Oct 3, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Priesthood
Question Gramps, When or who was the first Tongan man to receive the priesthood? I know about the missionaries. This is just for my curiosity. Bernice Answer Bernice, In doing some research on this, I found a couple of references to a Siosifa...
Sep 26, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Priesthood
Question Gramps, According to Wilford Woodruff’s journal, President George Washington, John Wesley, Benjamin Franklin, and Christopher Columbus were ordained high priests when they appeared within the sacred walls of the St. George Temple. Why did these...
Aug 27, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Priesthood
Which are the ordinances of the Aaronic Priesthood? John ___________ John, You can find the ordinances of the Aaronic Priesthood in the duties of a priest. They are: Baptism Sacrament Aaronic Priesthood ordination ...
Jul 23, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Joseph Smith, Priesthood, Temples
Michael had the priesthood and participated in the creation. Before entering the garden, Adam was given (eternally married) to Eve. After they were driven from the garden, Adam was given the Aaronic and Melchizedek priesthood. Did Adam (and Eve)lose the priesthood...
Jun 27, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Priesthood
Question Gramps, John the Baptist, being from the tribe of Levi, had the Levitical priesthood and the authority to baptize Christ. Christ was born holding the Melchizedek Priesthood and did not need to be confirmed a member of His own church nor the gift of the...
Apr 16, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Jesus Christ, Priesthood
I have a problem when giving blessings by the authority of the Melchizedek Priesthood when the priesthood is the priesthood of Jesus Christ. We say that we don’t want to use his name too much. I think we don’t say his name enough. When was the authority...
Mar 16, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Book of Mormon, Current issues, Doctrine & Covenants, Priesthood
Question Gramps, What is meant by the sons of Levi offering up a sacrifice? John Answer John, This phrase is first found in the prophecy of Malachi 3:1-3) promising the coming Messiah who will first purify his priesthood holders in...
Feb 5, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, Does it make a difference whether you die an Elder or High Priest? Do they perform different duties in the Spirit World? Sincerely, Karen Answer Karen, It makes no difference to your salvation whether you die a worthy Elder or High Priest....
Jan 23, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Priesthood
Question Gramps, Doctrine and Covenants 121:21 says that all generations of the sinners who reject the prophets shall not hold the priesthood. The way I understand was that no matter a parent’s choice, men are free to choose for themselves. Please...
Jan 22, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Baptism, Jesus Christ, Priesthood
Question Hello Gramps, First I would like to thank you for your time in answering my question. A friend asked me why you need the Priesthood authority to be baptized? I am a Mormon and feel I don’t have the correct answer for her. I can’t locate anything...
