Mar 14, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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,...
Feb 14, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Scriptures
Question Gramps, Why is 666 the number of the beast? Is it symbolic? Is the mark simply the fact that these people worship Satan and, therefore, not an actual visible body marking, such as a tattoo or colored skin? Cam Answer Cam, I have...
Feb 13, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants, God, Happiness, Jesus Christ, Love, Missionary Work, Mormon Doctrine
Is there somewhere in the scriptures any reference related to the three dimensions of the Church (Preach the gospel, Perfect the Saints and Temple work) as a whole? Luis ____________ Luis, The purpose of the Church has been defined by revelation from its earliest...
Feb 12, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Doctrine & Covenants, Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, I ran into your website just an hour ago and I’m so glad that I did. I can’t even keep track of how many questions and answers I’ve read already. But anyway, I have a question about the priesthood. When the law of Moses was established was...
Feb 8, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon
Was Alma the Elder married to one of the daughters of the Lamanites who were carried away into the wilderness by Noah? Karen __________ Hello Karen, We have no way of knowing for certain who Alma’s wife was. However, we know that Alma the Elder left the priests...
Feb 3, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Babies, Doctrine & Covenants
Question Gramps, The LDS Church encourages married couples to have children. In a letter the Church says: “We have been commanded to multiply and replenish the earth that we may have joy and rejoicing in our posterity. “Where husband and wife enjoy health and vigor...
Jan 7, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, As I was in deep reading with the spirit, I was curious by the word “nine moons” in Omni 1:21. I’ve struggled to comprehend what the word means and is that ever related to astronomy or just a cultural word in their days? Deaf...
Dec 13, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible
This scripture (at face value) seems to imply that some of them would not die until He comes back again (second coming). What does it really mean? Joe ___________ Dear Joe, You pretty much have the correct meaning. The apostle John was transfigured and never tasted...
Dec 12, 2012 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Book of Mormon
What kind of weapons do you think angels use? Righteous _____________ Dear Righteous, In the scriptures angels wield all manner of metaphoric weaponry. Predating sci-fi by several thousands of years, the author of Genesis tells us that the cherubim guarding the...