Feb 1, 2010 | Book of Mormon, Etymology
Question Hello Gramps, I was studying this morning and I read about something that was interesting to me, though not terrible important. What are cureloms and cumoms? It’s in Ether chapter 9 verse 19. I know they were animals, but I was wondering if...
Jan 20, 2010 | Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith
Question Dear Gramps, I’m very confused about a scripture I read this morning. In 2 Nephi Chap 3 Joseph is prophesying that Joseph Smith will come from his loins. If Joseph Smith has a European ancestry how could he come from Joseph who’s lineage is...
Nov 22, 2009 | Baptism, Book of Mormon, Priesthood
Dear Gramps, We know that when Alma baptised Helam he already had the authority to baptise,do we have any record of who baptised Alma? Margaret Dear Margaret, Alma was given the authority to ordain and baptize, “And it came to pass that Alma, having authority from...
Sep 23, 2009 | Bible, Premortal Life, Satan
Dear Gramps, It mentions in Revelations that 1/3 of the spirits were banished from the presence of God. In Abraham 3:28, no number is given, but it says “and many followed after him.” In LDS lessons and talks, we always hear 1/3 quoted. Could 1/3 be just an...
Sep 14, 2009 | Bible, Priesthood
Dear Gramps, Many Christians argue that besides Melchizedek, only Christ is a holder of this priesthood. They often refer to Hebrews which gives the impression that they may be correct. Is there any chance to prove the LDS version of this priesthood just from the...
Aug 11, 2009 | Bible, Priesthood
Question Dear Gramps, Can you help me get these two straight? Elias, Elijah, and the spirit of Elias/Elijah. There was also something with the Priesthood of Aaron and the spirit of Elias. I was reading the teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith and am still...
Jul 28, 2009 | Afterlife, Bible, Current issues, Doctrine & Covenants, Jesus Christ, Missionary Work, Temples
Dear Gramps, My husband and I disagree about whether or not people who live/have lived on the earth but have not accepted, or heard of, the gospel and made eternal covenants can attain the celestial kingdom. I believe that everyone will have an equal opportunity to...
Jul 16, 2009 | Current issues, Doctrine & Covenants, Forgiveness, Jesus Christ
Dear Gramps I read your article concerning that we need to forgive and forget and have a problem with it. I agree with the affect on those who don’t forgive but it appears to me from my own experience that those who commit offenses seem to continue on doing so and...
Jul 10, 2009 | Bible, Marriage
Question Dear Gramps, I don’t understand how one can seal their marriage for all eternity when Matthew 22:30 says that we will be like angels, not married. Marilyn Answer Dear Marilyn, First the Pharisees and then the Sadducees tried to entangle...
Jun 15, 2009 | Doctrine & Covenants, Marriage, Mormon Doctrine
Dear Gramps, I read a scripture that has had me questioning if the LDS Church is the truth. Its in D&C 132 v. 54,55. How could Emma Smith be threatened to be destroyed if she didn’t abide my this new law? That does not make sense to me. I am having a hard time...
