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 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.
What is the meaning of the Savior’s statement that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter heaven?
The Savior’s parable comparing the difficulty of getting into heaven with a camel passing through the eye of a needle does not mean that riches will keep one out of heaven but that the love of riches will.
Why did people in the Old Testament times live to be so old?
The early descendants of Adam and Eve lived longer so that they would repent while on earth.
