Can one get baptized without joining any church?
Question Gramps, Is it possible to get baptized as a commitment to follow Christ, but not join any particular church? Bri Answer Dear Bri, There may be someone out there who would offer you that service, the question is what would it mean? If you...
How does our resemblance to God give Him glory? What about individuality?
Question Gramps, Among my family and friends, I always strive to be unique and different. Yet often experience would show me I'm not the only special one. Unity is one thing, but how does our resemblance to God give Him glory? When likeness cleaves unto...
Are the 144,000 spoken of in Revelation 7:4 virgins?
Question Gramps, Are the 144,000 spoken of in Revelation 7:4 virgins? Jeff Answer Hello Jeff, Thank you for your question Jeff, and the question is not one that will provide a definitive answer. The answer will provide you with points to consider...
What are the “Soldiers in the Sky” mentioned the night the plates were delivered?
Question Gramps, What was going on with the soldiers in the sky the night the golden plates were delivered to Joseph Smith? Steve Answer Dear Steve, Great question. You nearly had me stumped on this one. It's a story I had not heard before, so...
What is the Church’s stance on medical marijuana?
Question Gramps, What is the Church's stance on medicinal marijuana? Terry Answer Dear Terry, When the Utah State Legislature was considering two bills on medical marijuana the Church did issue a statement. It said in part: "While we are not in a...
Why are the Church Handbook of Instructions not given to all?
Question Gramps, Why are all the handbooks describing the role and giving guidance to bishops/stake presidents not available to the public? If we are run by lay people, why not provide the handbook to all people so that we can ensure that the church is being...
Is there DNA evidence between Native Americans and the Lamanites?
Question Gramps, Hi. i am trying to find out information about a DNA link between the Native Americans and the Lamanites. Can you please help me? Kayla Answer Dear Kayla, There is some great information available to help answer your question....
What is the Church’s thoughts on tarot cards?
Question Gramps, Throughout my life I grew up surrounded in my country with people who have the ability to read tarot cards. In many cases they were on point . I was also around empaths. What is the Church's thoughts on it? Ash Answer Dear Ash, In...
Finding the best resources. How can you help?
I appreciate all that follow the Ask Gramps website. I realize that I can't answer all of the questions that come to me. But I want people to be able to find all of the answers that they need or are looking for. How can you help? You can help by taking this...
Does a parent’s stewardship change as the kids grow up and get married?
Question Hi Gramps, My 27-yr-old son and his wife have been complaining that we're "intrusive." Each week we ask if they're praying as a couple, reading scriptures, attending the temple, etc. They also say we're pushy with our opinions about major decisions....
With interpersonal situations, how do I make my peace depend wholly on the Savior?
Question Gramps, Some years ago I badly hurt someone and have been constantly plagued by what I did and unable to move on. The opportunity to fulfill the interpersonal step in repentance is long gone, as I have no way of contacting them. Yet, I feel the Lord...
Is it considered adultery to date before a divorce is final?
Question Dear Gramps, My husband and I are separated. We are not sealed in the temple. He has gone on several dates since we separated. He keeps telling me it's okay for me to date and move on. However I don't think either one of us should date till we are...
What will happen to the temples during the Second Coming?
Question Dear Gramps, What will happen to the Temples during the second coming? We bless and regard them with such sacredness and love, they are the Lord's house. I live close to the New Zealand Temple and it's heartbreaking to imagine it possibly being...
Shouldn’t the “First Vision” be changed to the “First Visitation?”
Question Dear Gramps, The thought came to me when I was reading about The First Vision. My question is:- If God and Jesus were resurrected beings with flesh and bone bodies and were not spirits. When they visited Joseph would they not have come with their...
When does the Sabbath Day actually begin and end?
Question Dear Gramps, Jewish tradition holds that the Sabbath is from sundown one day until sundown the next day. For us as Christians, and particularly LDS Christians, does that mean from sundown Saturday night till sundown Sunday night? If so, I need to...
Who authored the Plan of Salvation? The Father or Jesus Christ?
Question Gramps, In Mormon Doctrine page 575, Elder McConkie states “the plan of salvation was ordained by the Father. It is not the plan of Christ..." In The Encyclopedia of Mormonism Gerald Lund states the same: “The Father is the author of the Plan of...
Were Adam and Eve married in the Garden of Eden?
Question Gramps, Were Adam and Eve married in the Garden of Eden? Matua Answer Matua, This is a great question and according to our doctrine we are able to provide this information about Adam and Eve's marriage, "Adam and Eve were married, and...
What does “according to my command” mean in D&C 29:6?
Question Gramps, In D&C 29:6 being united in prayer was because of the 6 present. What does he mean,"according to my command?" Cynthia Answer Cynthia, Doctrine and Covenants 29:6 reads: “And, as it is written—Whatsoever ye shall ask in faith,...
Why isn’t the word “keys” as related to the Priesthood found in the Book of Mormon?
Question Gramps, Why isn't the word "keys" as related to the keys of the priesthood found in the Book of Mormon? Bri Answer Dear Bri, The term "keys", as it relates to authority, priesthood, and revelation is a restoration term. That is, when we...
Who qualifies as a Son of Perdition?
Question Gramps, Sorry, I just can't understand Sons of Perdition, even though I have studied it. If a person has to have a perfect knowledge of Christ how can Hitler or other such evil people be son's of perdition? They certainly did not have a perfect...
Has the LDS church ever ex-purged its historical record and supplanted a more benign version?
Question Hello Gramps, Love your column ... Thanks. I have been challenged lately by persons who claim the early stages of church history have been manipulated to purge some negative things about the church and the prophet Joseph Smith. They say the early...
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