54-0725 Do You Now Believe

"God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself. He said, 'I came from God; I go to God. A little while and the world will see Me no more. Yet ye shall see Me, for I will be with you, even in you, to the end of the world.'" In this climactic closing service of the Chicago campaign, the speaker addresses an expectant crowd at the Lane Tech High School auditorium. He delivers a stirring message centered on Christ's question in John 16:31, teaching that true faith requires moving past theological arguments to fully recognize the living, resurrected Savior present in our midst. Sermon Highlights: *The Closing Night of the Campaign:* The speaker expresses deep gratitude to Brother Joseph Boze, the cooperating churches, and the visiting members of the Body of Christ for their unified fellowship. He notes that closing nights often generate the highest levels of faith, frequently resulting in more healings than all previous nights combined. *A Challenge Awaiting in India:* Looking ahead to an upcoming global tour, the speaker contrasts the comforting presence of friends at home with the spiritual warfare awaiting him overseas. He explicitly asks the Chicago congregation to back him up in prayer when he faces the open challenges of witch doctors and evil spirits in India. *A Blessing for Brother Ekberg:* The speaker pays a heartfelt tribute to the sublime singing of Brother Ekberg. He declares his absolute faith that Almighty God will deliver the young singer from a physical affliction threatening his voice, expressing complete confidence in his recovery. *The Misconception of Christ:* The message addresses the wrong views many people hold regarding Jesus, explaining that He was not like a static "totem pole" for people to casually touch for a miracle. He reminds the audience that Jesus was full of compassion but operated strictly under the direct guidance of the Father, doing nothing until it was first shown to Him in a vision. *The Scriptural Pattern of Signs:* Drawing from the Gospel of John, the speaker explores Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well in Samaria. He uses this to illustrate how Jesus revealed the secrets of the human heart to bring people to a place of unfeigned belief. *"Do Ye Now Believe?":* Reviewing the disciples' declaration in John 16, the speaker echoes Christ's piercing question. He challenges the modern audience to examine their own hearts, asking if they are ready to lay aside doubt and fully acknowledge the supernatural confirmation of the Word. Key Quote: "He promised that. He promised His disciples: The things that He did, the disciples would do also, to the end of the world, even more things than He did." Scripture Reference: John 16:29-31; John 14:12; John 4:7-9; 2 Corinthians 5:19. #DoYouNow Believe #WilliamBranham #Chicago1954 #LaneTechHighSchool #DivineHealing #ClosingService #SignsAndWonders #ResurrectionPower #OnlyBelieve #VoiceOfGodRecordings Note on the Service: This July 25, 1954 recording captures the final evening service of the Chicago campaign at Lane Tech High School. Preached under the weight of anticipation for an imminent overseas missionary journey, the service functions as an urgent plea for the church to move into an active state of scriptural recognition. The recording stands as a powerful historical witness, capturing the transition from deep instructional teaching on the nature of Christ to a high-faith atmosphere designed to foster mass corporate healing on the campaign's final night.