Apr 2, 2018 | Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, The 12 apostles in Jerusalem wrote many epistles to the saints. The 12 disciples in America never wrote anything (at least that we know of). Any explanation would be helpful. Kane Answer Kane, There really wasn’t a reason...
Mar 24, 2018 | Book of Mormon
Question Dear Gramps, The first book of Nephi mentions numerous times about Lehi dwelling in a tent. Is there any symbolism of this? Kyle Answer Dear Kyle, Lehi was a rich man. Not only did he live in Jerusalem, but he had a house out in the...
Mar 12, 2018 | Book of Mormon, Second Coming
Question Gramps, In Jacob 4:11 it says Wherefore, beloved brethren, be reconciled unto him through the atonement of Christ, his Only Begotten Son, and ye (may) obtain a resurrection, according to the power of the resurrection which is in Christ, and be...
Feb 13, 2018 | Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, I have a question which has confused and troubled me for some time. In Enos 1:25, we read that “179 years had passed away” from the time Lehi left Jerusalem, and yet Enos is still alive. I always understood Enos to be the son of Jacob, who was...
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...
