Was the Sacrament practiced in the Old Testament?
Question Gramps, I do have a question pertaining to the Sacrament. Multiple church leaders and gospel-oriented manuals teach that Jesus Christ instituted the Sacrament, in remembrance of both his body and his blood. While reading my scriptures, I came across...
Three Divisions in Celestial Kingdom?
I am new to the church and I have heard mention that in the celestial kingdom there are three divisions. Can you explain this? James ____________ Dear James, All we know about the three divisions of the celestial kingdom is found in D&C 131:1-2 In the celestial...
Mission or marriage?
Question Gramps, Marrying at an early age might be an issue specially coming from a conservative family. I'm 19 and currently studying in BYUH. My parents had always dreamed for me to serve on a mission before getting married. Before, I made a lot of decisions...
Divorcing my wife for infidelity
Repeatedly through my marriage my wife has had affairs outside of our marriage ranging from emotional affairs to adultery. Recently we were sealed after 9 years of prepardeness and 3 months afterward she began considering divorce which led to her once again seeking...
How can man be the first flesh on the earth when the animals were here first?
Question Gramos, In Moses 3:7 "man became the first flesh upon the earth, the first flesh also." How does one answer this question when it is well known that there were many animals of all kinds all over the earth before Adam and Eve were placed on the earth?...
What happens to children who stray?
Question Gramps, Our children were all born in the covenant and although my husband and I are converts we did our best to teach our children the Gospel. We are not scriptorians by any means and are still learning "line upon line" ourselves. One child is inactive, with...
Forgiveness
If murder is a forgivable sin, then why in D&C does it say that David was fallen because he killed Bathsheba's husband. My thought is because he had entered into the new and everlasting covenant? What are your thoughts? Thanks, Alison _______________ Alison,...
What is meant by the word glory?
Question Gramps, We often hear how those who are fortunate to end up in the Celestial Kingdom will have glory placed upon their heads; how glory will be theirs forever and ever; how glory is awaiting those who lived the commandments, etc. Is there a clear...
Murder and the Atonement
Dear Gramps, We hear all the time that a man can't be forgiven of murder, but many times in the Book of Mormon we see men being forgiven of murder when they accept the gospel of Jesus Christ. In D&C we read (132:27) "...which shall not be forgiven in this world...
Which of the founding fathers was the work not done for in the St. George Temple?
Question Which of the founding fathers was the work NOT done for in the St. George temple? I think there were 3. Dennis Answer Dennis, All the founding fathers had their work performed for them. In 1877, President Woodruff shared the...
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 -...
Signs of the times
What are all the signs of the times that will take place before the second comming, and what is the minimun amount of time that it would take to complete the ones that are not fulfilled yet. John ____________ John, The signs of the times are given in several places in...
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...
Paying tithing as an inactive member
I am an inactive member of the church, I believe in tithing and I want to pay my tithing even though I am retired. Will the church accept my tithe even though I am inactive? Janet ____________ Yes! By the way, in my opinion, there's no better way to show an active...
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