What is the final disposition of the original papyrus that the Book of Abraham was translated from?
Question Gramps, I seem to find myself in need of asking you another question. The thing is that I have been asked about the Book of Abraham. I felt as if I were a child for not knowing the answer. Would you happen to know the final dispensation of the original...
In Alma what is the meaning of the word anti?
Dear Gramps, In Alma 23:17, in the name Anti-Nephi-Lehi, what is the meaning of the word 'anti' here? Thank you very much, Senen, from the Philippines Dear Senen, No reference is given in the scriptures to the definition of the term Anti-Nephi-Lehi. However, we can...
Is Cain still on the earth somewhere?
]Dear Gramps, I seem to remember reading that Cain is still on the earth somewhere. If this is true what do we know about it and where can I find out more information. Thank you Sue, from Australia Dear Sue, WRONG!!! The only thing known about Cain and his descendants...
According to the Book of Mormon, when did the Lamanites skin turn a dark color?
Gramps, In 1 Nephi 12:23 it tells of the Lamanites becoming a dark ..... people. Is this when their skin is turned colors to resemble the American Indian? Are there other references to this occurrence? Also, was this after they destroyed the Nephites, or just prior...
Are the only sins that can’t be forgiven murder and denying the Holy Ghost?
Question Gramps, The only sins we can't be forgiven for are murder and denying the Holy Ghost. Is that correct? I'm a convert so I'm just curious? Thanks. Josh Answer Dear Josh, Not exactly. When you say "murder," I assume that you are referring...
In the Garden of Gethesmane was Jesus so drenched in blood that the soldiers didn’t recognize him?
Hey Gramps, I have a couple to questions that I would like to qualify by saying that I'm active LDS and have a curious nature when it comes to things that are relevant to my salvation. I'm not looking for ammo just whatever information that you can share. While Christ...
If I take prescription medication and I breaking the fast?
Gramps, I take prescription medicine everyday, including when I fast. Am I still fasting? Anonymous, from Illinois Dear Anonymous, We may be involved in a question of semantics here. If fasting is to abstain from ingesting anything at all, then taking medicine would...
Did the church ever deny that polygamy was happening?
Dear Gramps, My husband recently joined the Church and together we have been studying the scriptures. As he read he found the declarations that are made at the end of D&C as to the matter of polygamy. He has some questions, and I felt comfortable enough to answer...
Why should I pay tithing when I can barely afford to keep the electricity on?
Question Dear Gramps, After reading your answer to Shiloh regarding tithing I felt compelled to write to you. I have been a member of the Church for 4 years and I have a strong testimony and love the Church and everything about it. Before I was baptized I had a...
How do I get a temple recommend if I can’t afford to pay tithing?
Dear Gramps, My Bishop told me that I cannot get a Temple recommend because I cannot tithe. I am a single parent of three children and work very hard to support my family. We live from paycheck to paycheck. I don't understand why I cannot get my recommend....
