Mar 13, 2024 | God, Jesus Christ, LDS Scriptures
Question Gramps, I was reading 1st Nephi chapter 3 and wondering if referencing the Lord is referring to Jesus Christ or to Heavenly Father. How do you tell the difference between when Lord is used in the scriptures and who it’s referring to? LeAnn ...
Jun 26, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, LDS Scriptures
Question Dear Gramps, How is it determined which texts are considered scripture and which are not? Specifically, why isn’t the King Follet Sermon given the status of scripture, since Joseph Smith stated some key doctrinal points in that sermon? Shane ...
Dec 19, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, LDS Scriptures
Question Gramps, Please tell me which verses in the KJV have been translated correctly so that I am not confused..? Ezek27 Answer Dear Ezek27, Perhaps it would be easier to tell you which verses in the KJV have not been translated correctly. Since...
Jan 25, 2018 | AAAA AskGramps Website, LDS Scriptures
Question Dear Gramps My sister-in-law who is not a member of the Mormon Church asked me about archangels. In particular she wanted to know if Raphael and Jarameel were men or women. I found a site on the internet that said that Gabriel was a woman and I always...
Dec 25, 2017 | AAAA AskGramps Website, LDS Scriptures, Mormon Doctrine
Question Dear Gramps, Did Adam and Eve ever have a childhood? Gary Answer Dear Gary, The biblical account of the genesis of Adam and Eve is an allegorical account. It is not the literal history of the genesis of the parents of the human race. Adam...
Sep 15, 2016 | AAAA AskGramps Website, LDS Scriptures
Question Gramps, Is there a Church policy or preferred way to dispose of worn out/marked up scriptures? Pat Answer Hi Pat, As far as I can tell, the church has not issued an official policy on disposing of worn out scriptures. While we love and...
Apr 7, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Joseph Smith, LDS Scriptures
Joseph Smith has translated the Book of Joseph of Egypt. Why has it not been published? Dan ________________ Dear Dan, You start with a strong assertion that the “Book of Joseph” was translated. If such is the case, I will be greatly edified if you sent me...
Jul 6, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Current issues, LDS Scriptures, Mormon Policy
Dear Gramps, I teach the youth at seminary. Electronic Communication Devices are becoming a concern. Have the Brethren given any counsel on the uses of ECD in the classroom? I see them as a temptation to distract them rather than a blessing. What advice would I give...
Apr 30, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Current issues, LDS Scriptures
My question has to do with why are we not trying to bring in the other Gospels? What I mean is; I have been question throughout my life on how the LDS could add the Book of Mormon as a Gospel when the Bible states that we cannot add to the Bible. I have always said...
Jan 29, 2009 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, LDS Scriptures
Question Hi Gramps, Concerning the JST Bible. I found a site by the RLDS that claims they have the complete JST Bible. I have read some of Genesis and it follows a lot with what is written in the Pearl of Great Price. I have to admit it is a very interesting...
