Did the Savior personally baptize anyone?
Question Gramps, Did the Savior personally baptize anyone, either in Jerusalem or in the Americas?? Lee Answer Dear Lee, The scriptures state that Jesus encouraged baptism among his disciples: "When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had...
Who are the 144,000 spoken of in Revelation?
Question Gramps, Who are the 144,000 spoken of in Revelation ? Thank you. Donna Answer Dear Donna, Joseph Smith was asked the same question (along with a whole slew of questions on the meaning of Revelation). He replied (and it is canonized in...
Are there scriptural references that Christ was nailed to the cross?
Question Gramps, I have been a member all my life and I had someone ask me a question and I was stumped. I have asked Institute teachers and others this question but no one can answer me. Many religions, including LDS say that Christ was nailed to the cross. I...
Why not polyandry in the Celestial Kingdom?
Question Gramps, The subject basically says it all. It doesn't make sense to me that Heavenly Father would treat his daughters and sons differently from one another. Why is it that he would allow men to marry many women and not the other way around? Or put...
Where can I find Ezra Taft Benson’s talk about the last days?
Question Gramps, I keep hearing about a talk that Ezra Taft Benson gave in a devotional regarding events leading to the last days. Have you heard of it and where can I find it? Peter Answer Peter, I believe you may be referring to a talk that...
Why wasn’t Priesthood authority restored first?
Question Gramps, If the Priesthood is the power of God given to men on earth, why was it not restored first? Wouldn't this power and authority be required to substantiate the restoration of the gospel? Poki Answer Hello Poki, Priesthood is...
What lesson did God want to teach Jonah in the story of the gourd and the worm?
Question Kia Ora Gramps.Could you please help to understand what lesson the Lord wanted to teach Jonah about the Gourd and the Worm? I'm having trouble understanding the story. I've read that the Lord wanted to show Jonah that He loves all His people. How does...
Did Jesus receive temple ordinances?
Question Gramps, Did Jesus receive temple ordinances? I know he was baptized to fulfill all righteousness but he was sinless and didn't need to be. So then did he receive the other temple ordinances? Is there any record of that?Devon Answer ...
Can two people live together in a platonic relationship?
Question Gramps, I realize that we are to remain completely chaste before marriage, but what about cohabiting with single persons of the opposite sex in a completely platonic arrangement? Does church policy have a specific stance? If circumstances require that...
Why did God need Jesus to atone for our sins?
Question Gramps, With all of God's knowledge and power, why did he need Jesus to atone and sacrifice for our sins? Sherlene Answer Hello Sherlene, In teaching the people of Gideon, Alma the Younger responded to very much the same question thus:...
