Aug 14, 2013 | 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!...
May 3, 2013 | Joseph Smith, Marriage
Gramps, I hope you can help me. I am a member of the church with a strong testimony and have recently read some stuff about Joseph Smith and have felt very bad since reading it. I read that when he first started practicing polygamy he hid it from Emma. I just feel bad...
Apr 27, 2013 | Joseph Smith
Question Gramps, N.B. Lundwall refered to a prophecy by Joseph Smith concerning a sign of the times when the bear would put its paw upon the head of the lion. Do you have any information on this Gramps? Thanks. Reid Answer Dear Reid, An 1890 issue of the...
Apr 7, 2013 | Joseph Smith, LDS Scriptures
Joseph Smith has translated the Book of Joseph of Egypt. Why has it not been published? Dan ________________ Dear Dan, You start with a strong assertion that the “Book of Joseph” was translated. If such is the case, I will be greatly edified if you sent me...
Apr 6, 2013 | Joseph Smith
Question Gramps, I’ve recently read about the last dream of Joseph Smith and I found it amazing. Nevertheless, I wonder if it really was true. Is there any document or study that supports such a story about that vision? Please, I really admire...
Feb 23, 2013 | Joseph Smith, Scriptures
I was raised Protestant and have a Masters in Theology. That being said, it is hard for me to believe Joseph Smith’s testimony. Can you suggest any books from a theologian’s perspective or converts perspective? Thank you. Tommy _____________ Tommy,...
Jan 28, 2013 | Church History, Joseph Smith
Question What is “the gift of Aaron” referred to in D&C 8:6-8? Tim Answer Tim, The revelations given to Joseph Smith were often edited prior to publication in order to clarify their application to the Church members who would read...
Jan 27, 2013 | Joseph Smith
Question Gramps, When Peter, James and John appeared to Joseph Smith, Peter and James had been resurrected but John was told by the Savior he would not taste death. So how could he appear with Peter and James when they appeared to Joseph? Sandi Answer...
Sep 8, 2012 | Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith
Why does the Book of Mormon refer to The Twelve in 3rd Nephi as disciples and not Apostles? I found 24 reference to disciples, ministers and the Twelve but no any mention of Apostles. Why is that? Is it because there can or should be only one set of Apostles on the...
Jul 23, 2012 | Joseph Smith, Priesthood, Temples
Michael had the priesthood and participated in the creation. Before entering the garden, Adam was given (eternally married) to Eve. After they were driven from the garden, Adam was given the Aaronic and Melchizedek priesthood. Did Adam (and Eve)lose the priesthood...
