How come in the time of Christ there were more than one set of apostles called and yet there is only the twelve today? What about the twelve he called when he visited the Americas?
Dear Gramps, I sometimes wonder, how come in the time of Christ were there more than one set of apostles called and why there is only THE twelve today. What I mean is that Jesus called his apostles, those who ministered with him and then when he was resurrected and...
How old was Enoch?
Question Dear Gramps, Can you please tell me how old Enoch was? Genesis 5:23 says one age and Moses 8:1 says something else. Thank you. MJM Answer Dear MJM, There may be a clue to this apparent anomaly in Moses 7:68, which says, "And all the days...
What does it mean to take upon you the name of the Lord Jesus Christ?
Question Dear Gramps, What does it mean to take upon you the name of the Lord Jesus Christ? If you have any scriptures to help out they would be appreciated. Thanks! Chris Answer Dear Chris, Taking upon ourselves the name of Christ can mean...
Should a child be baptized who has hardly been to Primary and knows very little about the church?
Dear Gramps, My daughter was raised in the church. Most of her ancestors were/are active members. For some reason, my daughter has chosen to be inactive. She now has a son who just turned eight. He has hardly been to primary and knows very little about the church. My...
Will a stillborn baby not sealed to us still be ours in heaven?
Dear Gramps, My husband and I became pregnant before marriage. We went through the proper repentance and were sealed in the temple a year after we were married. The baby was stillborn (I was full term). She was not sealed to us in the temple sealing, will she still be...
What is meant by the Second Comforter?
Dear Gramps, I've been told the Holy Spirit of Promise mentioned in D&C 88:3-4 is the Holy ghost as mentioned and referred to in John 14:16, while the second comforter is Jesus Christ. However, some of the references that are given under these two verses seem to...
Why do you have to wait a year before you can submit a name for temple ordinances to be done?
Gramps, Why do you have to wait a year before you can put the name of a deceased person through the temple? Frank, from Northern Ireland Dear Frank, I imagine that it's for the same reason that people must wait a year after being baptized before going to the temple....
If a Priesthood holder is exercising his Priesthood while living unrighteously, does the things he do become null and void?
Dear Gramps, If a priesthood holder is living unrighteously and is performing blessings and baptisms and attending the temple does the things he is performing have any meaning? Thanks. Jody, from New York Dear Jody, There are two aspects of the priesthood that must be...
If the Lord is the same today, tomorrow and forever, why the change in polygamy?
Gramps, My question relates to Jacob 2:27. If the Lord is the same today, tomorrow and forever why the change in the position on one wife? Thank you for your time. Ron, from California Dear Ron, As related in Jacob 2:27, the law of monogamy was required of the...
What is the church’s position on plays in the church building?
Gramps I would like to learn what is the church's position on plays in the church building are? I am asking you because our stake has just been reorganized and no one I have asked knows for sure.Thank you. Donald, from New Mexico Dear Donald, You might try the high...
What are the factors or circumstances that determine how brethren in the church become High Priests?
Gramps, I understand that when a man in the church is called to serve in a bishopric he is ordained as a high priest. As a result, the high priest group in my ward consists of many members of past bishoprics. However, there are others in the group that I know have not...
How do I dispel the falsehoods people have as to why we do family history?
Dear Gramps, I have a dilemma. I am a recent convert and am starting to work on my family history. I e-mailed my cousin, a non-member, and asked her for information on her parents and brother, all deceased. She said she would be happy to, but wanted to know what the...
I’m not happy with the way the missionaries are answering an investigators questions about salvation. How would you describe salvation?
Gramps, Thank you, I have been going to the discussions of a woman my husband and I met at Church. The missionaries introduced her to us because she is Catholic and my husband was Catholic before he joined the church. She is a golden contact and accepts all that she...
Did the inhabitants of other worlds go through the same process of a pre-existent state?
Question Gramps, Do you feel the inhabitants of these other worlds went through the same process of a pre-existent state? Were they given a choice to follow the Savior and if so would gain a mortal state? Then an immortal state and face a final judgement such...
A friend lost a son at the age of 33 from cancer. Will he be made a High Priest in the Spirit World?
Dear Gramps, I have a query from a friend who has recently lost her son, aged 33 from cancer. He was an active member of the Church but had not reached the stage of being ordained a High Priest. She would like to know, will he be made a High Priest in the Spirit...
What will be the agenda of the conference held with the Savior?
Question Gramps, At the time of the Savior's return to the earth, a conference is to be held at Adam-Ondi-Ahman with the Savior and invited Church leaders. What is the agenda of this conference and who will be the invited guests? Thanks. Ross ...
Will we still get tired in the millennium?
Gramps, I would like your opinion or a reference if you know of one. If there will be no disease or infirmities in the millennium will we still get tired? I know there will be differences and similarities to life as we now know it. Thank you for your time, Dean Dear...
How could the Holy Ghost and Jehovah become Gods in the pre-existence?
Gramps, How could the Holy Ghost and Jehovah become Gods in the pre-existence? If it was possible to become gods there, then why the need for physical bodies? We were sent to this earth to be tested and prove our worthiness and ability to become a god (this I can...
What do you say to a non member who loses a child at 2 days old?
Gramps, What do you say to a mother who carried a little boy for six months. Gave birth to this premature little child, whose weight was only 1 lb. My friend saw and held this little boy, named him, and after only 2 days the little boy died. This child was my friend's...
What was the date that we started the consolidation of meetings on Sundays?
Gramps What was the date when we went to the consolidation meetings all on Sundays? joeannh Dear jeoannh, 1980 Gramps
When did Jesus Christ appear to the Nephites on the American continent?
Gramps, When did Jesus Christ appear to the Nephites on the American continent? Was it after his resurrection, or was it during the time between his death and the resurrection? Michael, from Ohio Dear Michael, You will find the answer to your question in Third Nephi...
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