Greetings Brethren: Below are the first two parts of a presentation which examines whether we as present truth believers should accept the New Codes (Vol. 10, No. 7 to Vol. 13, Nos. 11, 12) as part of the inspired Shepherd's Rod message as this is an issue of considerable controversy in our midst. Let us all pray and search for Truth on this matter and teach only that which is published in the official publications of the Shepherd's Rod message that came from our beloved Brother V. T. ...
Part Three: Why Has God had to Move His Storehouse in the Past?
(For Part Two in this series, please click here.) “I have been instructed to publish the early experiences of the cause of present truth, showing why we stand, as we do, a people separate and distinct from the world.... While Satan is stirring up many to depart from the faith, I am bidden to republish the experiences of the past and give the message of warning God sends, showing the dangers of the present time, and what will be in the future.—Manuscript 13, 1908.” — Publishing Ministry, p. ...
Revisiting the “Living Spirit of Prophecy”
A showdown at antitypical Mt. Carmel is underway between the prophet of God and the prophets of Baal. It is taking place all around the world via the internet in Facebook discussion groups, chat rooms, blog posts, Skype calls, video chats, emails, text messages, tweets, publications, seminars, Bible studies in every possible avenue of communication. A primary battle front stems from our accepting what the Rod teaches regarding "the living spirit of prophecy" (LSOP) or taking what the voice of ...
Part Two: Some Criteria for God’s Storehouse
Part Two: What are Some Criteria of God’s Storehouse? (for Part One in this series, please click this link.) In part two of this series we aim to determine what God’s storehouse should be doing so that we can recognize it from a myriad of counterfeits that have arisen since Brother Houteff's death in 1955. To accomplish this goal we will examine several criteria coming from the Bible, Spirit of Prophecy and the Shepherds’s Rod that will aid us in our search. May God richly bless you as you ...
Part One: Where is God’s Storehouse Today?
The topic of the location and purpose of God's storehouse today is one of much confusion and debate among professed believers of the Shepherd's Rod message. This situation is exacerbated by many rival factions within Davidia that have arisen since 1955 most of whom claim they are the only true storehouse. How does one go about sorting through this maze of conflicting information coming from every direction? Well brethren, take hold and have faith that God does not leave His faithful forsaken ...
