Is it true that when the constitution of the United States hangs by a thread, it will be saved by the Priesthood of the Mormon Church?
Question Dear Gramps, I have heard all my life that when the constitution of the United States hangs by a thread, that it will be saved by the Priesthood. Can you tell me if there is anywhere that this is written or is it just one of those tells that gets...
Why did LDS Saints practice polygamy?
Question Dear Gramps, Non-members I talk to often ask about the plural marriages performed back in the “old days.” Usually they ask about the “why,” why was there such a command given and why was it discontinued. Up until now I never thought about asking anyone...
What is the significance of the appelation “Barak Ale” given to Joseph Smith in the early editions of the Doctrine and Covenants?
Question Dear Gramps, I have a further question, this time concerning Joseph Smith. In the earlier versions of the Doctrine and Covenants Joseph Smith is referred to by the name “Barak Ale”. What is the significance of this name? Is it in any way related to his...
Was the Urim and Thummim taken from Joseph Smith when the 116 pages of Book of Mormon manuscript were lost by Martin Harris?
Question Dear Gramps, I had a question in relation to the translation process. I have read many accounts that when the 116 pages were lost that the Urim Thummim were taken away and that the remainder of the translation process was done with the use of Joseph’s...
Could you explain to me my line of priesthood authority as given in my patriarchal blessing?
Question Dear Gramps, Could you please explain to me the line from my Line of Priesthood Authority, which goes like this: “Joseph Smith Jr. and Oliver Cowdery ordained the Three Witnesses. (Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer and Martin Harris) were called by...
What happened to the Brass Plates of Laban?
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...
Who divided the Book of Mormon into chapters and verses and when?
Question Dear Gramps, I would like to know who divided the Book of Mormon into chapters and verses and, if possible, when. Thank you very much. Lennart Answer Dear Lennert, The Book of Mormon was first divided into chapters and verses in 1879 by...
Why were some of the early saints still drinking coffee and tea?
It took a little time for the early saints of the Mormon Church to receive, learn and understand all the doctrines they were taught, including the Word of Wisdom.
Why is Warren Jeffs associated in the press with the Mormon Church, and what was the reason that the Prophet Joseph Smith initiated in the Mormon Church the practice of polygamy?
Alhough the Mormon Church will continue to receive increasing persecution it will survive all and emerge triumphant, to receive the Lord, Jesus Christ, as he begins his great millennian reign.
