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 -...
What are the signs of the time to take place before the second coming?
Question Gramps, What are all the signs of the times that will take place before the second coming, and what is the minimum amount of time that it would take to complete the ones that are not fulfilled yet? John Answer John, The signs of the times...
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...
Gold Plates
How and who buried the plates? Robert ___________ Robert, The golden plates were kept by Mormon at first. Mormon was a prophet who was commanded to assemble the plates and write the history of his people from all the records they kept. The record Mormon assembled and...
Serving the Sacrament During Sunday School?
Dear Gramps, You recently addressed a question about the serving of the sacrament in meetings. That made me think of my youth and our church services before the block program we now have. Why was the sacrament passed during the Sunday School part of our meetings as...
Seeing not believing
How do you respond to someone who cannot believe without seeing? Karen ___________ Karen, I ask them if they've ever 'seen' a million dollars cash before. If not, how can they believe that such an amount of money exists? In all seriousness, however, there is not much...
How do I know if I am really receiving personal revelation?
Question Gramps, When I have an important decision to make or just need some answers, I fast and pray and study my scriptures. When I receive what I feel is my answer, I do my best to act on it faithfully. But some of these important decisions have ended up...
Does the atonement have no effect on us if we don’t repent?
Question Gramps, If we don't repent of our sins the atonement has no effect on us. We have to suffer for our own sins. Is this correct? Karen Answer Karen, This is correct according to the following scripture, Doctrine & Covenants 19:15-20 15...
Can you explain the Adam-God doctrine?
Question Gramps, Can you explain the Adam-God doctrine? Don Answer Don, I can certainly explain that it is not official LDS Doctrine. There is no clear scriptural precedent for the typical understanding of Brigham Young's comments. Did he mean...
What qualifies as doctrine?
Question Good ole gramps, My question for you is what constitutes as doctrine in the LDS church? I have been searching for statements by the brethren and haven't been able to find anything concrete. I know that the prophets and apostles each have their own...
Do We Have to Practice Polygamy in the Next Life?
Question Gramps, I read your answer - but when I read D&C 132:64, it sure seems like it is saying we (women) have to accept plural wives if our husband wants it. Is that what it is saying? I don't want to practice polygamy here or in the next life - it is...
Seventh seal
Has the seventh seal been opened? Karen _______________ Karen, the seven seals each represents 1000 years of the earth's temporal existence (D&C 77:6). If we take that to be a literal 1000 years and not a rough number, and if we accept the conventional date of the...
Family History
Is it found in the scriptures this statment "It is necessary to take a copy of your Family History records as you pass through the veil into eternity?" Penny ____________ Penny, No, that quote is not found anywhere in the scriptures. I think you'll be hard pressed to...
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