Priesthood in the Premortal World
I heard an opinion that every man who has kept his first estate had the priesthood given to him before he came to earth. We know it was given to some in the pre-existence. For example in Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, he said that Adam was given the...
Doesn’t the Bible say there would be no more prophets after Christ’s time?
Question Gramps, I've just read scripture that says that since Christ's time and the completion of the Bible there were no other requirements for modern-day prophets and now I'm reading about Joseph Smith, who was proclaimed to be a modern-day prophet after...
Women and Keys
Are women given keys? Karen ______________ Karen, In the Church, the term “keys” is typically reserved for priesthood authority. So women are not given keys. -Gramps
Working and the Sabbath Day
Gramps, It's been told to me that part of the reason we don't buy things, engage in certain hobbies/entertainment, etc on the Sabbath is because we are, in effect, causing someone else to work on the Sabbath, which is supposed to be a day of rest. My place of...
Priesthood Office or Priesthood Keys
Hello Gramps, On a very snowy Sunday, only the 1st counselor in the bishopric showed up (the bishop and 2nd counselor were either ill or snowed in). The 1st counselor conducted sacrament meeting and presided. In my EQ class, the EQ president spoke up in an almost...
Timing of Vicarious Work
I know that all will be resurrected--that is the gift of immortality. Will there be resurrected spirits in the millennium who have not had their work performed/nor have they accepted the gospel of Jesus Christ. OR are those individuals reserved to come at the end of...
How can I understand what my Patriarchal Blessing means to me?
Question Gramps, I have a very complex and weighty blessing. I'm trying to piece together what it means for me here and now. There are parts to it that are very specific to me and parts about my pre-mortal existence. I know you can ask the Church to send you...
Are the series of questions to be asked by the Lord true?
Question Hi Gramps, I've heard my branch president and even my stake president use an article entitled "Stewardship" in their talks before. It was apparently by David O. McKay where he told some brethren exactly the series of questions that the Lord would ask...
Fasting
I was recently studying the church resources about the principle of fasting and came across this statement: "When fasting, members of the Church are advised to abstain from two meals each Fast Day also by prayer in connection with fasting to develop spiritual power....
Can healing miracles be performed without the priesthood?
Question Gramps, I thought that only those with the priesthood can perform miracles like healing. But in class, we read a story of a young boy who blessed his father without the Melchizedek Priesthood. Futhermore, missionaries told of their experiences of...
Women
I know that we are all God’s children and He loves us equally. But as I read scriptures (both Bible and Book of Mormon, I have noticed that God seems to have loved David in a special way over the rest of us. And He is very protective of women and warns man about the...
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...
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