Why doesn’t the Church put the Joseph Smith translation of the Bible in the text rather than in the footnotes?
Question Dear Gramps, When reading the bible I often find the Joseph Smith Translation in the footnotes. The longer corrections are in the back of the bible. Why don't we just put the corrected parts (or translations) in place of the incorrect parts in the...
How can I explain that modern prophets have modern revelation over their predecessors?
Question Dear Gramps, I am concerned for friends of mine who say "that if a living prophet can say things that sets aside what a former prophet has said, what faith then can we take in what the prophets tell us today if their words can be set aside by a future...
Is there a difference between a general conference session and a solemn assembly?
Question Gramps, What is the difference between a general conference session and a solemn assembly? Scott Answer Scott, A solemn assembly is usually held following the calling and setting apart of a new president of The Church of Jesus Christ of...
How do I explain family history and the importance to a non-member?
Question Gramps, A non-member relative living about 2,000 miles from me has asked this question: "I find it interesting to see the intensity of interest devoted to this (family history) by the Mormon church. Does the interest arise from the religion or is this...
Wouldn’t Mary’s genealogy have been more important than Joseph’s in Matthew’s intro to the Savior’s ministry?
Question Gramps, Why does Matthew record the genealogy of Joseph in his introduction to the Savior's mortal mission? Would not Mary's genealogy be more important? Were Joseph and Mary so closely related that their genealogies were nearly the same? Thank you...
Why do we use a rabbit and eggs to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ?
Question Hello Gramps, Why do we use a rabbit and eggs to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ? Is this a complete marketing scheme or is there any real significance? Devin Answer Dear Devin, The use of Easter eggs and Easter bunnies is tied to...
What is godly sorrow and how do we recognize it?
Question Dear Gramps, I've read about godly sorrow but there seems to be very little written about it. What is it and more importantly, how can we know we are experiencing it? John Answer John, Sometimes it means sorrow for having sinned, rather...
Are our leaders using Hebrews 11:40 correctly?
Question Gramps, Why is the KJV Hebrews 11:40 quoted so much in the Church to teach the doctrine of salvation for the dead when the Joseph Smith translation clearly changes the meaning to not have anything to do with the subject? Elder David A. Bednar quoted...
Where does the quote “I can not read a sealed book” come from?
Question Gramps, What does it mean a sealed book and the quote "I can not read a sealed book? mormon4life Answer Dear mormon4life, When Joseph Smith received the Golden Plates from Moroni, he immediately noticed that about two-thirds of the plates...
What are the 7 failed prophecies of Joseph Smith according to anti-Mormons?
Question Gramps, Our daughter, who has left the church, sent us an anti-Mormon article with seven (supposedly) failed prophecies of Joseph Smith. I was able to easily refute six of them, but I am stuck as to how to respond to the remaining one. It quotes...
