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  • ...questioning the message that there is a deeper understanding of the Gospel and a closer relationship with Jesus Christ that is available for them. ...ems in message churches. For example, when people leave, they are shunned and forgotten. But Jesus told us:
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  • ...destroyed by Communism in a swift military campaign. He later changed his doctrine to say that Romanism would rule the world, not Communism. ...aid, "They'll wind up in one ism, and that one ism will dominate the world and will burn the Vatican City."'' <ref>Israel & the Church 2, March 26, 1953</
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  • [[Image:Answers small.jpg|thumb|250px|right]] ...ducted since 2004 with respect to William Branham.''' Click on any of the questions or colored links''' to read further details on the issue.
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  • ...ister who agreed to enter into a discussion with us and answer some of our questions with respect to the message. He asked to remain anonymous which we respect # The minister was a member of the "Junior Jackson" camp of the message; and
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  • ..., history, social class, etc. Denominationalism is any attempt to justify and maintain the separate existence of a denomination.<ref>John M. Frame, Syste ...and the Scriptures as the authoritative text passed down from the prophets and apostles.
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  • ...other critic groups and find them to be satanically destructive in intent and spirit. ...e exacting supernatural aspect of that ministry. That's where I thankfully and humbly STAND!
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  • William Branham taught that Judas Iscariot cast out devils and healed the sick. ...n he come to Pentecost, he showed his colors.<ref>54-0103E - Questions And Answers #2, para, 56</ref>
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  • {{ABM Q&A re Doctrine}} =Question 16 - The Vision of the Plum and Apple Trees=
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  • William Branham taught that he was the prophet to the last age and that he was to bring a message to the church: ...es and things, how they happened, and what tak-…how, what taken place. (65-0718E - Spiritual Food In Due Season, para. 161)
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  • {{ABM Q&A re Doctrine}} ...anointed of God." And Saul was a prophet himself.<ref>William Branham, 53-1112 - Demonology, para. 29</ref>
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  • {{ABM Q&A re Doctrine}} This question follows on from your response to Question 5 and specifically to the interpretation of Revelation 10:7.
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  • {{ABM Q&A re Doctrine}} =Question 27 - Are the rules for remarriage different for men and women?=
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  • [[Image:Law-vs-grace.jpg|thumb|250px|right]] =Questions and Answers on Falling from Grace=
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  • =Question 28 - Did William Branham visit the graves of Muhammad, Buddha, and Confucius?= ...rfect, but I did expect him to be credible. As James said, "''My brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers, because we know that we te
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  • ...of unease, discomfort, frustration, nausea, dread, guilt, anger, anxiety, and other negative feelings. ...e message is false, they will generally believe the message more intensely and fanatically then they did previously. This is a direct result of [[Cogniti
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  • ...ling. '''"Jumalan rauhaa,"''' rise up to your feet and accept your healing and be made well. God bless you. '''"Kiitos Jesus."''' Hallelujah! '''What was ...let alone Finnish. So it goes to show that God speaks in all the languages and all human beings belong to Him. How wonderful.
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  • '''The majority of message church believe the Oneness doctrine.''' .... Prior to the 20th century, the Christian church referred to the Oneness doctrine as Sabellianism, Patripassianism, Modalism or modalistic monarchianism.
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  • <div style="border-bottom:2px #B87333 solid; text-align:left; padding:1px; margin:1px;"><font color='#800000' size='+1'>'''Mic #as "the archangel" in Jude 9 who when contending with the devil and was disputing about the body of Moses "did not presume to pronounce a blasp
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  • ...y issues surrounding WMB's prophetic ministry (or rather the lack thereof) and also his credibility. The following is another issue that has puzzled me and, again, it appears to point to WMB making things up (which I consider a cle
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  • William Branham taught that he was the prophet to the last age and that he was to bring a message to the church: ...es and things, how they happened, and what tak-…how, what taken place. (65-0718E - Spiritual Food In Due Season, para. 161)
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  • {{ABM Q&A re Doctrine}} =Question 35 - The Eagle and The Prophet=
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  • {{ABM Q&A re Doctrine}} ...ible does not support an idea like that. If you look into his question and answers series he was asked a question about this. He was very clear that cutting o
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  • ...e. He went on to ask: '''What's wrong with wearing dresses, not drinking, and all of the other rules that message followers live by?''' ...a number of reasons why we '''must''' counsel people to leave the message and simply follow Christ.
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  • ...condemned for his views by the church in AD 268.<ref>Sinclair B. Ferguson and J.I. Packer, New Dictionary of Theology (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Pr ...d ‘adopted’ into divine Sonship. Adoptionism was rooted in second-and third-century monarchianism but also flourished in the eighth century. According t
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  • ...my life. But before me, it seemingly that I realized that it was a vision, and I was in the vision. But I was talking to my son, Joseph which he was not i ...n or twenty. They were little warriors, because their feathers was beaten; and looked like they were trying to talk to me, saying something.''
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  • ...tion of Christmas#Was this another example of William Branham adopting the doctrine of the Jehovah's Witnesses?|The criticism of Christmas]] ...the Spirit of the Lord told me, said this question will be laying on here. And I—I knowed nothing about it, but I knew it would be here.
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  • ...iew that WMB’s message is completely inconsequential to my faith in Christ and my Christian growth as a Christian. ...now the Charismatic Movement. However, his penchant for strange doctrine and sowing discord among the brethren has largely led to his elimination from t
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  • {{ABM Q&A re Doctrine}} =Question 31 - What is the significance of a Seven-Lettered Name?=
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  • ...be misinterpreted as bitter and arrogant? I've observed the controversies and passionate conversations concerning these issues for a long time, carefully ...ve me from this agony, and it would possibly preserve any trace of respect and reputation anyone may still have for me. It would leave room for reconcilia
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  • ...oduction to Biblical Doctrine, (Leicester, England; Grand Rapids, MI: Inter-Varsity Press; Zondervan Pub. House, 2004), 108.</ref> The Bible’s clarity and the responsibility of believers generally to read it and understand it are often emphasized. In a very familiar passage, Moses tells
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  • This is a follow-on question from “What is the message?” ...third wave pentecostalism and the influence of people such as John Wimber and Chuck Smith.
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  • Click [http://offtheshelf.life/podcast/episode-71-the-2020-debate-part-5/ here to listen to part 5 of the Debate on the Off The Shelf podcast]. ...eah. If everyone is I'm content with the time and all that, and being fair and all that, then we can move forward with fourth question. Sure.
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  • ...ver, we believe the scripture requires us to highlight any false teachings and to let people know about them. ...people after them. He charged them to be on their guard, to warn people, and to keep watch over the church of God:
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  • This issue again relates to William Branham's credibility and specifically, the veracity of his story about what happened on the Ohio Riv In the Tract, "Jesus Christ the Same, Yesterday, Today and Forever", William Branham first tells of a light appearing on the Ohio Rive
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  • ...cal family of God, the church. This is where unbiblical exclusivism arises and this is rampant within [[The Message|the Message]]. ...eing acceptable in the Old Testament. For example, Rebekah was given gold and silver jewelry by Abraham's servant:
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  • ...cussion. I will eventually send some follow-up questions on these initial questions but want to get the substantive issues on the table first. I have been qui William Branham shot a silver-tip grizzly bear while hunting in British Columbia in May of 1961.
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  • ..., 1963. He is best known for being the founder of the "Seven Thunders" sub-cult within [[The Message|the message]] (also '''referred to by his follower ...acknowledged that leadership of the movement now resides in Kevin Blewett and David Musgrove.
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  • ...ad something they didn't understand in the Bible - a place where the Bible and the message "seemed" to disagree - they should simply believe William Branh When someone puts a scripture on the shelf and accepts the view of William Branham, what they are doing is placing William
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  • :''I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet...<ref>The Holy Bible: King ...hese Messages were to seven churches that were in existence in John’s day, and to whom he personally wrote, '''the advocates of the theory that John was i
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  • ...ring what I have learned in my spiritual journey as I try to follow Christ and be led by his Spirit. ...ome of your responses puzzling. You seem at times partly "in the message" and partly outside, at least from my perspective in that you do not necessarily
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  • '''This is a summary of William Branham's teaching on the Godhead''' and also contains links to articles on various doctrines taught by William Bran ...en, being understood by the things that are made, [even] his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:" (Romans 1:20)
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  • ...iam Branham ridiculed the idea throughout his ministry as being a Catholic doctrine: ...f>SHOW.US.THE.FATHER.AND.IT'LL.SATISFY.US_ CONNERSVILLE.IN WEDNESDAY_ 53-0610</ref>
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  • The following are true stories that were experienced by ex-message believers while in [[The Message|the Message]]. The following true stories raise serious questions about the integrity of ministers in the message.
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  • ...at are the consequences of a person rejecting William Branham as a prophet and rejecting his message? ''' ...sed for that age. And when Jesus came, He was the fullness of the Word. (64-1227 - Who Do You Say This Is?, para. 71)
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  • ...sage believer (the complete text of his letter can be found [[A Biographer Answers Critics of William Branham|here]]). ...y surprising that Owen Jorgenson has written a defense of William Branham, and in doing so, a defense of his own book, Supernatural: The Life of William B
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  • *Noah and Enoch were preaching at the same time; ...ist that went in the Rapture and is also a type of the seventh church age; and,
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  • {{ABM Q&A re Doctrine}} Staying on the topic of the legalistic nature of William Branham’s doctrine, I want to move to the next logical question: Is it OK for a woman to wear
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  • ...s insist that he was Elijah of Malachi 4, and therefore had a divine right and supernatural ability to interpret the scripture. His interpretation of scri ...at. <ref>Questions & Answers, Conduct, Order and Doctrine #2, 1964 (tape#64-0823M)</ref>
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  • Additionally, one of the co-hosts of the Off The Shelf podcast contacted Jason Watkins to respond to his ...the earth myself personally. I have challenged all to disprove any single doctrine from the message that William Branham brought to us. I have never found any
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  • ...ount back and see. We got that on record. See? And the revival is gone. (62-0628 - A Greater Than Solomon Is Here, para. 8) ...ck Shuler, many of the other great men are doing that. (William Branham, 56-0405 - The Resurrection Of Jesus?, para. 31 (Chicago))
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  • ...To leave a church system of close friends, not just in one city but world-wide, knowing I would be disfellowshipped by most, was painful. ...wed those who left while I was still in the Message. '''I saw them as back-sliders or altogether unsaved.'''
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  • ...eveloped a relatively small following which is considered a sub-cult or sub-sect within the "message". ...ve Aaron to Moses to explain his ministry, He gave you to me to explain me and my ministry.”<ref>Lee Vayle, ‘The Ministry of the Word’, December 27,
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  • Luke 1:1-5: ...omplished among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us,  it seemed good to me als
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  • Click [http://offtheshelf.life/podcast/ots-68-the-2020-debate-part-2/ here to listen to part 2 of the Debate on the Off The Shelf podcast]. <youtube width="250">https://youtu.be/cpO-uJ1Tum8</youtube>
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  • ...We listened to the tapes. We were the first ones to digitize the sermons and post them online. We were also part of the team that originated the initia ...e victim. They refused to stand for the truth. They screamed against sin and the wrongs of the Roman Catholic church, but they did the same things as th
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  • [[Image:Image-rs-155 - Br Br - seated with Bible.jpg|200px|right|thumb|William Branham in the ...8;vertical-align:top; float:right; text-align:center; padding: 0.3em;margin-left:15px"
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  • [[Image:Law-vs-grace.jpg|thumb|250px|right]] What happens when you mix law and grace? '''Why did William Branham teach that Jesus came to "magnify" the l
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  • In the answers to some of my previous questions, you indicated that prophets in the Old Testament had lied or were guilty o I would like to present the biblical perspective on your view and would welcome your comments.
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  • ...ence Magazine (April 19, 1963), an independent report issued May 31, 1963, and in Weatherwise Magazine (June 1963). The cloud was very unusual and puzzled scientists at the time, who could not find a conclusive explanation
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  • ...s bangs.jpg|thumb|right|250px|William, Billy Paul, Rebekah (with cut hair) and Meda Branham in the 1950s.]] ...fy women that are followers of William Branham is the length of their hair and their mode of dress.
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  • The following tract was written and distributed by William Branham during his early campaign years under the ti While you are reading this tract, you should ask yourself the following questions:
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  • William Branham had unique views and teaching on proper church structure and governance. This article will examine whether his views were scriptural. ...'[[Offices in the church]]''', '''[[Are Christians required to tithe?]]''' and '''[[Financial accountability in the message|Financial accountability]]'''
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  • {{ABM Q&A re Doctrine}} Thanks for your responses to date. I do find our discussions useful and I do think they will be useful to others who might read them in the future.
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  • <u>Mark 10:2-12</u> :''2 The Pharisees came and asked Him, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” testing Him.''
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  • '''This article is a formal apology for publishing and distributing false doctrine.''' <br> {|style="width:100%; background-color:#cedff2; border:1px #a3b0bf solid; text-align:center;"
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  • ...he controversial teachings of William Branham is the subject of [[Marriage and Divorce]]. <u>Mark 10:2-12</u>
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  • ...ftheshelf.life/podcast/episode-42-how-to-defend-william-branham-poorly-part-1/ 5 episode series commenting on Pastor Wisper Gwena's defense of William B ...m the Off The Shelf website. Pastor Gwena's comments are in italics, ours and others responses are in regular font.
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  • ...e result of a discovery that he had covered up the sexual abuse of a minor and had been dishonest in his communications with the board of the church. As a result, we have little respect for Tim Pruitt and do not view him as a man of integrity.
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  • Click [http://offtheshelf.life/podcast/episode-69-the-2020-debate-part-3/ here to listen to part 3 of the Debate on the Off The Shelf podcast]. ...extraordinary proof. In terms of the claims relating to William Branham, and this is the question we're addressing. Was William Branham the messenger
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  • Romans 1:1-4 (HCSB) 1 Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle and singled out for God’s good news—
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  • ...ween the position of Trinitarian and Oneness. Finally I will have a re-cap and a conclusion. The scriptures quoted are from the KJV, unless otherwise note ==THE IMPORTANCE OF RIGHT DOCTRINE==
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  • ...o was a high ranking member of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). The Serpent's Seed doctrine has clear racist origins. This doctrine is comprised of the following related beliefs:
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  • ...listened to them. And soon they’ll be in book form.<ref>William Branham, 64-0719M - The Feast Of The Trumpets, para. 38</ref> ...t my messages from Above.''' <ref>William Abraham, 54-0515 - Questions And Answers, Question 24b</ref>
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  • ...cussion in this format, so my assumption is that your mischaracterizations and misstatements are not intended to minimize this discussion or to be condesc ...s no confusion about that which we speak. So, you will see YOUR comments, and then you will see my response. My deepest apologies for the length of this
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  • ...t given that you have defended him and taught what he taught as scriptural doctrine for decades is tantamount to admitting that you pray to the wrong god. ...l format and in writing so we can do what the Word of God exhorts us to do and examine what he says against the Word of God.
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  • ...or any questions you might have about this website, we have a very active and lively discussion page on Facebook - just [http://www.facebook.com/messages ...ase feel free to email us at , we treat all email conversations as private and confidential.
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  • We believe that there are many scriptural references to the attributes and characteristics of a prophet of God against which one who proclaims to be G And we act as the Bereans did in the Book of Acts:
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  • ...avis was a convicted criminal and a leader in the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), a far-right white supremacist organization. ...1890, in Texas. By 1912, at age twenty-two, Davis was traveling regularly and preaching as a Christian minister connected to the Baptist Missionary Assoc
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