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This page summarizes virtually all of the research we conducted since 2005 with respect to William Branham and his message | This page summarizes virtually all of the research we have conducted since 2005 with respect to William Branham and his message. Click on any of the questions or colored links to read further details on the issue. | ||
=What is the motivation for this website?= | =What is the motivation for this website?= | ||
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Paul considered those that searched scripture to prove things true to be more noble than those that did not: | Paul considered those that searched scripture to prove things true to be more noble than those that did not: | ||
:''The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived they went into the Jewish synagogue. | :''The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived they went into the Jewish synagogue. Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.<ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), Ac 17:10–11.</ref> | ||
The research we did to try answer to the question raised even more questions, '''so we set about to prove that the message was correct and that William Branham was a true prophet of God'''. The ongoing results of our research raised even more questions. We spent several years researching these issues which in turn raised even more questions. | The research we did to try answer to the question raised even more questions, '''so we set about to prove that the message was correct and that William Branham was a true prophet of God'''. The ongoing results of our research raised even more questions. We spent several years researching these issues which in turn raised even more questions. | ||
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== | ==A Challenge and A Promise== | ||
The following is a '''master list of all of the issues and problems that have been raised by us and others in respect to William Branham and his message'''. | The following is a '''master list of all of the issues and problems that have been raised by us and others in respect to William Branham and his message'''. | ||
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The purpose of this list is to provide a short concise summary of all known issues that can be used as a quick reference guide when discussing these concerns. Our aim is to provide a detailed explanation for each problem, and the research we have uncovered, when you click on them. To the extent that the specific problem does not link to anything, it simply means we have not had the time to research the issue as yet. | The purpose of this list is to provide a short concise summary of all known issues that can be used as a quick reference guide when discussing these concerns. Our aim is to provide a detailed explanation for each problem, and the research we have uncovered, when you click on them. To the extent that the specific problem does not link to anything, it simply means we have not had the time to research the issue as yet. | ||
''' | '''THE CHALLENGE''' - If you disagree with our conclusions on any of the issues we have raised below, '''[[A Scriptural Challenge to Followers of William Branham|please prove us wrong]]'''. Honestly, we don't want to have anything incorrect on this website. | ||
'''THE PROMISE''' - If you are aware of any errors/problems/concerns with information on this list or in the related articles on our website, please let us know [[Contact information|by email]] or by [https://www.facebook.com/BelieveTheSign a message to us on our Facebook page]. We will correct any factual errors as quickly as possible. | |||
=Was William Branham really a prophet?= | =Was William Branham really a prophet?= | ||
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#[[1933 Ohio River Experience|Did anyone hear the voice on the Ohio River in 1933?]] | #[[1933 Ohio River Experience|Did anyone hear the voice on the Ohio River in 1933?]] | ||
#[[The Cloud|Why did William Branham say that he was under the cloud when they took its picture, when he clearly wasn't?]] | #[[The Cloud|Why did William Branham say that he was under the cloud when they took its picture, when he clearly wasn't?]] | ||
#Did William Branham travel [[William_Branham's Travels#Around the world seven times?|around the world seven times?]] | |||
#[[Bible saved from the flood|Was William Branham's Bible saved miraculously in the 1937 flood?]] | |||
#[[The Man from Windsor|Why did the story of the man from Windsor change so drastically over time?]] | #[[The Man from Windsor|Why did the story of the man from Windsor change so drastically over time?]] | ||
#[[Plagiarism|Why did William Branham say that he received his revelations from God when he took many of his doctrines from other men?]] | #[[Plagiarism|Why did William Branham say that he received his revelations from God when he took many of his doctrines from other men?]] | ||
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#[[William Branham on Suicide#Inaccuracies about William Cowper's death|Why did William Branham say William Cowper committed suicide when he died of heart failure?]] | #[[William Branham on Suicide#Inaccuracies about William Cowper's death|Why did William Branham say William Cowper committed suicide when he died of heart failure?]] | ||
#[[William Branham on Suicide#Stephen Foster|Why did William Branham state the Stephen Foster committed suicide, when this is not true?]] | #[[William Branham on Suicide#Stephen Foster|Why did William Branham state the Stephen Foster committed suicide, when this is not true?]] | ||
#Was there really a connection between [[The Pope and the Lunar Eclipse|the Pope visiting israel in 1964 and the lunar eclipse that preceded his visit?]] | |||
=Are William Branham's teachings in agreement with the Bible?= | =Are William Branham's teachings in agreement with the Bible?= | ||
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If you study the message, you will find that William Branham departed significantly from the plain meaning of scripture in many things that he taught. If you click on the individual items below, they will take you to a detailed explanation of each issue. | If you study the message, you will find that William Branham departed significantly from the plain meaning of scripture in many things that he taught. If you click on the individual items below, they will take you to a detailed explanation of each issue. | ||
#[[Christians that were required to believe Satanic doctrine|Why were | #[[Christians that were required to believe Satanic doctrine|Why did William Branham teach that some Christians were required to believe Satanic doctrine to be saved?]] | ||
#[[Elijah and Elisha did pray|Elijah and Elisha prayed. So why did William Branham say they didn't?]] | #[[Elijah and Elisha did pray|Elijah and Elisha prayed. So why did William Branham say they didn't?]] | ||
#[[Revelation 10:7| | #Why did William Branham disagree with the doctrine of [[The Clarity of Scripture|the clarity of scripture]], a long held doctrine of the church? | ||
#[[The Prophet and The Eagle| | #[[Revelation 10:7|William Branham believed he was the fulfillment of Revelation 10:7. Was he correct?]] | ||
#[[Marriage and Divorce| | #[[Did God change Saul's name to Paul?]] | ||
#[[Marriage and Divorce| | #[[The Prophet and The Eagle|William Branham taught that eagles typed prophets in the Bible. Where is this found in scripture?]] | ||
#[[Marriage and Divorce|William Branham believed that if a wife cuts her hair, her husband divorce her. Does the Bible teach this?]] | |||
#[[Marriage and Divorce|William Branham believed that a man can remarry after divorce but a woman can't. Why did william Branham preach something that neither Jesus or Paul did?]] | |||
#[[THUS SAITH THE LORD|Were there any times when William Branham's "Thus Saith The Lord" actually failed?]] | #[[THUS SAITH THE LORD|Were there any times when William Branham's "Thus Saith The Lord" actually failed?]] | ||
#[[King Saul - The Peoples' Choice?| | #[[King Saul - The Peoples' Choice?|Why did William Branham disagree with the Bible and teach that the people chose Saul as King of Israel?]] | ||
#[[Three holy words|What are the three holy words of the Bible?]] | #[[Three holy words|What are the three holy words of the Bible that William Branham spoke of?]] | ||
#[[Prophets that ministered at the same time| | #[[Prophets that ministered at the same time|Why did William Branham say that 2 major prophets were never on the scene at the same time when the Bible doesn't teach that?]] | ||
#[[Q&A on the Godhead#Did God leave Jesus Christ on the cross?| | #[[Q&A on the Godhead#Did God leave Jesus Christ on the cross?|William Branham said that God left Jesus when He was on the cross. Does the Bible teach this?]] | ||
#[[William Branham and the Zodiac|Does God really have '''THREE Bibles'''?]] | #[[William Branham and the Zodiac|Does God really have '''THREE Bibles''' as William Branham taught?]] | ||
#[[Temporary Salvation|If you don't feel saved, are you still a Christian?]] | #[[Temporary Salvation|If you don't feel saved, are you still a Christian?]] | ||
#[[Twisted Theology#Lilies work hard|How hard do lilies work?]] | #[[Twisted Theology#Lilies work hard|How hard do lilies work?]] | ||
#[[ | #[[The Reason John Wept|Did John weep for joy or because no one was worthy?]] | ||
#[[Women were designed by Satan|Were women really designed by Satan?]] | #[[Women were designed by Satan|Were women really designed by Satan?]] | ||
#[[Can you lose your healing?]] | #[[Can you lose your healing?]] | ||
#[[Enoch and Noah#The Seventh from Adam|Was Enoch the seventh from Adam]]? Is this proof of the Serpent Seed doctrine? | #[[Enoch and Noah#The Seventh from Adam|Was Enoch the seventh from Adam]]? Is this proof of the Serpent Seed doctrine? | ||
#[[Mystery Babylon#The Identity of the Woman|Is the harlot in the Book of Revelation the Roman Catholic Church?]] | |||
#[[Are Christians considered amateur gods?]] | #[[Are Christians considered amateur gods?]] | ||
#[[Michael the Archangel|Is Jesus Christ the same as Michael the Archangel?]] | #[[Michael the Archangel|Is Jesus Christ the same as Michael the Archangel?]] | ||
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#[[If you need help]] | #[[If you need help]] | ||
#[[What should we believe?|So what should I believe?]] | #[[What should we believe?|So what should I believe?]] | ||
#[[BelieveTheSign:What We Believe|What we believe]] | |||
#If you want to ask us a question, you can [[Contact information|email us]]. | #If you want to ask us a question, you can [[Contact information|email us]]. | ||