John the Baptist
Dear Gramps, Did John the Baptist have the Aaronic or Melchezidek priesthood when he ordained Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery to the Aaronic priesthood? I've been curious about this for a long time. Robert ____________ Robert, If we read D&C 13, we read that "the...
Jesus the Only Perfect Man?
I talked to a man who doesnt think that Jesus was the only perfect man on earth. He read in Job and it says Job was perfect. It also mentions that Noah was perfect. Was Jesus the only perfect man? Blake ____________ Blake, We need to introduce a little scriptural...
Satan
If Satan had a charge of heart and began to feel sorrow for his actions would he have the ability to repent? Jonathan ____________ Jonathan, There are some sins that cannot be repented for. Direct rebellion against the Father is one of those sins - if not the only way...
Is it okay to play Bunco?
Question Gramps, I have been invited to a group that plays BUNCO once a month. As it is explained to me everyone invited must commit to going once a month and bring $10 to donate for prizes. I heard the church has an opinion on this but can't find it anywhere. What do...
Requirement of Marriage and Sealing
Hey Gramps, It's been taught in our Relief Society that women can be exalted without being sealed to a husband. On the other hand, a man can NOT be exalted without being sealed to a wife. The reference they give to back this up is D&C 131:1-4. Is this really true?...
Should we wear garments while playing sports?
Question Hi Gramps, I have tried searching in here for this topic but it does not yet seem to be covered. I am an avid basketball player and really enjoy my sport, but came to think today of how I am to wear a temple garment while I play without it showing as...
What does visiting the iniquities of the fathers upon the children mean?
Question Gramps, The Scriptures say that the Lord is merciful and forgiving, yet "will by no means clear the guilty." In some ways this is very comforting, but can you please explain what it means when it says that the Lord will visit the iniquity of the...
What is the proper way to dispose of old worn out garments?
Question Gramps, What is the proper way to dispose old worn out garments? John Answer John, There are a few options when disposing of old garments. The common point with all of them is that the symbols themselves are to be removed from the...
What attributes in a person do you find most admirable?
Question Gramps, As a youth I am often asked to make a list of the attributes i would like my future spouse to have. While i know that often the point of such exercises is usually to say that we ought to develop these very attributes, I would still like your...
Can I have a girlfriend before I’m 16?
Question Gramps, Hi, I'm 14 from Missouri and I was wondering about something. Its been said plenty of times that you should not date before you are 16, but it doesn't say anywhere that you can't "pair off" or have a girlfriend before 16. There is this girl I...
What happens to left over Sacrament bread?
Question Gramps, What is done with the left over sacrament bread and water? As I see it, it is still set apart emblems of the Savior and should be treated as such. I have noticed that some primary children go up after and grab handfuls and eat it. Michael...
Does consecrated oil have to be extra virgin olive oil?
Question Gramps, Does consecrated oil have to be extra virgin olive oil or any of the stages of olive oil? Seems we would use the best which is the first press being the extra virgin type. Mike Answer Mike The only requirement about the oil is...
Should I inform the Bishop that I know my ex wife is being deceitful?
Question Hi Gramps I have a problem with my soon to be ex wife. My wife has lied to her solicitor and the bishop. She has received her temple recommend and is taking the sacrament. I have proof that she is lying. Jesus says in 3 Nephi Chapter 18 verses 28 and...
Are there endless amounts of matter and space?
Question Gramps, If matter can neither be created or destroyed just refined, rearranged, or moved is a true statement and assuming that all newly exalted beings will be creating worlds without end for themselves, then where will we get the materials needed?Are...
Why does 3 Nephi 18 and 19 chronology of events seem backwards?
Question Gramps, In 3 Nephi 18 the disciples were taught the sacrament ordinance and they all partook of the bread and the disciples were given the power to confer the Holy Ghost. How could that happen when they were baptized in Chapter 19? Sherwin ...
Did we get to choose our trials in the pre-mortal existence?
Question Gramps, You recently answered a question from an individual wondering if we got to choose our trials in mortality. Your answer seemed appropriate but my expansion on that issue is since with Heavenly Father 'all things are present' were we not shown at...
What is the difference between discernment vs revelation?
Question Gramps, Is there an appreciable difference between the power of discernment and revelation? Sunday school teacher molests girl during church. How did no priesthood holder get the inspiration to stop it? How was a man with these tendencies called to...
Can wayward children reach exaltation if the parents are righteous?
Answer Gramps… There’s a quote floating around by Orson F. Whitney quoting Joseph Smith about how wayward children will eventually "feel the tentacles of Divine Providence reaching outafter them and drawing them back." I believe I’ve even seen it on your site a...
Does Peter say that 8 is the age of accountability?
Question Gramps, In Peter does it say age of accountability is 8? Karen Answer Karen, In his epistle, Peter encourages the former-day saints to take courage in their Lord and parenthetically drops some precious nuggets about Christ’s work in the...
What about reproduction via alternate methods?
Question Gramps, You answered a question positively regarding if God would think it's OK to donate blood and organs but, if it were carried a step further, what do you believe God would think about reproduction other than by the natural plan He ordained? In...
Who was the first Tongan to receive the Priesthood?
Question Gramps, When or who was the first Tongan man to receive the priesthood? I know about the missionaries. This is just for my curiosity. Bernice Answer Bernice, In doing some research on this, I found a couple of references to a Siosifa...
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