Apr 16, 2021 | Book of Mormon, Church History
Question Dear Gramps, We are taught that the Three Witnesses (Oliver Cowdery, Martin Harris and David Whitmer) were first given a view of the gold plates in June 1829, when the angel Moroni showed them unto them. If that is so, then how did Oliver have his...
Dec 6, 2020 | Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, Many critics charge that the Book of Mormon contradicts teachings from LDS leaders and other LDS scripture. Critics would sight Moroni 8:18: “For I know that God is not a partial God, neither a changeable. Critics would then cite a quote from...
Nov 28, 2020 | Current issues, Scriptures
Question Gramps, How do you reconcile Hebrews 12:6, which says that God scourges every son that he receives (and scourging had a particularly barbaric meaning at the time), with D&C 121:42-43, which says that no power or influence can or ought to be...
Nov 1, 2020 | Bible, Priesthood
Question Gramps, In which specific place in the bible did the 12 apostles receive the priesthood by the laying of hands from Christ? Omi Answer Omi, Let me start off by referring you to a previous answer that will answer part of yours: When did...
Oct 12, 2020 | Book of Mormon, Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, Why is it almost universally taught (even in General Conference) that, in 4 Nephi, the Nephites experienced 200 years of peace and prosperity? My math shows that it was no more than 166. Am I missing something or is everyone just...
Aug 16, 2020 | Book of Mormon, Testimony
Question Gramps, I have read the Book of Mormon from cover to cover in preparation to serve a mission. I finished and I feel like I prayed with a real intent to know if it was true. Growing up in the Church I wanted an experience I could look back on to anchor...
May 7, 2020 | Doctrine & Covenants, Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, I read in D&C 50:42 “And none of them that my Father hath given me shall be lost.” The cross references in the footnotes are verses that say a similar thing. How does one become one of those that the Father gives to the Son? ...
Mar 5, 2020 | Book of Mormon, Current issues
Question Gramps, Why in 2 Nephi 29:6 would Nephi have used the word Bible? Annette Answer Hi Annette, Nephi would not have used the word “Bible”. He would not have used any English words at all. Nephi did not speak English, but a...
Feb 15, 2020 | Book of Mormon, Current issues
Question Gramps, Did Moroni write the title page to the Book of Mormon? Robert Answer Dear Robert, We don’t know. What is now the title page was originally on the last of the gold plates, so it is reasonable to assume that Moroni wrote it....
