When did Jesus Christ receive the gift of the Holy Ghost?
Answer Gramps, When did Jesus Christ receive the gift of the Holy Ghost? Ashton Answer Ashton, The short and sweet answer is that we do not know. No scripture specifically identifies the moment when Jesus received the gift of the Holy Ghost, nor...
What are the differences/similarities between a Latter-day Saint temple and a Shinto shrine?
Question Gramps, Can you provide comparisons and differences between Japanese Shinto shrines and temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, when Church missionaries are assigned to Japan to teach investigators who are practitioners of the...
When did Joseph Smith actually become a prophet?
Question Gramps, Joseph Smith was foreordained to become a prophet. Did he become a prophet when he had the First Vision or when he received the Priesthood? Thank you. Bonnie Answer Bonnie, In the Book of Mormon, Joseph of Egypt prophesied: “A...
Can Latter-day Saints play the organ for pay on Sundays?
Question Gramps, Is it appropriate for an LDS member to play the organ at a different church for compensation on Sundays? Michael Answer Michael, According to the theology and teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the...
Why is permission required from a non-member spouse to receive endowments?
Question Gramps, My grandma wants to go to the temple more than anything, but her bishop says she isn't allowed because her husband (who isn't a member and has never been) won't let her. Why does a non-member get to dictate her eternal salvation simply because...
What does Alma mean by spiritual death in Alma 12?
Question Gramps, In Alma Chapter 12, it discusses temporal and spiritual death. What is a spiritual death? Joel Answer Joel, When people read Alma 12 for the first time, one phrase tends to stand out: "spiritual death." Alma talks about both a...
Is there a correct position of hands on someone’s head during temple ordinances?
Question Gramps, Is there a correct positioning of hands and fingers on the head of a person being blessed, i.e., laying on of hands on the head or top of the head and side of the head in temple ordinances? Is there a protocol that is being violated if not done...
How are Jesus and John related?
Question Gramps, How are Jesus and John related? Kathy Answer Kathy, According to the Bible and Latter-day Saint understanding, Jesus and John the Baptist were relatives through their mothers, Mary and Elisabeth (Elizabeth). The scriptures do not...
What does loving God with all our heart, soul and mind mean?
Question Gramps, And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. What does this mean exactly? Kerry Answer Kerry, One of the most repeated commandments in scripture is also one of the most...
Is there evidence outside the Book of Mormon for the night without darkness?
Question Gramps, In 3rd Nephi, there was daylight for a day, a night, and a day at the birth of the Savior. Is there any evidence of this happening outside of the Book of Mormon? Shasta Answer Shasta, One of the more fascinating miracles recorded...
