Sep 18, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Afterlife
Question Gramps, This is not a comment. I have been trying to find out why after someone dies that you have to wait another year before you can get them their endowments. I have tried to find out through the proper ways, but no one has the answer for me. My...
Jul 6, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Sealings
Question Gramps, Why do we need to be sealed to our family? I understand why we need to be sealed to our spouse. But why is it necessary to be sealed to our siblings or parents? If we all make it to the same kingdom of glory won’t we be able to visit...
Aug 30, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, World History
Question Gramps, Why did we have the American Civil War and what does it mean as said in DC 87? Will those people be saved due to fighting for their country? What about temple work for them?Dallas Answer Dallas,The reason for the American Civil...
Jun 1, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy, Temples
I believe that the reason one has to wait a year to do temple work for the dead is: They are being preached to in the spirit world. When the year is up the deceased have enough knowledge to either reject or accept their temple work. What is your take on this? Joyce...
May 29, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Doctrine
Why don’t children who die before the age of 8 need to receive their endowment? John ________________ John, Thank you so much for your question. You may or may not know that we, as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, believe that the age of...
Dec 27, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Family, Mormon Policy, Temples
Question Gramps, Can my husband’s adult child be sealed to us? He really wants this to happen. Do I have to legally adopt him? Thanks, Dana Answer Dana, This is definitely a wonderful desire to have in one’s heart. I will explain some...
Dec 3, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Doctrine, Personal Revelation
I have been curious about calling and election. When this happens is there an ordinance in the temple? Do you get to meet the Savior in person? Beau ________________ Beau, In John 14, Christ explains in detail that those who are faithful to his words will recieve a...
Sep 29, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Family History, Temples
Gramps, What’s going to happen to deceased people who we cannot perform temple work for? Being that we cannot trace their names that far back or simply records for them don’t exist? And even when the 2nd coming occurs there would still be names for whom we...
Aug 15, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy, Temples
Has the church ever come out with revelation denying temple work for the dead? For example; can Osama Bin Ladens work be done? Justin Justin, Part of your question is “public relations” as well as doctrine of the church. We know that God is a just and fair...
May 17, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Family, Family History, Family Roots
Dear Gramps, Why is genealogy important to mormons? Kiersten Kiersten, Family history work is important to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. We believe that families are eternal and central to the plan of Salvation. In addition, we believe...