Topic: The judgment

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After the Rapture of the Bride, when does the church, that had to go through the Tribulation period, stand judgment? (It don’t stand judgment…) Is it before or after the Millennium? For “the church.” Oh, I beg your pardon. Pardon me, ever who wrote this. “When does the church that…?” After the Rapture of the Bride, when does the church, that had to go through the Tribulation period, stand at the judgment? Is it after or before…?

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After! “The rest of the dead lived not for a thousand years,” that didn’t go with the Bride. Let’s see:

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What manner of body will the wicked have in the last resurrection at the Great White Throne Judgment?

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That sinner will rise in the resurrection to be judged in the body that he has committed the sin in. See? He’ll have to stand the Judgment in resurrection. Resurrection is not replacement, it’s “bringing up that that went down.” When Jesus raised from the dead, He was the same body that went down,...

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Let’s see. Brother Branham, what happens to the people that are—are considered the sleeping virgin when they are judged at the judgment?

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Well, the sleeping virgin will be saved of course. She’ll be saved at the judgment. She’ll never be the Bride, but she is a saved group of people that will come in the judgment, that will not be included in the Bride. But as long as they are virgins, they are before God. See? They are to be saved. H...

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How shall we judge angels?

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That’s found in…How shall we judge angels? By being sons and daughters of God. Angels are servants; we are sons and daughters of God. And the Bible said that we’ll judge angels. That’s right. Now, now if you… The 8th question:

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In Ezekiel 9, who received the mark from the man with the inkhorn?

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And now, I—I just tell you, I think our people has relied too much on education, and theology, and so forth, and has let it take the Spirit’s place. Now, let me drop this just to you. I believe it’s Ezekiel the 9th chapter, I’m pretty sure. I may be wrong. I—I know I’m quite sure it’s Ezekiel 9. Whe...

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What does God always do before He sends judgment?

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Then when Jesus…About the time that God was going to do something…Before God does anything He always sends mercy before judgment. He always sends warning. And when man won’t heed the warning, there’s only one thing left, that’s judgment. That’s right. “If you die in your sins, where I am you cannot...

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What does brass stand for in the Bible?

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Now, God showing in the—the type: Now the first thing, the pole represented “the cross,” the wood. The serpent itself, being a serpent, spoke of “sin already judged,” for God had judged the serpent in the garden of Eden. But brass spoke of “Divine judgment,” which was, like the brazen laver. In the...

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Does God do anything to warn the world before judgment comes?

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Now, Jesus in His birth, He was marvelous, but when He came to the world, He came here with a illegitimate background hanging over Him, because they said that His—His father was Joseph, and the child was—the mother was to be with a child before they were really legally married. So that begin with Hi...

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What holds back the wrath of God from a sinful world?

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And then while I was standing there looking at that, I was criticizing that woman. I was criticizing the officer in my heart. But I had never taken a seat yet at the table. And then just seemed like Something said to me, “Step over here to one side. I want to talk to you.” That was my Boss. And when...

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Will God spare America because of what its forefathers did?

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And the first sign of God’s goodness to them, they just scream out for victory, and they see it, receive it right then. Thousands are saved, no—no way to make—hard to make an altar call. You just—just ask how many wants to receive, and every sinner will accept Christ right then: ready to be baptized...

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Does God send people to hell?

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Now, tonight when you come about Divine healing, you say, “I don’t believe it.” Why, you couldn’t get healed…There’s no hope for you. See? But you already judged yourself. And when you—when you reject Jesus Christ the Saviour and God, you don’t have to be judged, you’re already judged. Your attitude...

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If God already counts every sinner as forgiven, why would anyone be condemned?

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Now, to you on the outside, and in the basement, and you who are not able at this time to see in…The Lord Jesus Christ at His vicarious suffering and death at Calvary, purchased healing for every mortal in the world, ever will be in the world. Jesus has already paid the price, and in the sight of Go...

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Can a person sin away their day of grace?

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Now, Jesus here was speaking, He said, “Father, the time has come.” Now, there’s seasons for everything. Do you believe that? You sow in a certain season, and you reap in a certain season. And there’s seasons when the time comes that’s right for things to happen. Do you believe that? The time came o...

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Why did Brother Branham say America was ripe for judgment?

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Brother, as sure as I’m standing in this pulpit, this country is ready and ripe for judgment. That’s right. I’m an American, and I love it. If a war breaks out, I’m ready to go. I had five brothers in the other war—four brothers, I mean. And we’re ready to go now. Yes, sir. This is the greatest nati...

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Will people be judged by which denomination they belong to?

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You know, I—I believe that when Jesus shall appear, that He will not ask us whether we belong to certain denomination of church. He’s going to…We’re going to be judged according to what we’ve done about Him in our heart. Christianity doesn’t mean somebody that belongs to a certain church; it means t...

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What does God send before He sends judgment?

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We were talking this afternoon. Brother Lindsay looked over to me. We’ve been together for four years, and I never heard that tone of voice. The Spirit of God must have said it, or I caught it in that way. Said, “Brother Branham,” he said, “with a measure of time,” said, “I’ve said for a long time:...

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What did Brother Branham say is the only safety as the world heads for judgment?

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God loved Israel. But when Israel sinned, she reaped what she sowed. And we’re in for judgment. Mark that down, and remember I have said it from the platform. When it comes to pass, you remember what I said. All right. My Christian friends, and sinner friends, whatever you do, if you believe me to b...