Can we feel the spirit of someone who has passed on?
Dear Gramps: I recently attended the funeral of relatives of mine...a couple who died under the tragic circumstances of murder and suicide. I went with only sympathy and compassion in my heart. Ill will towards the perpetrator of this tragedy had not crossed my mind....
When we were created did we have a spirit body or were we simply in spirit form?
Gramps, When we were created did we have a spirit body or were we simply in spirit form? William Dear William, The most frequent name given to God in the bible is "Father." He is the father of our spirits. We read in Hebrews that Furthermore we have had fathers of our...
Is Sacrament meeting the only commanded meeting to attend?
Question Gramps, Here is my question. I have heard many people say that sacrament is the only commanded meeting. This is why they do not have to attend Sunday School or priesthood/relief society, or HFPE for that matter. Where has this saying come from? I know...
As members we have lots of phrases which refer to the spirit. Are we referring to Heavenly Father’s personal spirit or to the 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 the spirit when in a...
Without the resurrection would Satan rule over us?
Dear Gramps, In our Gospel Doctrine class, someone asked why, without the resurrection, would Satan rule over us (see 2 Nephi 9:8-9). I know we would never have our bodies again, no fullness of joy and etc., but it would seem that with the experience we did gain in...
If all males are sons of God, why does John 3:16 say Jesus is the only Son of God?
Hi! I'm a bit confused about something: I've been told that we have always been sons of God, since we were spiritually born of Him. But I read John 3:16 the other day and it says Jesus is the only Son of God. Could you explain this to me? Thanks! Confused Brendan,...
When does our second Estate end?
Gramps, When does our second Estate end? Bob, from Idaho Dear Bob, We read that They who keep their second estate shall have glory added upon their heads for ever and ever (Abraham 3:26). I would imagine that the second estate lasts until that occurs. Thus the second...
What does it mean that Satan was cursed for “doing that which was done on other worlds?”
Gramps, In the Garden of Eden Satan was cursed for "doing that which was done on other worlds." Would you elaborate please. Owen, from Canada Dear Owen, First, we must understand that Satan was a liar from the beginning (D&C 93:25). If he did do that which was...
How are those that have been cremated etc. resurrected?
Gramps, When we are resurrected do we return to our grave and, so to speak, pick up our old bones and become an immortal being. If so how about those cremated or burned up or, well you get my drift. Thank You. Bruce Dear Bruce, Alma, in teaching his son, Coritanton...
Would the analogy pounding nails into a board them pulling them out leaving a hole be correct in how we view sin and repentance?
Gramps, Many years ago some speakers in the church used an example of the effects of sinning (and the difficulty of repenting): pounding nails into a board, then pulling them out. The point? A hole remains, indicating permanent scaring. I understand that President...
