Didn’t Nephi already have authority to baptize before Christ appeared to him?
Question Gramps, When the Savior appeared to the Nephites in 3 Nephi: 11 he called Nephi up in front of the group and gave him the authority to baptize. Wasn't Nephi the prophet at the time? Didn't he already have the priesthood and authority to baptize? Roman...
Are what these writers have written about the last days legit?
Question Howdy Gramps! Really enjoy reading your blog site! I am wondering if I could get your comment, (off record of course) re a member named James T. Prout. He is the Author of The "Last Days" Timeline and website. I've never seen or heard of any of the...
Are chakras, crystal healing and the third eye Satanic?
Question Gramps, For the longest time, I have thought of using crystals for “healing” as satanic. However, I recently learned the science behind it which is that crystals contain vibrations and energy which can help even out our own when it is out of whack....
If I’m angry with God, how can I give a blessing?
Question Dear Gramps, I am a YSA. A friend has been struggling with feelings from being single, anger with God, and seeming like promises are falling flat. She asked for a blessing though I’ve been struggling with the same things. I could tell the blessing...
Is Deja Vu related to the pre-existence?
Question Gramps, Is deja vu related to the pre-existence? Ray Answer Hi Ray, Thanks for the question. The experience of déjà vu , a French expression meaning "already seen", is related to how our brains are structured and how we perceive...
Is the repentance process the same if you break the law of chastity more than once?
This question came to us in Spanish. As a courtesy we would like to reply in Spanish. However, the question and answer will appear immediately following in English. Pregunta Gramps, Hola, quiero saber qué se hace si se rompió la ley de castidad una...
What is meant by “eternal destruction of the body?”
Question Gramps, I understand that we are redeemed from the physical effects (physical death) of the Fall through the universal resurrection of Christ. I read in Lehi’s words of 2 Ne. 1:22 that wickedness can bring “Eternal destruction of both soul and body.“ ...
Did the opening of the 7th seal happen at the dedication of the Palmyra Temple?
Question Gramps, I keep hearing the Palmyra Temple dedication was the opening of the 7th seal and that the Church website confirms we are in the 7th seal. However I have been unable to find it on the Church website. Is it true the Palmyra Temple dedication was...
Is masturbation no longer a sin since it’s not mentioned in the updated Church Handbook?
Question Gramps, I was talking with a friend today and she mentioned that the Church Handbook was recently updated. As she told me the changes she said that they took out masturbating or self gratification being a sin. After talking to her I went to look and...
When are we too old to be considered one of the best the Lord has sent to this world?
Question Gramps, President Nelson has said: “My beloved younger brothers and sisters. You are among the best the Lord has ever sent to this world. You have the capacity to be smarter and wiser and have more impact on the world than any previous generation.” ...
Who are children sealed to in the case of several marriages and children of more than one marriage?
Question Gramps, In the case of several marriages and children of more than one marriage...who are the children sealed to? Do they go with the mother? Judy Answer Dear Judy, You initially asked a simple, direct question, which deserves a simple,...
Does experiencing trials give God the power to bless us?
Question Gramps, On my mission, I frequently saw a strange phenomenon; my companion and I would have no success for a week, then the next week would be filled with miracles. Or, we had a day with low numbers and the next day would yield high numbers. I am...
How could the temple endowment ceremony be restored if it was only hidden from the world?
Question Dear Gramps, Some sources state that the temple endowment ceremony was restored. However, Doctrine and Covenants 124:40-41 (if I am interpreting it correctly) states that the temple endowment ceremony was hidden from before the foundation of the...
Is fear a sign of being unprepared?
Question Gramps, The scriptures say “ If Ye are prepared, Ye shall not Fear.” Whenever I hear the news I experience anxiety and fear; but I also have an anxiety disorder. Up until I hear the latest headline, I usually feel like I’m doing well and the Lord is...
Can my husband receive revelation about my body?
Question Gramps, Can my husband receive revelation about my body? I ask because I was in the hospital, 5 hours before my baby was to be born. They wanted to do a C-Section. I KNEW with all my heart and mind that it was unnecessary. I made the decision and left...
Is it a sin to be married civilly due to temples being closed?
Question Dear Gramps, Hey, I live in México and I was planning on getting married in October 2020 but then the pandemic happened and we are all still in quarantine. For this reason, all of the temples are closed and the only one that’s open doesn’t accept...
I don’t have a testimony that the Book of Mormon is true. How can I teach others if I don’t know?
Question Gramps, I have read the Book of Mormon from cover to cover in preparation to serve a mission. I finished and I feel like I prayed with a real intent to know if it was true. Growing up in the Church I wanted an experience I could look back on to anchor...
How could someone have a remission of sins before Christ was born?
Question Gramps, When King Benjamin was speaking in Mosiah 4 verse 3 it reads that the Spirit of the Lord came upon the them and they were filled with joy, having received a remission of their sins. I just want to know how can they have remission of their sins...
Is it necessary to bless the food when eating out in a restaurant?
Question Hi Gramps, Is it necessary to say prayer/grace when dinning in a restaurant or cafe etc? Thank you. Elva Answer Hi Elva, A few years ago I answered a similar question but very briefly. Should we pray for food in a public setting? This...
What do we do when all political candidates running for an office are corrupt?
Question Gramps, The Church takes neutral ground regarding political parties, but tells us we should vote. What do we do when all candidate choices are corrupt. King Mosiah warned us that "if the time comes that the voice of the people doth choose iniquity,...
What is meant by “the morning of the first resurrection?”
Question Gramps, What is the meaning of “the morning of the first resurrection?" Turi Answer Dear Turi, In Alma 11:42-43, Amulek taught that in the resurrection “the death of Christ shall loose the bands of this temporal death, that all shall be...
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