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Was William Branham honest? If he can be shown to have distorted the truth or if his stories are constantly changing over time such that he cannot be believed, this would cast doubt on virtually everything that he said. The following list contains issues that will raise questions regarding his honesty, integrity and truthfulness. Some of these concerns have only recently come to light but they are | Was William Branham honest? If he can be shown to have distorted the truth or if his stories are constantly changing over time such that he cannot be believed, this would cast doubt on virtually everything that he said. The following list contains issues that will raise questions regarding his honesty, integrity and truthfulness. Some of these concerns have only recently come to light but they are now sufficient in number to raise genuine concern on the part of anyone who is a follower of William Branham. | ||
When you read these concerns, please ask yourself this fundamental question - '''Why?''' | When you read these concerns, please ask yourself this fundamental question - '''Why?''' | ||
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'''[[The Godhead]]''' | '''[[The Godhead]]''' | ||
:The problem with William Branham’s teaching on the Godhead is that you can find quotes of William Branham clearly teaching both the Trinity or Oneness doctrines, and then denouncing both doctrines as false. The article on the Godhead that you will find on this site outlines a doctrine based on William Branham’s “body/spirit/soul” teachings, and is a bridge between traditional Trinitiarian and | :The problem with William Branham’s teaching on the Godhead is that you can find quotes of William Branham clearly teaching both the Trinity or Oneness doctrines, and then denouncing both doctrines as false. The article on the Godhead that you will find on this site outlines a doctrine based on William Branham’s “body/spirit/soul” teachings, and is a bridge between traditional Trinitiarian and Oneness beliefs – which is how William Braham described his doctrine. Historically, this teaching is closest (but not identical) to Swedenborg’s explanation of the Godhead that John Wesley ridiculed. | ||
'''[[The Serpent's Seed]]''' | '''[[The Serpent's Seed]]''' | ||
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:*How the white horse rider has moved throughout Church history, which will help you identify how it is moving in message churches today. | :*How the white horse rider has moved throughout Church history, which will help you identify how it is moving in message churches today. | ||
:*The dates of the church ages are copied from Clarence Larkin's books. | :*The dates of the church ages are copied from Clarence Larkin's books. | ||
:*Charles Taze Russell (the founder of the | :*Charles Taze Russell (the founder of the Jehovah Witnesses) was the first person to assign names to the Church Age Messengers (including himself as the Laodicean Messenger). | ||
If you are curious as to a sample of William Branham’s doctrines that we feel cannot be supported by scripture (we hope to have articles on these issues in the future), they include but are not limited to: | If you are curious as to a sample of William Branham’s doctrines that we feel cannot be supported by scripture (we hope to have articles on these issues in the future), they include but are not limited to: | ||
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|''…approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without | |''…approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ.'' ~ Philippians 1:10 | ||
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William Branham seemed to really, really want to be an Old Testament-style prophet. Sadly, the Old Testament prophets were not able to live up to the law that they were under. Solomon had the gift of wisdom, but ended up | William Branham seemed to really, really want to be an Old Testament-style prophet. Sadly, the Old Testament prophets were not able to live up to the law that they were under. Solomon had the gift of wisdom, but ended up worshiping false gods. Samson had the gift of strength, but ended up powerless to temptation. Even Moses and David had faults that got them in trouble with God. | ||
To become an Old Testament prophet, William Branham had to start teaching the law. He began focusing on outward conformation to the “rules” in the Bible (tithing, hair, divorce), and eventually left the weightier matters. [[Image:CrossOK.jpg|right|thumb|250px| Let's be simple | To become an Old Testament prophet, William Branham had to start teaching the law. He began focusing on outward conformation to the “rules” in the Bible (tithing, hair, divorce), and eventually left the weightier matters. [[Image:CrossOK.jpg|right|thumb|250px| Let's be simple Christians who believe in Jesus - his death, his resurrection, and his power. A "mighty revelation" won't do us any good if we don't have the love of Jesus Christ, and love for others.]] Some followers of William Branham even preach a "Third Testament" doctrine, which replaces grace with revelation. A month before his passing, William Branham was teaching that Elijah was Jesus Christ. He had defined God into the box of his own life, and appears to have started exalting himself over the church of God. | ||