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'''This article is a formal apology for publishing and distributing false doctrine.'''  <br>
'''This article is a formal apology for publishing and distributing false doctrine.'''  <br>


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|''But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.'' ~ John 3:21
|''But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.'' ~ John 3:21
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Thankfully, humble pie is always fresh.   
Thankfully, humble pie is always fresh.   


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|''Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.'' ~ Hebrews 13:18
|''Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.'' ~ Hebrews 13:18
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=Problems With Prophecies=
=Problems With Prophecies=


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|''Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail.'' ~ I Corinthians 13:8a
|''Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail.'' ~ I Corinthians 13:8a
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If William Branham was not accurate with even one of his prophecies, then this calls into question his authority as an infallible prophet.  While some of these prophecies may still come to pass, other have definitely missed the mark.  In the end his prophetic scorecard appears to be “you hit some, you miss some”, and not something you can trust.   
If William Branham was not accurate with even one of his prophecies, then this calls into question his authority as an infallible prophet.  While some of these prophecies may still come to pass, other have definitely missed the mark.  In the end his prophetic scorecard appears to be “you hit some, you miss some”, and not something you can trust.   


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|''And if thou say in thine heart, How shall we know the word which the LORD hath not spoken? When a prophet speaketh in the name of the LORD, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the LORD hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him.'' ~ Deuteronomy 18:21-22
|''And if thou say in thine heart, How shall we know the word which the LORD hath not spoken? When a prophet speaketh in the name of the LORD, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the LORD hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him.'' ~ Deuteronomy 18:21-22
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=General Credibility=
=General Credibility=
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|''We reject all shameful deeds and underhanded methods. We don’t try to trick anyone or distort the word of God. We tell the truth before God, and all who are honest know this.'' ~ 2 Corinthians 4:2 (NLT)
|''We reject all shameful deeds and underhanded methods. We don’t try to trick anyone or distort the word of God. We tell the truth before God, and all who are honest know this.'' ~ 2 Corinthians 4:2 (NLT)
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|''Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.'' ~ Ephesians 4:25
|''Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.'' ~ Ephesians 4:25
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=Doctrinal Issues=
=Doctrinal Issues=


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|''These are not the words of him that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?'' ~ John 10:21
|''These are not the words of him that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?'' ~ John 10:21
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For more on this topic, please read our article on [[Doctrines]].
For more on this topic, please read our article on [[Doctrines]].


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|''But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.'' ~ Hebrews 5:14
|''But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.'' ~ Hebrews 5:14
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=Problems with Eyewitness Testimonies=
=Problems with Eyewitness Testimonies=
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|''Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.'' ~ 1 TImothy 5:19-20
|''Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.'' ~ 1 TImothy 5:19-20
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:''I think there can be a lesson in this. Branham, as a miracle worker, had a real place. Branham as a teacher was outside of his calling. The fruits of his teaching ministry are not good.''   
:''I think there can be a lesson in this. Branham, as a miracle worker, had a real place. Branham as a teacher was outside of his calling. The fruits of his teaching ministry are not good.''   


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|''Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,'' ~ Matthew 19:18
|''Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,'' ~ Matthew 19:18
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=Prophecy of his passing=
=Prophecy of his passing=
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|''And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain.'' ~ Hebrews 12:27
|''And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain.'' ~ Hebrews 12:27
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If you have evidence that you are willing to share that can answer any of the following questions, we would love to move any of these items from “serious problems” to “good evidence”, or update our summary of specific prophecies.     
If you have evidence that you are willing to share that can answer any of the following questions, we would love to move any of these items from “serious problems” to “good evidence”, or update our summary of specific prophecies.     


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|''And if the prophet be deceived when he hath spoken a thing, I the LORD have deceived that prophet, and I will stretch out my hand upon him, and will destroy him from the midst of my people Israel.'' ~ Ezekiel 14:9
|''And if the prophet be deceived when he hath spoken a thing, I the LORD have deceived that prophet, and I will stretch out my hand upon him, and will destroy him from the midst of my people Israel.'' ~ Ezekiel 14:9
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|Read the article called '''[[Here we stand, corrected]]''' for more information on those who have left the Message to pursue Jesus Christ.
|Read the article called '''[[Here we stand, corrected]]''' for more information on those who have left the Message to pursue Jesus Christ.
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