2015-09-13-1500-Abidjan-english-french
September 13, 2015 15:00
Espace "Oeuvres et Missions", Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
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Summary
Missionary Ewald Frank visits Abidjan, Ivory Coast.</br></br> <a href='https://livestream.com/accounts/59981/events/4160086'>For LIVE transmission from the meeting click here.</a>
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Brother Frank delivers a sermon emphasizing the importance of adhering to the unadulterated Word of God, recognizing the signs of the times, and preparing for the imminent return of Christ. He stresses the need to come out of Babylonian captivity, reject the doctrine of the Trinity, and embrace baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, while also highlighting the significance of William Branham's ministry as a forerunner to the second coming of Christ.
Sermon Overview
Brother Frank's sermon centers on the critical need for believers to align themselves with the pure, uninterpreted Word of God and to recognize the lateness of the hour in preparation for Christ's return. He shares personal experiences, biblical references, and prophetic insights to underscore his message.
Key Points
Personal Testimony and Divine Calling:
- Brother Frank recounts his near-death experience and subsequent calling to minister the Word of God from country to country.
- He references Brother Branham's vision of the German eagle flying through Africa, emphasizing his own connection to the continent and its spiritual harvest.
Importance of Recognizing the Times:
- The sermon highlights the signs of the times, including the return of the Jews to Israel and the fulfillment of Bible prophecies in relation to Israel, the nations, the church, and the bride of Christ.
- Brother Frank emphasizes the proximity of the second coming of Christ, referencing the two thousand year intervals from Adam to Abraham, Abraham to Christ, and the current era.
Rejection of Private Interpretation and Cunningly Devised Fables:
- Brother Frank stresses that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, referencing 2 Pt 1:20 and 2 Pt 3:3 to warn against those who scoff at the promise of Christ's return.
- He urges believers to check everything with the Word of God and to avoid cunningly devised fables and interpretations.
The Role of William Branham's Ministry:
- Brother Frank asserts that Brother Branham was a prophet sent by God to restore all things and to bring believers back to the original foundation and teachings of the apostles, as described in Apg 2:42.
- He recounts Brother Branham's commission by an angel in May 1946, including the two signs given to him for his healing ministry.
Critique of Denominational Teachings and the Doctrine of the Trinity:
- Brother Frank critiques various revivals (Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist, Pentecostal) for incorporating teachings from the Roman church, particularly the doctrine of the Trinity.
- He argues that the concept of God existing in three persons (Father, Son, Holy Ghost) is not biblical and calls for believers to come out of Babylonian captivity and be sanctified in the Word of God.
Emphasis on Baptism in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ:
- Brother Frank stresses the importance of baptizing in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, referencing Apg 2:38, Apg 8:16, Apg 10:48, and Apg 19:5-6.
- He contrasts this with the teachings of many modern evangelists who acknowledge Brother Branham's gifts but reject his teachings on baptism and the Trinity.
The Giving Out of Spiritual Food:
- Brother Frank references the instruction given to Brother Branham on April 1, 1962, to store up food (the promised Word of God for the day) and the subsequent revelation on December 3, 1962, to wait with the giving out of the food until he received the rest of it.
- He asserts that the time has come to share the spiritual food, which includes all the divine revelation from 1Mo to Offb 22, and that this is the time when the kingdom of God will be likened to ten virgins (Mt 25).
Call to Action and Preparation:
- Brother Frank urges believers to recognize their time, the messenger, and the message, and to line up with the Word of God.
- He emphasizes the need to prepare for the return of Christ, to obey the Word of God, and to love and pray for one another.
Scriptural References
Brother Frank references numerous scriptures throughout his sermon, including:
- 2 Pt 1:16, 2 Pt 1:19, 2 Pt 1:20, 2 Pt 3:3, 2 Pt 3:4, 2 Pt 3:9, 2 Pt 3:10
- Joe 2:31, Apg 2:20, Mal 4, Mt 17:11, Mt 24, Lk 21
- Apg 2:42, Mt 24:45, Mt 24:46, Mt 24:47, Mt 25
- Apg 2:38, Apg 8:16, Apg 10:48, Apg 19:5, Apg 19:6
- Hebr 13:8, Joh 14:12, Joh 13:20
- Gal 4:23, Gal 4:28, Offb 19:7
Conclusion
Brother Frank concludes his sermon with a call to believe every Word of God, to come out of all denominations into the body of Christ, and to prepare for the imminent return of the Lord. He prays for the salvation and sanctification of the believers, urging them to receive the forgiveness of their sins and to be sealed by the Holy Spirit.