Jan 19, 2014 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History
Question Gramps, I was preparing a talk on the prophet Joseph Smith and ran into things that I found disturbing. Maybe you can clear it up. Both Presidents Smith and Young were involved in word of wisdom violations. President Smith never stopped drinking...
Oct 23, 2013 | Church History, God
Question Dear Gramps, Are there scriptures for Lorenzo Snow’s couplet, “ As man now is, God once was: As God now is, man may be?” I am mostly interested in references for ” As man now is, God once was.” Thank You. Dallas Answer...
Aug 24, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History
Question There is a story in History of Joseph Smith about David Whitmer’s fields being mysteriously plowed and sown by three men. Is it possible that these three men were the three Nephites? Rosanne Answer Dear Rosanne, The story in Church...
Jun 19, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History
Question Gramps, Is there an official church opinion on William Law? If not, what is your opinion? In reading the Expositor, he strikes me of a man of integrity. Some of his ideals were a little out there, but I couldn’t find anything factually...
Apr 11, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History, Word of Wisdom
Question Gramps, In the Word of Wisdom the 2nd verse states that it was given not by way of commandment. When did that change to a commandment? Daniel Answer Dear Daniel, In 1933 the General Handbook of instruction listed living the Word of Wisdom as a...
Mar 26, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History
Where is it recorded in the LDS scriptures that an angel retrieved the gold plates from Joseph Smith? People in the South have said that story sounds suspicious or “fishy”. They have no problem believing the parting of the Red Sea or that the Lord opened...
Jan 28, 2013 | Church History
Question What is “the gift of Aaron” referred to in D&C 8:6-8? Tim Answer Tim, The Doctrine and Covenants serves as a foundational scripture for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (The Church). It comprises...
Sep 6, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History
Question Gramps, Did any of Jerusha and Hyrum’s surviving children or descendants become well known in later life? Were any apostles, etc.? Elia Answer Elia, How gracious of you to call attention to Jerusha and Hyrum’s descendants. If I...
Aug 7, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History
Question Gramps, It seems to me that the LDS church should purchase the Kirtland Temple. Are you aware of efforts to purchase the property? I guess the current owners are not interested in selling. Thank you. I have enjoyed reading and learning from your...
Apr 18, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Church History, Temples
Question Which of the founding fathers was the work NOT done for in the St. George temple? I think there were 3. Dennis Answer Dennis, All the founding fathers had their work performed for them. In 1877, President Woodruff shared the...
