How many judges were there in the Book of Judges?
Question Gramps, How many judges were there? Otheniel, Deborah, Ehud, Sampson, etc. How many were there in all? Thanks for your help. Daniel Answer Dear Daniel, I count 13 judges Othniel, the son of Kenaz from the tribe of Judah (3:7-11) Ehud, the...
Who needs to know of an excommunication?
Question Gramps, I committed sexual sin after going to the temple. I know I have to confess to my bishop. The question I have is this, how many people have to know if I am excommunicated? I had a friend that was excommunicated and she told no one but most of...
Housing the missionaries
If we are asked to house the missionaries in our home, is this considered a calling? Would I be turning down a calling from the Lord if I don't feel good about doing this? Sherri Sherri, Housing the missionaries is not a calling (no setting apart) as much as it is an...
Transsexuals and the Priesthood
A woman asked to be removed from the records of the church. She then had a sex change operation and is living as a man, attending church. This person expects to be rebaptised and given the priesthood. I can see rebaptism, maybe, but do you agree with my supposition...
Will there be a falling away of members in the church?
Question Gramps, First of all let me say I love this site and your answers are very helpful. But Eric from Washington asked if there will be a falling away before (or when) Christ comes again. You answered that the church will never be taken from the earth again. You...
How is someone saved that is not a Christian?
The young man was shot in the head by a drug dealer. As far as we know he was not a church member any where. How is he to be saved? Laura Dear Laura, You ask a question that has been asked for ages. "What happens to those that die before they learned of Christ. Before...
Why aren’t repentance and being born again enough?
Question Gramps, Why do members of the LDS church believe that simply repenting for your sins and being born again aren't enough? You do NOT need to do "good works" to be accepted by Christ. Yes, it's great if you do, but there is no need at all to try and be...
What does it mean to be of the seed of Joseph and Ephraim?
Question Gramps, What does it mean to be of the seed of Joseph and specifically of Ephraim? Is this the same lineage as Lehi and Joseph Smith. Denise Answer Dear Denise, In the Book of Mormon Lehi is said to be of Manasseh (Alma 10:3) and it says...
Entry into paradise
Is baptism and confirmation in our temples sufficient to allow spirits in spirit prison to enter paradise in the spirit world? Someone in priesthood today was telling us that in order to cross the gulf into paradise that all of their temple ordinances must be...
Temple garments
Question Dear Gramps, A relative of mine has begun to question the necessity of wearing his garments at all times. He has not been to the temple in many years and cannot return at this time. Because certain things that are discussed in the temple are sacred and...
