Feb 5, 2010 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible
Question Gramps, I am a little confused as to who Lamech was in the Old Testament. I know that there are two different people in the Old Testament named Lamech; one through the lineage of Seth, the other through that of Cain. If I am not mistaken, the Lamech that was...
Sep 23, 2009 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Premortal Life, Satan
Dear Gramps, It mentions in Revelations that 1/3 of the spirits were banished from the presence of God. In Abraham 3:28, no number is given, but it says “and many followed after him.” In LDS lessons and talks, we always hear 1/3 quoted. Could 1/3 be just an...
Sep 14, 2009 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Priesthood
Dear Gramps, Many Christians argue that besides Melchizedek, only Christ is a holder of this priesthood. They often refer to Hebrews which gives the impression that they may be correct. Is there any chance to prove the LDS version of this priesthood just from the...
Aug 11, 2009 | Bible, Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, Can you help me get these two straight? Elias, Elijah, and the spirit of Elias/Elijah. There was also something with the Priesthood of Aaron and the spirit of Elias. I was reading the teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith and am still...
Jul 28, 2009 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Afterlife, Bible, Current issues, Doctrine & Covenants, Jesus Christ, Missionary Work, Temples
Dear Gramps, My husband and I disagree about whether or not people who live/have lived on the earth but have not accepted, or heard of, the gospel and made eternal covenants can attain the celestial kingdom. I believe that everyone will have an equal opportunity to...
Jul 10, 2009 | Bible, Marriage
Question Dear Gramps, I don’t understand how one can seal their marriage for all eternity when Matthew 22:30 says that we will be like angels, not married. Marilyn Answer Dear Marilyn, First the Pharisees and then the Sadducees tried to entangle...
May 5, 2009 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Holy Ghost, Priesthood, Second Coming
Question Dear Gramps, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the true church,,,right?. Well what about the other churches in this world? I have a Christian friend who goes through tests and trials also and is a good person. Well if these churches are so...
Apr 18, 2009 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible
Dear Gramps, In Matthew 23:35 Jesus said that Zacharias was slew between the Temple and the altar. “When Herod’s edict went forth to destroy the young children, John was about six months older than Jesus, and came under this hellish edict, and Zacharias caused his...
Apr 6, 2009 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Book of Mormon, Church History
Hello Gramps, I was reading through some of your responses to questions, they all appear spot on. For some time now I have been searching for answers to a question I have had about a scripture found in 3rd Nephi 13: 12 “And alead us not into temptation, but deliver...
Apr 3, 2009 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, World History
Question Dear Gramps, Is it true that it never rained before Noah? Is there any authoritative references on this subject? Timothy Answer Dear Timothy, Prior to the natural creation of man on we read in Genesis 2:5, Moses 3:5 and Abraham...