Dec 10, 2015 | Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, In Ether 2:6 we read that the Brother of Jared built barges in which they crossed many waters. In Ether 2:16 he is again commanded to build barges to cross ‘the great deep’. Would the first set of barges not have had plugs in them...
Dec 9, 2015 | Book of Mormon, Prayer
Question Gramps, I have often wondered why at the end of the Book of Mormon does Moroni ask us to pray to see if these things are not true? Rather than inviting us to pray to know if these things are true? Thanks. Matthew Answer Dear Matthew,...
Aug 25, 2015 | Book of Mormon, Tithing
Question Hey Gramps! Could you explain why the LDS Church asks for 10% of members income considering what is written in the Book of Mormon chapter 8:32-33. 32 Yea, it shall come in a day when there shall be churches built up that shall say: Come unto me, and...
Jun 29, 2015 | Bible, Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, Why are the Isaiah chapters word-for-word in 2 Nephi if Joseph Smith translated the Gold Plates which had not been tampered with, like the bible? Kristen Answer Dear Kristen, In your next reading of The Book of Mormon, I encourage...
Feb 11, 2015 | Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, I heard in a talk by Elder Uchtdorf that when Jesus visited America after his resurrection, He chose his Twelve Apostles. Who were they? LD Answer LD, Several years ago, I saw some beautiful artwork depicting the twelve Nephite...
Jan 31, 2015 | Book of Mormon, Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, Thank you for making this one of the best websites ever. Recently, my friends and I were talking about the 116 pages of the Book of Mormon that Martin Harris lost. We had a few questions that we were unable to answer. 1) Did Joseph Smith...
Aug 24, 2014 | Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ
Question Hi Gramps! My husband and I have recently started reading the book of Mormon. I would like to know why in Alma the word Christ and Church are used? In the KJV Bible, those words did not appear until the New Testament. The churches were called...
Jul 27, 2014 | Book of Mormon, Prayer
Question Hi Gramps, I have two questions… If someone’s not following the word of wisdom for example, could still pray and ask on Him for the things needed. Life in general things like comfort for a family member going through something? If I wanted...
May 28, 2014 | Bible, Book of Mormon
Question Dear Gramps, We enjoy your website. Really sorry to hear that you are no longer physically with us, but I guess we can assume you are still here in spirit. My question: There are over 120 verses in the Book of Mormon that appear to exactly copy...
May 27, 2014 | Book of Mormon
Question Gramps. What is meant by secret combinations? Marlene Answer Marlene, Secret combinations, as described in the Book of Mormon, refer to groups or individuals who engage in clandestine activities to achieve personal gain or exert power...