Dec 28, 2017 | Book of Mormon
Question Dear Gramps, About how old was Nephi when he started writing his record? Rebecca Answer Dear Rebecca, As a historian Nephi leaves no record of specific dates of any occurrences or the specific ages of any of subjects of his narrative....
Dec 11, 2017 | Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ
Question Dear Gramps Why is Jesus Christ spoken of in the Book of Mormon as early as 559 BC? Brenda Answer Dear Brenda, You are probably referring to the use of the term, Jesus Christ, which is the English translation of the Greek translation of...
Dec 9, 2017 | Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, In Nephi 13:34, 13 words from the end of the chapter is the word ‘much’ of my gospel. Can you shed any light on the use of this word please? Michael Answer Michael, This passage references the coming forth of the Book...
Nov 1, 2017 | Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, So apparently Jesus appeared approximately one year after His resurrection. But when you read 3 Nephi, it seems like it just happens. (“the people looked around and saw the change to the land (or something like that)) Can you please...
Jul 16, 2017 | Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, How could there possibly be 2 million killed in the wars on just one side. Total losses would approach 4 million together. There couldn’t be that many people here since the flood could there? John Answer Dear John, I have...
Jan 27, 2017 | Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, Hi. I’m struggling to understand the Book of Mormon and to believe it’s true. Can you please help me? Kayla Answer Hi Kayla, Thank you for your question. It appears you have a sincere desire to truly...
Aug 5, 2016 | Book of Mormon, God, Obedience
Question Gramps, I have been wondering for some time about this issue of mine. If free will is so important to God why does he tell the prophets in the Book of Mormon to preach “follow god or be destroyed by him?” I guess if you do not believe in...
Jun 12, 2016 | Book of Mormon, Church History
Question Gramps, What was going on with the soldiers in the sky the night the golden plates were delivered to Joseph Smith? Steve Answer Dear Steve, Great question. You nearly had me stumped on this one. It’s a story I had not heard...
Jun 9, 2016 | Book of Mormon, Family Roots
Question Gramps, Hi. i am trying to find out information about a DNA link between the Native Americans and the Lamanites. Can you please help me? Kayla Answer Dear Kayla, There is some great information available to help answer your question....
May 29, 2016 | Book of Mormon, Priesthood
Question Gramps, Why isn’t the word “keys” as related to the keys of the priesthood found in the Book of Mormon? Bri Answer Dear Bri, The term “keys”, as it relates to authority, priesthood, and revelation is a...
