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:''But '''we have rejected shameful hidden deeds''', '''not behaving with deceptiveness''' or distorting the word of God, but by open proclamation of the truth we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience before God.<ref>Biblical Studies Press, The NET Bible First Edition; Bible. English. NET Bible.; The NET Bible (Biblical Studies Press, 2005), 2 Co 4:2.</ref> | :''But '''we have rejected shameful hidden deeds''', '''not behaving with deceptiveness''' or distorting the word of God, but by open proclamation of the truth we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience before God.<ref>Biblical Studies Press, The NET Bible First Edition; Bible. English. NET Bible.; The NET Bible (Biblical Studies Press, 2005), 2 Co 4:2.</ref> | ||
Was Paul referring to men like William Branham when he stated | Was Paul referring to men like William Branham when he stated this? | ||
:'''''I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them.''' For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery '''they deceive the hearts of the naive'''.<ref>Romans 16:17-18, ESV</ref> | :'''''I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them.''' For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery '''they deceive the hearts of the naive'''.<ref>Romans 16:17-18, ESV</ref> | ||
The more difficult issue is the doubt that this incident casts over William Branham's entire discernment ministry. It is obvious that he lied about his "speaking in tongues". But how did he know that the woman was Finnish? Did he make that up too? Or, as some have supposed, did Billy Paul work the crowd as they entered prior to the service and simply supply his dad with the information. Did this information come from the prayer cards or from talking to people in the audience prior to them taking their seats? We will never know for sure but this kind of evidence throws significant doubt on an important aspect of William Branham's "supernatural" ministry. | |||
=Thanks to the former message minister who discovered this= | =Thanks to the former message minister who discovered this= | ||