Since John in Revelation proscribes adding to the words of the prophecy of this book, would that make any other subsequent scripture wrong?
Question Dear Gramps, I was discussing religion with my supervisor last weekend, and he referenced a scripture within Revelation that indicated that the world is not to add to these writings (the Bible by his interpretation) and therefore the addition of the...
What were the passages of the King James Version of the Bible that were corrected by the Prophet Joseph Smith?
Question Dear Gramps, I understand the official (or only) version of the Bible used by LDS is the King James version and only if it is/has been interpreted correctly. Where is the line drawn for correct interpretation of the bible? Could you please address the...
Did Job really exist?
Question Gramps, I was wondering if Job really existed? Is there a church statement that said he did, or do we just assume he did. I have heard from scholars that his life is more of just a symbolism (perhaps of Christ). I am confused on the subject. Victor...
Can’t we get rid of the Old Testament?
Question Gramps, My question goes this way. Now in the modern world, all churches base their laws on the New Testament. Why can’t they remove the Old Testament from the bible? Samuel Answer Dear Samuel, I find the best way to answer this...
Did Satan really take on the form of a serpent to beguile Eve?
Question Dear Gramps, When explaining why she ate the forbidden fruit, Eve states that the “serpent” beguiled her. In this instance is the word serpent meant to be a metaphor, or are we to understand that Satan took that form when speaking to Eve,...
Can you demonstrate from the Bible that all spirits, including Satan, are children of our Father in Heaven?
Question Gramps, I have a friend that adamantly refuses to accept that we were all spirit brothers and sisters, including Lucifer as a spirit child of our Heavenly Father. He won’t accept references from the Book of Mormon or the D&C. I’d like...
What is meant by the scriptural term “kicking against the pricks”?
Question Gramps, Where did it originate and what does the noun “pricks” refer to? Is it a biblical phrase or is it a 19th century term? Will Answer Dear Will, In Noah Webster’s 1828 Dictionary of the English Language, the noun prick is defined as...
We understand James 1:5, but what do verses 6-8 mean?
Question Hey Gramps One of my favorite scriptures that was preliminary to the Restoration of God’s Church is James 1:5 which says, quote, “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given...
