What does it mean that God is “no respecter of persons?”
Question Gramps, What does it mean when I hear that God is no respecter of persons? Alfred Answer Dear Alfred, I saw a lot of confusion over this phrase when I recently answered a question about the order of ordinance of the sacrament. Since this...
Why should we commit to eternal marriage while still young and naive?
Question Gramps, Why do we make the choice of who we will be with for "all eternity" in a state of existence where we have the veil, are still developing and changing who we are, and are still so naive in our understanding and learning? The longer I am married...
Why do we use olive oil for consecrated oil?
Question Dear Gramps, I am wondering about the doctrine behind the consecrated oil. Why do we use olive oil? Why don't we use another kind of oil? I understand that it is a very old practice but why did they start to use it in the first place? Thank You! Elder...
Were temple sacrifices stopped after Christ’s crucifixion?
Question Gramps, When and how were the temple sacrifices stopped after Jesus introduced the sacrament? Vicki Answer Dear Vicki, We know that, right after His crucifixion, the Lord excused His followers from the necessity of blood sacrifices. See,...
If Brigham Young didn’t think of himself as a prophet, why should we?
Question Gramps, Brigham Young claimed that he wasn't a prophet but a "Yankee guesser." Did he really not think he was a prophet? If he didn't think so, why should we? Bri Answer Dear Bri, I would encourage you to read the entire sermon to which...
What is the purpose of mortality?
Question Gramps, If some spirits were able to progress so much in the pre-earth life that all they come to earth for is a body and then die before the age of accountability, why don't we all just do the same? If it is possible to progress that much without a...
Why is it that Church leadership considers it okay to brand everything as Mormon?
Question Gramps, When and why is it that the church leadership considers it okay to brand everything as "Mormon" when the scriptures specifically say not to and when their own talks discourage the use of it in reference to the church? Examples include...
Why was it taught that women shouldn’t speak in church? Is this still true?
Question Gramps, I was told that women were not allowed to speak in church. I thought that Christ had changed the way women were viewed in the church. Theodore Answer Theodore, If the person who told you this said that women are not allowed to...
Can non members speak in Sacrament Meeting?
Question Gramps, Can non members speak in Sacrament Meeting? Gerald Answer Hi Gerald, Thanks for your question. In describing sacrament meetings, Handbook 2 states: Selecting and Orienting Participants Selecting Participants. The bishopric selects...
How can I know if I am worthy to receive the Second Comforter?
Question Gramps, How can I know when I am worthy to and have sufficient faith to receive the Second Comforter? Yearning Answer Dear Yearning, Receiving the Second Comforter, or parting the veil and conversing with the Lord face to face, comes with...
