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Why do some have more trials than others?

Why do some have more trials than others?

Question Gramps, Why do some get so many trials while others are happy and prosperous? Why don't people understand me and force me to do things I don't like? Babit   Answer Babit, When we contemplate God's love, his mercy, and his grace while considering the...

What is the church’s stance on the Council of Nicea?

What is the church’s stance on the Council of Nicea?

Question Gramps, What is the church's take on the Council of Nicea as it relates to LDS doctrine? Court   Answer Court, Some may not know what the Council of Nicea is about, so let me briefly explain it, then I'll take up your question. In the early centuries...

Who can stand in the circle when ordaining a Priest?

Who can stand in the circle when ordaining a Priest?

Question Gramps, A young man was made a priest the other day. His father did the ordination and stated it was performed by the authority of the Melchizedek priesthood and then stated as is customary,which we hold. Now my question is:  We had another priest in his...

Is the gospel really unchanging?

Is the gospel really unchanging?

Question Gramps, In Sunday school, we were taught that the gospel is constant, that it is unchanging and it cannot change, then bashing of other churches for bowing to political pressure like adding women to the priesthood . But to my way of thinking the gospel has...

Mission or music career?

Mission or music career?

Question Hello Gramps, I hope you're doing well. I'm a young man of 18, just out of high school. I now have my entire life ahead of me with several possible life paths to choose from. I have a solid testimony of this gospel, and I'm fully aware of the importance of...

Did Jesus enforce tithing during his ministry?

Did Jesus enforce tithing during his ministry?

Question   Hi Gramps, We recently had an investigator visitor in our Elders Quorum class. He was asking whether tithing was strictly enforced by Jesus during his ministry. He specifically asked us to quote from the New Testament. Can you help out? Regards. Alex...

Why does Satan do what he does?

Why does Satan do what he does?

Question   Gramps, Why does Satan do what he does when he know he will lose? Is it just that he wants to get as many brothers and sisters to be as unhappy as him? Shadow   Answer   Shadow, I would like to start this answer by asking you a question. Why...

Does my tithing really go to the Lord’s use?

Does my tithing really go to the Lord’s use?

Question   Gramps, My church recently leader told me I had to pay my tithing to "him." He told me to put it in an envelope and mail it to his home. I don't feel comfortable about this. I used to pay it directly to the church, but recently, I have also been...

Can a divorced man be called to be a Bishop?

Can a divorced man be called to be a Bishop?

Question Hi Gramps, I have a concern. Apparently a worthy priesthood holder is not bishopric"material" if he has gone through a divorce and remarried in the temple! I have never heard such nonsense and if it was not for my testimony built upon a solid foundation of...

Is Christ half god and half man?

Is Christ half god and half man?

Question Gramps, The piercing of the Savior by the Roman soldier allowed blood and water to come out. Somewhere I read that this proved he was 1/2 god and 1/2 man. Blood from his mother and celestial fluid or (water)blood from his father.  Do you know where this...

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