Why do artists portray Christ as white skinned?
Question Gramps, Almost all the pictures and illustrations I see show Jesus as white, usually blond with blue eyes. It is surely established that He was of Middle Eastern colouring and culture. So why is He not portrayed as such? Liz Answer Liz,...
In the bible it says Leah was hated and tender eyed. What does this mean?
Question Gramps, In Genesis it says, Leah (Jacob's wife), was hated and tender eyed. What does that mean? If Leah was hated, does that mean Jacob didn't love her? I'm just curious. My name is Leah and I am forming a complex about my name. Thanks Leah ...
What does ‘Judge not, that ye be not judged’ mean?
Question Gramps, What is the real meaning behind the Bible’s “Judge Not, That You Be Not Judged?.” Tracie Answer Dear Tracie, In my view this verse is more well known than virtually any other verse in the holy bible, including John 3:16, Acts...
Were parts of Isaiah written after his death?
Question Dear Gramps, In the Book of Mormon, Nephi and Jacob heavily quote Isaiah. However, modern Bible scholars hold that parts of Isaiah weren't actually written by the Old-Testament prophet, and maintain passages after Isaiah 40 were written after Nephi had...
Are glory, worship and praise all related when it pertains to Christ?
Question Gramps, I know you defined "glory" in a previous post, but how does it relate to "worship"?? I know we are taught that part of the difference between Christ's plan and Satan's plan is that Christ said to Heavenly Father, "and the glory be thine...
How can I understand the Book of Mormon and know it’s true?
Question Gramps, Hi. I'm struggling to understand the Book of Mormon and to believe it's true. Can you please help me? Kayla Answer Hi Kayla, Thank you for your question. It appears you have a sincere desire to truly "understand" the Book of...
How was Joseph Smith able to see the Father?
Question Gramps, It states in the scriptures that you can only see the Father with the High Priesthood. How was Joseph Smith able to see the Father without it? Peter Answer Peter, Actually, the scriptures don't say that. Anti-Mormon sources say...
Will one still experience same sex attraction after the resurrection?
Question Hello Gramps, I have a question that is very important to me and I cannot find the answer. I am a returned missionary, temple-married mother and wife who is active and faithful in the gospel and temple worthy. I am also gay. It is a constant struggle...
What if one lies or omits details during a Bishop’s Court?
Question Gramps, Tell me, if a person went into a bishop's court and did not tell all of the sin (left major parts out) would they know ? I'm confused because a person I know went to a bishop's court for adultery yet was only disfellowshiped. Could it be they...
How do I explain Neanderthals to an investigator?
Question Gramps, How do I explain the Neanderthals to an investigator? If you don't know who they are, they were a species or subspecies of archaic human, in the genus Homo. Neanderthals became extinct around 40,000 years ago. They were closely related to...
