After reading D&C 107:4, are we using the name of Jesus Christ too much?
Question Dear Gramps, In D&C 107:4 it says, "But out of respect or reverence to the name of the Supreme Being, to avoid the too frequent repetition of his name, they, the church, in ancient days, called that priesthood after Melchizedek, or the Melchizedek...
After New Jerusalem is built, will all Saints be called there?
Question Gramps, When New Jerusalem is finished being built, will all of the saints be called to gather there for the second coming? Susan Answer Dear Susan, The city of New Jerusalem (or Zion (Article of Faith 10)) is but one city in the...
Is the Gift of the Holy Ghost still needed after one dies?
Question Dear Gramps, Among all of the proxy ordinances we perform in the temple, we also perform proxy confirmations. Is the Gift of the Holy Ghost still needed after one dies? I’ve been told everyone who passes to the other side has instantaneous spiritual...
How can one perform an ordinance they have not yet received themselves?
Question Dear Gramps, The LDS Church has consistantly taught that one cannot perform an ordinance which the person has not received himself. Yet Joseph and Oliver baptised each other before receiving the ordinance of baptism themselves. This seems out of...
What does it mean to be damned as mentioned in Mark 16:16?
Question Gramps, Mark 16:16 states the following words of Jesus, "He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; he that does not believeth is damned." What does the word "damned" mean in this case and how is it compatible with work for the dead? If they...
How can one tell if they are reading the scriptures enough?
Question Dear Gramps, How can one tell when they are reading the scriptures enough? They tell us that we are to feast from them, and not nibble or snack. So how much is "enough?" How does one tell when they are "full" from this kind of nourishment? Robert...
Why aren’t seniors called to leadership positions?
Question Gramps, Has it become a norm that once a person reaches 55 or 60 years of age they no longer are called to any position of leadership? In my ward and stake, as well as surrounding stakes, there is not a single leadership position held by anyone older...
How can I maintain a humble reverence for my Heavenly Father?
Question Gramps, Recently pride has been my downfall; a lack of humility at certain times. How do I stay humble at all times? Humility being knowing how frighteningly powerless I am against Satan, and therefore the absolute necessity to always tap into the...
What are the differences between exalted, resurrected and translated beings?
Question Gramps, What are the differences between exalted, resurrected, and translated beings? Spencer Answer Dear Spencer, A resurrected person is one who has been raised from death to life, never again to die. The best example of this is Jesus...
Is it okay to have my college apartment dedicated?
Question Gramps, I know that dedicating a home is aimed more towards homes and families, but is it acceptable to ask for my college apartment to be dedicated in a way that's not so specific to the residents? Only to invite the spirit and keep it a place of...
