Why was it okay to bring babies into the covenant through circumcision but not baptism?
Question Gramps, In the Old Testament, circumcision was how baby boys were brought into the covenant relationship with God (see Genesis 17:9-12). The ordinance of baptism is also how we are brought into the covenant relationship with God. Why was it okay to...
What happens to someone’s spirit if possessed by an evil spirit?
Question Gramps, I was wondering where or what happens to someone's spirit if they have their body possessed by an evil one. Sarah Answer Sarah, Demonic possession, as understood by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, involves...
Why 12 apostles? Is it due to the 12 Tribes of Israel?
Question Gramps, Why call 12 apostles? Does this correlate with the 12 tribes of Israel? Kim Answer Kim, The concept of twelve apostles originates from the New Testament, where Jesus Christ chose twelve disciples to minister alongside Him....
How can I get over my fear of death and having to see my parents and siblings?
Question Gramps, I have lived a gospel center life and want to be with my wife, children, and grandchildren forever. But, I’m scared of death and seeing my mother, stepfather, and siblings again due to abuse. At 17 when I left home, I had very little contact,...
What’s the point of a baby blessing?
Question Gramps, Looking at LDS baby blessings. Besides it being an ordinance and recorded in the church, what's the point of blessing him? Does he need a blessing to receive blessings? He won't remember the blessing anyway, so what's the point of giving one?...
Do people miss their mortal life?
Question Gramps, Do people miss their mortal life? Maggie Answer Maggie, Upon death, individuals enter the spirit world, a realm of continued learning and progression. Contrary to some beliefs that depict the afterlife as a static existence, The...
Are all that enter the United States legally and illegally brought here by God?
Question Gramps, "Wherefore, I, Lehi, prophesy according to the workings of the Spirit which is in me, that there shall none come into this land save they shall be brought by the hand of the Lord."(2 Nephi 1:6) Does this mean all that enter this land legally...
Is it appropriate to post our ancestor’s Patriarchal Blessing on our family tree?
Question Gramps, Do you think ancestors who have passed away would approve of having their patriarchal blessings posted on the family tree since it is a very private and special personal scripture? Kent Answer Kent, Historically, patriarchal...
Do we have to make restitution for a sin even if we repented of it?
Question Gramps, I once read in some LDS material written long ago by a general authority, that we will all have to pay or, make restitution for the sins we made while on earth, even if we repented of it while we were here. Could you address this, please? Judy...
Why is it harder to repent in the Spirit World?
Question Gramps, Why is it longer and harder to repent in the Spirit world without a body? I understand the concept that you are addicted to something and do not have a body to crave. Why would it take longer without a body? Paula Answer Paula,...
