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This is a small representative of the various sects in the Message, most of which don't talk to each other. There is also the "Seven Thunders" movement, the "Bride Coming" group, and those that simply follow charismatic or dominating local personalities. | |||
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|'''[[Vaylism]]''' Lee Vayle taught a number of heretical doctrines including the Parousia doctrine, the denial of the deity of Jesus Christ and espousing Adoptionism (also referred to as Dynamic Monarchianism). These doctrines are remarkably similar to some of the foundational beliefs of the Jehovah's Witnesses. | |'''[[Vaylism]]''' Lee Vayle taught a number of heretical doctrines including the Parousia doctrine, the denial of the deity of Jesus Christ and espousing Adoptionism (also referred to as Dynamic Monarchianism). These doctrines are remarkably similar to some of the foundational beliefs of the Jehovah's Witnesses. | ||
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|'''[[Voice of God Recordings]]''' The Voice of God Recordings, Inc. (VoGR) is a U.S. non-profit organization based in Jeffersonville, Indiana that is controlled by William Branham's sons. During the year ended June 30, 2012, VoGR received revenues of almost USD $10.4 million. | |'''[[Voice of God Recordings]]''' The Voice of God Recordings, Inc. (VoGR) is a U.S. non-profit organization based in Jeffersonville, Indiana that is controlled by William Branham's sons. During the year ended June 30, 2012, VoGR received revenues of almost USD $10.4 million. | ||
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|'''[[Present Truth Ministries]]''' ("PTM") is a group that advertises itself "as non-denominational ministry dedicated to bringing the gospel to Muslims and supporting the persecuted church in the Middle East. PTM was founded in order to spread the message throughout the world." But are they who they say they are? | |'''[[Present Truth Ministries]]''' ("PTM") is a group that advertises itself "as non-denominational ministry dedicated to bringing the gospel to Muslims and supporting the persecuted church in the Middle East. PTM was founded in order to spread the message throughout the world." But are they who they say they are? | ||
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== | ==Two Questions Message Believers Should Ask Themselves== | ||
'''Question 1:''' Are you lukewarm, and in the Message? | |||
#Lukewarm people attend church regularly. It's what "good message believers" do. | #Lukewarm people attend church regularly. It's what "good message believers" do. | ||
#Lukewarm people tithe because they are required to but they don't give money to anyone other than their church. They also give offerings but only to the extent it doesn't impinge on their standard of living. | #Lukewarm people tithe because they are required to but they don't give money to anyone other than their church. They also give offerings but only to the extent it doesn't impinge on their standard of living. | ||
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#Lukewarm people are continually concerned with playing it safe; they are slaves to the god of control. | #Lukewarm people are continually concerned with playing it safe; they are slaves to the god of control. | ||
#Lukewarm people do not live by faith; their lives are structured so they do not have to. | #Lukewarm people do not live by faith; their lives are structured so they do not have to. | ||
'''Question 2:''' Do you have [[Sociopathic Leadership|a charismatic, but dominating pastor?]] Find out more on the dangers of this situation. | |||
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