Are all of the stories in the King James version of the Bible true?
Question Gramps, Are all the stories in the King James version of the Bible completely true? I know that many plain and precious parts were taken out and that the Joseph Smith Translation corrects some of those errors. But there are still some stories in the...
In regards to the Apostasy, couldn’t John have been a Church President as a translated being?
Question Hello, We know that the Apostle John was the last of the original Twelve. We also know that he was translated so that he would not taste of death until a much later time. And when we think of the Great Apostasy, usually, we imagine it taking place...
Were all people vegetarians until Noah and the flood?
Question Hiya Gramps, Maybe this is a silly question, but were Adam and Eve (and everybody else) vegetarians until Noah and the flood? I have been reading an autobiography of a well known Christian and he notes that before the flood we were peaceful with all...
Is there a promise in Isaiah 54 to those women unable to have children?
Question Gramps, As a woman who was not blessed with children I was comforted by reading Isaiah 54 and that I would have so many children I would need to enlarge the tent. Also that being refused by the Lord as a young wife would be for a short time and in...
Was the flood a form of baptism for the earth?
Question Dear Gramps I’ve had this question for a long time. Was the flood a form of baptism for the earth? And if so, is there any scriptural and/or modern day revelation that suggests so? John Answer Dear John, Yes, you are...
In Luke, why was the Unjust Steward commended?
Question Gramps, Why is the unjust steward commended for his behavior in Luke 16? Lou Answer The parable of the Unjust Steward is among the most difficult parables to understand. For those in need of a refresher, it’s about an employee (i.e., the steward),...
Why was the purchase of slaves allowed during Biblical times?
Question Gramps, I have been discussing matters of misinterpretation with Bible versus with friends and was wondering, why are there parts of the Bible that allow the purchase of slaves? Bryce Answer Bryce, Interesting question. To begin, I would...
Who are the 144,000 spoken of in Revelation?
Question Gramps, Who are the 144,000 spoken of in Revelation ? Thank you. Donna Answer Dear Donna, Joseph Smith was asked the same question (along with a whole slew of questions on the meaning of Revelation). He replied (and it is canonized in...
