Many who are investigating the Shepherd’s Rod message today are wondering what are the requirements to teach in the name of this most marvelous and powerful proclamation of present truth. For example, someone recently asked on a Facebook discussion group, “are the non card holding members eligible to teach the Shepherd's Rod Message?” The card being referred to is known as the Certificate of Fellowship card that was issued on an annual basis to supporting members of the work at old Mt. Carmel ...
IRS 501c3 & State Incorporation: A Trap for Davidians?
Ever since the enemy's effort to deliver a knock out blow Davidian Seventh-day Adventists have been lead astray into many winds of doctrine and practice. A striking example of this alarming trend has been the incorporation of most every Davidian Association since the early 1960's with the state and their subsequent registration as IRS 501c3 tax exempt religious organizations. What are the legal ramifications and reasons for this? Is it based on sound Biblical principle or could it be a deadly ...