When did the Jews stop being the “Covenant people?”
Question Gramps, I realize that the Book of Mormon says that now is the time for the preaching of the gospel to the gentiles. My question is: when did the Jews stop being the "Covenant People?" David Answer David, God, in His dealings with His...
Is the Bible dictionary considered revelation?
Question Gramps, Is the Bible dictionary considered revelation and how do I get to it and just read it without searching for a particular subject? Bill Answer Dear Bill, No, the BIble Dictionary is not considered revelation. From its own...
Is it blasphemous to call a father Abba?
Question Gramps, My friends children call him Abba. He was born Jewish and converted to the church. I’m not trying to be judgemental but I thought Abba was a really sacred name Jesus called Heavenly father and that it shouldn’t be used in casual conversation....
What is meant by the “heavens and earth shall pass away?”
Question Gramps, What is meant by the statement, “the heavens and earth shall pass away”? Heavens? I understand three degree of glory. In Isaiah 51:6, 6 Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like...
What does it mean to be sealed?
Question Gramps, What does it mean to an individual to be sealed? We always refer to the blessing of sealings to be the opportunity to be a family forever and it is often related to being "linked" together. That's not what I'm questioning. To clarify, I was...
Why wasn’t Christ considered Joseph’s biological son according to scripture?
Question Gramps, Hello, I was reading Romans 1:3 (Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh). The original Greek word for seed is “sperma” (something sown, i.e. seed (including the male "sperm") It...
Did Sherem die because he denied Christ?
Question Dear Gramps, I am confused with the death of Sherem. Why is it that even though he recognized his sinful ways and was deceived of the devil that he died immediately after? Why is denying Christ an unpardonable sin? I feel like I hear people denying...
In Mormon 7:5, what does it mean that Christ had risen again?
Question Gramps, In Mormon 7:5 it says that Christ is the son of God and that he was slain by the Jews. By the power of the Father he has risen again. What does it mean by risen again? Lee Answer Dear Lee, "Rise again" is an idiom in the English...
What Priesthood keys were given to Peter, James and John?
Question Hi Gramps! On the mount of transfiguration Moses, Elijah, and perhaps others, gave the Priesthood keys to Peter, James, and John. Do we know what keys were restored? Since Elijah holds the sealing power were those sealing keys restored at that time? ...
Why didn’t King Benjamin already have the small plates?
Question Gramps, Considering he had the large plates, why didn’t King Benjamin already have the small plates instead of Amaleki having to give them to him. Bill Answer Dear Bill, In Jacob 1:1-3 we learn that Nephi gave Jacob charge of the small...
