May 3, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Current issues, Premortal Life
In our pre-mortal existence, one third part of the the hosts of Heaven were cast down with the adversary. Where are those “1/3rd hosts of Heaven? Richard Dear Richard, Satan and the 1/3 part of the Hosts of Heaven that were thrust down, are here on this earth...
May 2, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon, Current issues, Doctrine & Covenants, Forgiveness, Jesus Christ, Sexual Issues
My sister and I were all three molested as young girls by our father. He raped one of my sisters. We also suffered severe physical abuse. He was excommunicated. When as adults we confronted him with this he denied it. He has since apologized blaming his actions on his...
Apr 30, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible, Current issues, LDS Scriptures
My question has to do with why are we not trying to bring in the other Gospels? What I mean is; I have been question throughout my life on how the LDS could add the Book of Mormon as a Gospel when the Bible states that we cannot add to the Bible. I have always said...
Apr 24, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 21, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible
Question Gramps, Have you checked-out the new “updated” NIV? What’s your thoughts on it? Ken Answer Hi there Ken, Well, to be honest, I don’t pay much attention to what’s new in the Biblical translation world. When I...
Apr 19, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 | AAAA AskGramps Website, 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 26, 2011 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible
Question Dear Gramps, Can you please tell me how old Enoch was? Genesis 5:23 says one age and Moses 8:1 says something else. Thank you. MJM Answer Dear MJM, There may be a clue to this apparent anomaly in Moses 7:68, which says, “And all the...
