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...
Why a flaming sword and cherubim to guard the Tree of Life?
Question Dear Gramps, Thanks for being so great with your gospel responses. I've always loved the imagery of a Flaming Sword. Why do you think the Savior created a Flaming Sword & Cherubim to guard the tree of life? Why were both required when the Savior...
Was the Holy Ghost in full force on the earth during Christ’s ministry?
Question Gramps, Was the Holy Ghost in full force on the earth during Christ's ministry on the earth? Clifford Answer Clifford, The question of whether the Holy Ghost was “in full force” during the mortal ministry of Jesus Christ invites a careful...
Will people living today witness the Second Coming of Christ?
Question Gramps, Will people living on the Earth today see the second coming of Jesus Christ? Tracey Answer Tracey, It’s the kind of question that comes up in quiet conversations after church, during family scripture study, or when the world feels...
Why do we consider the Church of Jesus Christ the one true church?
Question Gramps, How do I explain to a non-member in a way that is easy to understand why we, as Latter-day Saints, say we belong to the one true Church? Tyler Answer Tyler, For many people outside of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Why aren’t there paintings of Jesus Christ in a Latter-day Saint chapel?
Question Gramps, Why aren't there paintings of Jesus Christ in a Latter-day Saint chapel? Michael Answer Michael, If you walk into many Christian churches, one of the first things you notice is artwork everywhere—large paintings of Jesus, statues...
