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...
I read recently that the atonement doesn’t cover all sins such as murder which requires a blood sacrifice. Can you elaborate?
Question Dear Gramps, I read recently that the crucifixion of Christ didn't atone for all sins. Some sins, such as murder, require a blood sacrifice. This is the idea behind capital punishment. I find this all very confusing. Could you possibly shed some light on the...
My 17 year old recently had a baby with his girlfriend which they gave up for adoption. Now he wants to go on a mission. Is this out of the question?
Gramps, My son and his girl friend, both 17, recently had a child which they gave up for adoption to a wonderful LDS couple. Coming to the decision to do this was grueling and difficult, but the teenagers knew that they were not ready to commit to each other and both...
Why are baptismal fonts in temples usually built below ground?
Question Gramps, A question about baptismal fonts in the temples came up in our Family Home Evening group. Are all the fonts in the new smaller temples built below ground level like in the older temples? Explain the significance of them being built in the...
What is the acceptable year of the Lord as mentioned in Luke 19:4?
Question Dear Gramps, I was teaching a Sunday School class and we were reading Luke 4. In verse 19 it says: "....acceptable year of the Lord." One of the brethren asked, "What is the acceptable year of the Lord?" I told him I would try to find out. Hope you...
What is the difference between “Eternal Life,” “Exaltation,” and “Immortality?”
Gramps, Could you please explain the meaning of the terms "Eternal Life," "Exaltation," and "Immortality." Are they interchangeable terms or has each a unique meaning? Thank you. I have learned a great deal from reading your works and appreciate your great service....
Did Christ to appear in other places besides Israel and America?
Dear Gramps, Some of my friends have suggested that Christ not only appeared in Israel and America, but also in other places upon this earth. It sounds logical, but is there any kind of evidence or are there any statements made by the authorities on this? Thanks!...
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