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But is William Branham's interpretation correct? Is the Mormon interpretation of this passage, which is similar to William Branham's, also correct? | But is William Branham's interpretation correct? Is the Mormon interpretation of this passage, which is similar to William Branham's, also correct? | ||
=What the Bible says | =Conclusion= | ||
Amos 3:7 is under the old covenant. We understand from Hebrews 8:13 that the old covenant is obsolete: | |||
:''In speaking of a new covenant, he makes the first one obsolete. And what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away.<ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Heb 8:13.</ref> | |||
The old covenant, which includes Amos 3:7, is obsolete. Why would anyone want to go back to an obsolete covenant? | |||
There is nothing in the New Testament that states any similar principle. This was simply the case of William Branham simply pointing to himself, again. | |||
==What the Bible says== | |||
This verse should not be interpreted to mean that God will always have a prophet on earth. In Amos 3:7 we find God about to bring judgment against the Israelites because of their disobedience. This passage affirms that God had previously warned the Israelites that judgment would follow disobedience, but they had ignored the prophets (Amos 2:12). In context, then, Amos 3:7 simply points to God’s chosen pattern of not engaging in a major action '''with the Israelites''' (such as judgment) without first revealing it to the prophets. | This verse should not be interpreted to mean that God will always have a prophet on earth. In Amos 3:7 we find God about to bring judgment against the Israelites because of their disobedience. This passage affirms that God had previously warned the Israelites that judgment would follow disobedience, but they had ignored the prophets (Amos 2:12). In context, then, Amos 3:7 simply points to God’s chosen pattern of not engaging in a major action '''with the Israelites''' (such as judgment) without first revealing it to the prophets. | ||
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:''Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages 26 but has now been disclosed and through the prophetic writings has been made known to all nations, according to the command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith...<ref>Romans 16:25-26 (ESV)</ref> | :''Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages 26 but has now been disclosed and through the prophetic writings has been made known to all nations, according to the command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith...<ref>Romans 16:25-26 (ESV)</ref> | ||
=Quotes of William Branham= | =Quotes of William Branham= | ||