May 14, 2014 | Church History, Priesthood
Question Gramps, There has been a huge conflict over the priesthood and women. In the debates that have been taking place, I have heard the following statement. “Women used to have the priesthood.” But is that true? I have heard that they are referring to...
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 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....
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 | Current issues, 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 | Angels, Priesthood
Question Gramps, In D&C 13 it says the Priesthood of Aaron holds the keys of the ministering of angels. What does it mean to hold the keys of the ministering of angels? Does it mean that ministering angels hold the Aaronic Priesthood or that they receive...
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 10, 2013 | Jesus Christ, Priesthood
In Jesus’ day, it seemed common for demons or evil spirits to take possession of mortal bodies; and be cast out by priesthood authority. Such incidents seem less prevalent currently; and Church leaders do not refer to such in talks, etc. Seizures, etc., all seem...
Feb 12, 2013 | Doctrine & Covenants, Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, I ran into your website just an hour ago and I’m so glad that I did. I can’t even keep track of how many questions and answers I’ve read already. But anyway, I have a question about the priesthood. When the law of Moses was established was...
Nov 8, 2012 | Priesthood, Worthiness
Gramps, I have been away from the church for sometime and have started attending again. As such, I am attending priesthood meetings and often the subject of being worthy comes up in discussion. Since we are all sinners and only enter heaven through the grace of god,...
