May 20, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Baptism
Question Dear Gramps, Is there a commandment in the church that says you can’t be re-baptized when recommitting yourself? I have a son who has been inactive, but is coming back. He just wants me to re-baptize him to show his recommitment to himself and...
May 10, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, God, Life's Lessons
Question Gramps, Is it okay to say “Oh my gosh” or is that taking the Lord’s name in vain? Kelly Answer Kelly, Kelly, I am going to give you an answer you are probably not expecting. Although words like fetch, heck, gosh, even...
May 6, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Life's Lessons, Obedience
Question Gramps, A while back I made a promise to God that I would stop falling asleep when I wake up in the mornings so as to spend that time more productively by reading scriptures, etc. However, after breaking this promise for the fourth or fifth time, I...
Feb 28, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Baptism, Prayer
Question Gramps, In Acts 2:38, Peter says, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” When a person is baptised by one holding the priesthood,...
Jul 25, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Baptism
Question What exact words are used to baptize someone? Cox Answer Dear Cox, What a great question! The answer comes from the governing documents of the Church (the Doctrine and Covenants) – specifically, in section 20 (known as the Articles...
Nov 14, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Obedience
Dear Gramps, We are told that we should seek in this life to have our calling and election made sure, by the Holy Spirit of Promise. Joseph and Emma were sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise. How is it possible that we can receive this sealing while on earth. Thanks,...
Dec 16, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Children, Sealings
Dear Gramps, I have four adult children but only one that is living the gospel of Jesus Christ. They were all taught the gospel from their birth. I have been in great despair over this. I have been told that if I keep my temple covenants and strive to keep the...
Dec 13, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Babies, Current issues, Doctrine & Covenants, Family, Premortal Life
Gramps, I have been told by a “well meaning” neighbor that anyone who chooses to not have children will not reach the celestial kingdom. Is this true? Marge, from Utah Dear Marge, Let’s see if we can identify some of those who will inherit the...
Dec 11, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Baptism
Gramps, We are taught that children under the age of accountability need not be baptized and are save in the Lord. Though we also know that “except a man be born of the water…” Christ was also baptized to “fulfill the law.” Will children...
