Apr 24, 2011 | Bible, Book of Mormon, Current issues, Jesus Christ
Can you please enlighten me as I am confused with the visitation of Christ to the Americas after 3 days and yet he also revealed himself in Jerusalem after 3 days. Was he in 2 places at once? Ace Dear Ace, Your question is a good one, given that we tend to think that...
Apr 19, 2011 | Bible, Current issues
What does a double edged sword mean? usaboy Dear usaboy, A single-edged sword has one sharp edge and one dull edge. It can only slash and slice, not stab. The blade of a double-edged sword has two sharp edges and is ideal for both slashing and stabbing. Ehud son of...
Mar 2, 2011 | Bible, Forgiveness, Sexual Issues
Gramps, Was the apostle Paul supporting the practice of being celebate as he has stated in his letter to the Corinthians that he would that we remain even as he was? L. from India Dear L. In 1 Cor. 6, Paul is admonishing the Saints to avoid unchastity. (v 18, Flee...
Mar 1, 2011 | Book of Mormon, Current issues
Gramps, From my studies, it seems that the gold plates did not contain the same information as what was covered in the Brass Plates (i.e. genealogy of the jews, first five books of Moses, etc.) If this was so important, what happened to the Brass plates. Did Moroni...
Feb 28, 2011 | Book of Mormon
Question Dear Gramps. Why does the Book of Mormon skip around in its dates going from A.D. to B.C. and vice versa, instead of just going in order? Melanie and Shelly Answer Dear Melanie & Shelly, The Book or Mormon is an account of the family of Lehi, who...
Feb 21, 2011 | Bible, Current issues, Holy Ghost, Jesus Christ
Dear Gramps, I’ve been told the Holy Spirit of Promise mentioned in D&C 88:3-4 is the Holy ghost as mentioned and referred to in John 14:16, while the second comforter is Jesus Christ. However, some of the references that are given under these two verses...
Feb 18, 2011 | Bible, Current issues, Family, God, Obedience
Gramps, My question relates to Jacob 2:27. If the Lord is the same today, tomorrow and forever why the change in the position on one wife? Thank you for your time. Ron, from California Dear Ron, As related in Jacob 2:27, the law of monogamy was required of the...
Feb 4, 2011 | Book of Mormon, Current issues, Jesus Christ
Gramps, When did Jesus Christ appear to the Nephites on the American continent? Was it after his resurrection, or was it during the time between his death and the resurrection? Michael, from Ohio Dear Michael, You will find the answer to your question in Third Nephi...
Feb 2, 2011 | Bible, Book of Mormon, Current issues, Forgiveness, Jesus Christ
Question Dear Gramps, I read recently that the crucifixion of Christ didn’t atone for all sins. Some sins, such as murder, require a blood sacrifice. This is the idea behind capital punishment. I find this all very confusing. Could you possibly shed some light...
Jan 26, 2011 | Bible, Current issues
Gramps, In Genesis, how was it that Abraham entertained angels and they were able to eat. Since this was before the first resurrection, they could not have had physical bodies. Were they translated beings? If so, could they have been from the City of Enoch? Anonymous,...