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...
Is looking at swimsuit models something I need to confess to my Bishop?
Question Dear Gramps, I feel so guilty right now because I looked at swimsuit models. I know that the apostles tell us that we shouldn't look at images that promote inappropriate behavior. Is this something I must confess to my bishop? Matt Answer ...
What is the difference between kings/queens vs priests/priestesses?
Question Hey Gramps, What's the difference between becoming Kings or Queens and becoming Priests or Priestesses? Cam Answer Hello Cam, Thank you for your question. Through a variety of sources such as: church talks, lesson manuals and even in the...
How am I to deal with a disbelieving spouse?
Question Gramps, How am I to deal with having a disbelieving spouse? We were married in the temple 13 years ago and we have 4 kids. She used to be strong and now she just doesn't believe any more after years of going behind my back on anti-Mormon sites. She...
Does Luke 16:18 mean that a woman can’t marry a divorced man?
Question Dear Gramps, I have question regarding Luke 16:18 "Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery." Gramps please help me to understand....
Can someone who has had an abortion go to the temple?
Question Gramps, Can someone who has had an abortion go to the temple and go to the Celestial Kingdom? Raia Answer Hello Raia, Thank you for your question. As you must be aware, abortion is a serious topic and one that the church does not take...
Is it disrespectful to name son Elohim or Jehovah?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been wondering. Assuming I have a son in the future, would it be disrespectful or immoral to name my child Elohim after our Heavenly Father as a first or middle name? Or to name him Jehovah? Many thanks. Gabriel Answer...
Was Jesus Christ the first person to be resurrected?
Question Gramps, Was Jesus Christ the first person to be resurrected? Conrad Answer Conrad, It is a very simple thing to answer your question with a "yes." But I believe you may be wondering about a couple of other concepts that are not the same...
Is it okay to go to the temple to just sit and ponder?
Question Hi Gramps. I was just wondering if it is okay to go to the temple and just sit and ponder without having to go thru a session? Sometimes I really feel the need to be out of the world for just a quiet moment. Is the temple appropriate for this use?...
How can both verses of scripture be true?
Question Dear Gramps, 1st Nephi 3:7 says that the Lord does not give a commandment unto the children of men, save He prepares a way for them to accomplish it. Yet D&C 124:49 says that when our enemies prevent us from accomplishing one of the Lord's...
Can one feel the Holy Ghost when Christ is on the earth?
Question Gramps, In John 7:39 and John 16:7 it talks about the spirit not actually being with the people. Does this mean that when Christ is on the earth, the people don't feel the Holy Ghost and only the light of Christ? Devin Answer Devin, In...
Are birthdays celebrated in heaven?
Question Gramps, My father passed away in 2014. His birthday is tomorrow and I was wondering if they have birthday celebrations in heaven? What do you think? Leslie Answer Dear Leslie, I’m so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Before I answer...
Where will members be living the United Order prior to the Savior’s return?
Question Gramps, Where exactly on the earth will the righteous members of the Church be living the United Order or The Law of Consecration before the Savior's second coming? Thanks gramps. Gloria Answer Dear Gloria, I need to answer this in two...
Was Heavenly Father once a mortal man?
Question Gramps, I am confused by the idea that Heavenly Father was once a mortal man. This seems contradictory to Him being God. I'm not questioning the doctrine, just really confused how that could be possible. I definitely believe that we can one day become...
Is there any validity to the “Horseshoe Prophecy?”
Question Gramps, I've been reading a lot about the vision John Taylor supposedly had known as the "horseshoe prophecy." I'm wondering if there is any validity to it? Does the Church recognize it as a prophecy or is it just some story that can't be verified?...
Why must one still suffer consequences if repentance and re-baptism have been done?
Question Gramps, Hi If someone has committed a serious sin that resulted in excommunication - and has since gone though full repentance process, was re-baptized and all their blessings were restored - why do they still have to endure the consequences of their...
Did Satan and his 1/3 part followers sin in choosing to not follow God’s plan?
Question Gramps, Did Satan and his 1/3 part followers "sin" in choosing not to follow God's plan? Or are only those who gain a body able to sin? We definitely had power to make choices in the pre-existence, but when Satan "fell," did he become sinful? Carrie...
Can non members see, wash or touch our temple garments?
Question Dear Gramps, I am a convert and the only member in my family. I just received my mission call and a month ago I received my endowments. My question is in regards to non-members and garments. Can they see them? Can they wash them? Can they touch them? I...
What does minister or administer to others mean?
Question Dear Gramps What does it mean in the scriptures when it says that someone ministered and/or administered to others? Thanks. Elliot Answer Dear Elliot, Webster's 1828 dictionary gives very similar definitions to these terms (the 1828...
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