Topic: Foundation & doctrine

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A minister friend of ours baptizes in the name of “Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” Would we be held responsible for not telling him of his error?

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I believe, as a Christian, as a duty, and if he is a personal friend of yours…Not to pick an argument with him; if you do that, then you’re not right, your—your spirit’s not right. But if you love that brother, which you must, because you said, “A minister friend.” Then…No names is signed to any of...

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In a statement of faith, they said, “We believe in one God, Eternal, existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19, 18 and 19; First…Corinthians 13:14.” Should this not be three offices instead of three persons?

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You are correct! There is no three persons in the Godhead. And there cannot be a personality without being a person, it takes a person to make a personality. There is no three Gods. There is only one God, and that God is Jesus Christ. God is a Spirit that lived in Jesus Christ, and is living in His...

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Can a Christian go to Heaven if he or she does not pay tithe?

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Now, that’s one that I could not answer, Scripturally. Now, this “Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,” if the minister is sincere, just let—let us know, you see, we’d be glad…Brother Neville and myself, or Brother Beeler, or Brother Collins, or any of these ministers here who are ordained to this ministr...

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Why do you baptize in the Name of Jesus Christ in place of the name of the “Father, Son, and Holy Ghost”?

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Well, there is no such a thing as a name of “Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.” That’s the reason. There was nobody in the Bible ever baptized in the Name of “Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.” Every person in the Bible, or three hundred years this side the Bible, was baptized in the Name of Jesus Christ. Not...

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Some people say that “Christ was in Hades before the resurrection.” Is this…Is there Scripture for this?

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Now, here’s a Scriptural question I’d like to answer you from the Scriptures, ’cause they’ve asked, “Is it in the Scriptures?” I would that you would turn with me to First Peter 3:18 and 20, you that wants to hear It, whether you asked the question or not, so that you won’t have to take someone els...

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Deuteronomy, the 23rd chapter, the 2nd verse, doesn’t it teach that a person whom out of wedlock cannot be saved? It says that “God will visit the iniquity of the parents upon the children unto the third and fourth generation.” Explain what this means.

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All right. Adultery was such a horrible thing in the time of the Bible until even if a man had a child by a woman that wasn’t his wife, that child, its children’s children’s children, for four generations, four hundred and something years, could not enter even into the congregation of the Lord, beca...

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The Lord has told us through prophecy to witness unto others of the things which we have heard and seen here, such as the nearness of the Coming, baptism in the Name, in Jesus’ Name, and such things. We have told these things to some who seem to be Christians, yet they don’t seem to believe. What do you think will happen to those people? Will they go in the Rapture?

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Now, I’m glad you said it that way, “What do you think?” Which that wouldn’t make it right because I would think it. I believe that no man can walk in the Light of God until God reveals It to him. And I don’t believe that any man that…All these hidden things are hid from the people, and no man can s...

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Brother Branham, if these questions are out of line then just disregard them, and I won’t feel bad about it for I will know it was not the hand of the Lord. Question number one: Brother Branham, I have heard you…that it should—should be back in the…I—I—I have heard you say I should be back in the ministry, and I have thought upon it myself, but have waited upon some definitely word from Him about it. Up to date it hasn’t come. Now, since I know the end is so near, should I still wait for the Lord Jesus to—to speak to me? Or, would He be pleased to tell you what to tell me, since I know you are His spokesman for this day?

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Well, now, brother, I’d…I got wrote down here my answer to it. God calling this brother, a call in life, now, there’s one great thing we could just take that as a text and preach all night on it, see, that one thing, “a calling.” “Make your calling and election sure,” see. We don’t want to be just w...

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Brother Branham, we know that you are a messenger sent from God to this church age. The very same signs that followed Jesus we see following you, and we are…understand why some who know you best think you are Messiah. Would you explain the difference in your relationship to God and that of Christ’s?

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Well, I know, brethren, that is true. See, but let’s wait, I got something wrote down on that here, just for a minute. See, many times it’s misunderstood. See? But, now, in the person sometime…And I want some of you to turn with me to Luke, the 3rd chapter and the 15th verse. While you’re doing that...

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Paul said to the…Paul said to “Covet earnestly the best gifts, and yet show I you a more excellent way.” Please explain what the “excellent way” is.

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Love, First Corinthians 13, see. “Covet…” Get First…Now get First Corinthians 13 there, brother. First Corinthians, 13th chapter, and now just read the last three or four verses of it. First Corinthians 13, last…about the last three verses of the chapter—of the chap-…[A brother reads First Corinthia...

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Is a preacher or any Christian doing all right who doesn’t believe in…No: Is a preacher or any Christian doing all right who doesn’t believe in Eternal security?

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Now, let’s see. I imagine the “…doing…” See if you read that the same as I do. Read it. [A brother reads the question, “Is a preacher or any Christian doing all right who doesn’t believe in Eternal security?”—Ed.] Thought I might have that right. Now, well, I… Is a preacher doing all right who doesn...

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Where are the spirits now that went into the swine? Where are the spirits that went into that herd of swine that day when Jesus cast them out of the maniac?

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Well, Brother Pat, to the best of my knowledge…Now, we’re starting off on demonology to start with. Now, demonology is a great thing. (Now, some of you watch the clock and don’t let me go too long on one question.) But those demon powers, those spirits was in a man called Legion first. Isn’t that ri...

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Now, let’s see. Now the next one here says, What is meant by predestination before the world begin; where is it in the Bible? Predestination before the world begin.

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All right, my precious friend, let us turn to Ephesians the 1st chapter just for one place. We won’t take too long on this one I don’t think, unless it doesn’t answer right. And let’s just start reading here at Ephesians the 1st chapter. Now, the first thing, I want to say this, that predestination...

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You said that a person could live so close to God that he could not sin while here on this earth. Then explain First John 1:8 to 10.

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Let’s see First John 1:8 to 10. If I had a little more time to look these…I had it, but I just didn’t take it, friends. I—I was trying to—to get out…Well, I’ll find John after a while. It’ll—it’ll be on the other side of Hebrews, of course. All right. First John 1:8 to 10—First John 1:8 to 10. If we...

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Explain Hebrews 4 and 6 (Right quick now, we get this just real quick.) and compare it to Hebrews 10:26—Hebrews 6 and 4. (I beg your pardon, 6:4, and 10:26. Let’s see, 10:26; all right, I got them right here. See?) For it is impossible for those that were once enlightened, and have tasted…the heavenly gifts, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, And having tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, If they shall fall…to renew themselves again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh,…and put him to an open shame.

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That goes right ahead and tell what it…Now look. I had that the other night. How many was here when I explained that? All right, you know what it is then. See, it’s them borderline believers. How many read back in Deuteronomy 1 there, where the spies went right in there and tasted of the things fro...

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Now, here’s a good one. Question: There is places in the Bible such as First Samuel 18:10, which says an evil spirit from God did things. I do not understand an “evil spirit from God.” Please explain this.

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Well, maybe by the help of the Lord, I can. It doesn’t mean that God is an evil Spirit. But every spirit of everything is subject to God. And He makes everything work according to what He will. See? Now, on your question, you’re talking about the evil spirit that went out from God to torment Saul....

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Now, the second question laying on top is…Brother Bill, can the Lord do effective work through me in a congregation where they do not believe in the spiritual gifts?

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No name on it, but the person wants to know if the Lord can work with them as they are officiated in a congregation that does not believe in spiritual gifts. I doubt it very much. I’m very much in doubt, dear friend, that the Lord could efficiently work through you, because you are linked up among...

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Now, the next question is: Is it true that you are not saved unless you have received the Holy Ghost?

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There could take about a good five hour discussion on that. When you accept Christ as your Saviour and are then ready for baptism in water, you have not yet been converted; you’re only believing unto repentance. Conversion means “to be changed.” Now, to make this efficient, Jesus said to Peter who...

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Question. Now! Brother Branham, is it true that Satan was once in Heaven and was cast out, he and his angels come down to earth, or is it a vision like John saw on the isle of Patmos? Why I ask this, is, I was told that it was a vision.

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John saw it as a vision, but it was a literal happening. If you’ll turn to Isaiah 14:12. Now, these go slow, but to me, they’re—they are lessons. And it’s something that…Maybe you think, “Well, I don’t have no need of that now.” You just don’t know how that Holy Spirit feeds on the Word of God. It’s...

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Now, here is another one; let’s see what it is. All right. Please explain the parable of the five virgins. Does a Christian sin?

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Now, the parable of the five virgins—or the ten virgins it is, please excuse me. The ten virgins is found in Matthew 25:1. Ten virgins went out to meet the bridegroom (now notice!), and five of them were wise and had oil in their lamps, five were unwise and did not have oil in their lamps. While the...