Nov 24, 2006 | Joseph Smith
Question Gramps At what point did Joseph Smith’s peep stones become the Urim and Thummin? Slacker Answer Dear Slacker, You’ve got it backwards. The Urim and Thummin, which is a very ancient instrument prepared by God to permit his prophets to...
Nov 23, 2006 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Mormon Policy, Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, I were recently called as a president of the elders quorum. I am a little confused as regards to what the keys to serve as a quorum president are. An elders quorum president is called by the stake president, but most issues have to be...
Nov 22, 2006 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Marriage, Mormon Doctrine
Question Hi Gramps, Thanks for taking the time to answer questions. I know that we will not be alone in the next world if we stay faithful and keep our covenants. We are told a companion will be provided. I think this is a great part of the gospel, but my...
Nov 19, 2006 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History, LDS Scriptures
Question Gramps, From my studies, it seems that the gold plates did not contain the same information as what was covered in the Brass Plates (i.e. genealogy of the jews, first five books of Moses, etc.) If this was so important, what happened to the Brass...
Nov 19, 2006 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Missionary Work
Question Dear Gramps, I have a friend who was raised in the Jewish religion. She does not practice that religion and is not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. When I am visiting her grandmother as a visiting teacher, she sits in on the...
Nov 17, 2006 | AAAA AskGramps Website, LDS Scriptures
Question Dear Gramps, I was wondering if you could explain the concept of the prophet Ezekiel to me. I would like to know his beliefs and what he was trying to achieve. Can you please answer this in terms I can understand. Thanks. Sarah Answer ...
Nov 16, 2006 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Obedience, Personal Revelation, Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, Our leaders have counseled us to remain in our native country to help develop the Church. I am planning to leave my country, bring my wife and kids, which means I will also have to be released from a major church calling and take my...
Nov 16, 2006 | LDS Church
Question Dear Gramps, Has the Mormon Church said anything regarding the Shroud of Turin? Louise Answer Dear Louise, The Shroud of Turin, an ancient linen cloth bearing the faint image of a man who appears to have suffered crucifixion, has...
Nov 15, 2006 | LDS Scriptures, Mormon Doctrine
Question Hello Gramps, I was wondering about the Three Nephites that are still walking upon the earth. After reading about John the Beloved, I thought I would ask the same about the Three Nephites. Have there been any documented sightings of them. Trish ...
Nov 15, 2006 | AAAA AskGramps Website, World History
Question Dear Gramps, Was Peter’s crucifixion upside down? Can this be found in the scriptures or documented by any reliable source? Micah Answer Dear Micah, The only inference in the scriptures to the death of Peter in found in John 2:18, in...
