How do you choose someone for a calling?
Question Dear Gramps, How do you pick someone for a calling? Do you just ask the Lord and He somehow tells you who He wants? Or do you just pick someone that you like and ask God if He approves? How does that work? Robert Answer Robert, Calling...
Is there a promise in Isaiah 54 to those women unable to have children?
Question Gramps, As a woman who was not blessed with children I was comforted by reading Isaiah 54 and that I would have so many children I would need to enlarge the tent. Also that being refused by the Lord as a young wife would be for a short time and in...
Why was the temple veil torn in two after Christ’s crucifixion?
Question Dear Gramps, Why was the temple veil rent in twain when Jesus was crucified? I've heard evangelicals interpret it to mean that there is no longer a separation between God and man (and thus no need for temples anymore). But obviously we don't believe...
Is God’s love unconditional?
Question Gramps, Is God's love unconditional? Pam Answer Dear Pam, Elder Russell M. Nelson has taught that "Divine love is infinite and universal. The Savior loves both saints and sinners." Divine Love, Ensign, Feb 2003. However, Elder Nelson...
Can someone engaged in a liquor selling business pay tithes?
Question Gramps, Can somebody engaged in an liquor selling business paid tithes. Doesn't that offend God considering that the nature of the business is against the word of wisdom? Wilfredo Answer Wilfredo, There is a scripture where the Lord...
When someone commits suicide, do they go to another earth?
Question Gramps, If there are other "Gods" and other "Earths," do people that commit suicide perhaps go to another "Earth" with worse circumstances to work through? Timothy Answer Timothy, In short, no. Not those who commit suicide, nor any...
What is the benefit of keeping a journal if I don’t have family?
Question Gramps, What is the benefit of keeping a journal if I don't have a family? I am the last one alive in my family, no children, nieces or nephews. I made an interstate move a while ago and packed up 40 years of journals with me. UPS made pretty good...
Was Christ a tattle-tale?
Question Dear Gramps, When Christ was a youth, was He a tattle-tale? Since He could not "look upon sin with the least degree of allowance", did He always turn His friends or family members in when He saw them do something wrong? Today, friends expect you to...
How is a new Apostle chosen?
Question Gramps, With the passing of beloved Apostle L. Tom Perry there is now a vacancy as it were in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. I am interested to know what the process is for choosing a new Apostle. Barbara Answer Dear Barbara, Jesus...
Are there any doctrines kept from members?
Question Gramps, Are there any doctrines kept from the members and if so why? Bernie Answer Hi Bernie, During his mortal ministry, the Lord made it clear how and to whom the deep and hidden things of the gospel would be revealed: For every one...
Will the Holy Ghost receive a body?
Question Gramps, I really love this website! I have a question regarding the Holy Ghost. Will he receive a body of his own at some point? Thank you for all your time and effort in answering people's questions the best you can! Allison Answer ...
Is Cain alive or dead?
Question Dear Gramps, On March 29, 2013, you posted that the story of David W. Patten in Miracle of Forgiveness mentions Cain and you indicated the individual that Elder Patten met was Cain. On March 8, 2006, you posted an extract from Hugh Nibley, where Cain...
If we are either on the Lord’s side or we are not, why are there 3 degrees of Glory?
Question Gramps, While having a religious discussion I was asked about the 3 degrees of Glory. In my friends eyes, all of our works are as a dirty rag to be burned and all of our sins are equally as horrible before the Lord so you are either a believer or you...
When did the Church change its policies on announcing disciplinary actions?
Question Dear Gramps, I'm curious, did the church change its policy of announcing when people in the church are disfellowshipped or excommunicated? I recall when they used to announce these actions in Sacrament Meeting. Thanks. Mike Answer Mike,...
Must I be sealed to my family to be a joint heir with Christ?
Question Hi Gramps, Why are eternal families so important and how do they relate to being an heir of God's kingdom? Do I need to be sealed to my parents, spouse, and children in order to be a joint-heir with Christ? Perry Answer Dear Perry, In...
Is the position of President of the Church a separate office in the Priesthood?
Question Gramps, Is the President of the Church ordained or set apart? Is the position a separate office in the Priesthood or a calling? Dave Answer Dear Dave, "The president of the Church", like quorum and auxiliary presidents, is not itself a...
Will the Levites hold a literal blood sacrifice in the last days?
Question Gramps, Will the Levites offer a literal blood sacrifice again in the last days? Has this already been performed? Jimmy Answer Dear Jimmy, Doctrine and Covenants 13:1 states: Upon you my fellow servants, in the name of Messiah I confer...
How can I have a personal audience with Heavenly Father face to face?
Question Gramps, The scriptures give plenty of evidence that man can see God face to face and speak with Him. In addition our temple ceremonies seem to imply that one can receive a personal audience with God the Father or His Son. And in writing this I feel the...
Have our leaders said anything about the conspiracies of the world today?
Question Dear Gramps, As I've studied the scriptures I've learned that conspiracy is nothing new. Satan and Cain, the Gadiaton robbers, the conspiracy of destroying the people of God if the sign of Christ' birth didn't happen, Daniel and the Lions den, etc. As...
Can one be rebaptized to show a recommitment?
Question Dear Gramps, Is there a commandment in the church that says you can't be re-baptized when recommitting yourself? I have a son who has been inactive, but is coming back. He just wants me to re-baptize him to show his recommitment to himself and God I...
If we fast for more than one thing does it diminish the help we might receive?
Question Dear Gramps, If a person fasts for more than one concern at the same time, does it dilute or diminish the power or help that could be available were we to fast for any one of those concerns individually? Robert Answer Hi Robert, I suspect...
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