Why did Joseph Smith not get right the part in the Book of Mormon, Alma 7:10, that says the Savior was born in Jerusalem?
Question Dear Gramps: I have been conversing with a minister friend about the Book of Mormon. He brought up the following passage: Alma 7:10 And behold, he shall be born of Mary, at Jerusalem which is the land of our forefathers, she being a virgin, a precious...
Since Joseph Smith modified parts of the Book of Revelation, would he not come under the condemnation mentioned Rev. 22:18-19?
Question Dear Gramps, In studying Section 12 of “The Life and Teachings of Jesus & His Apostles” I readily see that Joseph Smith’s Inspired Version of Revelation 12: 1, 7, and others he provided in the book do not add or take away (Rev. 22: 18, 19), but...
In Psalms 110:1, who is the Lord telling the Lord to sit at His right hand?
The words LORD and Lord in the scriptures have distinct meanings. The true meaning of the scriptures can only be understood through the ministration of the Holy Spirit.
What is the meaning of the expression “the east wind”?
The “east wind” is a euphamism, expressing a destructive force sent forth from God upon the wicked.
How can the Book of Mormon be true when it says in Revelation not to add to nor take away from the prophecy of “This Book”?
“Adding and taking away from the words of the book of this prophecy”, Rev. 22:18-19, refers to the Book of Revelation, not to the entire Bible.
Who, or what are the Nephilim?
The term, Niphilim, is the English version of the Hebrew term meaning giants.
Why would the prophet Elisha curse the children who mocked him to the extent that they all died horrible deaths?
The brief biblical account of Elisha causing bears to eat the children who mocked does not include his justification for the act. But since he was a prophet, executing great miracles in the name of the Lord, we should accept the facts and not worry about their justification.
Does each inhabited world have its own Adam and Eve?
Each inhabited world has had its first progenitors, and on each world they were given the names of Adam and Eve.
Who is the captain of the Lord’s host mentioned in Joshua 5?
The captain of the Lord’s host is the Savior Himself.
