Grafted Branch Ministry is a ministry ran by several brethren in a collaborative effort together. Whom are saved by the Lord Jesus Christ according to the Holy Bible, the King James Version (KJV). And what is done here is just a portion of our reasonable service for his wonderful grace in saving us.
This site is not part of any government issued nonprofit registered institution (e.g. 501c3 etc.), we function together here as the body of Christ according to scripture (I Corinthians 12:13-28; I Corinthians 14:32-33, 40; Ephesians 4:16 KJV). And we strive to only lean on the Almighty God, our Lord Jesus Christ: And not turning to the rudiments of this world for all the increase that may be given. So all the glory is without doubt to be given to our Saviour Christ Jesus.
... WHAT WE PREACH AND BELIEVE ...
The Word Of God Is Our Authority (KJV)
The word of God is from God and not man, as promised according to his word. (II Peter 1:21; II Timothy 3:16 KJV)
The word of God to be perfect and preserved by God in the Authorized King James Bible KJB, also called the King James Version KJV. (Psalm 12:6-7; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35 KJV)
The word of God to mean what it says and say what it means, and requires no private interpretation. (Psalm 119:127-128; II Peter 1:19-20; I Corinthians 2:4-5 KJV)
We dare not add to or take away from the word of God, as according to his word. (Deuteronomy 4:2; Proverbs 30:6; II Corinthians 4:2; Revelation 22:18-19 KJV)
It is for every individual to study the word of God and to remain faithful unto God and what his word says within its context; not to follow after or be faithful to any tradition, dream, private belief or philosophy. (Deuteronomy 4:29, 13:3-4; Proverbs 28:5; Colossians 2:8-9; 2 Timothy 2:15-16 KJV)
The word of God is applicable to us today. It is our authority in all things. We are to take the word of God with us everywhere, and to write it upon the table of our heart. (Deuteronomy 6:5-9; Matthew 4:4; Titus 2:15; II Peter 1:3 KJV)
The Doctrine Of Christ (Otherwise Called, The Godhead Doctrine)
The scriptures teach the doctrine of Christ (II John 9 KJV): that the fulness of the Godhead bodily dwells in Jesus Christ. This means that the traditional teaching of the Trinity (three separate persons of God) is blasphemy. (Colossians 1:19, 2:8-9; Hebrews 1:2-3 KJV)
The scriptures teach that the name of the Father is JESUS, as he came in his Father's name and not his own (Matthew 1:21; John 5:43, 17:6, 11-12 KJV). With the very first mention of the capital "F" “Father” being in reference to God is in a prophecy of Jesus Christ, the Son of God (Isaiah 9:6; Luke 2:11 KJV).
None of the 56 times “persons” is used in the King James Bible does it ever refer to God. The scriptures teach one person of God (Colossians 2:8-9; Hebrews 1:2-3 KJV) with three parts (I John 5:7 says these three ARE one not three IN one...as the Trinity falsely teaches).
The scriptures teach that we are made in the similitude of God (Genesis 1:26-27; James 3:9 KJV). Therefore, we understand that God has parts similar to our spirit, soul, and body (I Thessalonians 5:23; I John 5:7 KJV).
None of the traditional teachings for the Trinity are found in scripture. For example:
God in three persons - not there
God the Son - not there
God the Holy Ghost - not there
the second person of God - not there
Jesus is not the Father - not there
Jesus is not the Holy Spirit - not there
Divine essence - not there
essence of God - not there
triune God - not there
Trinity - not there
Salvation Of The Lord Jesus Christ
Salvation is the work of God in us, not because of anything we have done; after believing the gospel of Christ, how that he died, was buried, and rose again the third day, all according to the scriptures. We must then call upon Jesus Christ the Lord to save us. No man can save themselves let alone any other. And the devils also believe (James 2:19 KJV) but they are not saved, so it is not in belief only. (Romans 10:3-4, 9-14; I Corinthians 15:3-4; Ephesians 2:8-10; Colossians 2:10-12 KJV),
Jesus Christ is the author and finisher of our faith. There is salvation in none other than Christ who is our righteousness. (Acts 4:10-12; Romans 3:26; Galatians 2:16, 21 KJV) Jesus Christ the Lord is the author and finisher of our faith, no man can save himself or another (Hebrews 12:2 KJV).
There is nothing we can do to make ourselves more likely to be saved, nor is there anything we must do to keep our salvation. We that are saved are sealed until the day of redemption. Once a person is saved, if truly saved by the working of God, nothing can undo the salvation of the Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 5:9; I Thessalonians 1:10, 5:9; Galatians 3:3; Ephesians 1:13-14, 4:30; Colossians 2:6-7 KJV)
Salvation in Christ is the predestined work of God set forth from the very beginning, not a predestination for individuals as Calvinist teach, but a predestined work in God himself. God provided himself a Lamb in our place. (Genesis 22:7-8; Isaiah 53; Ephesians 1:7-14, 3:1-12; Titus 3:4-7 KJV)
Salvation is a simple thing that we trust in God for, and not follow after any wisdom which man teaches (I Corinthians 1:20-21 KJV). Moreover we receive salvation by faith, trusting God and not man. ( Isaiah 12:2, Romans 3:3-4, 21-26; I Corinthians 1:26-31; II Corinthians 11:3-4, 13-15; Galatians 2:21 KJV)
Baptism
There is one baptism for salvation, baptism by the Holy Ghost, at which point the old man is buried with Christ into the likeness of his death and risen with him unto newness of life, and wherein we are made a new man, and born again (Matthew 3:11; Mark 1:8; Luke 3:16; John 3:3-8; Romans 6:4-6; I Corinthians 12:13; II Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 4:5; Colossians 2:12 KJV).
Water baptism is a personal choice and a willing sacrifice, but has nothing to with the working of God in salvation. This is shown by the Ethiopian eunuch asking Philip about whether he can be baptized in Acts 8:36-39 KJV. Many false Christian churches make it a requirement to be water baptized to be saved, and put a yoke of bondage on those that attend these buildings. Such forced traditions also get men puffed up when they were baptized by a certain man, which also happened in the days of the apostles as in 1 Corinthians 1:12-17 KJV. John the Baptist himself made clear that his baptism by water was of less importance than the baptism by the Holy Ghost (Matthew 3:13-15; Mark 1:8; Galatians 5:1 KJV)
There is a transition when dealing with water baptism, according to the scriptures: A difference is made between water baptism and baptism by the Holy Ghost when water baptism is first mentioned (Matthew 3:11; Acts 1:5 KJV)
Early on in Acts, Jews are told to "Repent, and be baptized", after which the gift of the Holy Ghost is given (Acts 2:38 KJV)
Then later in Acts, the Holy Ghost is given without water baptism while Peter is preaching Jesus Christ, with him remembering the words spoken by Jesus regarding baptism by the Holy Ghost. Water baptism was not forbidden. (Acts 10:43-44; Acts 11:16 KJV)
Today we're saved (baptized by the Holy Ghost) by believing that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and by calling on his name (Acts 15:11; Romans 10:9; I Corinthians 12:13 KJV)
There is no additional "baptism by fire" that is required for salvation. You're baptized either by the Holy Ghost, or by fire. Baptism by fire is Jesus "In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ" (II Thessalonians 1:8 KJV).
Resurrection
Jesus is the resurrection (John 11:25 KJV) If he is not risen from the dead then our faith is in vain (I Corinthians 15:13-14 KJV). In this is the promise of eternal life, the promise of newness of life, and the hope of salvation. This is by grace through faith meaning it's substance is hoped for by the word of God (Hebrews 11:1 KJV). (John 10:28; Romans 6:4; Titus 1:2; I Peter 1:3 KJV)
There are two resurrections. #1 to life and #2 of damnation (Daniel 12:2; John 5:25-29; Acts 24:14-15 KJV). These resurrections must happen in order (I Corinthians 15:21-24 KJV).
The first resurrection happens over thousands of years in three parts.
Christ the first fruits (I Corinthians 15:20; Matthew 27:52-53; I Corinthians 15:23 KJV)
The Catching away, our blessed hope (I Thessalonians 4:13-17 KJV)
Those out of great tribulation after the catching away (Revelation 7:14 20:4-6 KJV)
Our blessed hope is the catching away of the body of Christ and is only taught in Paul’s epistles. This event is incorrectly called the "rapture" (I Corinthians 15:51-55; I Thessalonians 4:13-18; Titus 2:13-14 KJV). The scriptures teach we are caught away before the time of Jacob's trouble (Jeremiah 30:7 KJV), this is what is incorrectly called a "pre-tribulation rapture”. This means the saved, in this dispensation, are not appointed unto the wrath of God and therefore will not be on the earth at the time of great tribulation. (Romans 5:9; I Thessalonians 1:10, 5:9 KJV)
The Resurrection to damnation (John 5:28-29 KJV). These people arise from the dead and go before the great white throne to be cast into the lake of fire, this is the second death (Revelation 20:11-15 KJV). This resurrection has to do with the second death whereas the first does not (Revelation 20: KJV). Meaning the saints do not go before the great white throne but rather the judgment seat of Christ (II Corinthians 5:10 KJV).
Dispensations
The word of God teaches dispensations and scripture mentions the word "dispensation" four times. These dispensations need to be rightly divided as the word of God commands us to study and rightly divide the word of truth in II Timothy 2:15 KJV. (I Corinthians 9:17; Ephesians 1:10, 3:2; Colossians 1:25 KJV)
The Lord God, who is the beginning and the ending, "who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past" according to his blessed word (Hebrews 1:1 KJV). Dispensations are not merely about grace; in the Old Testament it was of works (Deuteronomy 6:25 KJV) and after Christ fulfilled the law in the New Testament it was then of grace for righteousness (Romans 10:3-4; Ephesian 2:8-9 KJV). The word of God is the final authority as it is written in Romans 11:6 KJV "And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work."
The dispensation for salvation today was given to Paul by revelation from God (Ephesians 3:3-4 KJV). This was acknowledged by the apostles and elders to mark the beginning of the dispensation of the grace of God (Ephesians 3:2 KJV), saving us by faith in Acts 15:1, 8-12, 19-20, and confirmed in Galatians 2:1-2 KJV. This is all according to Paul's gospel given to him by the Lord Jesus Christ "to fulfil the word of God" as it is written in Colossians 1:25 KJV. (Paul says "my gospel" 3x in Romans 2:16; 16:25; II Timothy 2:8 KJV)
The end of the current dispensation is the gathering together of the body of Christ, our blessed hope. This is the event is commonly but mistakenly called the "rapture". It is an event only ever given details upon by Paul within scripture. If we go before this time it was a mystery, likewise after it in the timeline of prophecy it is unclear if not rightly divided for right now. (Romans 5:9; I Thessalonians 1:10, 5:9; I Corinthians 15:51-58; Ephesians 1:10; I Thessalonians 4:13-18; Titus 2:13-15 KJV).
Ministry Of Reconciliation
The ministry of reconciliation is preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to lost sinners. How that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures. (1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 KJV)
Every born again believer, whether man or woman, young or old, have been commanded to preach the gospel. There is no need for a license or education. If you know the gospel, preach it! Do not receive the grace of God in vain. (1 Corinthians 1:18-21; 2 Corinthians 3:5-6 KJV) This ministry is given to both men and women and they are called fellowlabourers. (2 Corinthians 6:1,18; Philippians 4:3; 1 Thessalonians 3:2 KJV)
The ministry of reconciliation is the simple preaching of the gospel by the word of God and not the wisdom of men. We are ambassadors for Christ Jesus not ambassadors for the world. There is no use in proclaiming the wisdom of this world when God has given us his words to preach. (Romans 10:17; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; 2 Corinthians 4:1-2; 5:20 KJV)
To minister the word of reconciliation is our reasonable service for God. (Romans 12:1; 1 Corinthians 3:9; 2 Corinthians 6:1-4 KJV) This service is not to seek any gain but to do that which is our duty to do. (Luke 17:7-10; 1 Thessalonians 2:4-6 KJV)
How To Support Us:
For now we simply ask for your prayers. We each have lives we lead, trying to walk blameless and honestly before a crooked world. At the same time we are trying to endure hardness as soldiers of Christ in the ministry where we are called. Some ministry efforts are here in the website, but there is also more done evangelizing in our local areas. So prayers are very valuable.
A few prayer request are...
1 ... for protection spiritually & physically, as there will always be enemies to the ministry ... - Ephesians 6:18 KJV Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; - 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2 KJV Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: (2) And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith.
2 ... steadfastness in ministry as long as the Lord permit ... - 1 Corinthians 15:58 KJV Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. - 1 Timothy 6:12 KJV Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
3 ... diligence in all things set before us ... - 2 Peter 3:13-14 KJV Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. (14) Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless. - 2 Timothy 4:5 KJV But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
4 ... endurance to not get entangled with this world or its cares but to preach in & out of season ... - 2 Timothy 2:3-4 KJV Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. (4) No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. - 2 Timothy 4:2-4 KJV Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. (3) For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; (4) And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
And aside from these things. Pray that there will be effectual workings in others in thanksgiving, to redound unto the glory of God. What we do is not for ourselves in any kind of vain glory, but what we do is freely given as service to Christ. May this service also provoke others unto good works in the same toward Christ and the furtherance of the gospel. There are many members in the body of Christ. We each have a part to play with the portion of faith we have been given. So may it be that you go on to do your own service and work for the Lord Jesus Christ. All to the edifying of the body of Christ in love.
