Why don’t we see miracles now like we did in Bible and Book of Mormon times?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been spending a lot of time reading the scriptures lately, especially the Book of Mormon and the New Testament. Both books are filled with many miracles performed by righteous prophets, church leaders and the Savior himself. There...
Why would Christ cast the demons into the swine knowing it would result in the caretakers losing their source of income?
Question Dear Gramps, I recently read about Christ casting the Legion of demons into a herd of swine, whereupon the entire herd runs into the sea and perishes. Then those feeding the swine flee to the city and those within the city come out to meet Jesus and...
Can miracles be performed by faith alone?
Question Gramps, John was telling Jesus that there was a man [who not followeth them] casting out devils. But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name. From my understanding – people can perform miracles with...
Have you ever heard of someone being healed after performing baptisms for the dead?
Gramps, I have been reading a book of Temple Manifestations. There is a section relating to baptism in the Temples. A phrase was used of baptism and confirmation for the healing of the sick. It describes how endowed members would go to the Temple and be...
Heavenly Visitations
Dear Gramps, I recently herd about there were three Nephites that helped out on the Peter Whitmer Farm in Fayette,NY.Is there some scriptual facts that prove thaT TO BE TRUE? Harry Dear Harry, In late May, 1829, Joseph Smith continued to translate the Book of Mormon...
Why do we not experience so much in the Mormon Church the gift of tongues as is commonly practiced by the Pentecostal Christians?
Dear Gramps, In reading latter day light devotionals on a daily basis, I have seen several references in the church history part of it that refers to early church meetings having speaking in tongues and things of a nature that I once participated in as a Pentecostal...
Could you please explain to me the meaning of Doctrine & Covenants 46:19-25? Are some still able to talk in tongues, etc?
Dear Gramps, You have references D&C 46:10-26 in many of your answers. Could you please explain to me what verse 19-25 mean to us? Are some still able to talk in tongues, etc? Melissa, from Midvale, Utah Dear Melissa, All of the gifts of the gospel mentioned in...
Since the Savior brought Lazarus back to life, wouldn’t he be the first person resurrected?
Question Dear Gramps, In Gospel Principals today we were reading and studying Chapter 12, The Atonement. When we came to page 74, the second paragraph says “On the third day after his crucifixion, Christ took up his body again and became the first person to be...
Is it an act of faith or a lack to faith to repeatedly importune our Father in Heaven on behalf of a loved one who is ill?
Repeatedly invoking the blessings of the Lord on behalf of our loved ones would be an expression of faith rather than a lack of faith.
