What is an apologetic site?
Question Gramps, What is an apologetic site? Debby Answer Debby, I am going to make an assumption that your question was triggered by this one Why Does the Prophet Rely on Apologetic Sites to speak for the Church? If we look up the word apologetic...
Would it be appropriate to “cast lots” to receive revelation?
Question Gramps, Would it be appropriate (or even effective) to "cast lots" in order to obtain revelation? It was done in the Bible quite often. In certain situations could you flip a coin, draw straws, or roll a dice to receive/ confirm revelation? Dice Guy...
What is your take on being on the receiving end of fast offerings?
Question Gramps, What's your take on fast offerings and being on the receiving end of them from the church? I have been in different Stakes and Districts and noticed a difference in the opinions of the leaders. Alex Answer Dear Alex, One Sunday...
Is masturbation something I need to confess to my Bishop?
Question Gramps, If you have masturbated and have repented and in a temple recommend are asked if there is any sins that have not been confessed, is masturbation something that has to be confessed to priesthood authority in order to repent of it? Thanks...
Is it fair that some shall be barred from Celestial glory?
Question Gramps, D&C 88:22 says “For he who is not able to abide the law of a celestial kingdom cannot abide a celestial glory.” I understand temple marriage to be an important key to this. But what of those who, though willing to live it, have a spouse who...
Can one be forgiven of incest?
Question Gramps, Recently a discussion was going on about sins that are forgivable and unforgivable. It was mentioned that incest was ranked as an unforgivable sin. Can one be forgiven of incest? Kathryn Answer Kathryn, Great question. We are taught...
Do you have to be dead to be called forth for the resurrection?
Question Gramps, My daughter came home from school recently and said that her seminary teacher told them if their patriarchal blessing said they would come forth on the morning of the first resurrection it meant they would be here for the millenium. Don't you...
Did the Hoffman papers prove a prophet can be led astray?
Question Gramps, If prophets are led by God and will never lead his people astray why did Gordon B. Hinckley buy the phony Hoffman letters that led to murder? Poki Answer Dear Poki, For those unfamiliar with the decades-old news, back in the 80s a...
Why doesn’t the LDS church encourage the members to cry out for repentance?
Question Gramps, Why doesn't the LDS Church encourage the members to cry out repentance? As you can see, prophecies are beginning to unfold very quickly. I admire those from other faiths who hold up signs out on the street crying out to people to repent and...
Did the Savior personally baptize anyone?
Question Gramps, Did the Savior personally baptize anyone, either in Jerusalem or in the Americas?? Lee Answer Dear Lee, The scriptures state that Jesus encouraged baptism among his disciples: "When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had...
Who are the 144,000 spoken of in Revelation?
Question Gramps, Who are the 144,000 spoken of in Revelation ? Thank you. Donna Answer Dear Donna, Joseph Smith was asked the same question (along with a whole slew of questions on the meaning of Revelation). He replied (and it is canonized in...
Are there scriptural references that Christ was nailed to the cross?
Question Gramps, I have been a member all my life and I had someone ask me a question and I was stumped. I have asked Institute teachers and others this question but no one can answer me. Many religions, including LDS say that Christ was nailed to the cross. I...
Why not polyandry in the Celestial Kingdom?
Question Gramps, The subject basically says it all. It doesn't make sense to me that Heavenly Father would treat his daughters and sons differently from one another. Why is it that he would allow men to marry many women and not the other way around? Or put...
Where can I find Ezra Taft Benson’s talk about the last days?
Question Gramps, I keep hearing about a talk that Ezra Taft Benson gave in a devotional regarding events leading to the last days. Have you heard of it and where can I find it? Peter Answer Peter, I believe you may be referring to a talk that...
Why wasn’t Priesthood authority restored first?
Question Gramps, If the Priesthood is the power of God given to men on earth, why was it not restored first? Wouldn't this power and authority be required to substantiate the restoration of the gospel? Poki Answer Hello Poki, Priesthood is...
What lesson did God want to teach Jonah in the story of the gourd and the worm?
Question Kia Ora Gramps.Could you please help to understand what lesson the Lord wanted to teach Jonah about the Gourd and the Worm? I'm having trouble understanding the story. I've read that the Lord wanted to show Jonah that He loves all His people. How does...
Did Jesus receive temple ordinances?
Question Gramps, Did Jesus receive temple ordinances? I know he was baptized to fulfill all righteousness but he was sinless and didn't need to be. So then did he receive the other temple ordinances? Is there any record of that?Devon Answer ...
Can two people live together in a platonic relationship?
Question Gramps, I realize that we are to remain completely chaste before marriage, but what about cohabiting with single persons of the opposite sex in a completely platonic arrangement? Does church policy have a specific stance? If circumstances require that...
Why did God need Jesus to atone for our sins?
Question Gramps, With all of God's knowledge and power, why did he need Jesus to atone and sacrifice for our sins? Sherlene Answer Hello Sherlene, In teaching the people of Gideon, Alma the Younger responded to very much the same question thus:...
Why did we have the Civil War?
Question Gramps, Why did we have the American Civil War and what does it mean as said in DC 87? Will those people be saved due to fighting for their country? What about temple work for them?Dallas Answer Dallas,The reason for the American Civil...
Did Joseph Smith use a hat during the translation of the Book of Mormon?
Question Gramps, There was a question about Joseph's stone and hat but you never mentioned either. What is this about a hat? I was taught that the seer stones helped translate the golden plates but I never heard anything about a hat. Can you be a little more...
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