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This page 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'''. It summarizes, in the form of a list of questions, virtually all of the research we have conducted since 2004 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 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'''. It summarizes, in the form of a list of questions, virtually all of the research we have conducted since 2004 with respect to William Branham and his message. '''Click on any of the questions or colored links''' to read further details on the issue. | ||
=='''THE CHALLENGE'''== | =='''THE CHALLENGE'''== | ||
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Some followers of William Branham have suggested that it is wrong to highlight these issues. However, we believe it is not only right but that we are [[Are we wrong to highlight the problems with William Branham and his message?|required to tell people the information we have found.]] | Some followers of William Branham have suggested that it is wrong to highlight these issues. However, we believe it is not only right but that we are [[Are we wrong to highlight the problems with William Branham and his message?|required to tell people the information we have found.]] | ||
=The List of Question= | |||
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 any concerns relating to William Branham, his message or those that follow him. Our aim is to provide a detailed explanation for each issue, as well as our detailed research. To the extent that the specific question does not link to anything, it simply means we have not had the time to research the issue as yet. | |||
=Was William Branham really a prophet?= | ==Was William Branham really a prophet?== | ||
The scriptural test of a prophet is clear as outlined by Moses in Deuteronomy 18: | The scriptural test of a prophet is clear as outlined by Moses in Deuteronomy 18: | ||
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#[[What if William Branham was a Prophet?]] | #[[What if William Branham was a Prophet?]] | ||
=Was William Branham Honest?= | ==Was William Branham Honest?== | ||
:'''If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.''' - ''Mark Twain'' | :'''If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.''' - ''Mark Twain'' | ||
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#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?]] | #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?== | ||
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. | ||
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#[[Question 6 (ABM) - Revelation 10:7|Q&A with a message minister relating to William Branham's doctrine]] | #[[Question 6 (ABM) - Revelation 10:7|Q&A with a message minister relating to William Branham's doctrine]] | ||
=Other strange, bizarre, or false beliefs of William Branham= | ==Other strange, bizarre, or false beliefs of William Branham== | ||
William Branham believed, and taught, some outrageous things that people should accept as the truth. Here are a few of these bizarre teachings: | William Branham believed, and taught, some outrageous things that people should accept as the truth. Here are a few of these bizarre teachings: | ||
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#[[Wrong statements|What other strange things did William Branham believe?]] | #[[Wrong statements|What other strange things did William Branham believe?]] | ||
==William Branham's often contradictory teachings== | ===William Branham's often contradictory teachings=== | ||
William Branham often contradicted himself, both in his biographical stories but also in his preaching. Here are a few examples: | William Branham often contradicted himself, both in his biographical stories but also in his preaching. Here are a few examples: | ||
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#[[The confused teachings of William Branham|Other confused teachings of William Branham]] | #[[The confused teachings of William Branham|Other confused teachings of William Branham]] | ||
=Other Issues Relating to William Branham's Message= | ==Other Issues Relating to William Branham's Message== | ||
#[[Hagin Prophecy|Kenneth Hagin's Prophecy]] | #[[Hagin Prophecy|Kenneth Hagin's Prophecy]] | ||
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#[[Joseph Branham]] | #[[Joseph Branham]] | ||
=False Doctrine and Misinformation Taught by Message Churches= | ==False Doctrine and Misinformation Taught by Message Churches== | ||
These doctrines may not have been taught directly by William Branham (or at least we have not found quotes yet) but are widely held by Message ministers/believers and are taught in a variety of message churches (please note that they may not be found in all message churches). | These doctrines may not have been taught directly by William Branham (or at least we have not found quotes yet) but are widely held by Message ministers/believers and are taught in a variety of message churches (please note that they may not be found in all message churches). | ||
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#People have made Jesus into a super man. Message believers are the sons of God and ultimately, don't need Jesus to be the sacrifice. | #People have made Jesus into a super man. Message believers are the sons of God and ultimately, don't need Jesus to be the sacrifice. | ||
=Other issues related to message churches= | ==Other issues related to message churches== | ||
#[[Message Urban Legends|'''Urban legends''' of the message]] | #[[Message Urban Legends|'''Urban legends''' of the message]] | ||
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#[[Bethel Tabernacle|An open letter to Jason Watkins]] | #[[Bethel Tabernacle|An open letter to Jason Watkins]] | ||
=But Message believers reject these teachings= | ==But Message believers reject these teachings== | ||
There are a few things that William Branham taught that followers of William Branham simply do not believe in any practical sense. | There are a few things that William Branham taught that followers of William Branham simply do not believe in any practical sense. | ||