Aug 17, 2013 | Bible, Premortal Life
Question Hello Gramps, Apparentally, the creation of Adam and Eve took place outside of the Garden of Eden? Do you know any sources that tell us where Adam and Eve were before they were allowed to go into the Garden of Eden? Is the answer the Pre-mortal existence?...
Aug 14, 2013 | Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith, Mormon Policy
Question Dear Gramps, A friend recently asked me why the Book of Mormon is free and why there is no compensation collected for handing it out. I could not answer her. Would you share some insights? Was the Book of Mormon ever NOT free? Thank you for your time!...
Jul 28, 2013 | Afterlife, Book of Mormon
When we are resurrected, what will be our age? If I died old will I be brought back at that age or younger like in the prime of life? Will physical defects such as a deformity be done away with? Thank you. Jim ____________________ Jim, This is a great question....
Jul 25, 2013 | Bible, Priesthood, Prophets
First of all thanks Gramps for such an informative site. May we all shoot for that goal. But my question is in regard to the return of Enoch and his city to the New Jerusalem where it says that we will cry on their shoulders and they on ours. What do you think the...
Jul 24, 2013 | Bible, Book of Mormon
Question Dear Gramps, I just became aware of the fact that the story of the Exodus is seriously doubted by archeologists and scholars. In fact, my understanding is that modern day archeologists believe that the Jewish people came from Canaan and not from Egypt....
Jul 18, 2013 | Book of Mormon, Forgiveness, Jesus Christ, Repentance
Gramps, In Alma 34:11, we read “Now there is not any man that can sacrifice his own blood which will atone for the sins of another. Now, if a man murdereth, behold will our law, which is just, take the life of his brother? I say unto you, Nay.” Is this...
Jul 16, 2013 | Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ
In 4 Nephi the Lamanites and Nephites seem to be as one. I assume they intermarried. So when they became wicked and became ites again was that in name only or were the ites sifted out by blood lines. Karen _____________________ Dear Karen, The answer to your question...
Jul 14, 2013 | Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ
The scripture, Ether 12:27, is actually one of my favorite scriptures in the Book of Mormon. We are provided great insight as the Lord teaches us more about his love — the fruit of the tree of life. What does Ether 12:27 mean? Heather _______________ Heather, In...
Jul 13, 2013 | Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants, God
Question Gramps,, We were learning about the attributes of God in Gospel Principles and loving, mercy, omnipotence all mentioned. I mentioned vengeance and was told that God was not vengeful. So I asked if God was not vengeful how does he kill every man woman...
Jul 12, 2013 | Bible, Life's Lessons
The Joseph Smith Translation of Mark 9:40-48 has our Lord describing the high price which sometimes must be paid for salvation. In extreme circumstances, it is better to lose limbs and even precious sight in order to spare a life. Could you please give me your...
