How did the Gentiles get their hands on the brass plates?
Question Gramps, How did the Gentiles get their hands on the brass plates from the Jews as said in 1 Nephi 13? Any historical events regarding the book? Dallas Answer Dallas, Thank you for asking this question. The "brass plates" in the Book of...
What is the relationship of Salome to Christ and his mother Mary?
Question Gramps, I read in the New Testament Student institute manual: "Tradition indicates that John may have been Jesus’s first cousin. This tradition also indicates that Salome, who is mentioned in Mark 16:1, was the sister of Jesus’s mother, Mary, and the...
What is the difference between a testimony and a talk?
Question Gramps, There are times that some members changed this, if it is testimony Sunday they talk like a speaker, but if we call them as a speaker they didn't accept it. What is the difference between a testimony and speaker? John Answer John,...
Does the Book of Mormon mention Christopher Columbus?
Question Gramps, Did the Nephites or Lamanites ever meet Christopher Columbus. Is he mentioned in the Book of Mormon? Kayla Answer Kayla, Thank you so much for your question. With our study of the Book of Mormon this year it's a timely...
Why can’t we drink alcohol?
Question Dear Gramps, I have always had this question. But nobody has been able to help me with it. Why cant we drink alcohol? Ava Answer Dear Ava, Heavenly Father loves His children and often the commandments He gives us are to protect us from...
Was the forbidden fruit really an apple?
Question Gramps, Was the forbidden fruit really an apple? Dallas Answer Dallas, In reality, we do not know what type of fruit the forbidden fruit was. Could it have been an apple? Perhaps, just as it could have been any other fruit, including...
How can a member of the Church be so unethical?
Question Hello, I hope you may be able to answer my question. I am not Mormon. However, a fellow doctor in the same industry tried to "steal" my staff". He befriended my staff & I, took us to dinner, then offered each them more $ and other benefits (but...
Is the Church resistant to change in the public’s eye?
Question Gramps, With the United States going through cultural change such as women's rights, abortion, and LBTGQ issues, are we Mormons resistant to change in the public's eye? It just always seems like we're one step behind in these issues. Daniel ...
How fair is it that our eternity is judged on a few short years?
Question Hi Gramps, I have no doubt God is a just God, so we will live in the kingdom of glory we deserve. I have read that if we compare mortal life with a drop of water then eternal life would be at least the entire ocean and that is not even close. So I am...
Can Priesthood blessings be given to deceased persons?
Question Hi Gramps, Can priesthood blessings be given to deceased persons? Thank you. Charles Answer Charles, In order to more accurately answer your question let's review blessings that result from the authorized use of the priesthood. In the...
