Jan 11, 2014 | Mormon Policy, Priesthood
Question Gramps, This question goes to the issue of local leaders making rules which may actually go against church guidelines, or simply make church policy more strict. For instance, does a bishop have the authority to preclude worthy priesthood holders who do...
Dec 22, 2013 | Priesthood
Question Gramps, My wife and I were rereading the Pearl of Great Price last night. The verses are found in the Book of Abraham, Chapter 1:25-27. Specifically in verse 25 it states that Pharaoh was the eldest son of Egyptus who was the daughter of Ham. In the...
Dec 12, 2013 | Priesthood, Sexual Issues
Question Hi Gramps, Will the Church bend to homosexual pressure and allow openly gay men into the priesthood? The RLDS have done so. I’m fearful of it. Josh Answer Josh, The priesthood is given to all worthy male members of the Church....
Dec 6, 2013 | Bible, Blessings, Prayer, Priesthood
Question Gramps, I wonder what the difference is if someone with the priesthood prays for someone who is sick and they get healed compared to a preacher in another church who prays for the sick who gets healed. Nicko Answer Nicko, That is a great...
Oct 15, 2013 | Priesthood
Question Gramps, Why wasn’t the Priesthood passed onto righteous males by the Apostles so the Church could have kept on going? Karen Answer Dear Karen, The Great Apostasy reflects both a loss of authority and a loss of truth. These two are...
Aug 30, 2013 | Baptism, Priesthood
Question Gramps, Can a priesthood holder with disabilities perform a baptism? Jim Answer Dear Jim, Absolutely! The Church Handbook of Instruction (vol 2, 20.3.8) lists the steps for performing a baptism. Assuming you’re the one baptizing,...
Aug 29, 2013 | Priesthood
Question Gramps, My question is; John told Joseph he was acting on behalf of Peter, James, and John. Why did he not bestow the Melchezedik priesthood upon Joseph and Oliver? Did John the Baptist ever hold the higher priesthood? Dan Answer Dear Dan, In...
Aug 25, 2013 | Priesthood
Question In D&C 13 it says the Priesthood of Aaron holds the keys of the ministering of angels. What does it mean holds the keys of the ministering of angels? Does it mean that ministering angels hold the Aaronic Priesthood or that they receive their instruction...
Jul 25, 2013 | Bible, Priesthood, Prophets
First of all thanks Gramps for such an informative site. May we all shoot for that goal. But my question is in regard to the return of Enoch and his city to the New Jerusalem where it says that we will cry on their shoulders and they on ours. What do you think the...
Jul 11, 2013 | Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, Could you please provide specific examples as to how holders of that priesthood in this day and age might exercise each of these three specific keys? Also, what limitations on these keys are placed upon those who hold specific offices in...
