Where was the Garden of Eden?
Gramps, Where was the Garden of Eden? I heard it was in Missouri and then I heard it was in the middle east. Patricia, from Lehi, Utah Dear Patricia, The sectarian world will tell you that the Garden of Eden was in the middle east. There are some sources that...
My concern is that creation seems to contradict the provable and demonstrable theory of evolution of species. Please tell me how evolution fits in with Heavenly Father’s creation that the scriptures tell of.
Dear Gramps, I am a Geology student at a South African University. I am a member of the Mormon Church and believe strongly in a living God who created us. My concern now is that creation seems to contradict with the provable and demonstrable theory of evolution of...
How did the Nephites know the name of Jesus Christ but it was not known among those of the Old Testament?
Question Gramps, Why did the Nephites know the name of Jesus Christ in the new world of the America’s before Christ was ever born, when Jesus Christ by name was not once mentioned in prophecy or any other form in the Old Testament? Why would God not prophecy of...
Does the Mormon church still teach that sealed husbands and wives will be able to beget spiritual children as Gods in the afterlife?
Hi Gramps! Does the Mormon church still teach that sealed husbands and wives will be able to beget spiritual children as Gods in the afterlife? I know that was the case at one time. Tommy, from Fairfax, Virginia Dear Tommy, This has been the case from time...
Was God really the literal father of Jesus Christ?
Dear Gramps, I was in a discussion with a non member of the Mormon Church and he threw the Journal of Discourses at me and I told him that they were thoughts and writings of Prophets and we didn’t teach them as cannon. One particular thing that he threw at me in...
Concerning Heavenly Father…has He always been God, or did he become one by going though “tests” like we are to become Gods?
Dear Gramps, Concerning Heavenly Father…has He always been God, or did he become one by going though “tests” like we are to become Gods? My Dad says he has always been and has no end or beginning. I am having a really hard time believing that. I believe he was once...
Why is the bread broken during the singing of the sacramental hymn rather than being prepared prior to the singing of the hymn?
Gramps, In administering the sacrament, why is the bread broken during the singing of the sacramental hymn rather than being prepared prior to the singing of the hymn? Charlene, Titusville, Florida Dear, Charlene, The hymn is sung during the breaking of the bread in...
When was Christ’s first visit to the Nephites following his resurrection?
Dear Gramps, In 3 Nephi we find that in the 34th year, 1st month, 4th day that the great storm indicating the crucifixion of Christ took place. Later it indicates as the 34th year was ending Christ visited. A friend tells me that in ‘Jesus The Christ’ it says that it...
How old was David when he slew Goliath?
Gramps, My daughter is a Stake Primary President and is giving a lesson on the story of David and Goliath. She wants David to be between 8-11 years old when he slew Goliath. I can’t find any age in the scriptures. Any ideas?? Dan, from Layton, Utah Dear Dan, This may...
What happened to the golden plates from which Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon?
Gramps, Where can I find out what happened to the golden plates when Joseph Smith finished the translation of the Book of Mormon? Is there anything that directly states what happened to them? Thank you, Jack, from California Dear Jack, The golden plates upon...
