Priesthood
I have a problem when giving blessings by the authority of the Melchizedek Priesthood when the priesthood is the priesthood of Jesus Christ. We say that we don't want to use his name too much. I think we don't say his name enough. When was the authority changed and by...
Word of Wisdom and temple recommend
Gramps, Can you lose your temple recommend if you break the word of wisdom? Jack _____________ Jack, Yes you can lose your temple recommend for not following the Word of Wisdom. Obedience to the word of wisdom is required in order to obtain, and maintain, a temple...
Holy Ghost in the Pre-Existence
Dear Gramps, Was the Holy Ghost called to serve in the pre-existence? Ken _____________ Ken, Since the Holy Ghost has never departed the presence of Heavenly Father, I cannot see any other option than to say yes. Each of Heavenly Father's chosen leaders were selected...
Baptismal parties
Dear Gramps, Please can you advise when members were counselled that baptisms should not be celebrated with parties in chapels, as this was not appropriate for recognition of such a spiritual ordinance, and that this should be held in members homes, if they so wished?...
Personal worthiness
If I am in a foreign country and having difficulty with the language.. and going to Church every week. Am I not a member in good standing if I do not understand and go to District Priesthood meetings? Alan _____________ Alan, Personal worthiness is just that -...
What are the signs of the time to take place before the second coming?
Question Gramps, What are all the signs of the times that will take place before the second coming, and what is the minimum amount of time that it would take to complete the ones that are not fulfilled yet? John Answer John, The signs of the times...
Baptized and knew it not
Could you please explain 3 Nephi 9:20 - 20? And ye shall offer for a sacrifice unto me a broken heart and a contrite spirit. And whoso cometh unto me with a broken heart and a contrite spirit, him will I baptize with fire and with the Holy Ghost, even as the...
Omnipresence
What is meant by omnipresence? Does it mean not bodily, but spiritually? Like the Holy Ghost and Christ and Heavenly Father? You can feel them with you spiritually, but not bodily. So they can be everywhere and only one place at a time? Can they project themselves...
Blessing of baby while still pregnant
I am wondering how or if one could have a Priesthood blessing given to their unborn child. There are many instances where the mother is doing fine but the baby is not and with technology sometimes babies can even receive surgery prior to birth. Would one be able to...
Baptizing illegal immigrants
Sure love your site. You've taught us more then anyone else. Hope you can always keep answering questions. Many of them come from conversations with our friends and neighbors. A question I have for you is: Does the Church authorize us to baptize immigrants who are...
