How old was Isaac when he was placed on the sacrificial alter by his father, Abraham?
Question Gramps, In our discussion on faith in Relief Society meeting last Sunday, we spoke of Abraham and Isaac and their faith that God would provide. Someone made the statement that Isaac was a grown man and would have had to help himself onto the altar…that...
How do I know if the decisions I am making are the right decisions?
Dear Gramps, I’m single and am thinking about moving to another state for my work. I already have a job lined up but have a lot of doubts about moving since I have a lot of debt. How can I know it’s the right decision, that it’s based on true principles and not...
Why the difference between the words “murder” in the Torah and “kill” in the Bible in the sixth commandment?
Question Dear Gramps, I am a Jew living in Israel. Naturally I have learned Hebrew, and so I have become interested in the differences between the Hebrew Torah (to Christians, the Old Testament) and the King James Bible. Now I understand that the Hebrew Torah...
Is there really a difference between the Mormon Church and Evangelical’s world view on scripture?
Question Dear Gramps, While it is clear that there are doctrinal differences and differences in the interpretation of scripture between the Mormon Church and evangelicals, is there really a difference in their world views on the role of scripture in religion...
Did the changes made in the Joseph Smith translation of the Bible change the King James version or did it also change the original Hebrew script?
Question Hi Gramps, I’m a convert of some 42+ years now and am still excited about being a member. I’ve recently read the book ‘The Bible Code.’ I was very impressed with the apparent accuracy of the incidents noted therein. I was...
According to the New Testament account, why do both Jesus and Paul favor celibacy over marriage?
Question Gramps Given the central motif of marriage throughout the Bible (between God and Israel, Christ and the Church, etc.), not to mention the original purpose of women–to be a companion of men–why do both Jesus and Apostle Paul sanction celibacy as even...
Why are the biblical passages cited in the Book of Mormon essentially identical with those in the Bible?
Question Dear Gramps, I am curious to know why so many passages in the Book of Mormon are the same as those in the New Testament, particularly the beatitudes. If the bible is true insofar as it is translated correctly, then why are the passages so nearly the...
Why would the prophet Elisha curse the children who mocked him to the extent that they all died horrible deaths?
The brief biblical account of Elisha causing bears to eat the children who mocked does not include his justification for the act. But since he was a prophet, executing great miracles in the name of the Lord, we should accept the facts and not worry about their justification.
Why was the death penalty imposed on the Israelites for so many offenses?
Very harsh penalties for law infractions were imposed on the Israelites when they left Egypt to teach them the responsibilities of self goverment.
