Answers to Questions about Priesthood

What does it mean to turn your back to the priesthood?

Jul 1, 2018 | Priesthood

Question What does it mean to “turn your back to the priesthood” (a HC said this when interviewing me for the MP)? I’ve read D&C 84, but it isn’t clear on the “oath and covenant,” or what would specifically constitute...

Does the Mormon Church teach that all generations of blacks are held responsible for the sin of Cain?

Jun 10, 2018 | Mormon Doctrine, Priesthood

Question Gramps, The Mormons teach that we are not held responsible for the sins of Adam and Eve (in the Catholic Church a child is born with “Original Sin”–the sin of Adam and Eve). So….why would the Mormon Church teach that all generations of blacks are held...

Can we still ask apostles for priesthood blessings?

May 7, 2018 | Priesthood

Question Gramps, I know in years past people could ask the apostles for priesthood blessings. Can we still do this and if so how do we go about it? My daughter has some kind of undiagnosed illness and has been suffering for the last 4-5 years. She barely made it...

In a divorce situation, who chooses who can ordain to the Aaronic Priesthood?

May 1, 2018 | Divorce, Priesthood

Question Gramps, In a divorce situation, who chooses who can ordain a child to the Aaronic priesthood? Is is the parent with legal custody? I have a situation where my ex lied his way into being re-baptized after excommunication, and now holds a temple...

In which things should a woman in the Mormon Church be obedient to a man?

Mar 31, 2018 | Family, Priesthood

Question Dear Gramps, I have been a member of the Mormon Church for a few years now. I had a discussion with a friend that asked me a question and I didn’t know exactly how to answer. I hope you can help me. In which things should a woman be obedient to a man?...

Why does it seem that some Priesthood blessings don’t work?

Mar 9, 2018 | Priesthood

Question Gramps, Why is it that sometimes when my husband gives a blessing, it works and other times it doesn’t? For example, I have insomnia and if I have a hard time sleeping, usually a priesthood blessing can knock me right out. Yet it didn’t help at...

Isn’t Peter the rock that the Savior refers to in Matthew 16, and thus the head of the Church?

Mar 5, 2018 | Jesus Christ, Priesthood

Question G’Day Gramps, I really enjoy your answers to the many questions asked, learn a lot – but recently you were asked about the Mormon church being the one true church – and in your answer and you stated that the Catholic church also claims to be the one true...

Can a 17 year old Priest assist in giving a blessing during a home teaching visit?

Nov 30, 2017 | Priesthood

Question Gramps, Situation: High Priest is companion to a 17 year old priest for home teaching. In the course of the visit a blessing is asked for. The HP did not have oil with him and the person asking for the blessing asks that the young man help with the...

My friends started a “school of the prophets.” Would this be considered the beginning of an apostate group?

May 31, 2017 | Mormon Policy, Priesthood

Question Gramps, Some friends of mine organized a scripture study that they then turned into a school of the prophets, citing D&C 88. I joined in for a few sessions to see, but ceased to attend when they started performing the ordinances of washing of the feet...

Who did Alma receive his priesthood authority from?

Mar 7, 2017 | Priesthood

Question Gramps, I can’t seem to find in the Book Of Mormon where Alma receive his Priesthood authority from? I don’t doubt he had it or our Heavenly Father wouldn’t have let the work continue at the waters of Mormon. I wondering from whom he would...

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What does it mean to turn your back to the priesthood?

Does the Mormon Church teach that all generations of blacks are held responsible for the sin of Cain?

Can we still ask apostles for priesthood blessings?

In a divorce situation, who chooses who can ordain to the Aaronic Priesthood?

In which things should a woman in the Mormon Church be obedient to a man?

Why does it seem that some Priesthood blessings don’t work?

Isn’t Peter the rock that the Savior refers to in Matthew 16, and thus the head of the Church?

Can a 17 year old Priest assist in giving a blessing during a home teaching visit?

My friends started a “school of the prophets.” Would this be considered the beginning of an apostate group?

Who did Alma receive his priesthood authority from?

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