If you set out wrong, you can never end right. If the point of origin is not in line, error will subsequently set in. With this in mind, I would like to take you, dear reader, to some of the things that have been taught since Bro. Branham has gone to be with the Lord, so that you can check it out with God’s holy Word.

For instance, a prominent teacher of the Message spoke about Acts 3: 22-23 in his sermon entitled “A prophet from among your Brethren.” The scriptural reference is: “For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you. And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people.”

This brother argues that Christ could not have been that prophet Moses spoke of in Deuteronomy 18:15 because Israel was not destroyed after they did not hear Jesus Christ.

Peter refers to Christ in Acts 3: 21–23, Stephen in Acts 7:37; Philip calling Nathanael says, we have found him, of whom Moses in the law and the prophets did write, Jesus of Nazareth. John the Baptist was asked: “Art thou that prophet? And he answered, no!” Bro. Branham confirmed in his sermons that this was Jesus Christ.

The discrepancy came in when only the one word ‘soul’ was overlooked. The Bible doesn’t say that Israel or any other nation was to be destroyed, it simply says: “… and it shall come to pass that every soul which shall not hear that prophet shall be destroyed from amongst the people.” This brother maintains,

“Then Jesus Christ cannot come back until God raises up a prophet again like unto Moses, with the identical ministry of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles … to be a man like Moses requires a birth and death on earth and a resurrection and a rapture like Jesus.”

Is he implying that the prophecy Moses gave was not entirely fulfilled in Jesus Christ?

“Now notice, I said, this did not take place in Jesus’ 3 ½ year ministry. This could not happen. What could not happen? The people being destroyed for not hearing Him. This could not happen.”

My dear brother, dear sister, can you see how easily error slips in when the Scripture is privately interpreted? There is a vast difference between the ‘destroying of the soul’ and the ‘destruction at the end of this age.’ “Every soul that sinneth shall surely die.” Sin is unbelief, unbelief in the Word of God.

When the Lord Jesus Christ was upon Mt. Transfiguration with three of His disciples, a voice spoke out of the cloud saying: “HEAR YE HIM!” In the Book of Revelation, HIS voice is heard. HE is the ONE, who speaks as the ‘Son of man, the prophet’, HE was seen walking amidst the seven golden candlesticks . The argument, “Israel was not destroyed after they did not hear the Lord Jesus Christ” means absolutely nothing to the spiritual mind. Every soul that does not hear the Lord Jesus Christ dies spiritually and will finally be destroyed. We believe Deuteronomy 18:15 was wholly fulfilled in Jesus Christ. If anyone, regardless of who he is, whether he was frequently mentioned on tape by Bro. Branham or be it someone unknown, misconstrues the Scripture, he is not only in danger, but it is also blasphemous and misleading. I personally feel that a brother’s ministry is not necessarily authenticated simply because h is name was mentioned on tape. Rather, that brother only bears a greater responsibility because of his influence on this basis. What he says is often taken as the criterion instead of the Word of God.

I can only stress that we must forget our own imaginations and be delivered from all spiritual pride. God abhors any diversions from His holy Word.

Let me give you another example as to how easily a reference is given, perhaps unnoticed by some, yet disastrous if any significance is ascribed to it. In the book FOOTPRINTS IN THE SANDS OF TIME, the publisher asks the question in regard to Bro. Branham:

“Could he have been the one that apostle John said would, through preaching and prophesying, reveal all the mysteries held secret till this time?” (Rev. 10:1–7).

How can someone even imply that Revelation 10:1-6 could be anyone else but the Lord Jesus Christ? He alone is the Angel-Messenger of the covenant. (Mal. 3:1)

Another question asked is:

“… if this be so, was he also the prophet of Revelation 22 who refused to be worshipped? Yet, so great and glorious was his ministry that John recorded his revelation s that should be revealed in the age.”

The first part of this statement is in the interrogative – a question. The second part is a positive statement. The fashion in which this is asked, implies that it is being believed. Such a question only sows confusion in the hearts and minds of God’s children. In Revelation 1:1 and Revelation 22:6 and 16, it is mentioned that the angel was sent to John on the Isle of Patmos. The Bible does not teach reincarnation. It is therefore absolutely impossible for anyone living in this generation to have been that angel.

We have been clearly informed of the scriptures concerning the prophetic ministry, but is it not the enemy who is using so-called Bible teachers to exalt Br. Branham? Why aren’t we satisfied with those Scriptures pertaining to his ministry? Of course, many sincere christians with the fear of God in their hearts see and hear those things going on under the flag of the ‘End-time Message’ and do not want to have a thing to do with it. Who can blame them? May God open their eyes to the real revelation of His Word to ignore all the fanaticism and confusion, but rather look upon Jesus Christ. May all who truly love the Lord come to the full understanding of God’s plan and purpose in this late hour.

When John was about to worship the angel, he was told: “… see thou do it not, for I am thy fellow servant and of thy brethren, the prophets, and of them who keep the sayings of this book. Worship God!” This Scripture indicates the angel must have been a prophet, but the terms ‘fellow-servant’ and of ‘thy brethren’ always refer to the Jews. Why try to delve into things that could cause others to be misled? Is it really that important to know who this angel messenger or prophet was? Wouldn’t it be wise for all of us to distance our selves from all unprofitable speculations?

God has sent His messenger to sow the seed of the Word; the enemy has followed with his interpretations. The time is at hand for you, dear friend, to choose between the true word or the counterfeits. May God grant you grace , to recognise the seriousness of your decision!

If you set out wrong, you can never end right. If the point of origin is not in line, error will subsequently set in. With this in mind, I would like to take you, dear reader, to some of the things that have been taught since Bro. Branham has gone to be with the Lord, so that you can check it out with God’s holy Word.

For instance, a prominent teacher of the Message spoke about Acts 3: 22-23 in his sermon entitled “A prophet from among your Brethren.” The scriptural reference is: “For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you. And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people.” 

This brother argues that Christ could not have been that prophet Moses spoke of in Deuteronomy 18:15 because Israel was not destroyed after they did not hear Jesus Christ.

Peter refers to Christ in Acts 3: 21–23, Stephen in Acts 7:37; Philip calling Nathanael says, we have found him, of whom Moses in the law and the prophets did write, Jesus of Nazareth. John the Baptist was asked: “Art thou that prophet? And he answered, no!” Bro. Branham confirmed in his sermons that this was Jesus Christ. 

The discrepancy came in when only the one word ‘soul’ was overlooked. The Bible doesn’t say that Israel or any other nation was to be destroyed, it simply says: “… and it shall come to pass that every soul which shall not hear that prophet shall be destroyed from amongst the people.” This brother maintains, 

“Then Jesus Christ cannot come back until God raises up a prophet again like unto Moses, with the identical ministry of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles … to be a man like Moses requires a birth and death on earth and a resurrection and a rapture like Jesus.” 

Is he implying that the prophecy Moses gave was not entirely fulfilled in Jesus Christ?

“Now notice, I said, this did not take place in Jesus’ 3 ½ year ministry. This could not happen. What could not happen? The people being destroyed for not hearing Him. This could not happen.” 

My dear brother, dear sister, can you see how easily error slips in when the Scripture is privately interpreted? There is a vast difference between the ‘destroying of the soul’ and the ‘destruction at the end of this age.’ “Every soul that sinneth shall surely die.” Sin is unbelief, unbelief in the Word of God.

When the Lord Jesus Christ was upon Mt. Transfiguration with three of His disciples, a voice spoke out of the cloud saying: “HEAR YE HIM!” In the Book of Revelation, HIS voice is heard. HE is the ONE, who speaks as the ‘Son of man, the prophet’, HE was seen walking amidst the seven golden candlesticks . The argument, “Israel was not destroyed after they did not hear the Lord Jesus Christ” means absolutely nothing to the spiritual mind. Every soul that does not hear the Lord Jesus Christ dies spiritually and will finally be destroyed. We believe Deuteronomy 18:15 was wholly fulfilled in Jesus Christ. If anyone, regardless of who he is, whether he was frequently mentioned on tape by Bro. Branham or be it someone unknown, misconstrues the Scripture, he is not only in danger, but it is also blasphemous and misleading. I personally feel that a brother’s ministry is not necessarily authenticated simply because h is name was mentioned on tape. Rather, that brother only bears a greater responsibility because of his influence on this basis. What he says is often taken as the criterion instead of the Word of God.

I can only stress that we must forget our own imaginations and be delivered from all spiritual pride. God abhors any diversions from His holy Word.

Let me give you another example as to how easily a reference is given, perhaps unnoticed by some, yet disastrous if any significance is ascribed to it. In the book FOOTPRINTS IN THE SANDS OF TIME, the publisher asks the question in regard to Bro. Branham: 

“Could he have been the one that apostle John said would, through preaching and prophesying, reveal all the mysteries held secret till this time?” (Rev. 10:1–7). 

How can someone even imply that Revelation 10:1-6 could be anyone else but the Lord Jesus Christ? He alone is the Angel-Messenger of the covenant. (Mal. 3:1)

Another question asked is: 

“… if this be so, was he also the prophet of Revelation 22 who refused to be worshipped? Yet, so great and glorious was his ministry that John recorded his revelation s that should be revealed in the age.” 

The first part of this statement is in the interrogative – a question. The second part is a positive statement. The fashion in which this is asked, implies that it is being believed. Such a question only sows confusion in the hearts and minds of God’s children. In Revelation 1:1 and Revelation 22:6 and 16, it is mentioned that the angel was sent to John on the Isle of Patmos. The Bible does not teach reincarnation. It is therefore absolutely impossible for anyone living in this generation to have been that angel.

We have been clearly informed of the scriptures concerning the prophetic ministry, but is it not the enemy who is using so-called Bible teachers to exalt Br. Branham? Why aren’t we satisfied with those Scriptures pertaining to his ministry? Of course, many sincere christians with the fear of God in their hearts see and hear those things going on under the flag of the ‘End-time Message’ and do not want to have a thing to do with it. Who can blame them? May God open their eyes to the real revelation of His Word to ignore all the fanaticism and confusion, but rather look upon Jesus Christ. May all who truly love the Lord come to the full understanding of God’s plan and purpose in this late hour.

When John was about to worship the angel, he was told: “… see thou do it not, for I am thy fellow servant and of thy brethren, the prophets, and of them who keep the sayings of this book. Worship God!” This Scripture indicates the angel must have been a prophet, but the terms ‘fellow-servant’ and of ‘thy brethren’ always refer to the Jews. Why try to delve into things that could cause others to be misled? Is it really that important to know who this angel messenger or prophet was? Wouldn’t it be wise for all of us to distance our selves from all unprofitable speculations?

God has sent His messenger to sow the seed of the Word; the enemy has followed with his interpretations. The time is at hand for you, dear friend, to choose between the true word or the counterfeits. May God grant you grace , to recognise the seriousness of your decision!