May 27, 2013 | Doctrine & Covenants, Satan
Question I am trying to understand D&C 132:26. What does it mean to violate this section and then to be turned over to the buffetings of Satan? I am confused. Does this mean someone who has been disfellowshipped for affairs is going to be buffeted by Satan...
May 15, 2013 | Bible, Book of Mormon, Current issues, God, Life's Lessons
Hey Gramps, I am an active member of the LDS church and I’m looking for answers/comfort regarding some of the atrocities I’ve learned about effecting large groups of children. Specifically, a recent TED talk by Sunitha Krishnan exposed the systemic selling...
Apr 22, 2013 | Bible, Current issues, Life's Lessons
I read somewhere that since Moses died at 120 years of age that is the longest anyone can live. Is there any scriptural or writings of general authorities that would substantiate this? Charles _______________ Charles, In relation to Moses death, there is no scriptural...
Apr 21, 2013 | Baptism, Bible
Why do Mormons take 1 Corinthians 15:29 literally when two verses later in verse 31 Paul shows that he is obviously speaking metaphorically when he speaks of death? He says “I die daily”. So was Paul literally dying daily? Of course he wasn’t. I...
Apr 9, 2013 | Bible, Jesus Christ
All of the prophets, including the Old Testament prophets, according to Jacob in the Book of Mormon testified of Christ. How come only the Book of Mormon prophets were given His name? Was it because they would not have crucified Him? Thank you. T-Rex _________________...
Apr 7, 2013 | Joseph Smith, LDS Scriptures
Joseph Smith has translated the Book of Joseph of Egypt. Why has it not been published? Dan ________________ Dear Dan, You start with a strong assertion that the “Book of Joseph” was translated. If such is the case, I will be greatly edified if you sent me...
Mar 23, 2013 | Book of Mormon, God
Dear Gramps, If Heavenly Father absolutely will not violate anybody’s free agency, then how is he able to deliver people out of bondage? If their captors are absolutely unwilling to yield under any circumstances, are those they keep in bondage completely out of...
Mar 16, 2013 | Bible, Doctrine & Covenants
Question Gramps, Why were Adam and Eve commanded to replenish instead of plenish? You can’t replenish the earth unless it had already been plenished. Mortals before Adam and Eve? Dan Answer Dan, Those first commandments in the Garden of Eden...
Mar 14, 2013 | Bible, Doctrine & Covenants
I’ve been pondering the Scripture verse of 1 Corinthians 8:5-6. I see the point that you make when you speak of plurality of gods and lords, but I have a tendency to make sure that no Scripture is ever taken out of context. If you read the verses before them...
Feb 23, 2013 | Joseph Smith, Scriptures
I was raised Protestant and have a Masters in Theology. That being said, it is hard for me to believe Joseph Smith’s testimony. Can you suggest any books from a theologian’s perspective or converts perspective? Thank you. Tommy _____________ Tommy,...
