http://www.askgramps.org Moral answers to everyday concerns, curiosities, and uncertainties. Gramps considers all questions on all topics from all sources. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:15:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Gramps, Question: Do you feel the inhabitants of these other worlds went through the same process of a pre-existent state, were given a choice to follow the Savior and if so chosen would gain a mortal state, then an immortal state and will face a final judgment such as we ... http://www.askgramps.org/what-of-other-worlds-and-jesus-christ/ Gramps I enjoy reading your column quite a bit. I have just read with great interest the two most recent questions, the two regarding millions of earths and Christ the Savior for all for them. My question is would you please explain in conjunction to those answers if Satan is also ... http://www.askgramps.org/what-of-other-worlds/ Dear Gramps, We were having a discussion about the loss of King David's inheritance. If all sins may be forgiven except the denial of the Holy Ghost, why did King David lose his inheritance? I know it was because of adultery. But did he not truly repent? Doesn't it say ... http://www.askgramps.org/why-wasnt-king-david-forgiven/ Gramps, Where in the scripture, does it say we can become like God? Donald, form California Dear Donald, There are several scriptures that relate to this subject. First, we read in Romans 8:16-17 that the Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: And if children, then heirs; heirs ... http://www.askgramps.org/where-does-it-we-can-become-like-god/ by Larry Barkdull Meridian Magazine Understanding what the prophets have said about our children's true character helps us cope with today's distresses. Our children were not placed on earth, at this time, and in their familial relationships by a cosmic roll of the dice. Heavenly Father's house is a house of order. ... http://www.askgramps.org/wayward-children-who-are-they-really/ Gramps, Why is the Book of Mormon written in King James English? Also why do we (Mormons) use the King James translation of the Old & New Testament? note: I need the answer: it is pertinent to my salivation, i.e., I get dry mouth just thinking about it. t-max, from Utah Dear t-max, I would ... http://www.askgramps.org/why-is-the-book-of-mormon-written-in-king-james-english-2/ Gramps, Have just read your reply to the question. "Is the planet kolob 300,000 light years from the earth"? During your reply you stated that "Kolob was one of three planets that were close to the celestial kingdom." I have not come across this in my studies, would you please elaborate? John, ... http://www.askgramps.org/where-is-kolob/ Dear Brother Gorton, What is known about the route of travel taken by Lehi and his family as they made their way from Bountiful in the wilderness to the Promised Land in South America, and are we told where they came ashore at their new home? Thanks for your kind help. Joy, ... http://www.askgramps.org/what-route-did-lehi-and-his-family-take/ Gramps, Why is it that our ancestors in Old Testament times lived so much longer than we do now? Some of our first fathers lived well over 900 years old and then gradually decreased with time. I've thought that perhaps it was because they needed extra time to fill the earth ... http://www.askgramps.org/why-did-people-in-ancient-scripture-live-so-much-longer-than-we-do/ Hello Gramps... My question to you has to do with the scripture in Psalms 8:4-5. "What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visiteth him? For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory ... http://www.askgramps.org/is-mankind-ranked-lower-than-angels/ Columnist, Larry Barkdull, has graciously allowed AskGramps.com to link to some of his fantastic articles. Flee Babylon and Come to Zion By Larry Barkdull The philosophies of Zion and Babylon are exact opposites. We can trace their origins back to the pre-mortal world. Celestial law and Godlike characteristics defined Zion , and telestial ... http://www.askgramps.org/becoming-a-zion-person/ Columnist, Larry Barkdull, has graciously allowed AskGramps.com to link to some of his fantastic articles. Why would God inspire Mormon to write about the rebellion and conversion stories of Alma the younger and the sons of Mosiah? Why would he inspire the compilers of the Bible to include the conversion story ... http://www.askgramps.org/rescuing-wayward-children-from-an-extreme-distance/ Dear Gramps, I am of the tribe of Manasseh and understand that all information of my tribe was contained in the 116 pages lost by Martin Harris. I would like to learn more of my tribe. Is there anything available? In the Bible dictionary, after Manasseh, it uses the adjective "forgetting". ... http://www.askgramps.org/3197/ Dear Gramps, In the Book of Mormon, chapter 8 v 8, and verse 20, l can not understand the meaning. Please explain that to me, I cannot find it anywhere that I have searched. Thank You so much, Love your site. Nancy, from Nevada Dear Nancy, In Mormon 8, Moroni recounts the destruction of his people ... http://www.askgramps.org/please-explain-book-of-mormon-mormon-88-20/ Dear Gramps, Your answer in response to the writer's question asking what was the mark of the beast was not clear to me. Is the mark simply the fact that these people worship Satan and, therefore, not an actual visible body marking, such as a tattoo or colored skin? Thank you, Richard, from ... http://www.askgramps.org/what-is-the-mark-of-the-beast-2/ Gramps, All during the Book of Mormon, there is continuous warfare. Right from the beginning, with Nephi and Laman and Lemuel's grandkids. It always says a few years with peace then years with wars- actually saying how many of thousands died in the separate wars. I don't see how so many ... http://www.askgramps.org/how-many-descendants/ Dear Gramps, In 2 Nephi 6:6-7, it says that Kings will be their nursing fathers and Queens will be their nursing mothers. It also says that they will bring thy sons in their arms; and thy daughters shall be carried upon their shoulders. What is this referring to? Pam, from Utah Dear Pam, This ... http://www.askgramps.org/gathering-of-the-jews/ Dear Gramps, I have always had a hard time really understanding Mosiah 15:1-5. How do I explain those verses to someone and make it clear that it is not saying that the Savior and the Father are the same being? The wording is really confusing. Thank you so much for this ... http://www.askgramps.org/how-can-jesus-christ-be-both-the-father-and-the-son/ Gramps I have a friend that is all up in arms over the anti-Mormons saying that Joseph Smith was wrong in his translation of the Pearl of Great Price. How do I help him get passed this. It has becomes a stumbling block to him. Don Dear Don, If I understand your question, you ... http://www.askgramps.org/misinformation-about-pearl-of-great-price/ Columnist, Larry Barkdull, has graciously allowed AskGramps.com to link to some of his fantastic articles. Flee Babylon and Come to Zion by Larry Barkdull The philosophies of Zion and Babylon are exact opposites. We can trace their origins back to the pre-mortal world. Celestial law and Godlike characteristics defined Zion , and ... http://www.askgramps.org/flee-babylon-and-come-to-zion/