Circular Letter April 1983

Keeping peace

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By God's grace, we will observe everything that happens and remain vigilant. We watch the developments and, with the help of the Lord, place everything biblically within the context of the end time. No one can stop or prevent what has already been decided in God's plan. Unfortunately, there are fanatical voices again claiming that the numbers on the questionnaires are somehow related to Revelation 13. Anyone who has read Brother Branham's sermons carefully will understand clearly what is meant in this written text.

As believers, we need to get accustomed to speaking as God speaks in biblical matters and refrain from our own interpretations. When the television appeared, some fanatics claimed that the television was an image of the beast that could speak. Recently, some claim it is a computer, because it has more functions, can store, “think” and play content. A two-hour film was even made about it. All of these speculations are unscriptural and, therefore, false. There is no need for anyone to worry about the fact that the questionnaire has a number. No document, identity card, passport, ticket or even a car is without a number! Even every banknote has a number! This has nothing at all to do with the number mentioned in the Bible or the image of the beast. No one should think that the Antichrist is behaving so clumsily and conspicuously. As Brother Branham explained quite clearly in the seven seals, the number 666 mentioned in the Bible unequivocally refers to the designation VICARIVS FILII DEI. In addition, everyone can read on pages 56 and 57 that the mark of the beast will be used only after the rapture. At that time no one will be able to buy or sell unless they have this mark.

In addition, Brother Branham said that pressure would be exerted on the Bride Church and those who do not belong to the World Council of Churches would be prohibited from preaching. However, just in time immediately preceding the Lord's return, extraordinary things are to happen in the midst of the Bride, which we are all waiting for. Through these, the rapture faith will reaches its peak. This time has now drawn so near that it is at hand. We can rejoice that everything will take place as it was predestined by God.

By God's grace, we will observe everything that happens and remain vigilant. We watch the developments and, with the help of the Lord, place everything biblically within the context of the end time. No one can stop or prevent what has already been decided in God's plan. Unfortunately, there are fanatical voices again claiming that the numbers on the questionnaires are somehow related to Revelation 13. Anyone who has read Brother Branham's sermons carefully will understand clearly what is meant in this written text. 

As believers, we need to get accustomed to speaking as God speaks in biblical matters and refrain from our own interpretations. When the television appeared, some fanatics claimed that the television was an image of the beast that could speak. Recently, some claim it is a computer, because it has more functions, can store, “think” and play content. A two-hour film was even made about it. All of these speculations are unscriptural and, therefore, false. There is no need for anyone to worry about the fact that the questionnaire has a number. No document, identity card, passport, ticket or even a car is without a number! Even every banknote has a number! This has nothing at all to do with the number mentioned in the Bible or the image of the beast. No one should think that the Antichrist is behaving so clumsily and conspicuously. As Brother Branham explained quite clearly in the seven seals, the number 666 mentioned in the Bible unequivocally refers to the designation VICARIVS FILII DEI. In addition, everyone can read on pages 56 and 57 that the mark of the beast will be used only after the rapture. At that time no one will be able to buy or sell unless they have this mark. 

In addition, Brother Branham said that pressure would be exerted on the Bride Church and those who do not belong to the World Council of Churches would be prohibited from preaching. However, just in time immediately preceding the Lord's return, extraordinary things are to happen in the midst of the Bride, which we are all waiting for. Through these, the rapture faith will reaches its peak. This time has now drawn so near that it is at hand. We can rejoice that everything will take place as it was predestined by God.