Mar 24, 2018 | Book of Mormon, Current issues
Question Dear Gramps, The first book of Nephi mentions numerous times about Lehi dwelling in a tent. Is there any symbolism of this? Kyle Answer Dear Kyle, Lehi was a rich man. Not only did he live in Jerusalem, but he had a house out in the...
Mar 12, 2018 | Book of Mormon, Second Coming
Question Gramps, In Jacob 4:11 it says Wherefore, beloved brethren, be reconciled unto him through the atonement of Christ, his Only Begotten Son, and ye (may) obtain a resurrection, according to the power of the resurrection which is in Christ, and be...
Jan 14, 2018 | Pearl of Great Price
Question Gramps, Who was speaking to Moses as recorded in the Book of Moses. Patrick Answer Hi Patrick, Thank you for your question, as I feel the answer to it is one that each member of the Church could benefit from knowing. Studying this answer...
Dec 25, 2017 | 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...
Dec 19, 2017 | Etymology, Scriptures
Question Dear Gramps, Why do we not accept all of the canonized books of the Vulgate bible? Do we actually use a protestant version of the bible? Why did we exclude some of the books the Catholic church accepts? Rebecca Answer Dear Rebecca, The...
Dec 11, 2017 | Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ
Question Dear Gramps Why is Jesus Christ spoken of in the Book of Mormon as early as 559 BC? Brenda Answer Dear Brenda, You are probably referring to the use of the term, Jesus Christ, which is the English translation of the Greek translation of...
Dec 9, 2017 | Book of Mormon, Current issues
Question Gramps, In Nephi 13:34, 13 words from the end of the chapter is the word ‘much’ of my gospel. Can you shed any light on the use of this word please? Michael Answer Michael, This passage references the coming forth of the Book...
Nov 1, 2017 | Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ
Question Gramps, So apparently Jesus appeared approximately one year after His resurrection. But when you read 3 Nephi, it seems like it just happens. (“the people looked around and saw the change to the land (or something like that)) Can you please...
Sep 14, 2017 | Bible, Current issues
Question Gramps, When John says “Do not add to this book,” what is he referring to and how do I answer a non-Mormon’s inquiry? Robert Answer Robert, How you should answer depends entirely on what you think this person might be...
