Nov 19, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Scriptures
Question Dear Gramps, A question came up in Sunday School when we were studying the Book of James. He exorts us to “be slow to wrath.” A great deal of contention arose between those in attendance in the ensuing discussion. One said that Brigham...
Nov 16, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Scriptures
Question Gramps, In the Restored Church we have Ward Council meetings. Did council meetings (with group) happen in the scriptures? Maybe not be exactly like current meeting structure but closely to it? Naveen Answer Hi Naveen, Thank you for...
Oct 29, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Doctrine & Covenants
Question Hi Gramps! I’m wondering if you could help me with a question I have, please. In section 132: 8 & 19 the word gods is mentioned. Who are these gods? I don’t think the reference is to the Savior or Heavenly Father, but of course I...
Oct 25, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible
Question Hi Gramps, If Christ called twelve apostles during New Testament times, and He called twelve apostles in modern times, then why weren’t there twelve apostles during Old Testament times? Thanks. Brother G Answer Brother G, Thank you...
Sep 16, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon
Question Dear Gramps, In 2 Nephi 26:16 it says in part, “…the Lord God will give unto him power…” Just who is the “him” referenced in this scripture? We have read this verse over and over again, along with the verses that come before and after and cannot come...
Jul 21, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible
Question Gramps, In Matthew 27::52-53 the Savior dies and is still hanging on the cross. The veil is ripped in two and the graves open and saints witness in the city of Jerusalem. Matthew is the only gospel that mentions this phenomenal occurrence and my...
Jul 6, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, What were Nephi’s trials and how did he overcome them? Marissa Answer Dear Marissa, The section of 2 Nephi 4:16-35, is known as Nephi’s lament. But rather than reproducing the entire section here, let me a few excerpts therefrom...
Jun 26, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, LDS Scriptures
Question Dear Gramps, How is it determined which texts are considered scripture and which are not? Specifically, why isn’t the King Follet Sermon given the status of scripture, since Joseph Smith stated some key doctrinal points in that sermon? Shane ...
May 24, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Bible
Question Gramps, If pre-existence is a fact, then why would Paul teach the natural body to be first, then the spiritual? Howbeit that that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual (1 Cor 15:46). Wouldn’t...
May 12, 2019 | AAAA AskGramps Website, Book of Mormon
Question Gramps, If Laman and Lemuel were married to two of Ishmael’s daughters, did they accompany Lehi’s family when they left Jerusalem to travel into the wilderness? Julia Answer Julia, Thank you for your question. Let me give you...
