Can a non-member receive a remission of sins?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been having a discussion with a few people lately over obtaining a remission of sins. I can clearly read in Preach My Gospel that baptism and the bestowal of the Gift of the Holy Ghost brings a remission of sins. I also have many...Why does the wording in the baptismal prayer differ from other prayers?
Question Dear Gramps, Nearly all ordinances, prayers and all we do in the Mormon church are performed in the “name of Jesus Christ” yet the baptismal ordinance is performed in the “name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost”. Can you explain why the...Should a person with Downs Syndrome be baptized?
People who are not accountable because of age or mental illness have no need for baptism in the Mormon Church. The great atoning sacrifice of the Savior has paid the price for all their sins, and they will inherit the celestial kingdom.
Why can’t we baptize ourselves?
Self baptism is not authorized. Even the Savior was baptized by another person.
How can I explain to my cousin the truth about baptism for the dead?
Baptism for the dead is a true doctrine practiced by the early Saints. See 1 Cor. 15:29
Is it legal in the Mormon Church for a minor to be baptized without parental consent?
If a minor is baptized in the Mormon Church without parental consent, and the parents wish the baptism to be revoked, their demand will be honored.
Should a person be baptized into the Mormon Church who doesn’t know much about it?
Baptism in the Mormon Church represents a covenant with God. Childen who are baptized should be nourished in the gospel by family and Ward members until the can understand and comply with the full meaning of the baptismal covenant.
Who baptized Adam?
Although the Book of Mormon teaches that it might have been possible for Adam to baptize himself, Joseph Smith’s translation of the Bible clearly shows that Adam was, in fact, baptized by the Holy Spirit.
Were Australian Aborigines kept from the priesthood like blacks were?
Unlike black people of African origin, the Mormon Church allowed Australian Aborigines to hold the priesthood.