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...
Is the “Great and Abominable Church” the Catholic church?
Question Gramps, I have a question with respect to Nephi and the “great and abominable church.” Does that term refer to the Catholic Church? Donna Answer Dear Donna, Let’s look carefully at the scriptures. It’s important that we accept what they say and not...
Do you know about the story that the original version of the Pearl of Great Price spoke of nine-foot giants living on the moon?
Question Dear Gramps, A very dear friend of mine, told me a story that she believes to be fact. The story goes like this. The (older version) of The Pearl of Great Price told about nine foot tall giants that lived on our moon. When the astronauts went to the...
Maybe you could help me. I’ve looked at sites in the Old Testament but haven’t found any help. Deut 21; 18-21 doesn’t seem right….stubborn & rebellious sons may be put to death by stoning??
Gramps, I was about to write my thoughts to a newspaper in response to another article which shared this scripture which I’ve never read before & it does seem off base. Maybe you could help me.I’ve looked at sites on Old Testament but haven’t found any help. Deut...
Would a baptism performed by a person who drinks .5% beer be valid in the Mormon Church?
Dear Gramps, I am getting baptized in a few weeks, and I am worried. The person who is going to baptize me is not following the Words of Wisdom because he is drinking beer beverages that have 0.5 % alcohol in them. Will my baptism into the Mormon faith be considered...
Is it against the Word of Wisdom to drink non-alcoholic beer?
Question Dear Gramps, I am a convert, just recently, but I have been attending services for a year. My husband, who has been inactive for at least the last ten years, started coming with me and has now been ordained a priest. In fact he baptized me, and we are...
Why would the Lord tell Solomon and David to have more than one wife, when Jacob in the Book of Mormon says that a man shall have only one wife?
Hi, In my sunday school class we will be studying Jacob in the Book of Mormon. in Jacob 2:24 it says— Behold, David and Solomon truly had many wives and concubines, which thing was abominable before me, saith the Lord. Jacob 2:27 says— …for there shall not any man...
What is a “seller of purple?”
Question Gramps, In Acts 16:14 it talks about Lydia being a seller of purple. I would like to know what is a “seller of purple”? Joan Answer Dear Joan, Lydia was in either in the dry goods business or the apothecary business. She either sold died cloth or the...
Why did Joseph Smith attempt to join the Methodist church in 1828?
Question Gramps, Why did Joseph Smith. attempt in June 1828 to join the Methodist Church [probationary class] in Harmony, Pennsylvania? In 1820 Joseph Smith had seen two glorious personages, identified as the Father and the Son, and was informed that the creeds of all...
In the early days of the Mormon Church the members were counseled to have a seven years’ supply of food on hand. Aren’t we counseled today to have at a one year’s supply on hand?
Dear Gramps, The Mormon Church is asking us to store one year’s supply of food etc. I read today that the general authorities initially asked us to store food for a period of seven years: —Heber C. Kimball: "Brethren, go and build your storehouses before your grain is...
Are members of the Mormon Church the only ones who will inherit the celestial kingdom?
Dear Gramps, I am a little confused as I understand that only worthy members of the Mormon Church can inherit the Celestial Kingdom, yet I have heard that many people not of our faith will be able to inherit it also. Please can you enlighten me? Margaret, from England...
Can you confirm that the most rebellious devils in creation inhabit this earth?
Gramps, Can you confirm that the most rebellious devils in creation inhabit this earth? Clark Dear Clark, The confirmation of that statement comes from Moses 7:36 Wherefore, I can stretch forth mine hands and hold all the creations which I have made; and mine eye can...
Are there any names for girls in the Book of Mormon, besides Sara and Abish, that I could consider for our baby girl?
Dear Gramps, I would like to give my baby a name from the Book of Mormon. Are there any names for girls in the Book of Mormon, besides Sara and Abish? Is it OK. to name a girl Nephi? Is there a female version of Nephi? Marci, from Ontario, Canada Dear Marci,...
Can a devout, single, never married Mormon reach the highest level of heaven, or reach any level of heaven?
Gramps, I am not a Mormon but have been intrigued by LDS history, theology. My question is: can a devout, single, never married Mormon reach the highest level of heaven? Reach any level of heaven? Richard Dear Richard, As I’m sure you know, in the celestial...
Can you help me in answering some of the concerns of my sister who has decided to leave the Mormon Church?
Hi gramps. Here is an email I got from my sister regarding her decision to leave the church. Can you give me some help in answering some of her concerns? Here are her comments— “I disagree with the style of church services. They aren't keeping up with the culture /...
Should I leave the Mormon Church because my new Ward does not follow the pattern of the Church in its Sunday School proceedings?
Dear Gramps, My Ward was the Arlington Ward here in Riverside, CA. However the Ward was dissolved and now I am supposed to attend the Arlington Heights Ward. This Ward does not follow the pattern of the Church for Sunday School. I do not feel comfortable in the Gospel...
What is the approximate time frame of Christ’s appearance in the Americas?
Gramps, What is the approximate time frame of Christ’s appearance in the Americas? Skip, from Orlando, Florida Dear Skip, Samuel, the Lamanite prophet, prophesied of the conditions attending Christ’s birth about five years before the event. The Book of Mormon record...
Why are there so many different versions of the Joseph Smith’s “first vision”?
Dear Gramps,: Why are there so many different versions of the Joseph Smith’s “first vision”? In one version Joseph Smith Jr was 17, another version he’s 20. In one version it’s 1820, then another it’s 1823. In the 1832 account it is Joseph’s Bible reading that stirs...
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