Dec 11, 2007 | Bible, God, Jesus Christ
Dear Gramps, I have noted that there are different ways the Bible uses the word “Lord”, particularly in how one is “Lord” and the other is “LORD”. What’s the difference? I know it means something, but I don’t know what it is. Is this some kind of distinction between...
Nov 27, 2007 | Bible, Jesus Christ
Dear Gramps, I am reading in Matthew Chapter 9 verse 14 through 17.Can you please clarify the meaning of these verses for me? Paul, Stillwater New York Dear Paul, Fasting, of course, requires a bit of self discipline. But the fasting required by the Lord is not just...
Oct 27, 2007 | Bible, God, Obedience, Priesthood
Dear Gramps, I am having a hard time understanding how Levi (one of the 12 sons of Jacob) was worthy to receive the priesthood portion of the inheritance. I have just finished reading Genesis 34 where it appears that Levi and Simeon have committed murder to avenge the...
Oct 25, 2007 | Bible, Life's Lessons, Mormon Doctrine, Premortal Life
Dear Gramps, Why did God create Eve from Adam’s rib instead of a different bone? Molly Dear Molly, The biblical account of Eve being taken from Adam’s rib is completely allegorical. One may interpret the allegory in various different ways, but as far as I know there...
Oct 18, 2007 | Bible, Faith, God, Life's Lessons, Marriage, Obedience
Dear Gramps, I just received $20K for part of an insurance settlement. I want to tithe $2K and use the rest to pay off debts. But my wife has come unglued at me!! She now says we need to pay off our debts first then we can tithe later. She had been OK with small...
Oct 16, 2007 | Bible, Mormon Doctrine, Priesthood
Dear Gramps, Can you please explain how Ephraim and other Israelites were not Black even though the Old Testament says they were mixed and intermingled with descendants of Ham? It is funny how Mormons in this country claim to be descendants of Ephraim whose mother was...
Oct 13, 2007 | Bible, Jesus Christ
Gramps, It is my belief that the God of the Old Testament is Jehovah. Did Jehovah have a body of flesh and bone? Do you have any scriptures to confirm your view? Bob, from the USA Dear Bob, I agree with you that the God of the Old Testament is Jehovah. But finding out...
Oct 12, 2007 | Bible, Life's Lessons, Mormon Doctrine, Obedience, Satan, Second Coming
Dear Gramps, One of Satan’s greatest attacks against the Saints these days is all but making it illegal to stand for gospel principals when challenged. I speak of homosexuality and gay marriage. It is often asked about, and if one were to state their beliefs in the...
