Nov 4, 2015 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I seem to recall that one of the signs of the Second Coming would be to see the Temple built in Jerusalem. Is this the temple in the “New Jerusalem?” Or is it going to be in the “old” Jerusalem in the Middle East? If...
Nov 3, 2015 | Current issues, Jesus Christ
Question Dear Gramps, In D&C 107:4 it says, “But out of respect or reverence to the name of the Supreme Being, to avoid the too frequent repetition of his name, they, the church, in ancient days, called that priesthood after Melchizedek, or the...
Nov 2, 2015 | Current issues
Question Gramps, When New Jerusalem is finished being built, will all of the saints be called to gather there for the second coming? Susan Answer Dear Susan, The city of New Jerusalem (or Zion (Article of Faith 10)) is but one city in the...
Oct 30, 2015 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, The LDS Church has consistantly taught that one cannot perform an ordinance which the person has not received himself. Yet Joseph and Oliver baptised each other before receiving the ordinance of baptism themselves. This seems out of...
Oct 27, 2015 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Has it become a norm that once a person reaches 55 or 60 years of age they no longer are called to any position of leadership? In my ward and stake, as well as surrounding stakes, there is not a single leadership position held by anyone older...
Oct 26, 2015 | Current issues
Question Gramps, Recently pride has been my downfall; a lack of humility at certain times. How do I stay humble at all times? Humility being knowing how frighteningly powerless I am against Satan, and therefore the absolute necessity to always tap into the...
Oct 25, 2015 | Current issues, LDS Church
Question Gramps, What are the differences between exalted, resurrected, and translated beings? Spencer Answer Dear Spencer, A resurrected person is one who has been raised from death to life, never again to die. The best example of this is Jesus...
Oct 24, 2015 | Current issues
Question Gramps, I know that dedicating a home is aimed more towards homes and families, but is it acceptable to ask for my college apartment to be dedicated in a way that’s not so specific to the residents? Only to invite the spirit and keep it a place...
Oct 23, 2015 | Church History, Current issues
Question Gramps, I was reading about the members of the original 12 Apostles and realized that many of them were excommunicated due to apostasy. It happened to a lot of other members of the twelve that succeeded them. What kind of apostasy did they commit?...
Oct 22, 2015 | Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, I had a miscarriage 15 years ago. I have been wondering, will I be reunited with this little unborn soul in the next life? Nola Answer Dear Nola, First, I am sorry for the experience that you have had to go through. ...
