Aug 3, 2010 | Current issues, Faith, Family, Prayer, Priesthood
Question Gramps, Is it wrong for a woman to cast out Satan if her Priesthood holder husband is present but not understanding the need at the time? What words should be used when casting out the angels of darkness? And how can one know it is needed or...
Aug 2, 2010 | Babies, Blessings, Current issues, Priesthood
Dear Gramps, When a baby is blessed, is it appropriate to ask the Lord for blessings for the baby or is it appropriate to address the baby and pronounce blessing on the baby? I have heard it done both ways and wonder if one way is correct or if both ways, though...
Jul 31, 2010 | Current issues, Priesthood
Gramps, How does one that holds the Melchizedek Priesthood follow his path back to all the others that held that Priesthood? We are told that we should be able to know who ordained us. Thank you. Leroy, from Pennsylvania Dear Leroy, If you don’t know who...
Jul 23, 2010 | Current issues, Family, Mormon Doctrine, Mormon Policy, Priesthood
Dear Gramps, I haven’t had the courage to talk to anyone else about this. Since I can’t see you and you seem to be in tune, it will be much easier. A woman may only be sealed to one man, and a man may be sealed to many women. This concept leaves me feeling...
Jun 29, 2010 | Family Roots, Priesthood
Dear Gramps, Was the priesthood held by Enoch son of Cain? If Enoch was the son of Cain, how could of he held the Priestood, I’m asuming he was the Enoch of the city of Enoch. Elliot Dear Elliot, There are two different men named Enoch mentioned in the book of...
Nov 22, 2009 | Baptism, Book of Mormon, Priesthood
Dear Gramps, We know that when Alma baptised Helam he already had the authority to baptise,do we have any record of who baptised Alma? Margaret Dear Margaret, Alma was given the authority to ordain and baptize, “And it came to pass that Alma, having authority from...
Sep 14, 2009 | Bible, Priesthood
Dear Gramps, Many Christians argue that besides Melchizedek, only Christ is a holder of this priesthood. They often refer to Hebrews which gives the impression that they may be correct. Is there any chance to prove the LDS version of this priesthood just from the...
Aug 11, 2009 | Bible, Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, Can you help me get these two straight? Elias, Elijah, and the spirit of Elias/Elijah. There was also something with the Priesthood of Aaron and the spirit of Elias. I was reading the teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith and am still...
Jun 10, 2009 | Mormon Policy, Priesthood
Dear Gramps, I know we should wear white shirts in the temple, when passing sacrament or when giving a blessing. Is there anywhere that the church leaders have stated that hometeachers should wear white shirts and ties when they hometeach? Danny Dear Danny, As...
Jun 8, 2009 | Doctrine & Covenants, Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, “Until the sons of Levi do offer again an offering unto the Lord in righteousness” What did John the Baptist mean when he said this to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery, what is the offering? Brian Answer Dear Brian, In the...
