Jan 17, 2012 | Bible, Prophets
Question Gramps, Who were the “Sons of the Prophets” mentioned in 2 Kings? Loren Answer Loren, Little is known of the Sons of the prophets. Scholars tend to equate this group with the “company of the prophets” featured in 2 Samuel...
Dec 28, 2011 | Afterlife, Doctrine & Covenants
Dear Gramps, In D&C Section 76, it details a vision given to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon of the three degrees of glory. Verse 72 describes one possible condition that will lead to inheritance of the Terrestrial kingdom, i.e., those who die without law. Yet...
Nov 12, 2011 | Baptism, Book of Mormon
Why is it so important that the Baptismal prayer we offer today is repeated perfectly when the prayer Alma used at the waters of Mormon was different than what we use? Kirk ____________________________________________ Kirk, This is an interesting question. I think the...
Oct 29, 2011 | Book of Mormon, Church History
Question Dear Gramps, Firstly I would like to thank you for taking your time in helping us shed some light on uncertainties. My brother refered me to you. He reads your answers very often. I think that my subject is quite self explanatory. My fiance is not a member,...
Oct 14, 2011 | Book of Mormon, Current issues
Alma 3:9-10 says that if Nephites are “led away” by Lamanites their seed would have the “curse” of the Lamanites. But what if a Lamanite were converted by a Nephite, would the curse be lifted from their seed? Shawn...
Sep 25, 2011 | Book of Mormon, Missionary Work, Music
I recently learned about the Book of Mormon Musical on Broadway. I was wondering what the church’s attitude on this was? I was listening to it and found the songs terribly irreverant while most Mormons love it to pieces. Thank you for shedding some light on the...
Sep 4, 2011 | Bible, Family
Question Gramps, What does honor thy father and thy mother mean? When I say no to my parents, they always quote that. Please tell me what that means. Liam Answer Dear Liam, What you are not saying is what you are saying “no” to. Are you saying...
Aug 30, 2011 | Bible, Current issues, Death, Happiness
Since we got the surprising news about Osama Bin Laden’s death we all rejoiced. But I remembered a scripture not to do this kind of thing. “Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, And do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles.” Proverbs 24:17...
Aug 28, 2011 | Current issues, Life's Lessons, Love, Scriptures
From Arkansas, I was inexplicably led to an island off the coast of Alaska. Not knowing why, but simply that I must, I set out for Alaska. I knew no one, and had not the means to make the trip but the Lord made bare His arms and everything fell into place. There,...
Aug 24, 2011 | Bible, Book of Mormon, Current issues
What work or stories have been told of the great work of John the Beloved after he was translated? ALso if he tarries here on earth, does he go back and forth to Heaven and earth? John Dear John, There are stories told, but there aren’t as many as one might...
