Aug 14, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith, Mormon Policy
Question Dear Gramps, A friend recently asked me why the Book of Mormon is free and why there is no compensation collected for handing it out. I could not answer her. Would you share some insights? Was the Book of Mormon ever NOT free? Thank you for your time!...
Jul 28, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Afterlife, Book of Mormon
When we are resurrected, what will be our age? If I died old will I be brought back at that age or younger like in the prime of life? Will physical defects such as a deformity be done away with? Thank you. Jim ____________________ Jim, This is a great question....
Jul 24, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Book of Mormon
Question Dear Gramps, I just became aware of the fact that the story of the Exodus is seriously doubted by archeologists and scholars. In fact, my understanding is that modern day archeologists believe that the Jewish people came from Canaan and not from Egypt....
Jul 18, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon, Forgiveness, Jesus Christ, Repentance
Gramps, In Alma 34:11, we read “Now there is not any man that can sacrifice his own blood which will atone for the sins of another. Now, if a man murdereth, behold will our law, which is just, take the life of his brother? I say unto you, Nay.” Is this...
Jul 16, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ
In 4 Nephi the Lamanites and Nephites seem to be as one. I assume they intermarried. So when they became wicked and became ites again was that in name only or were the ites sifted out by blood lines. Karen _____________________ Dear Karen, The answer to your question...
Jul 14, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ
The scripture, Ether 12:27, is actually one of my favorite scriptures in the Book of Mormon. We are provided great insight as the Lord teaches us more about his love — the fruit of the tree of life. What does Ether 12:27 mean? Heather _______________ Heather, In...
Jul 13, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants, God
Question Gramps,, We were learning about the attributes of God in Gospel Principles and loving, mercy, omnipotence all mentioned. I mentioned vengeance and was told that God was not vengeful. So I asked if God was not vengeful how does he kill every man woman...
Jul 7, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon, Family History, Family Roots
Is Coriantumr a descendant of Jared or of the Brother of Jared? Joella _______________ Dear Joella, It seems likely. In Ether 11:17 we read: 17 And it came to pass that there arose another mighty man; and he was a descendant of the brother of Jared. This is the last...
May 15, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Book of Mormon, Current issues, God, Life's Lessons
Hey Gramps, I am an active member of the LDS church and I’m looking for answers/comfort regarding some of the atrocities I’ve learned about effecting large groups of children. Specifically, a recent TED talk by Sunitha Krishnan exposed the systemic selling...
May 14, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, When was “Another Testament of Christ” added to the front cover of the Book Of Mormon? I am thinking it was added when we got all the chapter headings and the footnotes. Could you tell me the year these things were added? Jordan ...