Jan 15, 2019 | Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith
Question Gramps, What does it mean a sealed book and the quote “I can not read a sealed book? mormon4life Answer Dear mormon4life, When Joseph Smith received the Golden Plates from Moroni, he immediately noticed that about two-thirds of the...
Dec 1, 2018 | Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, I’ve tried my best to find out, who is this descendant (Aminadi) of Amulek? Footnote 10:2a Dan. 5:16. Is Aminadi Daniel? Rod Answer Dear Rod, I too have wondered about Aminadi and the writing on the wall of the temple. ...
Nov 20, 2018 | Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants
Question Gramps, Can you explain what you think of Revelation 10? To me it sounds just like the Book of Mormon. Are there any other scriptures like this in the Bible? Deyvson Answer Deyvson, Revelation 10 deals with John’s prophetic calling to...
Sep 13, 2018 | Book of Mormon, Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, Upon Alma going to Zarahemla, why would Mosiah give the office of High Priest (in other words, the office of being the Prophet of the Church) to someone else, and why Alma? Why would the record indicate later that Alma was the founder of...
Aug 20, 2018 | Book of Mormon, Repentance
Question Gramps, My question is in regards to Alma 34:34 where it says “for that same spirit which doth possess your bodies at the time that ye go out of this life, that same spirit will have power to possess your body in that eternal world”. Is...
May 19, 2018 | Book of Mormon, God
Question Gramps, I have always been confused by these verses and the explanation by Abinadi. Can you explain how Abinadi is making the connection to God the father in these verses. Thanks. Bud Answer Dear Bud, Abinadi’s wording is indeed...
Apr 25, 2018 | Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, It mentions many times how the brother of Jared built barges “tight like unto a dish.” No one in our Ward seems to have any idea what that means. Asking if you can shed some light upon it. Richard Answer Richard, We...
Mar 24, 2018 | Book of Mormon, Current issues
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...
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...
