Jul 23, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Joseph Smith, Priesthood, Temples
Michael had the priesthood and participated in the creation. Before entering the garden, Adam was given (eternally married) to Eve. After they were driven from the garden, Adam was given the Aaronic and Melchizedek priesthood. Did Adam (and Eve)lose the priesthood...
Jul 17, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Joseph Smith, Mormon Doctrine
Dear gramps, Do Mormons belive in the Archangel Raziel? Juliette _____________ Juliette, Under various Jewish traditions, the Archangel Raziel is known for being the Keeper of Secrets/Mysteries, as well as sitting by the Lord’s throne keeping a record of the...
Jan 21, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History, Joseph Smith
Question Gramps, I understand there is four versions of the First Vision. I know about the one in the Pearl of Great Price, but heard that there was one by the Prophet’s own hand earlier. If you know, where can I find it? Elliot Answer Elliot, Dean C....
Aug 4, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Joseph Smith
Question Gramps, Recently a friend made the following post on a social network and I was unable to find any information on it. I would love to bring her comfort. I was reading D&C 115 where Joseph Smith prophesied that God said to build a temple and within a time...
Dec 2, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Joseph Smith, Miracles
Gramps, I was wondering how Joseph Smith saw God and lived? Here are two scriptures: Exodus 33:20, John 1:18…my Mom is Mormon, and gave me a copy of a LDS living magazine that said Joseph Smith actually saw God, how can I believe that with these scriptures?...
Aug 22, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Joseph Smith
Question Gramps, I am always arguing with my mother on The Book of Mormon and other LDS issues. She is a nonmember who tries to prove that Joseph Smith is a fraud and that the whole church is a fraud. I love her arguing because it makes my testimony stronger every...
Jul 5, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Joseph Smith
Question Gramps, A church friend gave me a copy of a letter written from the Prophet Joseph to his wife Emma while in Liberty Jail (dated Match 21 1839). Could you please interpret the beginning of the fourth paragraph for me? It reads: “I want you to try to...
Jan 20, 2010 | Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith
Question Dear Gramps, I’m very confused about a scripture I read this morning. In 2 Nephi Chap 3 Joseph is prophesying that Joseph Smith will come from his loins. If Joseph Smith has a European ancestry how could he come from Joseph who’s lineage is...
Mar 30, 2009 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History, Joseph Smith
Question Dear Gramps, Who is the prophet of the restoration? Becky Answer Dear Becky, Just prior to his death,Lehi, gave counsel and blessings to each of his sons. In the blessing and counsel to his youngest son, Joseph, Lehi relates several prophecies of...
Mar 14, 2009 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Joseph Smith
Dear Gramps, wanted two know why the Mormon and other faith have two bibles i know my bible does say any thing about this mr. smith and my bible clearly say you should not add or take one word or . from the bibble and yes even the old king james bible does say any...