Why is the word bowels used when speaking of compassion and mercy?
Question Gramps, What is the significance of phrases such as “the Lords bowels are filled with compassion” or “that his bowels my be filled with mercy”. Why bowels? Melissa Answer Melissa, This is actually a case of old definitions not being...
Is the sin of abortion on the head of both the man and the woman?
Question Gramps, Well I was reading a comment posted LDS.org made by the President concerning abortion. He sited the severity of the action but did not render if was a sin on the heads of both the man and the woman or just the woman. I replied with a post but...
I can’t get past my fears to speak with the Bishop. What do I do?
Question Hi Gramps! My name is Alli. A year ago I was in a relationship that stopped me from going to church. I broke the Law of Chastity. I broke up with the guy a few months later and have since turned my life around. I have prayed and asked for forgiveness...
Wouldn’t an angelic visit preaching repentance intervene with agency in a natural way?
Question Gramps, In the story of Alma the Younger we read how Alma and his friend were about to do wicked things to the church. His conversion story is very interesting and impressive. Why did an angel have to appear to basically tell them to stop and to...
Are romance novels the equivalent to pornography?
Question Gramps, Are “romance novels” that many women read the female equivalent of pornography? Tommy Answer Tommy, I've never read one. And I've never known personally any virtuous woman who has read one. So how would I know? I know that by...
How do I overcome my fear of going to outer darkness?
Question Gramps, How do I overcome my fear of going to outer darkness? Any advice? Anonymous Answer Anonymous, That is an intriguing question that would be difficult for me to answer as I do not know who you are, the choices you have made, and why...
Why was God only heard sometimes by those in the Book of Mormon?
Question Gramps, Why did the Nephites in 3 Nephi 9 and 10 hear the voice of God, but then in 3 Nephi 11 not hear/understand it until the third time in 3 Nephi 11? Also, in Mosiah 27 Alma and the sons of Mosiah hear the voice of an angel speaking unto them...
What is the “Mark of the Beast?”
Question Gramps, What is the Mark of the beast? Is it literally a mark? It says we are not too take the the mark. It again says something about you can't buy or sell without the mark. I'm confused what this means. I've heard that in the last days, the...
Wasn’t there a better choice of a person to give Joseph Smith the Priesthood?
Question Gramps, Would John the Beloved or the Three Nephites have been able to give Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery the Aaronic and Melchizedek Priestnood rather than John the Baptist and Peter James and John? Herb Answer Dear Herb, The Aaronic...
Why don’t we “plead the blood of Jesus” over different things?
Question Gramps, In many churches they use the words 'plead the blood of Jesus' over this or that. I am wondering why the Latter-day Saints don't use those words. Lex Answer Lex, Why would we? That phrase is primarily from so...
How does the allegory of the olive trees answer Jacob’s question regarding the Jews?
Question Dear Gramps, Jacob in the Book of Mormon asks a question about the Jews in Jacob 4:17: "And now, my beloved, how is it possible that these, after having rejected the sure foundation, can ever build upon it, that it may become the head of their...
What does knowing Christ really feel like?
Question Gramps, I often hear people say things like I know the Lord when I pray to him. They seem to be saying I know Christ when I pray to Heavenly Father which seems weird to me. It made me wonder if I really know Christ or just know of him. I know I...
I feel I’m being blackmailed into serving a mission. Am I doing the right thing?
Question Gramps, An RM entered back into my life from youth, and left me questioning my own mission call. I have prayed and studied to receive the answer that it’s up to me. I decided to stay and prayed over that as well. When I broke the news to my parents...
After reading D&C 50:42, how do I know if I am one of those that the Father gives to the Son?
Question Gramps, I read in D&C 50:42 "And none of them that my Father hath given me shall be lost." The cross references in the footnotes are verses that say a similar thing. How does one become one of those that the Father gives to the Son? Is there a...
Will those mentioned in Hebrews who were forced to wander in the wilderness never obtain the Celestial Kingdom?
Question Gramps, We were just reading Hebrews 3 where it says that the Lord has sworn in His wrath that those who sinned in the wilderness - and were made to wander forty years - will not enter into His rest. Does this mean they cannot obtain the Celestial...
Do I believe scientists or doctrine? Can matter be created?
Question Gramps, I’ve always learned about the doctrine that matter cannot be created nor destroyed. Our universe was organized, not ex nihiloed, but I’ve recently come across something that really has affected my testimony. Scientists say that matter can be...
I fear the millennium because of polygamy. How can I come to terms with it?
Question Dear Gramps, Like many women, I have (really) struggled for decades with jealousy and plural marriage. I fear the Millennium because of the intimacy that will come with plural marriage. Any insight you can give to me, I will be grateful for. Ann...
Will the Lord understand my feelings if I don’t want to be with my spouse for eternity?
Question Gramps, I waited my whole life to get married, and ended up marrying a divorced man. I'm his third sealing. Our marriage is cold and full of conflict because his family, his past, and his inability - or refusal - to deal with the problems. I have asked...
Why 1,000 years of peace?
Question Gramps, We know that there is to be a millenia or 1,000 years of peace after Christ returns. My question is simply why 1,000 years instead of say 2,000 or some other number of years before Satan is loosed again? Do you think that's the amount of time...
What is the difference between a law and a commandment?
Question Gramps, Peace be unto you... I would like to know the difference between a law and a commandment. I would like to also understand if they mean the same thing and if they do then why does Apostle Paul say we're are no longer living under the law but...
Was baptism for the dead part of the Law of Moses?
Question Was baptism for the dead part of the Law of Moses or did Christ initiate it during his ministry? Cynthia Answer Cynthia, No, it was not a part of the Law of Moses. No vicarious work for the dead was performed prior to the Atonement of...
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