Jan 20, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, God, Holy Ghost
Gramps, I hope this process is quick as I need an answer for my upcoming Sunday Relief Society lesson! As members of the church, we have lots of phrases which refer to “the spirit.” For example: praying for “thy spirit” to be with us, feeling...
Jan 3, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Doctrine & Covenants, Forgiveness, Holy Ghost, Satan
Gramps, Is outer darkness reserved for apostate LDS? The discussion here is the definition of “knowing the Holy Ghost.” Graham, from British Columbia Dear Graham, The term “outer darkness” refers to the place to where Satan will be banished....
Dec 27, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Holy Ghost
Question Gramps, As I understand it, the Holy Ghost is spirit and can only be at one place at any given time. I know the Godhead are three personages and all are one in purpose. And I believe the Light of Christ can be as an influence to all throughout the history of...
Dec 25, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon, Current issues, Doctrine & Covenants, Holy Ghost, Pearl of Great Price
Dear Gramps, I have just prepared and taught lesson eight, “The Holy Ghost”. I found it to both instructive and inspiring. Particularly, gaining an understanding how Peter could have denied the knowing of the Saviour and the apostles losing heart following...
Nov 11, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Forgiveness, Holy Ghost, Repentance
Question Gramps, I have a question that you may or may not want to answer through your column. What is the status (for lack of a better word) of the Spirit abiding or not abiding with excommunicated persons? I realize that those who are in this situation are worse...
Nov 6, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, God, Holy Ghost, Jesus Christ, Mormon Policy
Dear Gramps — I’ve wondered for a time why is it that when we baptize we do it in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost, as is also the case in the temple marriage. Why then are the other ordinances, such as confirmation, priesthood ordination,...
Oct 5, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Holy Ghost
Dear Gramps, During Moses’ time, the Israelites were misled constantly. It was explained to me that they held the Aaronic Priesthood (which gives the authority to baptize) but only Moses held the Melchizedek (as did Jethro). So when Moses died (or translated)...
Sep 7, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Holy Ghost, Personal Revelation
Gramps, Why do I cry when I feel the spirit? BJ, from Utah Dear BJ, To be in the presence of the Holy Spirit is a highly emotional experience. His spirit speaks to our spirit. When we get in touch with our spiritual selves so that the spirit rather than the desires of...
Jul 4, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Current issues, Holy Ghost, Obedience
[emailaddress] Hey Gramps, When the scriptures talk about the “natural man” are they referring to our human nature, as opposed to the divine nature that Peter talks about in 2 Peter 1:4? Thanks, Noah, from Utah Dear Noah, I guess it depends on what you...
Jul 4, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, Forgiveness, Holy Ghost
Question Gramps, The only sins we can’t be forgiven for are murder and denying the Holy Ghost. Is that correct? I’m a convert so I’m just curious? Thanks. Josh Answer Dear Josh, Not exactly. When you say “murder,” I...
