Aug 8, 2008 | Current issues, Jesus Christ
Dear Gramps, Does the New Testament story of Christ clearing the temple fit as scriptural justification for dealing with bad situations through violent acts? It appears that Christ was doing what we might call “losing his temper” in that episode. The...
Aug 8, 2008 | Bible, Book of Mormon, Current issues, Doctrine & Covenants, LDS Scriptures, Pearl of Great Price, Scriptures
Dear Gramps, I stumbled on your site this evening and love it! I am feeling a bit dumb, but since all questions are good……..where is the best place to start with scripture study? I’ve been a member all my life and have only recently really wanted to...
Aug 7, 2008 | Current issues
Gramps, I have a question for you. What means the circle that is in the book of The Pearl of Great Price? I think that the circle is very similar to the Aztec calendar, and by my opinion it seems a spaceship with passengers, just in the middle of the circle are two...
Aug 7, 2008 | Current issues
Gramps Is there any scriptural information on parents being able to raise their still-born babies? O, from Washington State Dear O, I know of no specific scriptural information on this subject. But the Brethren have commented on it as follows: Elder Bruce R....
Aug 6, 2008 | Book of Mormon, Church History
Question Gramps, Some time ago I heard a story (I don’t know where or if it is even true) about when some modern day church leaders were at the Hill Cumorah and found a cavern with many records in it. The first time they saw it the Sword of Laban lay on a table...
Aug 6, 2008 | Afterlife, Second Coming
Gramps If Joseph Smith is resurrected, can all righteous Mormon people be resurrected after death even thou they are not prophets, like James Faust, or Neil Maxwell, David O McKay, etc-the three Nephites, John the Beloved? Elliot Dear Elliot, Whoever said that Joseph...
Aug 6, 2008 | Etymology, God, Love
Hello Gramps, I’m hoping you can give me some insight on why we need to both “Love God and Fear God”. Shouldn’t our actions have to do with the desire to please our Heavenly Father and to want to be with Him again, rather than being afraid of Him? Jennifer, from...
Aug 6, 2008 | Faith, Satan
Dear Gramps, Thank you for the reply to my question about my children being sealed to me as I sojourn on this earth (in my patriarchael blessing) a couple of weeks ago. I apologize for not showing my gratitude earlier. But I am learning on the computer, and I wasn’t...
Aug 6, 2008 | Callings, Priesthood, Worthiness
Gramps, I was wondering if someone was unworthy to get a higher ranking in the priesthood, and he didn’t tell anyone, would that person receive the higher authority? Joe Dear Joe, I don’t know of anyone who would be considered completely worthy in all regards to...
Aug 5, 2008 | Current issues
Gramps, I was reading about a lady who donates her eggs, for women who are unable to have children with their own eggs. What is the church’s point of view on this. I can see how she is helping other people become mothers, but is this interfering with God’s...
