CIRCULAR LETTER December 1991
By the grace of God, we can report a triumphal march for the truth. As has often been testified, the various homemade interpretations lose their appeal and all speculation ends in nothingness. The elect, however, experience a complete return to the Holy Scriptures, a total restoration of all that God gave to the New Testament church at the beginning. HE remains true to His Word and fulfills His end-time promises just as He has done throughout history.
There are always two things: one is the true revelation of the Word and the will of God in accordance with the overall testimony of Scripture, whereby God's plan of salvation appears in full light. The other are temporary phenomena, which indeed claim to be special knowledge and revelation, but where people are led astray and in reality continue to remain in the dark. Some go from knowledge to knowledge, from revelation to revelation. The others, who do not take the Word of God as their only absolute, stumble from error to error. The powerful errors have been preached to those who have not received the love of the truth, that is, of the Word. Those who, for example, prefer quotations to the Word and fail to place them in a biblical context, have their attitudes exposed. In this case, too, it is not any claims that apply, which may be theoretical, but rather the actual reality. The fact remains that the Bride Church will be a Word-Bride born of the Spirit, just as the Bridegroom is the Word-Bridegroom.
Time is really too serious for us to take these things lightly, eternity too long for us to be lulled into a false sense of security. An examination is necessary, as we read in the word of introduction. He who is right with God and agrees with His Word will ask from the heart, "Search me, O God, and try me." The characteristic of those who find themselves in spiritual error is that they are so convinced of themselves and what they spread that they do not even think of examining it against the Word of the Holy Scriptures. In any case, the Lord now requires His own from all the shepherds who feed themselves, and takes care of His flock Himself.
This year we were not able to publish as many sermons as we have in other years. Several reprints were made, and Eastern European languages were added. We already have almost all of Brother Branham's sermons from the years 1963-1965 available in German, whereas in some other languages they are only beginning. If everyone reads the sermons that have already been published and immerses themselves in the Bible, then there is no spiritual emergency. On the contrary: In the German-speaking world, we are privileged to have such a supply of spiritual food.
Regarding the missionary journeys, we have been able to serve many again this year, especially in the countries of Eastern Europe. The spiritual hunger and desire to hear His Word is very great. Even if larger crowds come to the special meetings in the countries of Africa and Asia, it is not we who decide about it, but God, who calls the people and draws them to Himself. In any case, this year has also brought forth fruit for eternity.
From the bottom of my heart I would like to thank all those who bear the work of God through prayer and intercession and support it with their funds. By God’s grace, the building with our new printing, processing and shipping rooms will be completed in early 1992. We believe that the return of the Lord is very near, but we also believe that, as the Scriptures tell us, we are to work while it is day, for the night is coming when no one can work. (John 9:4) Precisely because time is coming to an end, we need to redeem it and do everything we can to spread the everlasting gospel of Jesus Christ and proclaim the entire counsel of God worldwide.
For the year 1992, I sincerely wish everyone God's abundant blessings. May it be an extraordinary year for all of us and especially for the kingdom of God. To all the brothers who work in the different languages and countries, we wish God's special support and blessing.
By His Commission
By the grace of God, we can report a triumphal march for the truth. As has often been testified, the various homemade interpretations lose their appeal and all speculation ends in nothingness. The elect, however, experience a complete return to the Holy Scriptures, a total restoration of all that God gave to the New Testament church at the beginning. HE remains true to His Word and fulfills His end-time promises just as He has done throughout history.
There are always two things: one is the true revelation of the Word and the will of God in accordance with the overall testimony of Scripture, whereby God's plan of salvation appears in full light. The other are temporary phenomena, which indeed claim to be special knowledge and revelation, but where people are led astray and in reality continue to remain in the dark. Some go from knowledge to knowledge, from revelation to revelation. The others, who do not take the Word of God as their only absolute, stumble from error to error. The powerful errors have been preached to those who have not received the love of the truth, that is, of the Word. Those who, for example, prefer quotations to the Word and fail to place them in a biblical context, have their attitudes exposed. In this case, too, it is not any claims that apply, which may be theoretical, but rather the actual reality. The fact remains that the Bride Church will be a Word-Bride born of the Spirit, just as the Bridegroom is the Word-Bridegroom.
Time is really too serious for us to take these things lightly, eternity too long for us to be lulled into a false sense of security. An examination is necessary, as we read in the word of introduction. He who is right with God and agrees with His Word will ask from the heart, "Search me, O God, and try me." The characteristic of those who find themselves in spiritual error is that they are so convinced of themselves and what they spread that they do not even think of examining it against the Word of the Holy Scriptures. In any case, the Lord now requires His own from all the shepherds who feed themselves, and takes care of His flock Himself.
This year we were not able to publish as many sermons as we have in other years. Several reprints were made, and Eastern European languages were added. We already have almost all of Brother Branham's sermons from the years 1963-1965 available in German, whereas in some other languages they are only beginning. If everyone reads the sermons that have already been published and immerses themselves in the Bible, then there is no spiritual emergency. On the contrary: In the German-speaking world, we are privileged to have such a supply of spiritual food.
Regarding the missionary journeys, we have been able to serve many again this year, especially in the countries of Eastern Europe. The spiritual hunger and desire to hear His Word is very great. Even if larger crowds come to the special meetings in the countries of Africa and Asia, it is not we who decide about it, but God, who calls the people and draws them to Himself. In any case, this year has also brought forth fruit for eternity.
From the bottom of my heart I would like to thank all those who bear the work of God through prayer and intercession and support it with their funds. By God’s grace, the building with our new printing, processing and shipping rooms will be completed in early 1992. We believe that the return of the Lord is very near, but we also believe that, as the Scriptures tell us, we are to work while it is day, for the night is coming when no one can work. (John 9:4) Precisely because time is coming to an end, we need to redeem it and do everything we can to spread the everlasting gospel of Jesus Christ and proclaim the entire counsel of God worldwide.
For the year 1992, I sincerely wish everyone God's abundant blessings. May it be an extraordinary year for all of us and especially for the kingdom of God. To all the brothers who work in the different languages and countries, we wish God's special support and blessing.
By His Commission
Br. Frank