Did Adam and Eve get baptized?
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,...
What exact words are used to baptize someone?
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...
Why isn’t baptism required for all?
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...
Can a baptism done unofficially be valid from a spiritual perspective?
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...
Can one be baptized if they have had an abortion?
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...
A situation I was in caused the death of another. Can I still be baptized?
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...
Will abuse in my past disqualify me from baptism?
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...
Was Enos ever baptized?
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...
