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|'''''Announcing the [http://offtheshelf.life OFF THE SHELF] podcast<br>When a follower of William Branham's message has a difficult question, particularly where William Branham and the Bible appear to be in disagreement, it is common to hear message ministers advise them to put it "on the shelf".<br>
Join co-hosts Rod Bergen and Bryan Lynch as they pull some of these issues "off the shelf" and examine what it means to be a true follower of Jesus in the context of scripture and the message of William Branham.<br>
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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.
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.
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==Our Promise==
==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.  


'''OUR PROMISE''' - [[A Scriptural Challenge to Followers of William Branham|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.
'''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?]]
#[[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?]]
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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 most Christians required to believe Satanic doctrine to be saved?]]
#[[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?]]
#Why did William Branham disagree with the doctrine or [[The Clarity of Scripture|the clarity of scripture]], a long held doctrine of the church?
#Why did William Branham disagree with the doctrine of [[The Clarity of Scripture|the clarity of scripture]], a long held doctrine of the church?
#[[Revelation 10:7|Was William Branham the fulfillment of Revelation 10:7?]]
#[[Revelation 10:7|William Branham believed he was the fulfillment of Revelation 10:7.  Was he correct?]]
#[[The Prophet and The Eagle|Where do eagles type prophets in the Bible?]]
#[[Did God change Saul's name to Paul?]]
#[[Marriage and Divorce|If a wife cuts her hair, can her husband divorce her?]]
#[[The Prophet and The Eagle|William Branham taught that eagles typed prophets in the Bible.  Where is this found in scripture?]]
#[[Marriage and Divorce|Can a man remarry after divorce but a woman can't?]]
#[[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?|Did the people choose Saul as King of Israel or was it God?]]
#[[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|Were 2 major prophets ever on the scene 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?|Did God leave Jesus Christ when He was 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?]]
#[[Twisted Theology#John Wept for Joy|Did John weep for joy or because no one was worthy?]]
#[[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]].