May 8, 2008 | Book of Mormon, Etymology, Scriptures
Dear Gramps, Can you comment on the differentiation of the text of each book written in the Book of Mormon? Since each book was pretty much written by a different person, their writing styles should be somewhat different than the other writers. Can you also comment on...
May 7, 2008 | Book of Mormon, Church History, World History
GRAMPS, Thanks for answering, but what is the tale? Kimball is quoted in the J. of D. V 4 PG 105 as making the statement of the vision, and as to sticking with what Joseph has said, in 1843 he was editor in chief of the church newspaper, and said that the towns...
Apr 28, 2008 | Creation, Etymology
Dear Gramps, I am having trouble with the concept of dinosaurs. The earth was created only 6,000 years ago according to the bible, yet scientists have determined by carbon dating and other methods that fossils are millions of years old. My understanding of the bible...
Mar 1, 2008 | Creation, Natural Phenomena
Gramps, Does the Mormon Church accept the Theory of Evolution? Amy, from Arizona Dear Amy, First, a general statement. In the Doctrine and Covenants we are told to teach one another of many things— And I give unto you a commandment that you shall teach one another the...
Feb 27, 2008 | Education, Faith
Gramps, I agree with the existence of the scientific method and the theological method of gaining information, but why do we have to choose the results of one method over the other when we are testing the source of the Holy Spirit in this case? Sebastian Dear...
Feb 14, 2008 | Etymology, Jesus Christ, Mormon Doctrine
Gramps, I am a convert and I have new issues coming up in my Gospel Principles class. We have been talking about Adam in his pre-mortal life, that his name was Michael. And also that Jesus was Jehovah in the old testament. Can you explain this to me, and are there any...
Feb 11, 2008 | Bible, Etymology
Gramps, Can you please explain the Oracles of God? Scott, from Columbus, Ohio. Dear Scott, There are three different definitions for the word, oracle. It could refer to 1) a person through whom a deity is believed to speak; 2) the shrine from which such a person...
Feb 9, 2008 | Etymology, God, Mormon Doctrine
Gramps, In 1 Cor 8:5 it states “For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)”. What is a God? I understand there is only one God for us, and that we ourselves may achieve “Godhood”, but this issue...
Jan 26, 2008 | Etymology, Mormon Doctrine, Premortal Life
Hello, I recently read in one of your replies the following: “Spirit children are born of resurrected, exalted parents. They are born in the same manner that mortal children are born. However, when a celestial parent has a child, it is composed of spiritual material,...
