Custom of Transcribing Blessings
Dear Gramps, I am a member of a convert family and was baptized into the church with my husband and son one year ago. As I have attended other people's baptisms and blessings, I have noticed that the mother or wife of the family member being baptized or blessed will...
Abraham’s Children
In Genesis 22, we find the story of Abraham being commanded to sacrifice Isaac. Why is Isaac called Abraham's "only son" when he had an older half-brother, Ishmael (via Sarah's maid, Hagar)? Seanette __________ Seanette, The Septuagint suggests another reading of the...
Curse Lifted
So I haven't heard any conversation on the curse upon the ground being lifted as recorded in Gen 8:21. Can you point me to talks regarding this? Clearly God told Noah that he would no longer curse the ground for man's sake. If this has already been discussed just...
What is the LDS stance on being a surrogate mother?
Question What is the LDS Church stance on being a surrogate mother? Joshua Answer Joshua, The Church Handbook of Instruction, vol 2, section 21.4.16 (Surrogate Motherhood) states: “The Church strongly discourages surrogate motherhood.” If you and...
Seeking Truth
Gramps, I admire the the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a great deal. But I am not sure if I am ready to become a believer. I would love to be a witness to the truth. What would you recommend I do? Derek _______________ Derek, If you haven't done so...
Can you tell me about the Gift of Prophecy?
Question Dear Gramps, Recently I was told In my patriarchal blessing that I have the gift of prophecy. I had a sunday school teacher when I was younger tell us that he also had it, and he explained that he could prophesy about those whom he had stewardship...
Contradiction in Priesthood Blessings?
Question Dear Gramps, Almost 2 years ago I learned that I was expecting twins. After having some issues with bleeding in the beginning of the pregnancy my husband gave me a priesthood blessing. In it he stated that both babies would be healthy and that I would...
Ordinances of the Aaronic Priesthood
Which are the ordinances of the Aaronic Priesthood? John ___________ John, You can find the ordinances of the Aaronic Priesthood in the duties of a priest. They are: Baptism Sacrament Aaronic Priesthood ordination ...
Polygamy and the Law
Question Hey Gramps, Just wondering, hypothetically, if US laws were changed to allow polygamy would the practice be allowed in the church again? Just wondering Answer Dear Wondering, For the Church to begin practicing polygamy again, it would...
Does Luke 9:62 reference Lot’s wife?
Question Gramps, Does Luke 9:62 have reference to Lots wife looking back? She went back into the city and went back to her old ways. So if we look back on our old ways or go back to our old ways we lose sight of God. Thanks, Daren Answer Daren, Luke 17 has a...
