May 5, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Prophets
Question Gramps, How are modern day prophets set apart? I know that each member of the First Presidency and members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles hold all the keys, but only the prophet can exercise all priesthood keys. So, when the current prophet dies...
Jan 26, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Family Roots
Question Gramps, What is meant by statement in Lynn G. Robbin’s Nov. 2014 Conference talk: “Some members don’t realize they are falling into the same snare when they lobby for acceptance of local or ethnic traditions of their fathers . ...
Jan 19, 2015 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Miscellaneous
Question Gramps, I understand that Elder James E. Talmage, under the direction of the leaders of the Church was asked to compile a series of lectures about the life of Jesus Christ into a book. And that he did this work in the Salt Lake Temple, on the fourth...
Aug 15, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Callings
Question Dear Gramps, D&C 107:22 says that the First Presidency of the Church should be “chosen by the body”. Does this refer to the general membership of the church, or how are we to interpret this verse? It seems these brethren are chosen by...
Aug 24, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy
Question Gramps, I have had a few people ask the question, “How can your church continue to say you have a lay ministry when your general authorities receive a living allowance. Is this not considered pay?” Bob Answer Dear Bob,...
Sep 26, 2007 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Callings, Mormon Policy
Dear Gramps, I have been in a discussion with a member of a church that claims to be the actual latter day church of succession to the church led by the Prophet Joseph Smith. The claim made by this member is that the LDS church has not followed the guidelines of...