Where does it say we can become like God?
Question Gramps, Where in the scriptures does it say we can become like God? Donald Answer Dear Donald, There are several scriptures that relate to this subject. First, we read in Romans 8:16-17 that the Spirit itself beareth witness with our...
Why is the Book of Mormon written in King James English?
Gramps, Why is the Book of Mormon written in King James English? Also why do we (Mormons) use the King James translation of the Old & New Testament? note: I need the answer: it is pertinent to my salivation, i.e., I get dry mouth just thinking about it. t-max,...
Where is Kolob?
Gramps, Have just read your reply to the question. “Is the planet kolob 300,000 light years from the earth”? During your reply you stated that “Kolob was one of three planets that were close to the celestial kingdom.” I have not come across this in my studies, would...
What route did Lehi and his family take?
Dear Brother Gorton, What is known about the route of travel taken by Lehi and his family as they made their way from Bountiful in the wilderness to the Promised Land in South America, and are we told where they came ashore at their new home? Thanks for your kind...
Why did people in ancient scripture live so much longer than we do?
Gramps, Why is it that our ancestors in Old Testament times lived so much longer than we do now? Some of our first fathers lived well over 900 years old and then gradually decreased with time. I’ve thought that perhaps it was because they needed extra time to fill the...
Is mankind ranked lower than angels?
Hello Gramps… My question to you has to do with the scripture in Psalms 8:4-5. “What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visiteth him? For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.”...
What of the tribe of Manasseh?
Question Dear Gramps, I am of the tribe of Manasseh and understand that all information of my tribe was contained in the 116 pages lost by Martin Harris. I would like to learn more of my tribe. Is there anything available? In the Bible dictionary, after...
Could you please explain Mormon Chapter 8 verses 8 and 20?
Question Dear Gramps, In the Book of Mormon chapter 8 verses 8 and 20, I find these verses very confusing. Could you explain them to me? I cannot find it anywhere that I have searched. Thank you so much. I love your site. Nancy Answer Dear...
How many descendants?
Gramps, All during the Book of Mormon, there is continuous warfare. Right from the beginning, with Nephi and Laman and Lemuel’s grandkids. It always says a few years with peace then years with wars- actually saying how many of thousands died in the separate wars. I...
Gathering of the Jews?
Question Dear Gramps, In 2 Nephi 6:6-7, it says that Kings will be their nursing fathers and Queens will be their nursing mothers. It also says that they will bring thy sons in their arms; and thy daughters shall be carried upon their shoulders. What is this...
