Why is there inconsistency in different lineages?
Dear Gramps, There are various references in the Bible to the lineage of Abraham--House of Israel, Family of Jacob, House of David, Israel, etc. Why is there not more consistency? It seems to me that there are distinctions, otherwise why the variety of terms? For...
I had an abortion. Do I need to talk to my Bishop?
Dear Gramps, This is pretty serious. I did something terrible when I was 18 (and BEFORE I was a member of the church) and have never told ANYONE. I have repented, begged for forgiveness and have felt a lifting of that burden, but will be getting married in the temple...
How does one go about repentance?
Dear Gramps, My question is on repentance. How does one go about it? My question arises because in a recent meeting of the stake priesthood (I attend a University student stake) the president advised those who had committed any form of fornicative sin to see his...
Was the Priesthood held by Enoch son of Cain?
Dear Gramps, Was the priesthood held by Enoch son of Cain? If Enoch was the son of Cain, how could of he held the Priestood, I'm asuming he was the Enoch of the city of Enoch. Elliot Dear Elliot, There are two different men named Enoch mentioned in the book of...
Is there any archaelogical evidence concerning horses and elephants on the American continent during Jaredite and Nephite times?
X-From_: [emailaddress] Tue Sep 14 17:22:54 1999 Dear Gramps, In the Book of Mormon it states the Nephites and Jaredites had horses (1 Ne. 18:25; 2 Ne. 12:7; Enos 1:21; Alma 18:9-12; 3 Ne. 3:22, 21:14; Ether 9:19) and elephants (Ether 9:19). If they did, why did the...
What does “thrust in your sickle” mean?
Question Dear Gramps, In D&C 33:7 what does thrust in your sickle mean and in verse 9 laden with sheaves upon your back? Tana Answer Dear Tana, During His ministry here in mortality, the Lord used parables or stories to teach the people. There are several...
Was Lamech killed to protect Satan’s Secret Society
Question Gramps, I am a little confused as to who Lamech was in the Old Testament. I know that there are two different people in the Old Testament named Lamech; one through the lineage of Seth, the other through that of Cain. If I am not mistaken, the Lamech that was...
What are cureloms and cumoms spoken of in the Book of Mormon?
Question Hello Gramps, I was studying this morning and I read about something that was interesting to me, though not terrible important. What are cureloms and cumoms? It's in Ether chapter 9 verse 19. I know they were animals, but I was wondering if there is...
Any advice on waiting for a missionary?
Question Dear Gramps, I am in love. Crazy in love with my soul mate. He is a Mormon, and in a weeks time, I will be as well (for my own personal sake). We both have every single intention of getting married...as soon as he comes back from his mission. I have no doubts...
When did the Church start sending out 19 year old missionaries?
Question Dear Gramps, When did the church first start sending out 19-year-old missionaries? Brent Answer Dear Brent, The First Presidency issued a statement on July 21, 1960 allowing young men to serve missions at age 19, even though they had not met...
