Jan 30, 2011 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I was teaching a Sunday School class and we were reading Luke 4. In verse 19 it says: “….acceptable year of the Lord.” One of the brethren asked, “What is the acceptable year of the Lord?” I told him I would...
Jan 27, 2011 | Current issues, Jesus Christ
Dear Gramps, Some of my friends have suggested that Christ not only appeared in Israel and America, but also in other places upon this earth. It sounds logical, but is there any kind of evidence or are there any statements made by the authorities on this? Thanks!...
Jan 26, 2011 | Bible, Current issues
Gramps, In Genesis, how was it that Abraham entertained angels and they were able to eat. Since this was before the first resurrection, they could not have had physical bodies. Were they translated beings? If so, could they have been from the City of Enoch? Anonymous,...
Jan 25, 2011 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I would like to know if members who are disabled and on welfare have to pay tithing, and if so, how much. I need to know. Please give me an answer. Thank you and God bless you. Sister Aubuchon Dear Gramps, Is it right that people on...
Jan 24, 2011 | Current issues, Forgiveness, Testimony
Gramps, I have heard a number of members say they are bearing their testimony because when they do their sins are forgiven..is it this easy ? Or have these members been misled. Confused but Hopeful Dear Confused, Looks to me like a vain hope. Testimony, a...
Jan 23, 2011 | Afterlife, Natural Phenomena
Dear Gramps: I recently attended the funeral of relatives of mine…a couple who died under the tragic circumstances of murder and suicide. I went with only sympathy and compassion in my heart. Ill will towards the perpetrator of this tragedy had not crossed my...
Jan 22, 2011 | Current issues, Premortal Life
Gramps, When we were created did we have a spirit body or were we simply in spirit form? William Dear William, The most frequent name given to God in the bible is “Father.” He is the father of our spirits. We read in Hebrews that Furthermore we have had...