to the keys of the priesthood found in the Book of Mormon? Bri Answer Dear Bri, The term "keys", as it relates to authority, priesthood, and revelation is a restoration term. That is, when we...
Who qualifies as a Son of Perdition?
Question Gramps, Sorry, I just can't understand Sons of Perdition, even though I have studied it. If a person has to have a perfect knowledge of Christ how can Hitler or other such evil people be son's of perdition? They certainly did not have a perfect...
Has the LDS church ever ex-purged its historical record and supplanted a more benign version?
Question Hello Gramps, Love your column ... Thanks. I have been challenged lately by persons who claim the early stages of church history have been manipulated to purge some negative things about the church and the prophet Joseph Smith. They say the early...
Is looking at swimsuit models something I need to confess to my Bishop?
Question Dear Gramps, I feel so guilty right now because I looked at swimsuit models. I know that the apostles tell us that we shouldn't look at images that promote inappropriate behavior. Is this something I must confess to my bishop? Matt Answer ...
What is the difference between kings/queens vs priests/priestesses?
Question Hey Gramps, What's the difference between becoming Kings or Queens and becoming Priests or Priestesses? Cam Answer Hello Cam, Thank you for your question. Through a variety of sources such as: church talks, lesson manuals and even in the...
How am I to deal with a disbelieving spouse?
Question Gramps, How am I to deal with having a disbelieving spouse? We were married in the temple 13 years ago and we have 4 kids. She used to be strong and now she just doesn't believe any more after years of going behind my back on anti-Mormon sites. She...
Does Luke 16:18 mean that a woman can’t marry a divorced man?
Question Dear Gramps, I have question regarding Luke 16:18 "Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery." Gramps please help me to understand....
Can someone who has had an abortion go to the temple?
Question Gramps, Can someone who has had an abortion go to the temple and go to the Celestial Kingdom? Raia Answer Hello Raia, Thank you for your question. As you must be aware, abortion is a serious topic and one that the church does not take...
Is it disrespectful to name son Elohim or Jehovah?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been wondering. Assuming I have a son in the future, would it be disrespectful or immoral to name my child Elohim after our Heavenly Father as a first or middle name? Or to name him Jehovah? Many thanks. Gabriel Answer...
Was Jesus Christ the first person to be resurrected?
Question Gramps, Was Jesus Christ the first person to be resurrected? Conrad Answer Conrad, It is a very simple thing to answer your question with a "yes." But I believe you may be wondering about a couple of other concepts that are not the same...
Is it okay to go to the temple to just sit and ponder?
Question Hi Gramps. I was just wondering if it is okay to go to the temple and just sit and ponder without having to go thru a session? Sometimes I really feel the need to be out of the world for just a quiet moment. Is the temple appropriate for this use?...
How can both verses of scripture be true?
Question Dear Gramps, 1st Nephi 3:7 says that the Lord does not give a commandment unto the children of men, save He prepares a way for them to accomplish it. Yet D&C 124:49 says that when our enemies prevent us from accomplishing one of the Lord's...
Can one feel the Holy Ghost when Christ is on the earth?
Question Gramps, In John 7:39 and John 16:7 it talks about the spirit not actually being with the people. Does this mean that when Christ is on the earth, the people don't feel the Holy Ghost and only the light of Christ? Devin Answer Devin, In...
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