Will those that followed Satan be given a second chance?
Question Gramps, Will the people who followed Satan in the pre-mortal life be given a second chance? Such as, after they left, they immediately regretted it and they wanted to go back, Would they receive a second chance at life? Joey Answer Joey,...
Who do I believe?
Question Gramps, Some questions I have asked you I have asked other people before and after I've seen your answer. Who am I to believe? Sometimes my Sunday School teacher will give me a different answer than my Seminary teacher which might be different from...
Is it only the spirits of children who return directly to Heavenly Father?
Question Hi Gramps, You have me somewhat confused. Today when I began reading questions from others to you there was one entitled "Earthbound Spirits" where you answered the question that all spirits go to either paradise or spirit prison immediately upon...
Are there any scriptures for Lorenzo Snow’s couplet?
Question Dear Gramps, Are there scriptures for Lorenzo Snow's couplet, “ As man now is, God once was: As God now is, man may be?" I am mostly interested in references for " As man now is, God once was." Thank You. Dallas Answer Dallas, I am not...
If we do not attain the highest degree of glory will our spouses be taken from us?
Question Am I understanding this correctly? If we do not attain the highest degree of glory our spouses will be taken from us and given to another? So if we make the celestial but not the highest degree we are still condemned to an eternity of being alone? I...
Should I feel like I’m not receiving the full benefits of marriage?
Question Gramps, My wife and I have been married for about a year and we have been to the temple a few times. I really feel like I am not receiving the full benefits of marriage by not going to the temple. I have severe claustrophobia that causes me to have...
Is it hard to obtain Celestial Glory?
Question Gramps, I was reading 3rd Nephi Chapter 28 during morning scripture study and noticed the disciples were separated into two groups based on the request from Christ. In verse 4 the nine disciples are promised Christ’s kingdom and in verse 10 the three...
Will we suffer?
Question Gramps, To become Gods and Goddesses in the post-mortal existence, will we have to suffer the same pain Jesus did to suffer for our sins? Perhaps this is just because I am mortal, but the prospect of that scares me like I'm a child again. I know I've...
What level of exaltation will Hitler obtain?
Question Dear Gramps, Will Hitler be given a chance to hear the gospel in the spirit world? Will he be given a chance to accept proxy baptism and all the other ordinances necessary for exaltation? What level of salvation could he possibly attain having done...
Why didn’t the apostles of old pass on the Priesthood?
Question Gramps, Why wasn't the Priesthood passed onto righteous males by the Apostles so the Church could have kept on going? Karen Answer Dear Karen, The Great Apostasy reflects both a loss of authority and a loss of truth. These two are...
Are Buddhist beliefs anti to Christian beliefs?
Question Dear Gramps, Are Buddhist beliefs anti to Christian beliefs? Diane Answer Diane, President Gordon B. Hinckley gave a talk which had the following statement: "We invite all, the whole earth, to listen to this account and take measure of...
Is it still considered infidelity if there is no physical contact?
Question Gramps, My husband has been texting a woman incessantly for 1.5 months. They have been in contact through Facebook, email and sometimes skyping but mainly texting. He texts her from work and then comes home and texts her for 4-5 hours every day. He...
Is Hell forever?
Question Gramps, Recently I read a book called; "A Divine Revelation of Hell" by Mary K. Baxter. While reading the book I was filled with the spirit. It gave me the impression the book was real. In the book it says hell is forever. My question is; do you...
Is it against church policy to do a ring exchange ceremony in the chapel?
Question Dear Gramps, I recently attended a wedding in our ward chapel between a member and a non member. The Bishop did not perform a ring exchange ceremony. He later stated "we LDS do not do that" but they exchanged rings at the reception in the cultural...
What happened to the original brass plates?
Question Gramps, I searched and saw your answer to this question, but it didn't answer it. Do you or any church historians know what happened to the brass plates after Mormon transferred them onto the gold plates? I have found that he transferred the brass...
How can I tell my children about my past but still teach them LDS standards?
Question Dear Gramps, I joined the church at 28 and want my kids to live the standards. I struggle with how they are taught in YW/YM. They tell my kids that their friends aren't really having fun hanging out and breaking the Law of Chastity etc. They know I...
Are there daughters of perdition?
Question Gramps, Are there only sons of perdition and no daughters of perdition? Please let me know! Joey Answer Joey, The 76th section of the Doctrine and Covenants, verses 31 and 35 detail what it takes to become a Son of Perdition. 31 Thus...
How can I keep from causing Christ more pain?
Question Gramps, My friends and I are often hitting and smacking each other because that's what teenage boys do. Every once in a while, I worry that this causes more pain for The Savior when he suffered for ALL our pains and afflictions. I want to know if we...
How was Christ able to teach in the synagogues?
Question Gramps, Did you need to be called by someone in the synagogue in order to teach? How was it possible for Jesus to teach whenever he entered? Love and blessings, Paul Answer Dear Paul, In the New Testament period, synagogue worship was...
Will we find out our pre-mortal name?
Question Gramps, I guess I've been asking you questions constantly lately, but will we ever know what our spiritual birth names were? Jesus was Jehovah in the pre-earth life, there was Gabriel and Michael, (I can't remember who they were on Earth though). Will...
Can a priesthood holder with disabilities perform a baptism?
Question Gramps, Can a priesthood holder with disabilities perform a baptism? Jim Answer Dear Jim, Absolutely! The Church Handbook of Instruction (vol 2, 20.3.8) lists the steps for performing a baptism. Assuming you're the one baptizing, you: 1....
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