Responses to Questions about Miracles

Why would Christ cast the demons into the swine knowing it would result in the caretakers losing their source of income?

Feb 16, 2018 | Jesus Christ, Miracles

Question Dear Gramps, I recently read about Christ casting the Legion of demons into a herd of swine, whereupon the entire herd runs into the sea and perishes. Then those feeding the swine flee to the city and those within the city come out to meet Jesus and...

Can miracles be performed by faith alone?

Feb 5, 2015 | Miracles

Question Gramps, John was telling Jesus that there was a man [who not followeth them] casting out devils. But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name. From my understanding – people can perform miracles with faith...

Father in Heaven’s Obedience

Jul 21, 2013 | Miracles

Do you have any references to support the idea that our Father in Heaven has to obey “laws of physics” even when performing miracles? Barney _____________________ Dear Barney, I have written elsewhere on my belief that physical laws match the kingdom...

How is it Joseph Smith saw God and lived?

Dec 2, 2010 | Bible, Joseph Smith, Miracles

Gramps, I was wondering how Joseph Smith saw God and lived? Here are two scriptures: Exodus 33:20, John 1:18…my Mom is Mormon, and gave me a copy of a LDS living magazine that said Joseph Smith actually saw God, how can I believe that with these scriptures?...

Have you ever heard of someone being healed after performing baptisms for the dead?

Jul 4, 2010 | Miracles, Temples

Gramps, I have been reading a book of Temple Manifestations. There is a section relating to baptism in the Temples. A phrase was used of baptism and confirmation for the healing of the sick. It describes how endowed members would go to the Temple and be...

Heavenly Visitations

Mar 28, 2009 | Church History, Miracles

Dear Gramps, I recently herd about there were three Nephites that helped out on the Peter Whitmer Farm in Fayette,NY.Is there some scriptual facts that prove thaT TO BE TRUE? Harry Dear Harry, In late May, 1829, Joseph Smith continued to translate the Book of Mormon...

Why don’t we see miracles now like we did in Bible and Book of Mormon times?

Feb 17, 2008 | Miracles, Mormon Faith

Question Dear Gramps, I have been spending a lot of time reading the scriptures lately, especially the Book of Mormon and the New Testament. Both books are filled with many miracles performed by righteous prophets, church leaders and the Savior himself. There are many...

Why do we not experience so much in the Mormon Church the gift of tongues as is commonly practiced by the Pentecostal Christians?

Feb 4, 2008 | Miracles

Dear Gramps, In reading latter day light devotionals on a daily basis, I have seen several references in the church history part of it that refers to early church meetings having speaking in tongues and things of a nature that I once participated in as a Pentecostal...

Could you please explain to me the meaning of Doctrine & Covenants 46:19-25? Are some still able to talk in tongues, etc?

Oct 21, 2007 | Doctrine & Covenants, Miracles

Dear Gramps, You have references D&C 46:10-26 in many of your answers. Could you please explain to me what verse 19-25 mean to us? Are some still able to talk in tongues, etc? Melissa, from Midvale, Utah Dear Melissa, All of the gifts of the gospel mentioned in...

Since the Savior brought Lazarus back to life, wouldn’t he be the first person resurrected?

Jul 6, 2007 | Bible, Jesus Christ, Miracles

Dear Gramps, In Gospel Principals today we were reading and studying Chapter 12, The Atonement. When we came to page 74, second paragraph says “On the third day after his crucifixion, Christ took up his body again and became the first person to be resurrected”. That...

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