Is dying scary? Are there angels accompanying the dead?
Question Gramps, Someone close to me is in her final days on this earth. She speaks very little and when she does it don’t make sense to those around her. My thoughts have turned to what she is experiencing as she prepares to leave this earthly life. Do we...
Is the story of the flood really just a fairy tale?
Question Gramps, Some snarky online haters doubt the flood story because there wouldn't be enough room on that boat for a pair of every animal species alive at the time. How do I rebut their assertions that the story is a fairy tale? Robert Answer ...
When did the Jews stop being the “Covenant people?”
Question Gramps, I realize that the Book of Mormon says that now is the time for the preaching of the gospel to the gentiles. My question is: when did the Jews stop being the "Covenant People?" David Answer David, God, in His dealings with His...
Is the Bible dictionary considered revelation?
Question Gramps, Is the Bible dictionary considered revelation and how do I get to it and just read it without searching for a particular subject? Bill Answer Dear Bill, No, the BIble Dictionary is not considered revelation. From its own...
Is it blasphemous to call a father Abba?
Question Gramps, My friends children call him Abba. He was born Jewish and converted to the church. I’m not trying to be judgemental but I thought Abba was a really sacred name Jesus called Heavenly father and that it shouldn’t be used in casual conversation....
What is meant by the “heavens and earth shall pass away?”
Question Gramps, What is meant by the statement, “the heavens and earth shall pass away”? Heavens? I understand three degree of glory. In Isaiah 51:6, 6 Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like...
What does it mean to be sealed?
Question Gramps, What does it mean to an individual to be sealed? We always refer to the blessing of sealings to be the opportunity to be a family forever and it is often related to being "linked" together. That's not what I'm questioning. To clarify, I was...
Why wasn’t Christ considered Joseph’s biological son according to scripture?
Question Gramps, Hello, I was reading Romans 1:3 (Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh). The original Greek word for seed is “sperma” (something sown, i.e. seed (including the male "sperm") It...
Did Sherem die because he denied Christ?
Question Dear Gramps, I am confused with the death of Sherem. Why is it that even though he recognized his sinful ways and was deceived of the devil that he died immediately after? Why is denying Christ an unpardonable sin? I feel like I hear people denying...
In Mormon 7:5, what does it mean that Christ had risen again?
Question Gramps, In Mormon 7:5 it says that Christ is the son of God and that he was slain by the Jews. By the power of the Father he has risen again. What does it mean by risen again? Lee Answer Dear Lee, "Rise again" is an idiom in the English...
