What do the scriptures mean about the gift of ministering angels?
Question Dear Gramps, Could you explain what the scriptures mean about the gift of ministering angels? I’ve always wondered about that. Caleb Answer Dear Caleb, The good news (and there is no bad news) is that the gift of ministering of angels...
Should the stake and ward be mentioned when performing a Priesthood ordination?
Question Gramps, I moved to a new ward when my oldest son was 15. At sixteen I ordained him to the office of Priest and bestowed the rights, powers, and authority of that office, I added in the ward and stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Was the idea that Blacks were less valiant in the pre-existence ever true?
Question Gramps, I have been studying the historical priesthood ban and curse of Cain. The idea to connect the curse of Cain to African blacks was a false idea made up by Southern Protestant Churches in the Southern American states to justify slavery. It was...
Who is the British actor that portrays Christ in church videos?
Question Dear Gramps, Who is the British actor that portrays Christ in all of the recent church videos and memes? Is he LDS? What is his story? Did he have to sign an agreement to keep his life and future career choices honorable, so as not to bring reproach...
Is Strong’s concordance of the Bible accepted by the Church?
Question Gramps, Is Strong's exhaustive concordance of the bible accepted by the church? If it's not, then what is? I'm trying to have a better understanding of the bible. Bernie Answer Dear Bernie, Some of the best tools I’ve found for studying...
Does praying for an evil person violate that person’s agency?
Question Gramps, I understand that men do evil because of their misuse of agency and that God allows evil to happen so that he can hold people accountable for their actions. Why isn't praying for protection from the evil person not a violation of that person's...
Was there sealing power at the time of Christ?
Question Gramps, At the time that Christ was on the earth, did they have the sealing power that we have today? And if so why did Elijah need to give it? Why not Peter? Nephi Answer Dear Nephi, After Peter made his confession of faith, Jesus...
How can a weakness become a strength?
Question Gramps, I hear this phrase all the time. "If we bring our weaknesses to the Lord, he will make them strengths." What does this mean? How does one's weakness become a strength? Justin Answer Justin, This is an excellent question. Thank you...
Should we really bother praying for anything?
Question Gramps, People constantly pray for others: for their healing, for temporal blessings, for spiritual blessings. But we are also told that these blessings will only be given if it's the Lord's will. If the Lord is just going to do whatever He already...
How do we teach a child that can’t be baptized about the Holy Ghost?
Question Gramps, If a parent won't let a child of record be baptized, how do we teach him about the Holy Ghost? Pamela Answer Dear Pamela, If you are the parent of the child, you teach him about the Holy Ghost the same way you teach him about...
Why was Christ baptized by immersion?
Question Gramps, Why was Christ baptized by immersion? Karen Answer Dear Karen, You'll find that the purpose of Christ's baptism is addressed by Jesus and expanded on by Nephi. It should come as no surprise that the scriptures say nothing of...
Where is the Garden of Eden today?
Question Gramps, Where is the Garden of Eden today? With Cherubim and a flaming sword guarding the way to the tree of life, we should be able to see it as it was not taken from the earth? Robert Answer Hello Robert, The primary source of...
What is the curse mentioned in Ether 14:1?
Question Gramps, What was exactly the curse mentioned in Ether 14:1? Does it mean that things just disappeared? Luis Answer Dear Luis, I expect many of us have wondered how this curse works. Unfortunately, the scriptures only give us clues. I...
In the D&C it states Michael the Archangel is Adam. Is this new information?
Question Hey Gramps, In the Doctrine and Covenants it states that Michael the Archangel is Adam. Is there any evidence from early Christian or Judaic beliefs that confirm this was at least a theory or is this for the most part new information? Ricky ...
Could Eve have children before the fall?
Question Gramps, Could mother Eve have children before the fall? Diane Answer Diane, While yet in the Garden of Eden, Eve was named based on the promise of her motherhood (Moses 4:26, Genesis 3:20). The realization of this promise could not come...
Do you have to be dressed up to give a Priesthood blessing?
Question Hey Gramps! So I was just wondering. Do you have to be dressed up to give a priesthood blessing? I have friends that whenever they give one they first dress up. I have had other moments when my friends haven't. Is it needed? Dallin Answer...
Do the dead know they are dead?
Question Dear Gramps, Do the dead know they are dead? My parents were both terrified of death. I know this because I was with each when they passed. I've always thought there must be a transition period since death would be such a shock to many. Just wondering...
Isn’t it important that prophets see Jesus Christ?
Question Gramps, I can't find any instance where a prophet, other than Joseph Smith, saw the Savior. Since many of the prophets from the Bible and Book of Mormon saw the Savior, as did Joseph Smith, isn't important that other prophets have seen Him? Bri ...
How can one discern if a personal revelation is correct?
Question Gramps, I do not know if you have seen in the news, but a group of militiamen recently seized a government facility in Oregon. The leaders of this group are LDS and they claimed to have received revelation to do this. (Of course, the Church has...
Can one be resurrected before the Second Coming?
Question Gramps, I have a Book of Mormon question. In the Book of Mormon Introduction it says On September 21, 1823, the same Moroni, then a glorified, resurrected being - How can this be? Can one be resurrected before the 2nd coming? Annie Answer...
Why is the Bishop served the Sacrament first?
Question Gramps, If Heavenly Father is no respecter of persons, why does the bishop get served sacrament first before the rest of the congregation? Debra Answer Dear Debra, As the president of the Aaronic Priesthood in his ward, the bishop has...
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