Nephi risked his life for the brass plates. Why?

Nephi risked his life for the brass plates. Why?

Jan 14, 2024 | Book of Mormon

Question   Gramps, Once Nephi and his brothers got their hands on the brass plates, where did they go? Are the things written on them now in the Book of Mormon? Are they from the Bible? If they were that important that they risked their lives for them, then why...
How did the wisemen follow the star in the east?

How did the wisemen follow the star in the east?

Jan 9, 2024 | Bible

Question   Gramps, If the three wisemen came from the east, how did they follow the star that was in the east? Wouldn’t they need to be traveling west? So the star would have been in the west for them, correct? Donna   Answer   Dear Donna, This is...
Is the story of the flood really just a fairy tale?

Is the story of the flood really just a fairy tale?

Dec 6, 2023 | Bible

Question   Gramps, Some snarky online haters doubt the flood story because there wouldn’t be enough room on that boat for a pair of every animal species alive at the time. How do I rebut their assertions that the story is a fairy tale? Robert   Answer...
Is the Bible dictionary considered revelation?

Is the Bible dictionary considered revelation?

Nov 22, 2023 | Bible

Question   Gramps, Is the Bible dictionary considered revelation and how do I get to it and just read it without searching for a particular subject? Bill   Answer   Dear Bill, No, the BIble Dictionary is not considered revelation.  From its own...
What is meant by the “heavens and earth shall pass away?”

What is meant by the “heavens and earth shall pass away?”

Nov 12, 2023 | Bible

Question   Gramps, What is meant by the statement, “the heavens and earth shall pass away”?  Heavens? I understand three degree of glory. In Isaiah 51:6, 6 Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like...
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