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Jehovah’s Witnesses and message followers teach that Jesus was actually Michael the Archangel, not God in the flesh. | Jehovah’s Witnesses and message followers teach that Jesus was actually Michael the Archangel, not God in the flesh. | ||
“Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words,or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.” | ''“Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words,or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.”'' (Proverbs 30:5–6) | ||
“He [Jesus] is the image of the invisible God.… For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.” | ''“He [Jesus] is the image of the invisible God.… For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.”'' (Colossians 1:15–16) | ||
==Does it MULTIPLY Salvation requirements OR DIVIDE the | ==Does it MULTIPLY Salvation requirements OR DIVIDE the follower's loyalty?== | ||
The New Age Movement denies Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross for salvation and substitutes reincarnation as the means of perfecting the soul. William Branham taught that if you didn't believe him to be a prophet and follow his message, a person does not have the Holy Spirit. | The New Age Movement denies Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross for salvation and substitutes reincarnation as the means of perfecting the soul. William Branham taught that if you didn't believe him to be a prophet and follow his message, a person does not have the Holy Spirit. | ||
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Branch Davidians taught that one cannot be loyal to God without being loyal to David Koresh. Message followers believe that one cannot go in the rapture if they don't follow William Branham. | Branch Davidians taught that one cannot be loyal to God without being loyal to David Koresh. Message followers believe that one cannot go in the rapture if they don't follow William Branham. | ||
''“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”'' (Ephesians 2:8–9) | |||
''“You shall have no other gods before me.”'' (Exodus 20:3) | |||
=How cult leaders manipulate their followers= | =How cult leaders manipulate their followers= | ||