Are there 3 degrees in the Terrestrial Kingdom?
Question Gramps, Are there also 3 degrees of kingdoms within the Terrestrial Kingdom? Ray Answer Dear Ray, The best thing I can say about that is ‘we don’t know.’ I know that isn’t the answer you were hoping for, but it’s the best we can do right...
In Ether 12:27 it says that “my grace is sufficient.” Why is it only sufficient?
Question Gramps, Ether 12:27 says "my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me". This makes it sound like grace is limited. I thought the grace of God can overcome all things. Why is it only "sufficient"? And only for those who humble...
How can the Savior understand what it’s like to have a miscarriage or stillborn birth?
Question Hi Gramps I know the Atonement is infinite and allows our Saviour to succour because he descended below all things and suffered all, but how can he truly understand what it feels like to carry a child and have a miscarriage/stillborn?? Kayilz ...
What happens at a temple dedication?
Question Gramps, What happens at a temple dedication? Sara Answer Dear Sara, Our modern temple dedications follow the pattern and agenda Joseph Smith set with the dedication of the Kirtland House of the Lord. At that dedication, the meeting...
New callings scare me. Why doesn’t the Lord pick someone more qualified?
Question Dear Gramps, I just received a new calling and I’m terrified. I told the Bishop yes, but I can’t help but think there are so many others who could do this calling so much better than I can. Why me? Why doesn’t the Lord pick someone more qualified?...
Does one have to go through the full repentance process for ALL sins?
Question Gramps, Does one have to go through the full repentance process for all sins? For example, if someone were to roll their eyes at someone would they have to go through the 6 R's of repentance? If so, how does one repent of sins that they have forgotten?...
How can I use my Gift of Discernment to help others?
Question Dear Gramps, How can I use my gift of discernment to help others? Thankyou. Emmie Answer Dear Emmie, When I read your question, the words of Elder Bednar came to my mind: “There are times when people are silent in their screaming but you...
Did the Jaredites inhabit the promised land when the Nephites arrived?
Question Gramps, In Omni 1:21 it says that the Nephites in Zarahemla discovered Coriatumr, the last of the Jaredites. If I understand correctly, this was hundreds of years after Lehi and his family arrived in the Americas. If this is so, were the Jaredites...
Why did Christ come to this earth to perform the atonement?
Question Gramps, I was reading your answer to this question: Does the Atonement of Jesus Christ apply to all people on all worlds or to just those on this earth? And that got me to thinking, why did Christ come to THIS earth (emphasis on the 'this') to perform...
What does it mean that God is “no respecter of persons?”
Question Gramps, What does it mean when I hear that God is no respecter of persons? Alfred Answer Dear Alfred, I saw a lot of confusion over this phrase when I recently answered a question about the order of ordinance of the sacrament. Since this...
Why should we commit to eternal marriage while still young and naive?
Question Gramps, Why do we make the choice of who we will be with for "all eternity" in a state of existence where we have the veil, are still developing and changing who we are, and are still so naive in our understanding and learning? The longer I am married...
Why do we use olive oil for consecrated oil?
Question Dear Gramps, I am wondering about the doctrine behind the consecrated oil. Why do we use olive oil? Why don't we use another kind of oil? I understand that it is a very old practice but why did they start to use it in the first place? Thank You! Elder...
Were temple sacrifices stopped after Christ’s crucifixion?
Question Gramps, When and how were the temple sacrifices stopped after Jesus introduced the sacrament? Vicki Answer Dear Vicki, We know that, right after His crucifixion, the Lord excused His followers from the necessity of blood sacrifices. See,...
If Brigham Young didn’t think of himself as a prophet, why should we?
Question Gramps, Brigham Young claimed that he wasn't a prophet but a "Yankee guesser." Did he really not think he was a prophet? If he didn't think so, why should we? Bri Answer Dear Bri, I would encourage you to read the entire sermon to which...
What is the purpose of mortality?
Question Gramps, If some spirits were able to progress so much in the pre-earth life that all they come to earth for is a body and then die before the age of accountability, why don't we all just do the same? If it is possible to progress that much without a...
Why is it that Church leadership considers it okay to brand everything as Mormon?
Question Gramps, When and why is it that the church leadership considers it okay to brand everything as "Mormon" when the scriptures specifically say not to and when their own talks discourage the use of it in reference to the church? Examples include...
Why was it taught that women shouldn’t speak in church? Is this still true?
Question Gramps, I was told that women were not allowed to speak in church. I thought that Christ had changed the way women were viewed in the church. Theodore Answer Theodore, If the person who told you this said that women are not allowed to...
Can non members speak in Sacrament Meeting?
Question Gramps, Can non members speak in Sacrament Meeting? Gerald Answer Hi Gerald, Thanks for your question. In describing sacrament meetings, Handbook 2 states: Selecting and Orienting Participants Selecting Participants. The bishopric selects...
How can I know if I am worthy to receive the Second Comforter?
Question Gramps, How can I know when I am worthy to and have sufficient faith to receive the Second Comforter? Yearning Answer Dear Yearning, Receiving the Second Comforter, or parting the veil and conversing with the Lord face to face, comes with...
What church position did James E. Talmage have prior to being an apostle?
Question Gramps, What position did Talmage hold in the church before he was called to be an an Apostle Dec. 8, 1911? Robert Answer Robert, Brother Talmage was one of the shining examples of a Latter-day Saint near the turn of the century. He was...
What is a Book of Remembrance mentioned in the scriptures?
Question Gramps, Hi. I've always been intrigued by the reference in Moses 6:5 about Adam keeping a book of remembrance. My understanding is that it was a book designed to help them remember God's dealings with them, a spiritual record of sorts. I was...
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