The enemies of Truth have always resorted to unethical tactics to avoid the plain teachings of the Bible and often take portions of scripture out of their proper context or pit one passage against another in a effort to make the Bible contradict itself. This underhanded method of study is the result of surface reading and failure to harmonize all that has been written on the subject. Such treacherous and fundamentally disingenuous methods of analysis have been used as weapons against the ...
Is There a Jonah Phase of the Rod Message?
The winds of doctrine continue to blow amongst Davidians. Much of the confusion arises from teachings coming from the unauthorized "New Codes" sermon addresses published by Florence Houteff after the death of Brother Houteff in 1955. These publications and the resultant confusion that emanates from them have been thoroughly addressed in prior posts on this website, the links of which are included here and here for those who are not familiar with the controversy. Yet despite the clear evidence ...
Who are the Vanguard?
We have recently been asked a question about the “Vanguard” found in the Shepherd’s Rod message. Although there have been varied thoughts about who constitutes this group and what is their role in the closing events of prophecy expressed by different individuals over the years, in this study we will supply evidence from the golden bowl to address these questions. We are praying for God to bless this effort and clear away any confusion there may be on the subject and hopefully shed some light ...
Which Kingdom Does Your Character Reveal?
"And though I have [the gift of] prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing." -- 1 Corinthians 13:2 One thing that becomes apparent for those who take up the study of the Shepherd's Rod and are willing to proclaim themselves as "Davidians" is that a knowledge of the message does not always correlate with the character of the individual who makes its proclamation. In fact it ...
The Last Message and Manifestation of the Spirit of Prophecy: Is it the Rod or the Branch?
There continues to be confusion amongst Davidians as to what actually constitutes "the living spirit of prophecy." This subject has been thoroughly addressed in previous posts on this blog as listed below. http://whyperish.org/2010/11/living-spirit-of-prophecy-what-is-it/ http://whyperish.org/2011/12/revisiting-the-living-spirit-of-prophecy/ However, the present post will examine this controversy from the perspective of a principle Branch claim that the message must continue onward with ...
