Is there any truth to the story about Lilith being Adam’s first wife?
Question Hi Gramps, I was watching a documentary-type show on TV recently that claimed Adam had a wife prior to Eve named Lilith, who apparently was infertile, had a nasty temper, and was banished and later turned into a demon for whatever reason. I checked out...
Are there vast differences between the first and subsequent editions of the Book of Mormon?
Question Gramps, I recently went back to my Middle School to visit some of my old teachers and let them know how well I am doing with my life and I had a rather unfortunate experience with my old science teacher. He is basically a good man, but believes that...
How can I help my wife accept the principles of the gospel as taught in the Mormon Church?
Dear Gramps, I am a convert to God's kingdom on this Earth and my wife is a nonmember. I've tried to teach her of the practice of the baptism for the dead but the concept eludes her as she does not even believe that baptism is an essential part to our eternal...
When Adam was given the command to replenish the earth, does that mean that the earth was “plenished” before the advent of Adam and Eve?
Gramps, Replenish? Does that mean the earth was “plenished” before Adam and Eve were given the commandment? Rebecca, from Raleigh, North Carolina Dear Rebecca, Pick up a dictionary! There are two distinct definitions of the word, replenish. The first definition is to...
How is the best way to keep bugs out of food storage products?
Dear Gramps, I have bought rice and other items for food storage and put them in clear plastic air tight containers. When I went to use some of the rice it had bugs in it. How is the best way to prevent this? Vicki, from Van, Texas Dear Vicki, Two ways to consider….....
How concerned should we be that Satan might overhear our vocal prayers or our conversations?
Question Dear Gramps, How concerned should we be that Satan might overhear our vocal prayers, or even our everyday conversations, and use the information against us? Should we be discreet in what we vocalize out loud, or do we even need to be concerned about?...
Why did the Apostle Paul speak so degradingly about women?
Question Dear Gramps, Paul speaks quite degradingly about women. He makes it sound like women are completely inferior creatures. How they are subject to their husbands in such a way that they can only learn the gospel or ask any gospel questions to their...
Since no one is perfect anyway, what is the purpose of worthiness?
Gramps, Since no one is perfect anyway, what is the purpose of worthiness and how can it be established? Frank, from Vista, California Dear Frank, There is a significant difference between perfection and worthiness. There has been only one perfect mortal who ever...
What happened to the record of Joseph that Joseph Smith received with the Book of Abraham?
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...
The Book of Revelations says that the New Jerusalem will come down from heaven and the Doctrine and Covenants says that it will be built, which is right?
Dear Gramps, In the book of Revelation, John says he saw a vision of the New Jerusalem coming down from God out of the heavens so to speak, but in the Doctrine and Covenants it says that the New Jerusalem will be built, can you help me understand this? Andy, from...
