Dec 20, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Baptism
Question Gramps, I am unable to say, for sure, that I believe that the LDS Church is the true church of God or that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God. But, I do believe that Jesus is the Christ, and I do want to be baptized. Is the desire to be baptized enough...
Nov 2, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Baptism
Question Gramps, Will everyone who lived in mortality need the ordinance of baptism to be eligible to receive a resurrected body? Justin Answer Justin, Thanks for your question. The Bible, the Book of Mormon, and the Doctrine and Covenants...
Aug 28, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Baptism
Question Gramps, I have what I think is a simple question. Were Adam and Eve baptized? If not, why? Kalola Answer Kalola, We read about Adam’s baptism in Moses 6:64-66 64 And it came to pass, when the Lord had spoken with Adam, our father,...
Jul 25, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Baptism
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...
Jul 6, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Baptism
Question Gramps, If baptism is required for entrance into the kingdom of God, why is it not required of little children or people with mental disabilities? I understand that because they are without sin, is the reason but so was Christ without sin. Should it...
Apr 19, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Baptism
Question Gramps, I live in a remote area of the country ( UK). There are no LDS churches within visiting distance of me. I have checked this out by the way and I am an older person who could not travel easily . I have studied the Book of Mormon and Doctrine and...
Feb 21, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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...
Jan 9, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Baptism
Question Gramps. I was involved in a situation that brought about the death of another person. Will I be able to be baptized still? What will I have to do to atone for this sin? Heather Answer Heather, The gospel of Jesus Christ allows us...
Dec 13, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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...
Dec 9, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Baptism
Question Gramps, We have a friend who is taking the discussions. His assignment last week was to read Enos. He had an interesting question. He asked if Enos was ever baptized. Kim Answer Kim, We don’t have an explicit account of Enos getting...
