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The teaching and vindication of William Branham are under intense scrutiny. People in the message are asking questions and are not satisfied | The teaching and vindication of William Branham are under intense scrutiny. People in the message are asking questions and are not satisfied with being ignored. | ||
=Our real purpose= | =Our real purpose= | ||
If you are in the agonizing process of questioning or even leaving the Message of the Hour, we want to help you. The purpose of this website is not to ridicule the message and it is not to throw rocks at William Branham. Our true purpose is to show those that are questioning the message that there is a deeper understanding of the Gospel and a closer relationship with Jesus Christ that is available for them. | If you are in the agonizing process of questioning or even leaving the Message of the Hour, we want to help you. The purpose of this website is not to ridicule the message and it is not to throw rocks at William Branham. Our true purpose is to show those that are questioning the message that there is a deeper understanding of the Gospel and a closer relationship with Jesus Christ that is available for them. | ||
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===There are problems in the message=== | ===There are problems in the message=== | ||
If you are a true Christian, you will realize that there are | If you are a true Christian, you will realize that there are huge spiritual problems, in message churches. For example, when people leave, they are shunned and forgotten. But Jesus told us: | ||
:''“Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them—what do you do? You leave the other ninety-nine sheep in the pasture and go looking for the one that got lost until you find it. When you find it, you are so happy that you put it on your shoulders and carry it back home. Then you call your friends and neighbours together and say to them, ‘I am so happy I found my lost sheep. Let us celebrate!’ In the same way, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine respectable people who do not need to repent.<ref>Luke 15:4–7 (GNB)</ref> | :''“Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them—what do you do? You leave the other ninety-nine sheep in the pasture and go looking for the one that got lost until you find it. When you find it, you are so happy that you put it on your shoulders and carry it back home. Then you call your friends and neighbours together and say to them, ‘I am so happy I found my lost sheep. Let us celebrate!’ In the same way, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine respectable people who do not need to repent.<ref>Luke 15:4–7 (GNB)</ref> | ||
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=Now what?= | =Now what?= | ||
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What you cannot really know until you leave the Message is exactly how many people are walking away. Most of you are not in a position to ask or find out because you are protecting yourself and the thoughts you are secretly thinking. | What you cannot really know until you leave the Message is exactly how many people are walking away. Most of you are not in a position to ask or find out because you are protecting yourself and the thoughts you are secretly thinking. | ||
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=Other Resources= | =Other Resources= | ||
Here is a list of Books and reference sources for Christians who have come out of the message. | Here is a list of Books and reference sources for Christians who have come out of the message. | ||
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'''" | '''"Irresistible"''' by Andy Stanley - This book is the perfect antidote for the legalism of the message. | ||
'''"Crazy Love"''' by Francis Chan - The concept of Christianity as taught in the message can be quite warped. If you are REALLY interested in a relationship with Jesus Christ, you must read this book. The author's introduction to the book is [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvtNTUV9O50 here.] | '''"Crazy Love"''' by Francis Chan - The concept of Christianity as taught in the message can be quite warped. If you are REALLY interested in a relationship with Jesus Christ, you must read this book. The author's introduction to the book is [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvtNTUV9O50 here.] | ||
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'''"Letters to a Devastated Christian"''' by Gene Edwards This is a quick read at roughly 90 pages of large print. | '''"Letters to a Devastated Christian"''' by Gene Edwards This is a quick read at roughly 90 pages of large print. | ||
'''"Changes that Heal"''' by Dr. Henry Cloud (a Christian psychologist). Very interesting, very practical, and easy to read. | '''"Changes that Heal"''' by Dr. Henry Cloud (a Christian psychologist). Very interesting, very practical, and easy to read. | ||
==Free Sermons== | ==Free Sermons== | ||
[ | [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwVGM_h4Gw76NHThLlrK3yw Jeff Bucknam] - Simple expository preaching. | ||
[https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/timothy-keller-podcast/id352660924 Tim Keller]- His half hour sermons are the most succinct, yet profound, preaching we have ever heard. | [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/timothy-keller-podcast/id352660924 Tim Keller]- His half hour sermons are the most succinct, yet profound, preaching we have ever heard. | ||
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