Didn’t Nephi already have authority to baptize before Christ appeared to him?
Question Gramps, When the Savior appeared to the Nephites in 3 Nephi: 11 he called Nephi up in front of the group and gave him the authority to baptize. Wasn't Nephi the prophet at the time? Didn't he already have the priesthood and authority to baptize? Roman...
Are what these writers have written about the last days legit?
Question Howdy Gramps! Really enjoy reading your blog site! I am wondering if I could get your comment, (off record of course) re a member named James T. Prout. He is the Author of The "Last Days" Timeline and website. I've never seen or heard of any of the...
Are chakras, crystal healing and the third eye Satanic?
Question Gramps, For the longest time, I have thought of using crystals for “healing” as satanic. However, I recently learned the science behind it which is that crystals contain vibrations and energy which can help even out our own when it is out of whack....
If I’m angry with God, how can I give a blessing?
Question Dear Gramps, I am a YSA. A friend has been struggling with feelings from being single, anger with God, and seeming like promises are falling flat. She asked for a blessing though I’ve been struggling with the same things. I could tell the blessing...
Is Deja Vu related to the pre-existence?
Question Gramps, Is deja vu related to the pre-existence? Ray Answer Hi Ray, Thanks for the question. The experience of déjà vu , a French expression meaning "already seen", is related to how our brains are structured and how we perceive...
Is the repentance process the same if you break the law of chastity more than once?
This question came to us in Spanish. As a courtesy we would like to reply in Spanish. However, the question and answer will appear immediately following in English. Pregunta Gramps, Hola, quiero saber qué se hace si se rompió la ley de castidad una...
What is meant by “eternal destruction of the body?”
Question Gramps, I understand that we are redeemed from the physical effects (physical death) of the Fall through the universal resurrection of Christ. I read in Lehi’s words of 2 Ne. 1:22 that wickedness can bring “Eternal destruction of both soul and body.“ ...
Did the opening of the 7th seal happen at the dedication of the Palmyra Temple?
Question Gramps, I keep hearing the Palmyra Temple dedication was the opening of the 7th seal and that the Church website confirms we are in the 7th seal. However I have been unable to find it on the Church website. Is it true the Palmyra Temple dedication was...
Is masturbation no longer a sin since it’s not mentioned in the updated Church Handbook?
Question Gramps, I was talking with a friend today and she mentioned that the Church Handbook was recently updated. As she told me the changes she said that they took out masturbating or self gratification being a sin. After talking to her I went to look and...
When are we too old to be considered one of the best the Lord has sent to this world?
Question Gramps, President Nelson has said: “My beloved younger brothers and sisters. You are among the best the Lord has ever sent to this world. You have the capacity to be smarter and wiser and have more impact on the world than any previous generation.” ...
