Why is our current baptismal prayer different than the one Peter stated in Acts?
Question Gramps, In Acts 2:38, Peter says, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." When a person is baptised by one holding the priesthood, the following...
Do I need to confess to something I did many years ago?
Question Gramps, I guess the answer to this question is kind of obvious, but do we need to repent for things that we did a long time ago? (Perhaps a few years, or decades) And if so, how would I repent for such a thing because some things are so far back in the...
Should LDS acknowledge those who change genders by their new identity?
Question Dear Gramps, Those who have been born male and have chosen to live in this world as a woman are referred to in the press as "she" and the new feminine name they go by. The same goes for the opposite gender. Should Latter-day Saints participate in...
Why should evil spirits feel obligated to leave when commanded to do so?
Question Dear Gramps, In D&C 121:41 it says that: "No power or influence can or ought to be maintained by virtue of the priesthood, only by persuasion, by long-suffering, by gentleness and meekness, and by love unfeigned;" So, if forcing someone to do...
Will we learn of the sins of our spouses at judgment time?
Question Gramps, There was a time when my husband was withdrawn from me. And having found small hints of infidelity I asked him directly if he had been unfaithful. He denied, of course, but now, two years later I still feel he cheated and is ignoring it. Will...
Should we be in a panic concerning food storage?
Question Gramps, My husband and I have been activity working our food storage for over 10 years. A few days ago I reading thoughts of an LDS group on line, where I thought we might get ideas from other LDS members doing the same thing. I spent a couple hours...
Can God give someone the Priesthood directly?
Question Gramps, I have always understood that the priesthood was given from one person who had the priesthood to another. Someone has told me that Elijah got the priesthood from God directly. He uses this as evidence to say that we do not need the church...
What do we know about the form of angels?
Question Gramps, What do we know about the form of angels? Cherubims are described in some detail in the scriptures as having multiple wings. What have the prophets said on the form of these cherubims? Is their form symbolic or literal? When Moroni...
How do you explain to an investigator about Blacks and the Priesthood?
Question Dear Gramps, How do you explain that for a time Blacks were not allowed to hold the Priesthood to a person who is investigating the Church and is sincerely looking for answers? In my humble opinion, the answer that has sometimes been given that it is...
Is it okay to use supplements that contain green tea?
Question Gramps, I know that green tea is against the Word of Wisdom. It seems like there are so many supplements with green tea in it. I know it is wrong to drink green tea but I was wondering what your thoughts are about Indian green tea in a supplement. I am...
