Why have agency if God already has a plan for us?
Question Gramps, Recently my friend asked me a question I wasn't too sure about. He asked me this: God knows everything right? What is the point of being here if God already knows what we are going to choose? Why is agency important if God already has a plan...
Is there a policy regarding when a man is called to be a High Priest?
Question Gramps, I was ordained a High Priest when I was 56. I was not called to any positions in the Church that required that calling. My wife and I team teach in primary. I am having personal doubts that I should have been called to the HP's just because...
Should we recognize achievements in Sacrament Meeting?
Question Gramps, I am a Branch president in a small branch in India. I have a question about recognizing talents in Sacrament Meeting. Can we do that in Sacrament Meeting? I feel this may put down others who feel they don't achieve anything in their life. Or...
Shouldn’t the one true church be called The Universal Catholic Church?
Question Hello Gramps, I like to study theology and I found some facts about the Catholic faith that have caused some questions that I can't seem to find answers to. Matt 16:18 basically says that Peter is to build Christ's church after the crucifixion. Peter...
How do Deacons know who should not receive the Sacrament?
Question Gramps, In 3 Nephi 18:28-29 it states: 28 And now behold, this is the commandment which I give unto you, that ye shall not suffer any one knowingly to partake of my flesh and blood unworthily, when ye shall minister it; 29 For whoso eateth and drinketh...
Why did the Church stop using member labor to build temples?
Question Dear Gramps, In the early days of the Church, our first temples were built by the donated and consecrated labor of its members. However, somewhere along the line the Church stopped asking its members to work on the temples, and started contracting the...
Did the Roman soldiers who crucified Christ commit sin?
Question Dear Gramps, Did the Roman soldiers who crucified Jesus commit sin? After all, they were doing the Father's will. And it resulted in the great atonement that saved billions of people. So did they commit sin in crucifying Jesus? Robert Answer...
How is Matthew 26:13 a memorial to Mary?
Question Gramps, I enjoy reading your posts. I have been curious about this passage of scripture for awhile: Matthew 26:13. In what ways do we preach this in all the world as a memorial to her? Is it something passively taught? Or was it meant to be more...
Should we be obedient just to obtain blessings?
Question Gramps, Is it wrong to be obedient to gospel principles just to receive blessings? Keith Answer Dear Keith, I wouldn't say it is wrong, but it is not the best. Remember Elder Dallin H. Oak's classic talk, Good, Better, Best? In it he...
Does God have faith in us?
Question Gramps, Does God have faith in us? Some brothers say yes, others say no because God has perfect knowledge and foreknowledge. Thanks! Fernando Answer Dear Fernando, You ask an interesting question. I can understand why there would be...
