Where is the record of Joseph of Egypt?
Dear Gramps, At the time Joseph Smith received the record of Abraham, which was subsequently translated into what we now know as the Book of Abraham in the Pearl Of Great Price, he also received the record of Joseph. That record was apparently translated, but not...
Is righteous anger appropriate?
Dear Gramps, Does the New Testament story of Christ clearing the temple fit as scriptural justification for dealing with bad situations through violent acts? It appears that Christ was doing what we might call "losing his temper" in that episode. The people doing...
How do I Begin Scripture Study
Dear Gramps, I stumbled on your site this evening and love it! I am feeling a bit dumb, but since all questions are good........where is the best place to start with scripture study? I've been a member all my life and have only recently really wanted to have that...
Book of Abraham Facsimiles
Gramps, I have a question for you. What means the circle that is in the book of The Pearl of Great Price? I think that the circle is very similar to the Aztec calendar, and by my opinion it seems a spaceship with passengers, just in the middle of the circle are two...
Stillborn
Gramps Is there any scriptural information on parents being able to raise their still-born babies? O, from Washington State Dear O, I know of no specific scriptural information on this subject. But the Brethren have commented on it as follows: Elder Bruce R....
What is the significance of the Sword of Laban?
Question Gramps, Some time ago I heard a story (I don't know where or if it is even true) about when some modern day church leaders were at the Hill Cumorah and found a cavern with many records in it. The first time they saw it the Sword of Laban lay on a table in its...
Can all righteous Mormon people be resurrected after death even though they are not prophets?
Gramps If Joseph Smith is resurrected, can all righteous Mormon people be resurrected after death even thou they are not prophets, like James Faust, or Neil Maxwell, David O McKay, etc-the three Nephites, John the Beloved? Elliot Dear Elliot, Whoever said that Joseph...
The scriptures tell us to both love God and fear Him. How can we do both?
Hello Gramps, I’m hoping you can give me some insight on why we need to both “Love God and Fear God”. Shouldn’t our actions have to do with the desire to please our Heavenly Father and to want to be with Him again, rather than being afraid of Him? Jennifer, from...
The Adversary?
Dear Gramps, Thank you for the reply to my question about my children being sealed to me as I sojourn on this earth (in my patriarchael blessing) a couple of weeks ago. I apologize for not showing my gratitude earlier. But I am learning on the computer, and I wasn’t...
Could an unworthy person be ordained to the holy priesthood?
Gramps, I was wondering if someone was unworthy to get a higher ranking in the priesthood, and he didn’t tell anyone, would that person receive the higher authority? Joe Dear Joe, I don’t know of anyone who would be considered completely worthy in all regards to...
