How come in the time of Christ there were more than one set of apostles called and yet there is only the twelve today? What about the twelve he called when he visited the Americas?
Dear Gramps, I sometimes wonder, how come in the time of Christ were there more than one set of apostles called and why there is only THE twelve today. What I mean is that Jesus called his apostles, those who ministered with him and then when he was resurrected and...
How old was Enoch?
Question Dear Gramps, Can you please tell me how old Enoch was? Genesis 5:23 says one age and Moses 8:1 says something else. Thank you. MJM Answer Dear MJM, There may be a clue to this apparent anomaly in Moses 7:68, which says, "And all the days...
What does it mean to take upon you the name of the Lord Jesus Christ?
Question Dear Gramps, What does it mean to take upon you the name of the Lord Jesus Christ? If you have any scriptures to help out they would be appreciated. Thanks! Chris Answer Dear Chris, Taking upon ourselves the name of Christ can mean...
Should a child be baptized who has hardly been to Primary and knows very little about the church?
Dear Gramps, My daughter was raised in the church. Most of her ancestors were/are active members. For some reason, my daughter has chosen to be inactive. She now has a son who just turned eight. He has hardly been to primary and knows very little about the church. My...
Will a stillborn baby not sealed to us still be ours in heaven?
Dear Gramps, My husband and I became pregnant before marriage. We went through the proper repentance and were sealed in the temple a year after we were married. The baby was stillborn (I was full term). She was not sealed to us in the temple sealing, will she still be...
What is meant by the Second Comforter?
Dear Gramps, I've been told the Holy Spirit of Promise mentioned in D&C 88:3-4 is the Holy ghost as mentioned and referred to in John 14:16, while the second comforter is Jesus Christ. However, some of the references that are given under these two verses seem to...
Why do you have to wait a year before you can submit a name for temple ordinances to be done?
Gramps, Why do you have to wait a year before you can put the name of a deceased person through the temple? Frank, from Northern Ireland Dear Frank, I imagine that it's for the same reason that people must wait a year after being baptized before going to the temple....
If a Priesthood holder is exercising his Priesthood while living unrighteously, does the things he do become null and void?
Dear Gramps, If a priesthood holder is living unrighteously and is performing blessings and baptisms and attending the temple does the things he is performing have any meaning? Thanks. Jody, from New York Dear Jody, There are two aspects of the priesthood that must be...
If the Lord is the same today, tomorrow and forever, why the change in polygamy?
Gramps, My question relates to Jacob 2:27. If the Lord is the same today, tomorrow and forever why the change in the position on one wife? Thank you for your time. Ron, from California Dear Ron, As related in Jacob 2:27, the law of monogamy was required of the...
What is the church’s position on plays in the church building?
Gramps I would like to learn what is the church's position on plays in the church building are? I am asking you because our stake has just been reorganized and no one I have asked knows for sure.Thank you. Donald, from New Mexico Dear Donald, You might try the high...
