What is the symbolism of the fruit of the tree of life seen in the vision of the prophet Lehi?
Question Gramps, In 1 Nephi chapter 8 verse 10 it talks about a “tree, whose fruit was desirable to make one happy”. What is the symbolism of the fruit? Rell Answer Dear Rell, If you look at the footnote to the word, fruit, in verse 10, it will...
Were there more people on the ark than Noah, his three sons and their wives?
Dear Gramps, My question is, There were eight souls saved on the ark with Noah. I believe there were others on the ark as well, possibly, children, hand maids, servants, concubines. Those who were not ’saved souls’, therefore not worthy of mention in the scriptures. I...
How can I convince my family to get married?
Dear Gramps, How can I convince my family to get married, most especially my mother and elder ones? I want to get married at 21 years old. Austin, from Aba, Abia, Nigeria Dear Austin, You ask a question on one of the very most important subjects in the world, and yet...
Would taking a nap be consistent with Sabbath day activities?
Question Dear Gramps, My next Relief Society Presidency lesson will be on the Sabbath Day. I don’t find any references that taking naps on Sunday is part of keeping the Sabbath day holy. I KNOW this will be an issue in my lesson. I do not believe "resting from your...
Are there deficiencies in the Book of Abraham?
Question Gramps, My husband and I (both college professors)converted to the LDS Church approximately 15 months ago. Since that time we have been looking forward to partaking in the blessings of the temple. However, we now find ourselves very troubled by serious...
What is the difference between Christianity and Mormonism?
Dear Gramps, What is the difference between Christianity and Mormonism? Peggy, from Beverly Hills, California Dear Peggy, You undoubtedly have been listening to those Protestant Ministers again who seem to be doing everything they can to blind people to the obvious...
Does foreknowledge imply predestination?
Dear Gramps, Re your answer to “Hurting in Grant Pass,” do all things happen because God has planned them, or do things happen because men exercise free will, and God allows things (even bad things) to happen that occur as a result of men exercising free will....
Why is family genealogy so important in the Mormon church?
Dear Gramps, Why is family genealogy so important in the Mormon church? Ernie, from Powell, Ohio Dear Ernie, In order to be saved in the celestial kingdom of God, a person must accept Jesus Christ as his Savior, repent of his sins, be baptized by immersion for the...
How can I help my wayward friend?
Dear Gramps, I have a dear friend who is like a sister to me. Since I got married two years ago, we drifted apart a little, although we still keep in touch by email and phone. I moved from Draper to Salt Lake City and I stay so busy, arranging time to spend with her...
What are the origins of the names Jesus and Jehovah?
Dear Gramps, I noticed that you refer to the Creator of the universe as “Jehovah” and to the Saviour as “Jesus”. I also noticed that you use the Septuagint (a Greek authoritative book) and Hebrew Authoritative books as sources. Research states that the letter ‘J’ did...
