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What happens when you mix law and grace? '''Why did William Branham teach that Jesus came to "magnify" the law?''' (related video: [[Fallen From Grace]]) | What happens when you mix law and grace? '''Why did William Branham teach that Jesus came to "magnify" the law?''' (related video: [[Fallen From Grace]]) | ||
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:''It is my judgment, therefore, that '''we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles''' who are turning to God. Instead we should write to them, telling them to abstain from food polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from the meat of strangled animals and from blood. (Ac 15:19–20) | :''It is my judgment, therefore, that '''we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles''' who are turning to God. Instead we should write to them, telling them to abstain from food polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from the meat of strangled animals and from blood. (Ac 15:19–20) | ||
:'''''It seemed good to the Holy Spirit''' and to us not to burden you with anything beyond the following requirements: | :'''''It seemed good to the Holy Spirit''' and to us not to burden you with anything beyond the following requirements: You are to abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals and from sexual immorality. You will do well to avoid these things. (Ac 15:28–29) | ||
:'''''As for the Gentile believers''', we have written to them our decision that they should abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals and from sexual immorality.” (Ac 21:25) | :'''''As for the Gentile believers''', we have written to them our decision that they should abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals and from sexual immorality.” (Ac 21:25) | ||
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=Can we mix law and grace?= | =Can we mix law and grace?= | ||
The law demands | The law demands perfection but does not lift a finger to help. Grace on the other hand imparts perfection and does everything for man through Jesus Christ. | ||
Paul said: | Paul said: | ||
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This question appears to be based on an incorrect understanding of the Biblical teachings of the law in the New Testament. We are no longer under the law but under grace. | This question appears to be based on an incorrect understanding of the Biblical teachings of the law in the New Testament. We are no longer under the law but under grace. | ||
:The Law and the Prophets were '''until''' John; '''since then''', the good news of the kingdom of God has been proclaimed, and everyone is strongly urged to enter it. (Lk 16:16 HCSB) | :''The Law and the Prophets were '''until''' John; '''since then''', the good news of the kingdom of God has been proclaimed, and everyone is strongly urged to enter it. (Lk 16:16 HCSB) | ||
Jesus said, | Jesus said, | ||
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Based on William Branham's criteria, what does the occurrence of a single failure of a vision like [[The Municipal Bridge Vision|the Municipal Bridge Prophecy]] require us to do with his prophetic ministry? | Based on William Branham's criteria, what does the occurrence of a single failure of a vision like [[The Municipal Bridge Vision|the Municipal Bridge Prophecy]] require us to do with his prophetic ministry? | ||
=Quotes of William Branham= | |||
''But then, God can speak through His servant in gifts. Do you believe that? Then what He would say in a way what I've been testifying about of those things, that's God's Word, secondarily. And if God should tell you a certain thing to do, you go do it. '''If you fail to do it, then it'd be just like you failed to do in His Word here.''' <ref>William Branham, 53-0605 - The Beginning Of Jesus' Fame, para. 25</ref> | |||
''He said, "If you come back at all, God hasn't spoke to me." Uh-huh? See? There was a prophet, there was a sign; there was His voice. '''And, to fail to obey it, brought judgment.''' '''The Holy Ghost is our prophet today. Fail to hear His Voice?''' He's identified in the Scripture, that He would say these things. Jesus Christ, the form of the Holy Ghost!<ref>William Branham, 64-0321E - The Voice Of The Sign, para. 203-204</ref> | |||
''They might say, "Well, I do this. I dance in the spirit. I, I speak in tongues. I, I prophesy. I preach the Gospel." But fail to let your hair grow out, fail on one thing, and see what happens, the Spirit will leave you right there. That's what's happened to our churches, failed. 248 "In vain, worshiping Me. Oh, it's a beautiful worship. But in vain do they worship Me, teaching for doctrine the commandments of man."<ref>William Branham, 64-1212 - The Harvest Time, para. 247-248</ref> | |||
''If you fail, come back to this tape again. I don't know how much longer I'll be with you. Remember, this is the Truth, of THUS SAITH THE LORD. It's the Truth. '''It's the Scripture'''.<ref>William Branham, 63-0728 - Christ Is The Mystery Of God Revealed, para. 210</ref> | |||
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