Paul Cain (June 16, 1929 – February 12, 2019) was a

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Christian minister involved with both neo-charismatic churches and the

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. He has been called a prophet. Cain resided in California and ministered monthly at a local church in

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until his death.

Life

Paul Cain was born on June 16, 1929, in

Garland, Texas Garland is a city in the U.S. state of Texas. It is located northeast of Dallas and is a part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. It is located within Dallas County except for small portions located in Collin and Rockwall Counties. At the ...

. His mother Anna had been seriously ill with cancer,

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, and other difficulties, and was not expected to live.Michael G. Maudlin, �
Seers in the Heartland: Hot on the Trail of the Kansas City Prophets
” Christianity Today. Retrieved 27 July 2013 Her case was so severe that she was the subject of special medical attention. To the astonishment of doctors both Cain and his mother survived the birth; his mother was subsequently healed. Cain attributes this to an angelic visitation his mother had at that time, and to the fervent prayers of his family. It was during this visitation that Cain was given the name "Paul" and his mother became sure of his calling to preach.

Early ministry

Cain drew crowds of 30,000 in

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and

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with his meetings.Giberti, R Scott, ''Paul Cain--A Prophet in the Hall of Kings: Between Iraq and a Hard Place,'' First Stone. 2011. . Cain's ministry at this time used a very large tent, like most other ministers' of the time, such as

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and

Jack Coe Jack Coe (March 11, 1918 – December 16, 1956) was an American Pentecostal evangelist, nicknamed "the man of reckless faith". He was one of the first faith healers in the United States with a touring tent ministry after World War II. Coe was ord ...

. Cain, however, eventually became disgusted with what he saw as the corruption of a once-pure movement into a circus of hype and greed. In the late 1950s, he claimed that he was "challenged by the Lord" concerning such excesses of various leaders in that movement, and suddenly disappeared from public view.

Later ministry

He began to travel around the world, proclaiming the gospel and calling the church back to purity and holiness. He served as a consultant to

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—Paranormal Division, a consultant to the

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and was a Presidential Consultant and

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for three presidents. He ministered to many national and international leaders. During the

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, Cain went to

Iraq Iraq,; ku, عێراق, translit=Êraq officially the Republic of Iraq, '; ku, کۆماری عێراق, translit=Komarî Êraq is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Turkey to Iraq–Turkey border, the north, Iran to Iran–Iraq ...

to meet with

Saddam Hussein Saddam Hussein ( ; ar, صدام حسين, Ṣaddām Ḥusayn; 28 April 1937 – 30 December 2006) was an Iraqi politician who served as the fifth president of Iraq from 16 July 1979 until 9 April 2003. A leading member of the revolution ...

. He also met with spiritual leaders, including key church and denominational leaders. GOD KEEPS NO RECORDS OF WRONGS AND NITHER SHOULD WE!! Imagine if the sins Of the accusers were published for all to see....if we confess HE IS FAITHFULL AND JUST TO FORGIVE US Dan Reise Paul Cain Historian And friend for 35 yrs

References

External links

Paul Cain Ministries (Official website)
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