Apr 22, 2013 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | 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...
