Can we determine the timing of the 2nd coming by defining meridian of time?
Question Hi Gramps, First off, EXCELLENT site! Long overdue! Anyway, my question is: How can anyone think the millenium is soon at hand given the following: 1). The Lord came in the "meridian" of time. That means the Lord came into the world in the year 3,500...
Are Second Annointings still performed in temples today?
Question Gramps, I have read, with interest, comments about the second annointings in the temple. It is my understanding that a person, at one time, was recommended by their Bishop for such annointing; later changed to Stake President. Is this an ordinance that...
Why must there be 2 Priesthood holders to perform a blessing?
Question Gramps, I have had a question posed to me that I have never thought of before. It is a usual practice that two members of the Melchizedek Priesthood perform administrations with one anointing and the other then confirming the anointing and then to provide an...
Can you kiss someone of the same gender and still hold a temple recommend?
Question Gramps, I have been attracted to girls since the second grade. Recently with the lack of quality guys to date I decided to explore my options with the ladies. While I am a returned missionary, denying my attraction to girls and ignoring those desires makes...
Can one repent if death occurs after excommunication and before re-baptism?
Question Gramps, In your last response to Arena, you mentioned something about repenting from sins once we died, while being in the Spirit Prison was possible, but even more difficult than in life. How does this happen? How can you "demonstrate" your repentance? Also,...
Can Priesthood blessings be done on objects?
Question Gramps, Each Sunday my husband and I discuss what we learned in our respective classes. I must say some of the topics and events I hear are discussed in Elders Quorum seem ridiculous. Recently the class discussed administering Priesthood Blessings to...
How can I come back to church after the things I have done?
Question Dear Gramps, For the past three years I have been an inactive member. During this time Satan had total control over me and I have broken The Word of Wisdom as well as having had premarital sex. I was very unhappy with the lifestyle choices I have made...
What does it mean by 9 moons mentioned in Omni?
Question Gramps, As I was in deep reading with the spirit, I was curious by the word "nine moons" in Omni 1:21. I've struggled to comprehend what the word means and is that ever related to astronomy or just a cultural word in their days? Deaf Man Answer...
How much loyalty needs to be given to extended family?
Question Gramps, I came from a highly abusive family. My husband came from a mentally abusive family. We are trying to create for our children a spiritually strong family that Heavenly Father wants us to and that we never had. However, the in-laws on both sides...
How are false Christs punished?
Question Gramps, in the scriptures there are many verses about those punished for their crimes. Why can't we punish those (modern days) false prophets? It surely will reduce those setting up their silly churches. Is there an explanation of why we can't punish...
