Jun 30, 2014 | Priesthood
Question Gramps, Are there any scriptures where God says only men can be ordained to the Priesthood? Chuck Answer Hi Chuck, There are no specific scriptures that explicitly say this. If there were it would be less of a controversial subject, of...
May 24, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Priesthood
Question Gramps, Please, help me understand the meaning and importance of personal priesthood interviews. Eduardo Answer Dear Eduardo, I don’t know if you are a quorum president giving these interviews or a quorum member participating so...
May 14, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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...
Mar 11, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Priesthood
Question Gramps, I was trying to find the importance of the priesthood. Many other churches say everyone has it. How do you get it? Why is it so important? Casey Answer Dear Casey, The answer to your question can be best expressed by the Fifth Article of Faith:...
Jan 11, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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,...
