Men and Women Swimming Together
If you are a student of the Message you will likely be aware that Brother William Branham spoke about “mixed bathing.” This is basically the terminology used to describe men and women swimming together in…
Biblical References for Dressing Modestly
The Bible very clearly commands both men and women to dress modestly… …distinction in dress between men and women as well as the necessity to avoid certain types of clothing altogether. It doesn’t always spell…
Two Coverings – Excerpt From Holiness Unto the Lord
Two Coverings Excerpt from the book Holiness unto the Lord. The first two clothes designers in history were Adam and God. They designed two coverings that were meant to accomplish the same purpose. One was…
Seeking A Life of Holiness
“But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15-16 God has called us…
Is Make-Up Modest?
In this article I first want to establish that the Bible does indeed command modesty and then from there I want to discuss whether or not make-up can be considered modest. 2 Corinthians 3:2 Ye are…
Why the Lack of Modesty Among Message Believers?
The question I am posing and intend to answer in this article is simple and straightforward. The Bible clearly teaches modesty for both men and women. Brother Branham’s teaching clearly expounds on these doctrines and…
Legalism? or Grace Straightened Out?
You’ve heard the skeptics charge the Message with Legalism. Yet one of the great mysteries revealed to the Bride was that of “The grace, straightened out; not disgrace, but real, true grace.” (Is this the…
Why Can Jezebel Tire Her Hair But Not Wear Paint?
And when Jehu was come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it; and she painted her face, and tired her head, and looked out at a window. (2 Kings 9:30) Here we read that Jezebel, in the…
Is Katastole Speaking of a Long Dress? 1 Timothy 2:9
Katastole In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel [Greek-katastole], with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; 1 Timothy 2:9 (KJV 1900) I was…
Why Did Jezebel Paint Her Face?
In the book of 1st and 2nd Kings we learn of a woman named Jezebel. She was a Sidonian (non-Israelite) and the daughter of their king. She was married to Ahab and brought Baal worship…
Did Queen Esther Wear Make-Up?
In response to a few of my recent articles I have been informed that, according to the Bible, Queen Esther wore make-up. I want to examine this charge against her to see if the Bible…
Legalism and Deuteronomy 22:5
I received a comment from a former Message believer that I wish to address on the blog today. This comment was regarding modesty and pants. He is specifically referring to how we use Deuteronomy 22:5.…
Of Modest Apparel
I came across this excerpt while reading the Expositors Bible Commentary on 1 Timothy 2:9-10. It was written by 29 scholars in the late 1800’s. In the late 1900’s through today the Christian church has…
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