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...
Has the Church confirmed the release of the lost 116 pages of manuscript?
Question Gramps, Has the Church confirmed the release of the 116 pages of manuscript that Joseph Smith translated as being the Book of Lehi? Solomon Answer Hello Solomon, The Book of Lehi, the 116 pages translated by Joseph Smith, will probably...
Would it be immoral to join a private army?
Question Gramps, I am aware that God grants exemptions for killing enemy soldiers in the case of war. Killing an enemy solider in war is not a sin as far as I understand. (correct me if I'm wrong). But what if I joined a mercenary corps? I have wanted to be a...
Were any of the 2,000 Stripling Warriors wounded?
Question Gramps, I know that none of the stripling warriors were killed but surely they were wounded. John Bytheway has a talk where he says that none were even wounded. Which is correct? Bonnie Answer Hi, Bonnie, I am not familiar with Brother...
Do the 8 souls saved by water have any connection to the age of accountability?
Question Gramps, In 1 Peter 3:20 it reads: 20 Which sometime were disobedient, when once the long suffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. Do the 8 souls saved by water...
What do the scriptures mean about the gift of ministering angels?
Question Dear Gramps, Could you explain what the scriptures mean about the gift of ministering angels? I’ve always wondered about that. Caleb Answer Dear Caleb, The good news (and there is no bad news) is that the gift of ministering of angels...
Should the stake and ward be mentioned when performing a Priesthood ordination?
Question Gramps, I moved to a new ward when my oldest son was 15. At sixteen I ordained him to the office of Priest and bestowed the rights, powers, and authority of that office, I added in the ward and stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Was the idea that Blacks were less valiant in the pre-existence ever true?
Question Gramps, I have been studying the historical priesthood ban and curse of Cain. The idea to connect the curse of Cain to African blacks was a false idea made up by Southern Protestant Churches in the Southern American states to justify slavery. It was...
Who is the British actor that portrays Christ in church videos?
Question Dear Gramps, Who is the British actor that portrays Christ in all of the recent church videos and memes? Is he LDS? What is his story? Did he have to sign an agreement to keep his life and future career choices honorable, so as not to bring reproach...
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