Are there wards and stakes in the Spirit World?
Question Gramps, Hello. I'd like to know if there are wards and stakes in the spiritual world. Kind regards, J Klaus Answer Dear J, Much of God's work is organizing His children in such a way that they can carry out His will in order. One of the...
If Adam and Eve taught Christ’s gospel, why is Hinduism the oldest religion?
Question Gramps, If Adam and Eve were the first humans on earth and taught their children Christ's gospel, why is Hinduism historically the first religion? Dallon Answer Dallon, It is interesting that you use the term "historically". Any...
Why was there so much justified killing in the Old Testament?
Question Gramps, Why was there so much justified killing in the Old Testament? Including children and animals? Janis Answer Hello Janis, This is a question I have pondered myself. We are all the sons and daughters of God. Our father in Heaven,...
One of the signs of the Second Coming is a temple built in Jerusalem. Is this New Jerusalem or Old Jerusalem?
Question Gramps, I seem to recall that one of the signs of the Second Coming would be to see the Temple built in Jerusalem. Is this the temple in the "New Jerusalem?" Or is it going to be in the "old" Jerusalem in the Middle East? If it is the Middle East...
After reading D&C 107:4, are we using the name of Jesus Christ too much?
Question Dear Gramps, In D&C 107:4 it says, "But out of respect or reverence to the name of the Supreme Being, to avoid the too frequent repetition of his name, they, the church, in ancient days, called that priesthood after Melchizedek, or the Melchizedek...
After New Jerusalem is built, will all Saints be called there?
Question Gramps, When New Jerusalem is finished being built, will all of the saints be called to gather there for the second coming? Susan Answer Dear Susan, The city of New Jerusalem (or Zion (Article of Faith 10)) is but one city in the...
Is the Gift of the Holy Ghost still needed after one dies?
Question Dear Gramps, Among all of the proxy ordinances we perform in the temple, we also perform proxy confirmations. Is the Gift of the Holy Ghost still needed after one dies? I’ve been told everyone who passes to the other side has instantaneous spiritual...
How can one perform an ordinance they have not yet received themselves?
Question Dear Gramps, The LDS Church has consistantly taught that one cannot perform an ordinance which the person has not received himself. Yet Joseph and Oliver baptised each other before receiving the ordinance of baptism themselves. This seems out of...
What does it mean to be damned as mentioned in Mark 16:16?
Question Gramps, Mark 16:16 states the following words of Jesus, "He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; he that does not believeth is damned." What does the word "damned" mean in this case and how is it compatible with work for the dead? If they...
How can one tell if they are reading the scriptures enough?
Question Dear Gramps, How can one tell when they are reading the scriptures enough? They tell us that we are to feast from them, and not nibble or snack. So how much is "enough?" How does one tell when they are "full" from this kind of nourishment? Robert...
Why aren’t seniors called to leadership positions?
Question Gramps, Has it become a norm that once a person reaches 55 or 60 years of age they no longer are called to any position of leadership? In my ward and stake, as well as surrounding stakes, there is not a single leadership position held by anyone older...
How can I maintain a humble reverence for my Heavenly Father?
Question Gramps, Recently pride has been my downfall; a lack of humility at certain times. How do I stay humble at all times? Humility being knowing how frighteningly powerless I am against Satan, and therefore the absolute necessity to always tap into the...
What are the differences between exalted, resurrected and translated beings?
Question Gramps, What are the differences between exalted, resurrected, and translated beings? Spencer Answer Dear Spencer, A resurrected person is one who has been raised from death to life, never again to die. The best example of this is Jesus...
Is it okay to have my college apartment dedicated?
Question Gramps, I know that dedicating a home is aimed more towards homes and families, but is it acceptable to ask for my college apartment to be dedicated in a way that's not so specific to the residents? Only to invite the spirit and keep it a place of...
Why were so many members of the original 12 apostles of the restored church excommunicated?
Question Gramps, I was reading about the members of the original 12 Apostles and realized that many of them were excommunicated due to apostasy. It happened to a lot of other members of the twelve that succeeded them. What kind of apostasy did they commit?...
Will I be reunited with a baby I miscarried?
Question Dear Gramps, I had a miscarriage 15 years ago. I have been wondering, will I be reunited with this little unborn soul in the next life? Nola Answer Dear Nola, First, I am sorry for the experience that you have had to go through. ...
Who created the Urim and Thummim mentioned in the scriptures?
Question Dear Gramps. Who created or assembled the Urim and Thummim mentioned in the scriptures? What did they look like? And how many different ones are mentioned? Robert Answer Dear Robert, You're questions require some background and history...
Are all of the stories in the King James version of the Bible true?
Question Gramps, Are all the stories in the King James version of the Bible completely true? I know that many plain and precious parts were taken out and that the Joseph Smith Translation corrects some of those errors. But there are still some stories in the...
What is the true story behind Joseph Smith and Masons?
Question Gramps, What is the true story behind Joseph Smith becoming a Mason? I once found that he was encouraged to join because he was told he and the early Saints would be protected by the Masons, but found it to be false; then left it. Later, I read that...
Is it wrong to aspire to be ordained to the office of a High Priest?
Question Dear Gramps: I have been studying the Gospel and praying more fervently recently. As I have done so, my greatest desire is to become like the Savior in all regards. Since Jesus Christ is the great High Priest, I have felt a desire to seek this blessing...
Does fate play a part in our lives?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been thinking about this for a while. Obviously, we don't believe in fate because that would take away our agency. But we do believe we were intentionally born at a certain time into certain circumstances to experience certain...
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