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-The message is a collection of doctrines promoted by William Branham that largely involve William Branham pointing to himself as a prophet.  Included in this set of doctrines are a large number of teachings that were [[Plagiarism|plagiarized from Clarence Larkin]].  These plagiarized beliefs include William Branham's teachings on the seven church ages, the seven seals, the gates to the soul and the token.  He also plagiarized from Billy Graham (thinking man's filter) and C.L Franklin (the eagle in the chicken coop).
+Many people ask us the question - how do I identify someone that follows William Branham?  It is interesting to witness the diversity of doctrines among the groups that claim to follow the message of William Branham.  Many of the groups vehemently oppose other groups that also claim to follow William Branham.  Yet, they all claim they have a revelation of the Word and they believe the Bible.
-Some of the specific doctrines whereby William Branham '''pointed to himself''' are as follows:
+But......how do you know you the person you're chatting with is a message believer?
+These are the visible hallmarks of a message believer:
+#They are convinced that denominations believe in THREE GODS.  This is based on William branham's [[The Trinity#William Branham's Critique of the Trinity|straw man argument against the doctrine of the Trinity.]]
+#They baptise in the name of the LORD JESUS CHRIST.  This is a strange doctrine given that [[William Branham's Teachings on Water Baptism#The Challenge from William Branham|no one in scripture was ever baptized using this formula]].
+#They believe William Branham was the end time prophet according to Malachi 4:5-6, Luke 17:30, Revelation 3:14 and Revelation 10:7. (see details below)
+#They believe the Serpent had sexual intercourse with Eve in the Garden of Eden, and that act caused the fall of mankind.  This is a doctrine that has been repeatedly rejected by the church starting with Iranaeus.
+#They believe hell is not eternal but everlasting.
+#They believe William Branham was the seventh church age messenger according to Revelation 3:14 and Revelation 10:7.
+#They believe Jesus is the Father.
+#They believe if you do not accept William Branham's message you are not part of the Bride of Christ.
+#They believe William Branham is waiting beyond the curtain of time for all his followers who he will present to Jesus.
+#They believe William Branham's interpretation of the Bible as the Word of God for today.
+==Plagiarized doctrines==
+Included in the set of doctrines that constitute the message are a large number of teachings that were [[Plagiarism|plagiarized from Clarence Larkin]].  These plagiarized beliefs include William Branham's teachings on the seven church ages, the seven seals, the gates to the soul and the token.  He also plagiarized from Billy Graham (thinking man's filter) and C.L Franklin (the eagle in the chicken coop).
+==Doctrines or interpretations based on William Branham pointing to himself==
+The message is a collection of doctrines promoted by William Branham that largely involve William Branham pointing to himself as a prophet.  Some of the specific doctrines whereby William Branham '''pointed to himself''' are as follows:
 *[[Revelation 10:7]]