Women

Women

I know that we are all God’s children and He loves us equally. But as I read scriptures (both Bible and Book of Mormon, I have noticed that God seems to have loved David in a special way over the rest of us. And He is very protective of women and warns man about the...
Adam and Eve

Adam and Eve

Were ther 2 trees in the Garden of Eden? Were they both forbiden. I always thought there was one forbiden? Reading in Alma 12:21-28 Thank you! Norma ____________ Norma, of the many trees in the Garden of Eden, two were significant. Eating the fruit of the tree of...
Abraham’s Children

Abraham’s Children

In Genesis 22, we find the story of Abraham being commanded to sacrifice Isaac. Why is Isaac called Abraham’s “only son” when he had an older half-brother, Ishmael (via Sarah’s maid, Hagar)? Seanette __________ Seanette, The Septuagint suggests...
Seeking Truth

Seeking Truth

Gramps, I admire the the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a great deal. But I am not sure if I am ready to become a believer. I would love to be a witness to the truth. What would you recommend I do? Derek _______________ Derek,  If you haven’t done...
Lost Books of the Bible

Lost Books of the Bible

Bro Gramps, do you know if the LDS Headquarters use the “Lost Books of the Bible” and The “Forgotten Books of Eden”? I have had this bible for about 15 years and it is very very interesting. The reason these books wasn’t published is due...
Serious Stumbling Block

Serious Stumbling Block

Gramps, I’ve been in the church for over a year after having been a pentacostal minister for over 20 years. I love your site. It has answered many questions for me and increased my faith and testimony. However, in my studies I came across two scriptures that I...
What are Latter-day Saints Belief in the Bible?

What are Latter-day Saints Belief in the Bible?

Question   Gramps, Am I correct in assuming that Mormons believe in the divinity of the bible? That all 66 books contained within are true and valid and from God? Kevin   Answer   Kevin, There are thirteen basic statements composed by Joseph Smith that...
Celestial Marriage and Murder

Celestial Marriage and Murder

I teach gospel doctrine and recently taught Peter’s words on Celestial Marriage. One gentleman in the class pulled me aside afterwards and told me that celestial marriage trumped all laws of the gospel. I asked what he meant and he said that D&C 132:19...
Second Book of  Commandments

Second Book of Commandments

Hi, I appreciate your efforts to teach the restored gospel online. The spirit inspired me very strongly two years after my LDS mission to Italy to continue seeking for truth. Eventually I found the revelations of the “Second Book of Commandments.” These...
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