Welcome to The Shepherd’s Rod Speaks blogsite!
“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord” to hear the plain facts and present truth about The Shepherd’s Rod Message directed to all Seventh-day Adventists, who, like the noble Berean’s, are willing to investigate for themselves and hear both sides of the story before passing judgment on what it teaches. This site only speaks for the original published message that was brought to the Seventh-day Adventist church by the late Victor T. Houteff from 1930 to 1954, and thus is not associated with a number of splinter groups and their teachings that have arisen since 1955.
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I assume this is a site hosted by the Bashan Group being it states that it is the original and not one of the many “splinter groups”? If so let me know. I wonder why though that there are no posts? Thanks.
Dear friend in Christ,
Thank you for your post, we hope that more will be added as this site becomes more visible.
Assumptions can be misleading. We are not connected with the Bashan group or any other Davidian Association. In our extensive research over the years we have found that the various claims to be the “original” have amounted to nothing but a mirage without solid foundation in truth. We have scanned all of the original Rod literature published under the direction of Bro. Victor Houteff (1930 – 1954) located from several independent sources and have made them available on this blog and our sister website (http://www.upa7.org). This work arose out of necessity since no other Rod publishing group is currently publishing the Rod literature in its exact original form (typesetting, size, artwork, etc.).
To our knowledge we have not been able to confirm that Bro. Houteff published most of the literature coming from the Bashan group over the years since his death in 1955 (Tracts Series A, B, and C; Tracts Nos. 16-19, etc.), so the claim that they are the “original” has been weighed in the balances and been found wanting.
I’m not particular of a name of a Davidian group, I don’t really believe that by the name of a particular group that would be the basis to be the “original”, as what mostly Davidian groups are claiming, to think as such is a deceit, and will be lead into falsehoods. For the only true Davidian are those who are following the truth as it advances.
Dear Edelyn:
Yes we agree, a true Davidian will be one who reads and studies the original Rod message for themselves and follows what it teaches to the letter, without resting on the arm of flesh or claiming to be from this group or that group, as if it grants them a special anointed status. Although many can claim to be the “original”, there is only one original message and many counterfeits as would be expected with the devil active in the midst seeking whom he may devour.
Brother, just wanted to let you know, this site really is God inspired. Your exposed teachings of the Shepherd’s Rod here, provide end time truths we must have and need. God continue to guide you, brother Rob
Dear Bro. Rob:
Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Thank you for the acknowledgment and May God bless your efforts to lift up the truth as it is in Jesus.
The Publishers
Brethren, you are doing a GREAT JOB. May the Good Lord above bless you in everything. Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.
Bro. Max:
Praise God from whom all blessings flow and thank you for the acknowledgment and encouragement! If you would like to make a contribution to post sometime let us know.
In that blessed hope,
The Publishers
Please send me some literature. What is your view on what Bashan teaches? Jacob’s Typology,
Ezekiel’s River, Last Mile Home
My Address is ….
Dear Ruth:
Thank you for your request for original SRod tract literature. God willing we will get some sent your way soon.
To address your questions regarding the teachings coming from the Bashan group, we consider them to be heresy and a counterfeit of the original SRod message published from 1930 to 1954 by the late V. T. Houteff. Below is a website that we have established to address some of the many winds of doctrine that arise in Davidian circles. Regarding Bashan, they believe that the living Spirit of Prophecy is to be manifest in a living “porter” who “binds up the testimones” and tells people how to understand the message today. The trouble here is that people are drawn to the arm of flesh rather than trusting in a living God who directs through His two last day prophets. Below is a link to a study on the living SOP and the verse (Mic. 7:14) used by Bashan to claim we are in the bashan pasture today. Both will expose their teachings to be a contradiction to what is published in the original SRod message.
If you have any further question, please feel free to contact us anytime directly at the following email address: upa5453@gmail.com
http://whyperish.org/2011/03/07/carmel-bashan-gilead-which-pasture/
http://whyperish.org/2010/11/21/living-spirit-of-prophecy-what-is-it/
Thank you for advertising the shepherd rod, I hope that your site will help to proclaim the message of the shepherd rod all over the world.But my concern is why your site is no particular address?
Dear Friend of God:
We are thankful to God for your interest in the original Shepherd’s Rod message. It is our great joy to advertise this most precious and revealing message of present truth for all who have ears to hear. Below is an mailing address where you can contact us. We also have an email address and phone number at the bottom of each web page.
upa7.org
PO Box 722
Rogersville, TN 37857
In that blessed hope, The Publishers
I have been enjoying your studies for over a month now.
Emailed once but never got a response.
I thank God for the Truth that you teach.
How can I get personal studies?
Please respond. Thanks in advances
May God continue to bess and keep you.
Dear Sister:
Please forgive our missing your email. We are thankful to God that you have been blessed in going over the studies on this website. Feel free to post any questions or comments as we will do whatever we can to help you advance in the present truth the Lord desires to feed His flock and save us from the trouble ahead. We will contact you directly via email to continue our dialog.
In that blessed hope,
The Publishers
Thank you thank you thank you! I love this message! I am praying that my family will accept it before it is too late. Thank you for this website. May God continue to bless you! May we meet in the Kingdom!
Praise God for your love of the Truth as it is in Jesus. May God continue to bless your search for truth as for hidden treasure. And yes we do hope to meet you in God’s soon coming kingdom by His grace and mercy. — The Publishers