How was baptism done at the time of Moses in the Desert?
Dear Gramps, How the baptism was done at the time of Moses in the Desert? Bishop Gonçalves, from Sao Paulo, Brazil Dear Bishop Gonçalves Baptisms in the desert during the time of Moses were done in exactly the same way that they are done today in the Mormon chapels...
My parents are against my joining the Mormon Church. How can I become a member of the Mormon Church and please my parents at the same time?
Question Dear Gramps, My mom and dad who don’t even communicate are against me getting baptized in the Mormon Church. I really want to but am unsure if I can live up to the commitment especially around my family who expect me to be just like them. Also I...
Would I be out of place to think of converting to the Mormon Church, having lived less than an honorable life?
Question Gramps, I do not belong to the Mormon Church. I have read of the historical events of the founding and growth of the Church as well as having viewed church documentaries. I feel a closeness to what transpired and can visualize events and feel human...
Is getting baptized into the Mormon Church the right thing for me to do?
Question Dear Gramps, I am getting baptized next week, and wanted to know if it is right for me?? I hear different stories about why it is good, and why it is bad. I’m confused. Linda Answer Dear Linda, You will hear lots of stories about whether...
Is baptism a requirement to get into the lower two degrees of glory in the celestial kingdom?
Question Dear Gramps, In Doctrine & Covenants131 it doesn’t state that you will have to be baptized to get into the lower two levels of the celestial kingdom. So do you have to be a Mormon or not? Tyra Answer Dear Tyra, Section 131 of the...
Can a non-member receive a remission of sins?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been having a discussion with a few people lately over obtaining a remission of sins. I can clearly read in Preach My Gospel that baptism and the bestowal of the Gift of the Holy Ghost brings a remission of sins. I also have many...
Why does the wording in the baptismal prayer differ from other prayers?
Question Dear Gramps, Nearly all ordinances, prayers and all we do in the Mormon church are performed in the “name of Jesus Christ” yet the baptismal ordinance is performed in the “name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost”. Can you explain why the...
Should a person with Downs Syndrome be baptized?
People who are not accountable because of age or mental illness have no need for baptism in the Mormon Church. The great atoning sacrifice of the Savior has paid the price for all their sins, and they will inherit the celestial kingdom.
Why can’t we baptize ourselves?
Self baptism is not authorized. Even the Savior was baptized by another person.
