I don’t see how so many people could have come from Lehi’s small colony. It seems that they should have died out sooner, or there would be less people to actually engage in the wars.
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...
What does it mean to be valiant in your testimony of Jesus Christ?
Question Dear Gramps, What does it mean to be valiant in your testimony of Jesus Christ? Nina Answer Dear Nina, A dictionary definition of valiant is to be marked with courage or determination. So to be valiant in our testimonies would be to have...
Were the teachers and priests among the Nephites offices of the Aaronic Priesthood?
Question Hi Gramps, I was reading in 2nd Nephi where Nephi ordained teachers and priests shortly after separating from Laman and Lemuel. Also when Jacob begins speaking he talks of being ordained after the Holy order of the Son of God (I know those are not the...
How can I help my friend who does not believe that she can afford to pay her tithing?
Question Dear Gramps I have a sister that I am assigned to visit. At our last visit we talked about paying tithing. She got quite upset because she said they paid their tithing for two solid years and things have gotten progressively worse for them financially....
Is resurrection supposed to happen after the “second coming” on earth or is it going on all the time?
Hi Gramps, Is resurrection supposed to happen after the "second coming" on earth or is it going on all the time? Either way, where are all those resurrected bodies supposed to live?. Jeanne, from Placentia, California Dear Jeanne, There was a general resurrection at...
Was there ever a time when the Mormon Church claimed to have retained in their possession the plates of the Book of Mormon?
Dear Gramps, My dad, a non-member, loves to bring this issue up whenever we get to talking about religion. He said that years ago (that may mean anywhere from 10 to 40 years ago) he'd read an article or had seen a news program that said that the Church of Jesus Christ...
How old was Nephi when his family left Jerusalem?
Hi Gramps, I have a question regarding Nephi's age at the beginning of the Book of Mormon. I have been told more than once that Nephi was about 15 when his family left Jerusalem. Is there any written information that upholds this information? Jen, in Ohio Dear Jen,...
Do you know where I could find the recipe for “Scripture Cookies?”
Question Dear Gramps, My wife has heard of a cookie recipe, a very good recipe that is around but she has not been able to find a copy of it anywhere. It’s called “Scripture Cookies” and you have to look up the ingredients to make the cookies by searching...
I feel as though I’ve lost my testimony of Joseph Smith, could you help me out please?
Dear Gramps, In the category of obedience on the Ask Gramps site, there’s a heading which asks why is it that amongst all the Christian denominations in the world, only the Mormons get as well as sometimes lose there testimonies... well towards the bottom of your...
What are the age of spirits in the pre-existence and in the spirit world?
Gramps, What are the age of spirits in the pre-existence and in the spirit world? Please give me the scriptures. I need something to back me up in a big discussion on the subject. Many thanks Fred, from Cheraw, South Carolina Dear Fred, Sorry, no dates are given in...
