Feb 20, 2012 | Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants
Question Gramps, A long time ago one of my Sunday School teachers mentioned from Luke 19:40 that “even the stones would cry out”. Why exactly would that happen? Also, he interpreted it as the earth having a conscious spirit. I know the earth was created...
Feb 13, 2012 | Bible, Current issues
Question Gramps, When Satan tempts Adam and Eve in the garden does he actually take on the form of a snake or is that allegorical? Dan Answer Dan, I believe there are many things allegorical about the events, people and animals, and the text of the story about...
Feb 1, 2012 | Bible, Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, If the same God who is the author of the Bible is also the author of the Book of Mormon, why do we pray to see if the Book of Mormon is true but not the Bible? James Answer James, An excellent question. I think it’s a great...
Jan 18, 2012 | Bible, Second Coming
Question Gramps, Where in the scriptures does it tell us that in the last days good will be seen as evil and evil as good? Rich Answer Dear Rich, In a world increasingly characterized by moral confusion, the teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ...
Jan 17, 2012 | Bible, Prophets
Question Gramps, Who were the “Sons of the Prophets” mentioned in 2 Kings? Loren Answer Loren, Little is known of the Sons of the prophets. Scholars tend to equate this group with the “company of the prophets” featured in 2 Samuel...
Sep 4, 2011 | Bible, Family
Question Gramps, What does honor thy father and thy mother mean? When I say no to my parents they always quote that? Please tell me what that means. Liam Answer Dear Liam, What you are not saying is what you are saying “no” to. Are...
Aug 30, 2011 | Bible, Current issues, Death, Happiness
Since we got the surprising news about Osama Bin Laden’s death we all rejoiced. But I remembered a scripture not to do this kind of thing. “Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, And do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles.” Proverbs 24:17...
Aug 24, 2011 | Bible, Book of Mormon, Current issues
What work or stories have been told of the great work of John the Beloved after he was translated? ALso if he tarries here on earth, does he go back and forth to Heaven and earth? John Dear John, There are stories told, but there aren’t as many as one might...
Aug 16, 2011 | Bible, Doctrine & Covenants, Family, Love, Marriage
Gramps, Why can’t a woman be sealed to more than one husband, but a man can to as many wives? Was this instructed of the Lord? Ace Ace, The purpose of plural marriage (1 man to multiple wives) is explained here in Jacob: Jacob 2:30 30 For if I will, saith the...
Aug 13, 2011 | Bible, Book of Mormon, Current issues, Holy Ghost, Jesus Christ
Firstly, I live in Auburn, Alabama where there aren’t a lot of mormons. The majority of my friends aren’t mormon. While I’m okay with this, I can tell most of them don’t think highly of the church, Joseph Smith, etc. (but most of them do have...
