What is a Lamanite?
Question Gramps, I heard there were three classifications of Lamanites: Native Americans, Polynesians, and Latinos/Hispanics. Are they considered Lamanites? Probably not all of those people are descended from Book of Mormon people. Are they considered to be...
When did Jesus Christ know he was the Savior?
Question Gramps, Did Jesus always know he was the Savior? Do we know what age he was when we knew for sure that he knew? Dustin Answer Dustin, To understand when Jesus Christ became aware of His role as the Savior, we need to look at the nature of...
Do I have to pay fast offerings every time I fast?
Question Gramps, In a General Conference talk by Dean Davies, he stated, "Complete fulfillment of the law of the fast occurs when the fast offering is made to the Lord’s agent, the bishop." Occasionally, my wife and I fast for other reasons and at different...
Why did the Lord reference “miraculous directors” when only 1 Liahona is mentioned?
Question Gramps, Why did the Lord reference more than one "miraculous directors" in the items the three witnesses would be able to view? All references I read in the scriptures only speak of one Liahona. April Answer April, There might be a slight...
If no unclean thing can dwell in the presence of Heavenly Father, how did Joseph see him?
Question Gramps, If no unclean thing can dwell in the presence of Heavenly Father, how did Joseph see him? Don Answer Don, Joseph's account of the First Vision details a moment of intense spiritual struggle. He described being enveloped in a...
How were the Jaredites able to make the barges air tight and still breathe?
Question Hi Gramps, My husband and I were reading in Ether about the Barges and how they had 2 problems: the light and the other being that they would run out of air. I understand how they would know about the light problem, but I don't know how they would have...
Why was Mary not allowed to touch Christ before he saw God?
Question Gramps, Why was Mary not allowed to touch Christ before He saw God? Mary Answer Mary, After His death on the cross, Christ's spirit entered the spirit world, where He preached to the souls who had died before His resurrection. This period...
Where is the narrow neck of land described in Alma Chapter 21?
Question Gramps, Where is the narrow neck of land described in the Book of Mormon Alma chapter 21? Delores Answer Delores, The narrow neck of land is not merely a geographical curiosity; it plays a pivotal role in the military and social dynamics...
Is tithing a law or a commandment?
Question Gramps, Is tithing a law or a commandment? Danny Answer Danny, The concept of tithing is not new; it has its roots in the Old Testament. The first mention of tithing can be found in Genesis 14:18-20, where Abraham gives a tenth of his...
What does it mean by “As Man Now Is, God Once Was; As God Now Is, Man May Be?”
Question Dear Gramps, I read about this phrase suggesting a possible destiny for God’s children: As man now is, God once was; as God now is, man may be. Can you elaborate further on this phrase, please? So, does this mean that God was once a man just like us,...
