Who baptized Adam?
Question Gramps, I'm sure Adam and Eve must have been baptized. Who might have performed these ordinances for them? If Peter, James, and John ordained Adam to the priesthood then he would have baptized Eve, but who might have baptized Adam? Did he have to wait...
Why doesn’t the Holy Ghost have a body like the Father and Son?
Question Gramps, Why doesn't the Holy Ghost have a body of flesh and bones the same as the Father and the Son? Danilo Answer Danilo, In Latter-day Saint theology, the Holy Ghost is described as a "personage of spirit" (Doctrine and Covenants...
Where in the scriptures does it say “He knows my name”?
Question Gramps, Where in the scriptures does it say "He knows my name?" Darlene Answer Darlene, The belief that God and Jesus Christ know our names is profound, but it is also a comforting doctrine in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
What does it mean to “take up serpents” mentioned in Matthew 16:18?
Question Gramps, What does it mean to take up serpents and the rest of the scripture as well? Tiffiney Answer Tiffiney, Mark 16:18 is part of what is known as the Great Commission, where Jesus instructs His apostles about their mission to spread...
What power does Satan have or hold?
Question Gramps, When we give Satan power through sins and iniquity, what power does Satan hold or wield? Members of the Church hold priesthood power. What then is the power Satan holds if he does not have priesthood power? Iwika Answer Iwika,...
Why was baptism one of the first things that Alma did?
Question Gramps, Why was baptizing one of the first things that Alma did? Lee Answer Lee, From the inception of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, baptism has been integral to its structure and growth. Alma’s decision to baptize was...
Does my disabled daughter automatically gain the Celestial Kingdom?
Question Dear Gramps My only child passed from cancer at the age of 24 years. She had non-verbal autism and limited understanding but she was my world. Can you explain to me if she automatically gains the Celestial Kingdom? If so what might she be doing now on...
Why don’t we live as long as the people did in the Bible?
Question Gramps, Why don't we live as long as the biblical people? Carla Answer Carla, The Old Testament presents numerous instances where individuals lived for several centuries. Genesis 5, for example, lists the ages of Adam's descendants, many...
Do we receive revelation from our ancestors?
Question Gramps, Chad Daybell is in solitary confinement until he breathes his last breath. He claimed voices that talked to him were dead ancestors. He used them to manipulate his family, justifying an affair. He used control to get his wife to do family...
Is a child considered a member of the Church before age 8 without receiving a baby blessing?
Question Gramps, No one can be baptized before age 8. I understand a child who receives a baby blessing is a member of the Church. A baby lost her father while her mother was pregnant. The baby was raised in the church but never received a name or blessing. The...
