May 8, 2018 | God, Holy Ghost, Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, I have been approached by a investigator who wishes to know how we can justify the Trinity as three separate bodies instead of only one. The young lady in question cannot accept this, among some other points we believe. I used the scriptures that I...
Sep 27, 2017 | Holy Ghost
Question Hello Gramps, Was the gift of the Holy Ghost present prior to the day of Pentecost or only manifestations of the spirit? I am wondering who was the first person to ever receive the gift of the Holy Ghost by laying on of hands, Adam? Jim Answer Jim, The...
Aug 28, 2017 | Holy Ghost
Question Hey Gramps, I’m 17 and have been a member of the church all my life. Had many instances where I feel that I’ve truly felt the spirit (Sacrament, Personal Scripture Study, Firesides, etc.) I believe this Gospel to be true, but I have a recurring...
Aug 26, 2017 | Holy Ghost, Jesus Christ
Question Dear Gramps, At one point in my life, I felt so low. Enough for me to think that not even Jesus loved me. Looking back now, it seems really stupid. I obviously don’t believe that at all as of now. What I want to know is, was this denying Jesus and...
Mar 2, 2017 | Holy Ghost, Satan
Question Gramps, Is Satan able to mimic the impressions, comfort and revelations given us by the Holy Ghost? Many thanks! Richard Answer Richard, This is a topic we should all look into. It strikes at the heart of testimony, and faith itself. The answer is...
Sep 30, 2016 | Holy Ghost
Question Dear Gramps, Why do unvirtuous thoughts specifically cause the Spirit to depart? Indulging in thoughts related to our other carnal appetites do not do the same thing. For example, if I daydream about gorging on a luscious chocolate cream pie, I don’t...
May 4, 2016 | Holy Ghost, Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, In John 7:39 and John 16:7 it talks about the spirit not actually being with the people. Does this mean that when Christ is on the earth, the people don’t feel the Holy Ghost and only the light of Christ? Devin Answer Devin, In John 7:39,...
Jan 26, 2016 | Children, Holy Ghost
Question Gramps, If a parent won’t let a child of record be baptized, how do we teach him about the Holy Ghost? Pamela Answer Dear Pamela, If you are the parent of the child, you teach him about the Holy Ghost the same way you teach him about baptism or...
Nov 22, 2015 | Holy Ghost
Question Gramps, What does it mean to receive a fulness of the Holy Ghost? Don Answer Dear Don, I assume you are referring to D&C 109:15 “And that they may grow up in thee, and receive the fulness of the Holy Ghost . . . ” Because Heavenly...
