Why do some people go inactive after baptism?

Why do some people go inactive after baptism?

Jan 6, 2016 | Baptism, Trials

Question   Gramps, Why are some people baptized and become active and others baptized and become inactive ?  As individuals, as wards, as missionaries, or as individual members who pay attention ? Theodore   Answer   Dear Theodore, Much of our success...
Can one be rebaptized to show a recommitment?

Can one be rebaptized to show a recommitment?

May 20, 2015 | Baptism, Current issues

Question   Dear Gramps, Is there a commandment in the church that says you can’t be re-baptized when recommitting yourself? I have a son who has been inactive, but is coming back. He just wants me to re-baptize him to show his recommitment to himself and...
Was the flood a form of baptism for the earth?

Was the flood a form of baptism for the earth?

Apr 20, 2015 | Baptism, Bible

Question   Dear Gramps I’ve had this question for a long time. Was the flood a form of baptism for the earth?  And if so, is there any scriptural and/or modern day revelation that suggests so? John   Answer   Dear John,   Yes, you are...
What exact words are used to baptize someone?

What exact words are used to baptize someone?

Jul 25, 2014 | Baptism, Current issues

Question   What exact words are used to baptize someone? Cox   Answer   Dear Cox, What a great question! The answer comes from the governing documents of the Church (the Doctrine and Covenants) – specifically, in section 20 (known as the Articles...
Can one be baptized if they have had an abortion?

Can one be baptized if they have had an abortion?

Feb 21, 2014 | Abortion, Baptism

Question   Gramps, Can you be baptized if you have had an abortion? Trudy   Answer   Trudy, The short answer is yes…. Yes you can. Baptism is about having faith in Christ and having the desire and willingness to repent, in addition to joining the...
Will abuse in my past disqualify me from baptism?

Will abuse in my past disqualify me from baptism?

Dec 13, 2013 | Baptism, Worthiness

Question   Gramps, In preparation for my upcoming baptism, my Elders reviewed the baptismal questions with me. When we got to question 4 (about prison, abortion, and homosexuality) they expressed that I could answer the question to them but if the question was...
Can there be more than one baptismal font in a temple?

Can there be more than one baptismal font in a temple?

Nov 5, 2013 | Baptism, Temples

Question   Gramps, Can there be more than one baptismal font in a temple?  I have been wondering this as of late because when I have been to the temple and have seen how busy it is, I wondered if there could be more than one baptismal font. SF   Answer...
Holy Ghost

Holy Ghost

Aug 8, 2013 | Baptism, Holy Ghost

Question, Without assumption, did Adam/Noah/Moses/Abraham et al receive the ‘gift of the Holy Ghost’ when they were baptized? I know that when John the Baptist was baptizing, and when he baptized the Savior. he then re-baptized those he had baptized before...
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