Oct 27, 2025 | Book of Mormon, Old Testament
Question Gramps, Why couldn’t Adam and Eve have children in the garden, as it states in 2 Nephi 2? Joseph Answer Joseph, Imagine a paradise—lush, peaceful, untouched by pain or death. In this setting, Adam and Eve walked with God, yet they...
Sep 26, 2025 | Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, Where was Zarahemla and Bountiful located? Bob Answer Bob, In a 2019 Gospel Topics essay, the Church stated unequivocally, “the Church does not take a position on the specific geographic locations of Book of Mormon events...
Sep 22, 2025 | Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, What is the fullness of the Gospel? What does the Book of Mormon contain that is not taught in the Bible? Alex Answer Alex, For this response, I’m going to focus mainly on your first question. I feel your second question...
Sep 19, 2025 | Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, When did baptism among the Nephites begin? They were living by the law of Moses, but Alma baptized others before the death and resurrection of Christ. Karie Answer Karie, Imagine yourself in ancient Bountiful: Jesus Christ, now...
Sep 1, 2025 | Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, Why does the Book of Mormon seem to teach and even promote racism at times? Samuel Answer Samuel, One of the most frequently cited verses in any discussion of race in the Book of Mormon comes from the prophet Nephi. In a sweeping...
Aug 29, 2025 | Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, I have always wondered what happened to the sixteen clear stones touched by the finger of the Lord for the Brother of Jared? I can find nothing in the scriptures. Has any prophet ever weighed in on this matter? Ken Answer Ken,...
Aug 25, 2025 | Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, What is the meaning of Anti-Nephi-Lehies? Why did they use the word anti? Other references show Antichrist, which is the total opposite of what they meant. John Answer John, The term “Anti-Nephi-Lehi” is composed of...
Jul 11, 2025 | Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, What is happening in 2 Nephi 14:1 and what does it mean? Sally Answer Sally, To fully understand the meaning of 2 Nephi 14:1, it is essential to consider the context in which it was written. The verse is part of a larger discourse...
Jul 7, 2025 | Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, Did Lehi and his family ever live in Egypt? Cheri Answer Cheri, While no records exist of Lehi and his family ever living in Egypt, we do know Lehi’s economic activities reveal significant ties to Egypt. The Book of Mormon...
Apr 21, 2025 | Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, Why did the Lord reference more than one “miraculous directors” in the items the three witnesses would be able to view? All references I read in the scriptures only speak of one Liahona. April Answer April, There might...
