Is God a respecter of persons sometimes?
Question Gramps, Why does the Lord seem to bless some of the faithful with prosperity? It seems that others who are faithful and also pay their tithes and do what they're asked seem to find failure in business opportunities and employment. All they are only...
What is the curse of the broken law?
Question Gramps, 24 Behold, my son, this thing ought not to be; for repentance is unto them that are under condemnation and under the curse of a broken law. (Moroni 8:24) What do you think the curse of the broken law is? Sarah Answer Sarah, In...
How can I learn about the church as a teenager?
Question Gramps, Hello. I am 16 and I have zero affiliation with the church. I was interested in learning about the Mormons, so I got a copy of the Book of Mormon. I have read part of it and I would like to learn more about it with others. Should I go to my...
Was Joseph Smith just a con man?
Question Gramps, In 1971 Joseph Smith was arrested and brought before a Justice of the Peace for that practice of a "glass looker". Before this he was in a court case where he would look into a stone placed in his hat to find treasure. He conned many people...
Is there a reference that people filled with the Spirit of Christ can heal?
Question Gramps. Is there a reference that people with the Spirit of Christ and filled with the Holy Ghost can heal people with faith? My granddaughter who is on a mission got this question and needs an answer. I told her that LDS do not have a lock on faith...
Since Lehi had left, how did the people know Jerusalem was destroyed?
Question Gramps, Helaman 8:21 And now will you dispute that Jerusalem was destroyed? Will ye say that the sons of Zedekiah were not slain, all except it were Mulek? Yea, and do ye not behold that the seed of Zedekiah are with us, and they were driven out of the...
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...
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