What church position did James E. Talmage have prior to being an apostle?
Question Gramps, What position did Talmage hold in the church before he was called to be an an Apostle Dec. 8, 1911? Robert Answer Robert, Brother Talmage was one of the shining examples of a Latter-day Saint near the turn of the century. He was...
What is a Book of Remembrance mentioned in the scriptures?
Question Gramps, Hi. I've always been intrigued by the reference in Moses 6:5 about Adam keeping a book of remembrance. My understanding is that it was a book designed to help them remember God's dealings with them, a spiritual record of sorts. I was...
Has the Church confirmed the release of the lost 116 pages of manuscript?
Question Gramps, Has the Church confirmed the release of the 116 pages of manuscript that Joseph Smith translated as being the Book of Lehi? Solomon Answer Hello Solomon, The Book of Lehi, the 116 pages translated by Joseph Smith, will probably...
Would it be immoral to join a private army?
Question Gramps, I am aware that God grants exemptions for killing enemy soldiers in the case of war. Killing an enemy solider in war is not a sin as far as I understand. (correct me if I'm wrong). But what if I joined a mercenary corps? I have wanted to be a...
Were any of the 2,000 Stripling Warriors wounded?
Question Gramps, I know that none of the stripling warriors were killed but surely they were wounded. John Bytheway has a talk where he says that none were even wounded. Which is correct? Bonnie Answer Hi, Bonnie, I am not familiar with Brother...
Do the 8 souls saved by water have any connection to the age of accountability?
Question Gramps, In 1 Peter 3:20 it reads: 20 Which sometime were disobedient, when once the long suffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. Do the 8 souls saved by water...
What do the scriptures mean about the gift of ministering angels?
Question Dear Gramps, Could you explain what the scriptures mean about the gift of ministering angels? I’ve always wondered about that. Caleb Answer Dear Caleb, The good news (and there is no bad news) is that the gift of ministering of angels...
Should the stake and ward be mentioned when performing a Priesthood ordination?
Question Gramps, I moved to a new ward when my oldest son was 15. At sixteen I ordained him to the office of Priest and bestowed the rights, powers, and authority of that office, I added in the ward and stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Was the idea that Blacks were less valiant in the pre-existence ever true?
Question Gramps, I have been studying the historical priesthood ban and curse of Cain. The idea to connect the curse of Cain to African blacks was a false idea made up by Southern Protestant Churches in the Southern American states to justify slavery. It was...
Who is the British actor that portrays Christ in church videos?
Question Dear Gramps, Who is the British actor that portrays Christ in all of the recent church videos and memes? Is he LDS? What is his story? Did he have to sign an agreement to keep his life and future career choices honorable, so as not to bring reproach...
