Cultish - Exploring The Origins Of William Branham

In this long-awaited series, we finally delve into the historical origins of William Brahman & the impact of his movement known as "The Message".
In part 1, we begin in the early 1920s & look at how famous historical events like the prohibition movement, the origins of the Klu Klux Klan & the infamous propaganda film "Birth of a nation" affected Branham's upbringing and how that led his family to Jeffersonville, Indiana where Branham would start the "The Message" movement.
We also examine Branham's historical childhood in Indiana to see how it compares to the "Kentucky childhood" used by his stage persona.
How exactly did a mass religious movement that has affected millions of people to this day start in a crime-filled town frequented by Al Capone & John Dillinger, & many others?
Tune in to find out!
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[@restoredtotruth]

Don't give *place* to the devil." Eph 4:27 _"Neither give __-place-__ to the devil."_ I want "more content" from The Biblical, not from the -Cultish!-

[@tokosekgothudi9084]

If Brother Branham is wrong? Than preach the truth and put it in KZbin lets hear....let's hear who is a lying

[@JoseMacena-wy5bq]

Não consigo tradução no aplicativo

[@princevegeta-son]

So you don't go into any of the specifics about William branham you just call it a cult Why don't you put the picture of him with the holy fire over his head that literally the FBI and no one can explain.

[@verrickmekoy9060]

One day you will be so sorry that you did walked away from the message of the hour

[@AMain-kh5nq]

I grew up in a Message family. During my early teens my family went through some traumatic events. I left home at 18 and went absolutely crazy out in the world. There are many times over those 25 years that Satan almost destroyed me, but God in his infinite mercy and grace has kept me and brought me back to Bother Branham and the Message that God so mightily used him to deliver to this last Gentile age. WMB was not perfect, he was born a sinner the same as all of us, and saved by grace, the same grace that is extended to all of us. If we accept it. People have misconstrued him, falsely accused him and taken him out of context, but the Message that he preached, is the ABSOLUTE TRUTH. Only those who are truly called can understand it and believe it in its fullness. Yes, there are those groups who have twisted and deformed it, but a true Holy Spirit filled believer knows and can see the truth that is hidden in plain sight, and as for me...I'm so glad I can say I'm one of them.

[@beshamshew4236]

Godbless You🙏The thing is,WMB message is so diffrnt frm the denominations,It calls for complete Separation from Unbeleive so basically,a Christian Under the message of WMB(God's message) will have a harder life because the message is calls for complete disconnection from the things of the world,even the simplest things of the world because it all leads to Sin.WMB isn't for everyone,It's imperfect as He was,The message God brought through Him is for the Elect of this time.🙏

[@Ashley-we8im]

I grew up in this cult. It is so difficult to explain my upbringing and background to people because a majority of people have never heard of Branham nor his teachings. I appreciate this being brought to light. Also, I’m open to answer questions as well (:

[@danieljones1506]

I used to be a licensed minister with Kenneth Hagin Ministries (now Orthodox Presbyterian) and they revered Branham as a man of God. They either had no idea who he really was, or didn't care.

[@Jacques.Smith_]

@@danieljones1506 I tend to believe the latter. Glad you got out of there.

[@christiancyr2543]

I hear you. I too grew up in the MESSAGE and nowadays it makes for great discussion amongst my friends and coworkers. I still have family in it in Phoenix, Iowa and Maine

[@joselamboy]

@@danieljones1506 if there is false since you were there exposed, don't just make a comment, It seems to me how unreal are many people that in apparently belong to GOD but when GOD really moves nobody can rebuttal his presence, miracle and wonders. GOD use many servants that were unfit but there is something unique that GOD only knows about everyone of us. Looks Moises look at Peter learn who they were.

[@Ashley-we8im]

@@christiancyr2543 a majority of my family still believes in it. I agree it can be amusing to see others’ reactions when I try to explain what I’ve been taught as a child. Though, it can be difficult to make friends or even try to spark any real relationship on a deeper level other than superficial ones who you can hang out with sometimes bc the trauma suffered really molded me in a whole other category and to be able to have “worldly” people who have never experienced Christianity, or even any religion for that matter, like we have baffles them beyond belief. Sometimes to the point to where I basically scare them off for being “too intense” or “too weird” for being raised so differently. It’s a process I’ve been working on the past (nearly) 8 years

[@gnomebanta2297]

I was raised in the Message. Total nonsense. Took me 16 years to understand what they were actually saying to me. The level of racism, sexism, and narcissistic abuse hardwired into this "church" is wild. Hard to explain the level of psychological damage it can cause. If anyone needs footage, audio, or has questions, I can answer all. I would really love someone to do a deep dive and cover the history AND the way it is used in the world today. Part of the problem isn't necessarily Branham himself, but the pastors today who take it and run with it. There is a reason no two churches believe the same thing, they all need to believe that it's just them who believe the truth in order to keep the narrative of persecution.

[@BoundlessRoamad]

Is pedophilia common in this cult? I met a guy in it the other day and he said some suspicious things that raised some alarms

[@restoredtotruth]

Start answering then!

[@jacquelineteale4937]

Hello! If you have any info, as in audio or footage regarding any false prophesies I would be beyond grateful. Also, is there anyway to prove that he endorsed Jim Jones? That he prophesied that his ministry would be great? It would be such a help.

[@redpr3d4tor]

@@jacquelineteale4937 That’s the issue I’ve found. Branham’s ministry seems to be pretty sound and the prophecies even seem to come true as well. The only place I see a “failed prophecy” is when he prophesied that Los Angeles would sink and someone claimed they heard him say “before 1973, it’ll sink” but someone else claimed that and not Branham. Seems like Branham was a decent guy but the people who came after him did a power grab

[@MikePenguin]

I have questions, are you still available for contact? Perhaps by call or text?

[@LassieBob987]

I grew up in this and my dad is still the pastor of a church who follows Branham's teachings... if you ever want more insight let me know!

[@theprodigal7143]

What is the main heresy of his teachings and what major movements follow or are infected by them? Thanks

[@Dave-nh2tg]

I grew up in this as well. My parents, sisters, some cousins, an aunt, an uncle, and dozens of friends are still in this.

[@Dave-nh2tg]

@@theprodigal7143 There are several major heresies, such as a modalistic view of the Godhead. He had a huge influence on Word of faith, Latter Rain, the Signs and Wonders movement, Manifest Sons, Bethel, the Extreme Prophetic, and other Pentecostal and Charismatic movements.

[@christiancyr2543]

Yes I've been out since I was 17 but still have family members in this cult

[@christiancyr2543]

@RestoredToTruth absolutely not but I am about sharing the error of this false prophet .

[@Its_Imma_k]

I’ve had a personal experience with this people. I dated a guy who believed in him. I’m a Christian who believes that my personal relationship with God is more important than anything else. His family would judge me and call me a unbeliever of Christ without any shame. They were soo quick to point out mode of dressing, my nails and even wearing heals as a sin and forget themselves. The kids would go to church on Sunday and party and smoke weed on Saturday and still tell you that you are a unbeliever of Christ. They preach Branham teachings more than they read the bible. They are helplessly miserable in the name of “ That’s what prophet teaches” Personally, I thank God everyday for getting me out of that relationship. I hope to find the truth one day.

[@josephncube9379]

I'm sorry for your horrible experience, but I will say look at the message not the messenger. If Hitler, for example, told you the sky is blue that wouldn't make it false. That being said, I am well aware of followers of William Branham who sensationalise and worship him as God which he himself taught against. Consider how Paul and Barnabas were worshipped as Jupiter and Mercury in the book of Acts, because their ministry was vindicated by God, they themselves wept heavily because of that. So too William Branham wanted to leave the ministry because people were baptising in his name and calling him the Messiah. Even though I believe william Branham to be God's prophet, I'm against defaulting to "that's what the prophet teaches" as not only is that not scriptural, William Branham himself said stick with God's word before anything else. Now I'd rather implore you to research what he actually thought rather than a I heard that's what he taught. William Branham himself taught against doing what that family did to you. God bless and I pray you grow in the faith and that God leads you into his will, as we all should seek that 🙏🏾

[@Its_Imma_k]

@@josephncube9379 Hi Joseph, I would like to respond by saying that “ you can only know the goodness of a tree by it’s fruit.” 2nd, it took me a year to really understand what the “ message” is all about. I was in a journey of finding the truth when I came across the “message” and I believe it was not a mistake. God helped me understand why it came along and the reasons behind it. There are teachings that WMB taught that are very wrong and misleading. Example, dating or marrying a “unbeliever” ( anyone who doesn’t believe WMB to be a prophet of the day) will bring death and curse to you and your family! The fact that no one sees a problem with that statement blows my mind. Ps- There’s no scripture in the bible that rules out the right form of baptism. I believe that both the trinity and Jesus Christ is the same thing. Also, y’all are living in the first covenant, God died for us and he says we are a new creation. He took the punishment for all our sins. why are women still condemned because of what Eve did? Branham described a woman as a “tree of death”. In proverbs, a woman was described as a “ tree of life” He went ahead and claimed that women were not God’s original creation, that they were designed by Satan to be the lowest of all animals on earth! 🤦🏽‍♀️ “There nothing designed that can stoop as low as a woman can, not even dogs can’t be as filthy as a woman and women are human garbage cans, a sex exposal!” It’s even more disturbing than we have women who have lived to accept this.

[@josephncube9379]

@@Its_Imma_k I'm gonna give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you don't know better due to what you have been told. An unbeliever is someone who is not born again, if you dont lie it doesn't mean you are born again, same way if you believe WMB to be the prophet of the day doesn't make you born again. The evidence of being born again is believing every word of the Bible and punctuating it with a amen. That being said, what do you mean old covenant ? You do realise on the NT Paul even refers to the woman's curse right? Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression. 1 Timothy 2:11‭-‬12‭, ‬14 KJV This isn't something new, the fact the apostles say that women should be under subjection to their husbands is also part of the curse if you read Genesis. Besides the point, you have somehow misconstrued his words, he said a immoral woman is the lowest there is, and even the Bible speaks of immoral women in a extremely negative manner, although truthfully, whilst a godly woman has greater reward than a man as per Proverbs 31 and this: "148 But if she can hold herself right, what a greater reward she has than man. She’s put on a testing ground. Through her come death. She’s guilty of all death. But then God turned around and used one to bring Life back again; brought His Son through the woman, an obedient one. 65-0429E - The Choosing Of A Bride Rev. William Marrion Branham" Let's not mess about here, I get where you come from but I think it's imperative that you really listen to what he said rather than basing it off personal experience from bad fruit, Look at the parable of the sower, not all seed was sowed by God, some was sowed by the enemy. I myself go to a message church and I know about those who form cults arround WMB and false doctrines to tickle their fancy, to make him Messiah or even to gain power over people. Unfortunately, or should I say fortunately, I've read the Bible multiple times by the grace of God, and have compared it with WMBs teachings and it lines up as far as I'm concerned. What I won't say is William Branham is infallible, he was just a man like us who was subject to error. Like how Peter was in error with his behaviour and conduct and was corrected by Paul, they were great apostles but still very much human

[@josephncube9379]

@Tony DC did you know Jesus cursed a fig tree to bare fruit no more, is it now strange to reason that Jesus resurected a fish just because he ate them? This was a testimony of God caring about the little things, ask yourself why Jesus healed the sick. Now with Malachi I'll just have them qouted to you and show you exactly how it compares Now Elijah had a threefold appearance, first as Elisha, then as John and then as the prophet in Malachi 4:5 We know John could only be the second because he did not fulfill the ministry of restoration as he rather prepared the way of the Lord Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the LORD of hosts. Malachi 3:1 KJV And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: For thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; Luke 1:76 KJV As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, Which shall prepare thy way before thee. Mark 1:2 KJV Now then read Malachi 4 and you'll see this isn't the same person Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD: and he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse. Malachi 4:5‭-‬6 KJV This is a restorative ministry here, not a preparative. Which is before the Great and dreadful day of the Lord. When the Lord came after John the Baptist, he said I decrease so He must increase. Then Jesus came onto the scene and we have John 3, The Son of man came not to condemn the world but to save it, a stark contrast to Malachi 4:5. Now I could get into Revelation 10:7 and Zechariah but I have a slight hunch you were a message believer before. Now William Branhams whole ministry was to restore us to the pentecostal father's, if you want me to expound on turning the hearts of the father's to the children I will, but his purpose was for us to return to our pentecostal father's, who had the gospel in word and power. Never once have I thought to worship him, but to Worship Jesus or to believe him but to believe God. And fun fact, did you know the San hedrein knew the scriptures better than the both of us and the apostles but yet they rejected Jesus, The apostles and Christians. It's about getting a revelation from God, not just reading the Bible like a magazine, but rather reading it under the guide of the holy spirit. Why do you think there are 1000s of denominations and sub denominations right now?

[@sisphathutshedzonghonyama6196]

But you again should go into the Bible and see how God wants you to wear things. Check even 2 Peter for that. All what Branham said is from the Bible you just want to worship God in your own way.. God bless you with that

[@lollipop7458]

It’s amazing, isn’t it?! To be born, raised, brainwashed/indoctrinated, & completely enraptured in lies & deceit; yet God’s plans will not be overlooked, nor suppressed. U can’t help but be in complete awe of our heavenly FATHER. How great he Is. How many ppl have been or will be saved from this cult because of this mans enlightenment? Glory to God!

[@restoredtotruth]

God, who used this man to a *great* extent then must also be cultish. Right?

[@user-tn8oe6eb7u]

There's no enlightenment from this son of perdition, br.branham was a servant of God.

[@annettedantzler1200]

I was immediately interested as a dear uncle followed him closely. He gave me tapes in the 90s & I listened to a few sermons - never thought anything special about his teaching. What I thought odd was how my uncle believed this man to be the ultimate messenger & would only listen to him.

[@christiancyr2543]

Oh yes they believed him to be the " Messenger for this last Age". I grew up in it

[@jaquirox6579]

Golden calf…..

[@raphroland1111]

In Matthew 6:22, Jesus says that the eye is the light of the body. In the book of revelation, the lamb has seven eyes. If Matthew 6:22 is true, this means that the body of the Lord which is the church is guided by the seven eyes. The seven eyes of the Lord are the ones bringing light to His church. In the book of Daniel, horns have always represented kingdoms. The lamb himself is a kingdom and that kingdom has seven parts (7 horns) getting their lights from the seven eyes. The seven church ages is a reality.

[@christiancyr2543]

@RestoredToTruth the Lord saved me and he will keep me till the end. Once again you haven't dealt with the false prophesies; instead you seem to be taking this conversation personal. It's too bad but that's the typical Message response and that's ok because I prayed for you today that God would open your eyes

[@christiancyr2543]

@RestoredToTruth my friend i have done the research; let me rephrase that by saying the research has been done. Would you like to read it?

[@robmullin1128]

Coming out of a family associated with crime families is more spectacular then a story about growing up in the woods of Kentucky. You would think he would have stuck with his original upbringing as people would be more mesmerized.

[@samueln300]

He literally talks about it constantly in his sermons.

[@josephncube9379]

@@samueln300 you know when you already have a negative opinion of someone, you'll ignore everything that doesn't fit your narrative. Case in point with Rob.

[@restoredtotruth]

Rom 8:6 _"For to be _*_carnally minded_*_ is _*_death;_*_ but to be spiritually minded is life and peace."_ Corrupt mind, given over to Satan.

[@kevinbenecke6317]

My heart was set on fire when they brought me his tapes. My bible became a new book to me and i was a believer by Gods grace according to Romans 8:11. Bro Branham is so misunderstood and also the churches that teach the message haven't helped much. Today i am a witness of the Living Word of God. Its manifesting in my life. I have battled every sin and today i have my Victory. The Same Word the Same power. He truly was Gods Chosen for this age. I don't care what the world says. They all condemned Noah just the same. How sad its going to be for so many when God puts His Messengers on display for the world to see them on that day. And the people of this generation see Bro Branham. What a terrible hour that's going to be. But not for me. 🎉🎉🎉

[@Adam-to9gp]

You should’ve given more history and an overview at the beginning of this cult and how many people they have as members and what they believe.

[@atsipan]

@@christiannyamadzaco6100 😄😄

[@yeetus_reetus_deeleetus]

Yeah we need more info on branham's actual life in more episodes

[@Weissguys6]

More episodes following

[@raphroland1111]

@@Weissguys6 In Matthew 6:22, Jesus says that the eye is the light of the body. In the book of revelation, the lamb has seven eyes. If Matthew 6:22 is true, this means that the body of the Lord which is the church is guided by the seven eyes. The seven eyes of the Lord are the ones bringing light to His church. In the book of Daniel, horns have always represented kingdoms. The lamb himself is a kingdom and that kingdom has seven parts (7 horns) getting their lights from the seven eyes. The seven church ages is a reality.

[@lollipop7458]

So, get off your hump & do some research. Goodness! This already has like 5 parts! Do u rely on YT or other shows/documentaries for all of your info/knowledge?! If u can’t read well or @ all, there are many tools to aid u there. I hafta use “Audible”, & other audiobooks due to my failing eyesight, Idk where I’d b w/o them. “The world is an open book”. Have fun, get lost in your quest! Maybe you could find some info about Branham no one else has, or maybe YOU could write the next exposé on some cult or cult leader! You could uncover an ‘up & coming’ cult & warn the world of it’s teachings & influence😲! Then YOU’D be the “authority” & ppl would be bombarding U for info & answers!👍

[@NikoKeem]

I'm also an ex-message believer. I was entangled in it by one of my uncles during 10 years of my life and now I'm out of this mind prison for 13 years. I also know John Collins and I watch his podcast every Monday to have more informations 👌🏾 it's like a huge therapy to me.

[@restoredtotruth]

Out of the skillet into the fire.

[@frostymcnuggets8504]

This is amazing timing...i live like 5 minutes from the william branham tabernacle in jeff, in. A couple of friends and I have been praying for the ppl of this "cult" for a couple months now. We managed to get one member out. Then about a week into our prayer meetings some of us started getting physically ill, and other things were happening...there is a dark presence around this cult...pray for God to open the eyes of the members and lead them to Jesus Christ!

[@Joey_Kelly]

And freedom she is certainly finding 😇😉

[@frostymcnuggets8504]

@RestoredToTruth ok first God does NOT ignore prayers. If he allows something to go on on the earth he has a reason for it(there is NO such thing as a wasted prayer)...and second every saint of Jesus Christ is called to preach the good news of the gospels to every person on earth. That's good that you focus on yourself so much, but keeping the word to yourself and not sharing it with everyone including muslims means your just being selfish and when you get to see Jesus he will tell you depart from me I never knew you...but I think you can be saved and be in this "cult." Heck there will be a lot more ppl in heaven than we think including ppl that have never been to church, but have called out to Jesus Christ with a truly repentant heart...I love you brother maybe we will see each other in the millennium have a good day!

[@Joey_Kelly]

@RestoredToTruth Equating yourself with heretical religions, where through our walk with Christ Jesus, one out of thousands of the children might be saved by the expansive Gospel of Truth does with accuracy state our cause. Its as the Apostle Paul said; "we make ourselves All to Everyone, so that just one might be shown the doorway".

[@frostymcnuggets8504]

@RestoredToTruth sounds like your getting mad. You literally said i sound like a person who goes and tries to win over muslims. How is that a waste?...you can be in a "cult" like branham's and still be saved, because the doctrine of salvation is simple and amazing. All you have to do is realize Jesus died on the cross for you and his blood washed away and covers your sins, then repent(confess) your sins to God and accept the Holy Spirit into your heart. God can speak, and open the eyes of anyone. It doesn't matter if they are a muslim, mormon, jw, or even a satanist. For some it is too difficult to pull away from their situation after salvation. Take nicodimus for example. He followed Jesus, but stayed in the temple as a Rabi for the pharosees. I fully believe he made it to the kingdom in the end...and the "message" is a "cult" because you take a false prophet(branham) put him on a pedistle and equate him to God. Sounds like a false idol to me. Not to mention how branham treated and taught ppl to treat women. Jesus taught that everyone is equal. Yes there is a male at the head of the house and the church,but that doesn't mean that men get to force and control the women of the church or household with fear and derogatory language....but hey Everyone has a choice to accept Christ or deny Christ. I love you brother and i'll pray that God opens your eyes to the truth about branham and the way the gospel is supposed to be used.

[@Joey_Kelly]

@RestoredToTruth Would it not be acceptable for truth to be manifested to everyone rather than to have it kept and spared, as a special ornament for some appointed time to come? Wherefore should we not with all our hearts rest and remain in the only truth (which men through so many erroneous and crooked ways do seek and bastardize)? Does it please God to lighten us only unto to a bastardized seventh Candelbrium, or rather it be a more precious thing, that one could always live as if they had lived from the beginning of the world, and, moreover, as they should still live to the end thereof? How much more pleasant would it be, that you could so sing, that instead of stony rocks you could draw pearls and precious stones, instead of wild beasts, spirits, and instead of darkening the hearts of innocent children, move the princes of the world with truth? O ye people, God’s counsel is far otherwise, who hath concluded now to increase and enlarge the number of our Fraternity, which we with such joy have again undertaken, as we have obtained His greatest treasure without merit. For our goods cannot be inherited, nor by chance alone, be obtained, and though you complain of our discretion, we continue to offer our treasure so freely to those within who are willing. Yea God hath so compassed us about with his clouds, that unto us his servants no violence or force can any longer be done or committed; wherefore we neither can be seen or known by anybody, except "he whom has the eyes of an eagle".

[@the_anxious_autistic]

A girl I know is in the cult. Her family had her marry a 52 year old man when she was 18. She's now 30 and he's 64 years old and she's had 4 kids by him 😭. Is that common in branham? And they didn't let the girls finish school either? Her parents have 11 kids.

[@wendyreal247]

I grew up in this cult; I am not aware that they forced young women to marry old me, as it is common with the Morons who believe in plural marriage, however, the foreboding fear of fornication, forced your people to marry at an early age to avoid the so-called pitfall of premarital sex--the infamous quote "it's better than to marry than to burn" come to mind. The sad part is that they largely never provided any counseling that would help these young people sustain a health marital relationship

[@abbyisawesome6983]

As someone who grew up in the cult, unfortunately yes it is. The women are forced to dress a certain way which I presume leads to their lack of interest in fashion. The young men in church then proceed to look elsewhere because they're superficial, and the older men pursue the young ones. As a matter of a fact a 32 year old man in my church proposed to my sister when she just turned 18 and my mother was somehow okay with this. It's disgusting....I have endless stories about them and the way they encourage pedophilia.

[@restoredtotruth]

Look below. Should everyone conform to your judgements?

[@restoredtotruth]

@@abbyisawesome6983 Why not just dress what you feel like being IF it is in your heart to dress in such a way, and not be hypocritical about it? Find yourself someone that would fit your true characteristics and enjoy that life-style. Riches? then seek a rich man. Demonic, seek a demoniac. Christian, do the same. Who are you to be jealous over one that would be happy in the role they are given of God to live in? Hypocrisy is an actor as were the Pharisees, you may have just caught their spirit and are sitting in the seat of the scornful with them.

[@gilbertotoledo1421]

​@@abbyisawesome6983 Its even worse in the branhamite groups outside the USA. My wife grew up in the cult. She knew a trio of sisters who were between 13 and 15 and were all married off by their father to old men at least 3 times their ages if not more. At least 2 of them eventually escaped their abusive households and rumor has it resorted to prostitution to survive because they have no education and no job skills due to their repressed upbringing in the branhamite cult. Its really sad, they never stood a chance. My own father in law wanted to marry off my wife to a geriatric member of their congregation when she was around 16. Thankfully my wife wasn't as brainwashed as the rest of the women and flat out refused to submit to her father's will. My father in law still considers her beyond salvation especially since she married a Catholic . He frequently tries to persuade me to join the cult by telling me of Branham's so called prophecies and his dispensationalist views. Pretty sure he thinks I'm going to hell.

[@chemac1787]

Reading about Branham on Wikipedia really helped me understand this video. I was confused even after watching over 1/2 the vid as I didn't know who they were talking about. I agree with others, @cultish please start with a little back story before diving into the story.

[@bethsnider5796]

I agree! In future historical videos, please don’t start out assuming we all know who you are talking about. There should be a sufficient explanation of what this guy was famous for to begin with. Either that, or do not leave off before you get to the explanation. I understand you are taking the super-detailed-in-depth approach, but It is very confusing and I am sure people will lose interest and drop off viewing out of that confusion.

[@Rackemup8]

Don’t trust wiki for anything

[@raphroland1111]

In Matthew 6:22, Jesus says that the eye is the light of the body. In the book of revelation, the lamb has seven eyes. If Matthew 6:22 is true, this means that the body of the Lord which is the church is guided by the seven eyes. The seven eyes of the Lord are the ones bringing light to His church. In the book of Daniel, horns have always represented kingdoms. The lamb himself is a kingdom and that kingdom has seven parts (7 horns) getting their lights from the seven eyes. The seven church ages is a reality.

[@matthewcraig8926]

Steve Kozar "The Messed up Church" has a very good segment on Branham.

[@restoredtotruth]

@@matthewcraig8926 Not!!!

[@albertmacdonald8387]

So I was in this cult for all my life until 10 Years ago. Would love to talk to you guys about this!

[@christiancyr2543]

Where are you from? I too grew up in it but left it at the age of 18..... still have family members in it

[@albertmacdonald8387]

@@christiancyr2543 florida and Ohio. My dad is Charles MacDonald

[@Idua2007]

Same- left the message 10 years ago this past June. There definitely seemed to be a bit of an exodus at that time. I’ve been looking forward to this episode. Also from Florida;)

[@samueln300]

What makes the message a cult?

[@raphroland1111]

In Matthew 6:22, Jesus says that the eye is the light of the body. In the book of revelation, the lamb has seven eyes. If Matthew 6:22 is true, this means that the body of the Lord which is the church is guided by the seven eyes. The seven eyes of the Lord are the ones bringing light to His church. In the book of Daniel, horns have always represented kingdoms. The lamb himself is a kingdom and that kingdom has seven parts (7 horns) getting their lights from the seven eyes. The seven church ages is a reality.

[@tunglam8210]

William Branham is an influential figure in most charismatics movements , but they would like to forget about him.

[@mr3817]

Yup... kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGqqk3qBmNmEq7c

[@yeetus_reetus_deeleetus]

And for good reason

[@restoredtotruth]

@@yeetus_reetus_deeleetus As the Jews have done to Jesus.

[@yeetus_reetus_deeleetus]

Please continue on branham! I have recently come out from this spiritual jail and I want to know more!

[@restoredtotruth]

Know more of about sinning???

[@phineeskiakesidi38]

The devil will help you know more don't worry brother.

[@tommythompson2203]

I wouldn’t be in John Collins for a Trillion Dollars! Brother Collins has been in our home! Wonderful brother! I was sitting Behind Brother Way when he had a heart attack! He was raised from the dead! I’ve seen a friend of mine that was on her Deathbed with cancer! The doctor said she wouldn’t live through the night! But Brother Branham prayed for her! She was healed! She lived 25 years longer! I’ve seen many many miracles in all these years! Brother Branham has been a part of my life for 69 years! Nothing but good to say about him! I’ll take John Collins’ portion anytime if he can part with it so easily! I love the Branham and Collins family & all of God’s children!

[@restoredtotruth]

Great witness.

[@kristokinkela1815]

Thanks for your testimony

[@ksowell071]

God Bless you all my Brothers and Sisters. I feel sorry to you all who have left the Message. I understand the ones who left due to being born in the Message. I know many people who were born in the message who are lukewarm today. The issue with many is you were forced to Believe but was never lead to Christ. You were lead to follow your pastor, father, etc. This Message is sent from God. Regardless of what anyone thinks. What did Jesus say. Search the scripture, they tell of me and the things I would do. We can say the same about the Message. I can’t speak for no one else but myself. Glory to God. This message from the Lord Jesus has set me free. Satan don’t have no claims on me. You can desire this world all you want. In the End Jesus will show who’s who. So I say to you. If the seed has been planted. Repent Jesus has not left you. If you think it’s cult. Stay to yourself and find out if the transformation that happens has anything to do with nonsense stories. If you’re thinking I sound crazy. Go and see. To my Precious Brothers and Sisters. Onward Christian soldiers.

[@entertainmentblock616]

I was born and raised in this cult. I left 4 years ago, when i was 21, I can tell you, its THE WORST shit ever. I am the first to break the curse. third generation.

[@restoredtotruth]

Should you be put on a pedestal or condemned?

[@entertainmentblock616]

@@restoredtotruth Worshipped for breaking the spell.

[@restoredtotruth]

The Bride has no need of having a *spotted* garment, which you would make It have *IF* you -remained- *with* The Body!

[@armycat24]

I listened to his message I believe his the end time prophet. Everyone to there own beliefs but I believe in what he says and nothing delusion nothing evil not bad just a true Christian walk with God 🙏☺️💖 I was listening to a tape one night and this precence stood near me I knew it wasn't a devil or a human it was beyond my imaginations it was God. My dad use to play the tapes alot and my daughter when she was younger heard a voice deeper then any man on earth in the same area where the tapes would constantly played she knew it was God... You see Brother Branham is a odd ball he didn't fit into this world where you have fake preacher's running around looking for money he was a Prophet and I'm sticking by his teachings.... At least his not out saying go kill yourself or go drink or do something terrible all he wanted to do was preach and pray for people who suffered cancer ♋ under this ministry the cancer I did have is dying ☺️💖🙏💯🔥💪 that's the same God who Brother Branham has made me have a understanding towards this message of the hour and what god wants from us. Do the have the messenger He was only trying to push you towards God 🙏🙏🙏 .... God bless anyone on here.

[@christiancyr2543]

I hear you brother, but we are to examine "prophets" and test them and his prophesies were wrong or never came to pass; he's a False prophet. I know for those still following his message this is a slap in the face to hear that because they hang on to every word he spoke

[@armycat24]

@@christiancyr2543 so are you saying the cancer I had was fake I came through this message and I'm staying with it because everything he said so far is healing my body...... I'm no brother I'm a sister and I'm going to testify on what my prophet has show me it was through this Prophet that the cancer is gone....!!! 😊🔥💯🙏 I'm not gonna lie about cancer no way and through this message I'm heal... 🔥💯☺️

[@christiancyr2543]

@@armycat24 sorry I didn't know you were a sister by the name. I think you misunderstood me; I'm not denying that God can heal cancers, what I'm saying is that WB is a false prophet and if you continue to listen to these episodes it will be proven.

[@armycat24]

@@christiancyr2543 ohh it's okay my name sounds different... 😂😂 but once again everything line up right with the Bible and what he did say has come to pass, so far I believe in him nothing can't change me differently. He never force to I just believe in the message.

[@christiancyr2543]

@@armycat24 I c would challenge you to test all things; I would start by WB's prophesies

[@241Tsunami]

It’s always good to expose those that teach falsely and it’s often sad to note that many are led by God to the truth of Gods word but they keep wanting to have a human to help them interpret the word, in regards to preaching and teaching that is the role of the church but just like every cult once you raise a human up you demote Christ and His Finished work. The Mormons have done this over and over again , many cults including the sect of the Seventh day Adventist also go to the point of making a human the “go to” person for authority. My wife and I when we were about to get a married were looking for a church to get married in as our church was under heavy renovations and was unsuitable to us. We visited many churches for the purpose of renting the church for our ceremony and reception . One visit to an SDA church involved out request to view the sanctuary ( or church seating area) , a bible study was ongoing but the lady told us to just go in and look around anyways. We felt like we were barging in so we sat down and looked around and whispered to each other about what we thought of the building. We could not help but during the 15 min we sat trying to appear as part of the study they kept referring to what Ellen G White taught regarding the verses they were studying. It was mind boggling to hear at least 5 references to what she said about particular scripture . We got up and left slowly glad to have had the opportunity to witness the manifestation of how the devil deceives . That being said I’ve been in ministry for years and have cast out many devils out of believers who had never received help at churches they belonged to , the church has left many open doors unattended even within good churches not helping people to get free. Those devils freely roam like a sneaky serpent through the pews not on sabbath or Sunday worship only but in the secret homes of the believers who keep dark secrets afraid to get or ask for help for fear of being labelled. It can be said that it’s easy to expose the devil through the use of scripture but what if scripture is avoided ? I see that in many beautiful Godly churches who are devout and sober minded yet still avoid parts of scripture . Growing up our church had the RSV and I remember as a kid reading the preface to the bible and it went into non specific details that the KJV had “grave error” , that church later went on to switch to the NIV stating how it is the accurate word of God yet these people know nothing of “Westcott and Hort” , a simple comparison of matters show a pattern of why the devil hates the KJV . I myself enjoy the KJV as well as the amplified and I find that more than often people use a bible that leaves out key texts and thereby use that loss of words to explain away what they do not do . Many believers are afraid of the supernatural and of healing and they themselves are victims of indoctrination . Even my father told Me that the reason Jesus did miracles is to prove that he and the disciples were true, that being said and it’s true, he failed to read what Jesus said about the church . The division that the devil can inflict on the church is clear evidence that no man can save themselves since as Paul even wrote” Nothing good dwells in the flesh” , anyone who thinks they are good has not met Jesus . That being said a man can be empowered by the Holy Ghost to perform miracles and signs and wonders. I’m glad that God has used me and yet I’m deeply humbled by the fact that as weak as I am often God can still use a broken vessel to enact His will upon the world in particular helping His kids get free. We need to be humble in examining sin as we are also sinners but the grand scheme of sin has been exposed by Christ and literally been overtaken by the Holy Ghost but God moves through Faith and men of faith are not afraid to confront the devil knowing that the devil is overcome and weak in the light of Christ Jesus our Lord . Never exalt a human, Jesus was human but He was God and yet now He has ascended to the Father as they are one. Jesus in His humble state as a man humbled himself and even said only God was Good. He was referring to the part of Him that was God and of the Father, He did not exalt His flesh but rather crucified it for us in place of our own. The Bible said that flesh and blood will not inherit the Kingdom because it is The sons of God who are reborn through the Spirit of God and not the flesh. Our flesh has nothing good in it as it is not eternal but if of the earth . The serpent seed theology is digging at the explanation of the question of how man was corrupted and how sin spread . I will tell you that the truth of the matter is that sin does travel through the bloodline and the demons often are shocked that they were confronted as they keep that doctrine away from the church though scripture alludes to it often . The bible talks about the sins of the fathers, this sin nature is spiritual but it takes advantage of the flesh . We all know that the seed of man impregnates a woman and so comes forth mankind however if one notes very plainly and clearly that the son of God was not from the seed of a man. That Holy Act of impregnating Mary is key to the separation of man and God , it separates the truth from the nonsense, it separates the nominal human from the God who was called Immanuel that is God with us . Mankind partakes of that same spirit through communion as Christ taught in John 6 and man cannot be saved by any other means, the sin nature of man has many facets and each one leads mens minds and thoughts to disobey God. It is Gods Spirit in a man that brings life eternal . The serpent seed theology can be seen through clear. Scripture study as some are called children of the devil, that serpent seed spirit(S) of the devil all need to cast out in Jesus name. The seed of Christ is the Holy Ghost and it conquers the flesh because the flesh is weak and unable to please God.

[@restoredtotruth]

Was Branham -cultish then?- Where do you make your stand???

[@walstar20]

I am 35 minutes in and still have no idea what cult this guy started..what they believe.. what the theology was etc. Perhaps this episode just assumes everyone already knows who Branham is.

[@christiancyr2543]

I believe you'll find out more in the next episide... there is no official name to the cult... they are often times referred to as THE MESSAGE or Branhamites

[@armycat24]

They just pick faults

[@samueln300]

Do you research, just type "branham sermon" listen to a sermon. And see for yourself. His sermons constantly pointed people to Christ and His power to transform and heal.

[@walstar20]

@@samueln300 ya after researching.. that is definitely not what he did.

[@samueln300]

@@walstar20 can you show me a sermon then where he doesn’t do that?

[@Ramirez-qh4nk]

Your Guys research is very poor. Sad honestly ! Speculations and theories are not honest!

[@funtimesmediagroup]

Just discovering this video from a friend. We both grew up in this and find this fascinating. Can’t wait to see the rest! We’re Big fans of Investigation Discovery channel and this is something along those lines , but cults might even be a better , more intriguing topic 🧐.

[@michaeltarrance231]

Absolutely! So glad that we found this. I grew up here in Phoenix, AZ in a church that my father was the assistant minister of. Moved around the United States most of my life until my parents divorced when I was 14 and it opened my eyes to the possibility and life outside of the cult. Really glad that we were able to get out but the majority of my family still believes in “The Message”. Great topic and introduction as a first episode!

[@restoredtotruth]

No response???

[@restoredtotruth]

@@michaeltarrance231 Hello? Hello? Any *living* being in there to respond? Hellooo...???

[@WilkinsVideos]

I work with a group called Aletheia Ministries. We deal with these folks all the time in Louisville Kentucky

[@raphroland1111]

In Matthew 6:22, Jesus says that the eye is the light of the body. In the book of revelation, the lamb has seven eyes. If Matthew 6:22 is true, this means that the body of the Lord which is the church is guided by the seven eyes. The seven eyes of the Lord are the ones bringing light to His church. In the book of Daniel, horns have always represented kingdoms. The lamb himself is a kingdom and that kingdom has seven parts (7 horns) getting their lights from the seven eyes. The seven church ages is a reality.

[@restoredtotruth]

Doing *works* for salvation will NOT give one *Salvation!*

[@paulsanchez615]

They should change the title of this video to mafia stories instead of religious cult. Gives me the impression that the video was made with the purpose of detracting the Branham family. I think this gentleman has phycological problems and some type of obsession to prove his point, is more a personal issue than religious. He chose not to believe which he got all his rights, my prayers is that God heals his mind and reveals him the truth according to his word. I have all the messages and haven’t heard William Branham said to fallow him as cult leaders will do. My experience with the message has been awesome to see the Lord Jesus Christ showing himself alive thru infallible proofs in William Branham ministry is totally out of this world and there’s a reason why God demonstrated that power at this end time. There is more proofs that this message is the truth revealed by all mighty God confirmed by prophecies written in the Bible and signs a wonders than human mistakes that a sinner save by grace can always make but God doesn’t make mistakes. All the prophets as men made mistakes only God is infallible, look at David committing adultery and killing the woman husband but look all the inspire psalms that God gave him, Abraham and Joseph lying thru their teeth, that doesn’t make the word of God a false book. God and his prophets are not guilty of people committing idolatry and creating cults, that will always happen people take the Bible and make cults by putting their own interpretation. The children of Israel worshiped a brazen serpent that God told Moses to make, God and Moses are not guilty of that. William Branham a sinner save by God’s grace was a biblical prophet for this age and God himself vindicated him, I don’t see any false doctrinal teachings all what Bro Branham preached and taught came directly from the Bible that’s the reason I believe. The Lord Jesus Christ said: John 10:37-38 KJV If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not. But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him God vindicated his seven church age messenger that was going to also be a prophet Malachia 4, Luke 17:30, Revelation 10:7 Shalom to all!

[@ximena_cunningham]

Sí, si. Te felicito por saber tanto de la Biblia y estar tan ciego.

[@truevinister6278]

The one dislike is probably a Branhmanite.

[@samueln300]

I've never heard one person who listens to Bro Braham call themselves brahamite

[@TheCynicogue]

@@samueln300 and you never will. They find the term deeply insulting.

[@restoredtotruth]

A Brahamite falls in the same category of Act 11:26 _"And the disciples were _*_called_*_ Christians first in Antioch."_ 1Pe 4:16 _"Yet if any man suffer _*_as a_*_ Christian, let him not __-be ashamed;-__ but let him _*_glorify God_*_ on this behalf."_ Meaning a derogatory title given them of the unbelievers.

[@lesliewells1062]

Sarah Branham, daughter of late cult leader William Branham, her husband and their 8 children have been missing since the 90s. the people who should know where she is either don't know or won't say. Please share this and help find Sarah. thank you~ #findsarahbranham

[@lilaulrich3193]

Really ? Ever hear of fb ? Or Ny?

[@restoredtotruth]

For *what* purpose???

[@seandogg41]

This needs to be a tv series.

[@johnjeremiah3437]

Crazy stuff - one question - why not get an academic on the issue as well.. Doug Weaver, Prof down at Baylor he is considered an expert on Branham - did his PhD on him.. (The Healer-Prophet, William Marrion Branham) Only reason I know this is he was one of my Profs. He is not a Branham believer he is a historian objective, and critical in his evaluation but fair minded … . just an unsolicited suggestion.

[@lollipop7458]

Do you not believe someone who was born & raised within the cult? Is his word, his testimony not enough for you?

[@josephncube9379]

@@lollipop7458 That's the same logic Muslims use to disprove Christianity "Look they left catholicism and said Christianity is false, so hence it must be false" pretty much a false equivalency because despite me seemingly being in this so called "cult", I've read my Bible more than I did before and believed it more than I did before and have been saved through Jesus Christ, . Its like BelieveTheSign and GotQuesions, they cherry pick qoutes to fit their agenda. For example Bro Branham says "I predict, *not prophecy*, that Jesus will come in 1977 ", they go ahead and say he falsely prophecied and that he is a false prophet.

[@flatlander6928]

@@lollipop7458 just because you DID NOT receive a revelation of WMBs sermons, only makes you an example of not being called ACCORDING TO GODS PURPOSE. It is so simple, it went right over your head. Born and raised in a cult, but have you been born again in Christ Jesus, the hope of Glory? God Bless you.

[@restoredtotruth]

@@flatlander6928 👍

[@deleted3792]

watching peoples debates on youtube will never be a substitute for prayer fasting and meditation.

[@muhammedgamba598]

Can the critics of this man simply produce the results of Jesus Christ.

[@bettylewis8675]

You have not given any facts or statements about William Branhams life, but his father, and brother. Many Christians have families that are compete sinners, but the child becomes a born again christian. My family were all unsaved, but I became a born again, Holy Ghost christian. You have proved nothing cultish about William Branham sir.

[@aptginc]

That’s what I was wondering listening so far not seeing clear connections between people mentioned. I recall going to going to a church meeting hearing a minister and it turned out later he was gay. His dad was a Christian minister. That doesn’t make me or his father affirm that it was okay for him to be gay.

[@lionheartanddragon]

From what I understand, this is merely looking at the origins of where William came from. It is not the complete case against him or his teaching. This is not a one and done episode. However, just looking at this episode, it is easy to see that William projected more than one representation of who he was, stage perceptions, which point to deceit on his part, and that was AFTER his turning into a religious leader. At the very least, he was telling falsehoods, and that casts a deep shadow over the claim that he was a man of God. Satan, not the Triune God is the father of lies. This sort of changing history and backstory is rather cultish. AMBA

[@restoredtotruth]

@@lionheartanddragon Must be a video game player unable differentiate between what is a game and what is a reality.

[@llewellynGS1]

It would have been good to explain at the start of the show who Branham was, and his influence on people like Bill Johnson, for those who dont know. I had to check wikipeadia to make sure it was the same person i was thinking of

[@gnomebanta2297]

And on the Jonesboro incident. Branham shared a pulpit with Jones

[@restoredtotruth]

wikipeadia? Is it Biblical???

[@davidortega357]

Jim Jones started in Oneness Pentecostal Apostolic but later fell away into deep false doctrines and ship wreck fell into apostasy like Israel and catholism we can be faithful or go into error

[@PraisingWithFriends]

My grandpa was ordained by him. He says the closing prayer at the end of the “Ordination” tape.

[@cheapchillpills777]

I grew up in this cult. Still terrified. Demon

[@restoredtotruth]

Why not *grow up* then?

[@restoredtotruth]

Quit acting and be yourself, if a sinner then remain a sinner, if an actor, just act (must be what it is) if a daughter of God, express That Spirit in your daily conversation. Your surroundings *do not* make you a part of them.

[@mariuskock8490]

Its a shame that you turned your back on the truth. The word of God teach us that if you know the truth and did not accordingly then your punishment will be severe. So are you wearing short cloths and tattoos and mini skirts showing off your body to men so that they can desire you. If a man dire you then he must marry you. you know that is what the bible says. So being half naked is your new religion. that's a cult of Satan @@restoredtotruth

[@sunflowersnfaith3145]

Mr. Collins should be ashamed of himself. There are so many misrepresented facts about Bro. Branham and what he represented and stood for. Bro. Branham was in no shape, form nor fashion a cult leader and The Message is and has never been a cult. Just because people don't understand or find something that may seem different from what they think is the norm doesn't make it cultish. The people who believe in this religion believe in one God and one baptism and yes they believe that William Branham was a prophet, but people have believed in prophets from the beginning of time.

[@restoredtotruth]

Well spoken! Collins and his followers will all have their day in which they will answer for what they have spoken against a Move of God amongst the people of God.

[@Rkk-kk3gw]

Coming from someone who was raised in The Message I can sincerely say, it's a cult. It makes me sad to think about how indoctrinated I was for so long and that part of my family and others still are. Quite honestly I was very unfortunate to ever be involved in it

[@phineeskiakesidi38]

Amen, May ou lord Jesus bless you brother.

[@timwuethrich1813]

Check out reverend b.r. Hicks and Christ gospel church. She taught in branhams church before starting her own. My wife grew up in her cult. Very interesting.

[@christiancyr2543]

There were no female preachers in Branham's church

[@timwuethrich1813]

@@christiancyr2543 she was a Sunday school teacher. Sorry for not clarifying.

[@timwuethrich1813]

Who are the liars contradicting each other?

[@ScottH1130]

I grew up in it too. Glad I’ve gotten away.

[@Enlightn76]

You talking about Sister Hicks who died a few years ago?

[@shawnkay5462]

This cult is so tiny you can barely find any info on it online. Im just curious in learning about cults. Wish there was even more info.

[@TheCynicogue]

There’s actually over 2,000,000 Message Believers, making them larger than BHI or Orthodox Judaism to name a few groups. They separate themselves from the world so they tend to fly under the radar. But you’ve likely got one of their churches in your city.

[@flatlander6928]

@@TheCynicogue fly under the radar; whose radar? Doesn't The Word say not to be of THIS world? God dealt with Israel as a nation, to the Gentile it is spiritual. Christ Jesus IN YOU, the hope of glory. Amen.

[@abbyisawesome6983]

@@flatlander6928 why are you on your "worldly" device typing comments to "worldly" people then? 🙄 Y'all piss me off I've had enough of you people and your isolation.

[@kingjames256]

@@TheCynicogue I came out of the message and I will say that I doubt there are 2 million believers. their headquarters posted that there were 2 million but its prob more like 100000 in the U.S.maybe 500,000 in the rest of the world

[@MrTonytocs]

@@flatlander6928 You’re a member of this church huh

[@lilmonkey9919]

This is amazing! Thanks so much for doing this and I'm looking forward to watching the other parts of this series.

[@restoredtotruth]

666

[@josephdennison4890]

Wow , I feel like a child that has been told that there is no Santa Claus 😢😢😢

[@nkhosazanadaka8863]

Me too

[@joshuajordan9913]

At the beginning of the video they show two men come talk to William. One of them is a man named Paul Kopp. I met him and he laid hands on me and healed me. Afterwards I acquired the gift of tongues. God makes all things work together for His good. So even if William was off, some people that have come from there know the Lord and are truly blessed. Divine healing is real and God still uses people in divine ways.

[@christiancyr2543]

But William Branham is a false prophet...of course God heals

[@tommyd3955]

Did you receive the miraculous gift of another language (tongues) as demonstrated in the book of Acts, or did you speak in an excited gibberish (glossolalia)?

[@Amanda-ze2ut]

So what language did you suddenly start speaking that you didn’t know before? Or was it the incoherent gibberish that charismatic people do when they claim to be speaking in tongues?

[@samueln300]

@@christiancyr2543 what makes him false. Give specifics. What prophesy makes him false?

[@benfir8920]

I heard once of Paul Kopp when Paul Cain was talking about him on one KZbin video.

[@jeffreyquaye9415]

Nothing can erase the God works of william branham from the earth

[@missredumbrella]

Bought the book after growing up in this cult,,helped lots thanks

[@restoredtotruth]

Wrong book. _Lean not to the arm of flesh_

[@atukwatsesharon566]

I can't believe you guys your spiritual eyes are totally taken away from you. This is all fake you don't have any concrete evidence you just want to destroy the true church of God. I still believe in the message because he preached the word of the Lord right to the dot

[@sephorakiamablessing2085]

Your tattoos goes against the bible already.

[@4.0gpa44]

Both tatoos and Branham are bad.

[@dude9318]

Its sad that he is a false teacher I hope he was saved But his preaching was very agrresive and his messages did not always make sense

[@lilaulrich3193]

John 1:5 KJV And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not

[@Davidconfla]

I'm currently a part of a branch of this and trying to get out and i had never noticed growing up just how trapped we all are fr- our branch does tend to point out many of the hypocrisies in the message beleivers that are in the branham tabernacle but the main issue that arises with that is that our branch is much, much more strict. the clothing gets more restrictive every couple years, and it feels like we're falling deeper into the pit of no return. hopefully i'll be gone by the end of the year. unfortunately for me, that means cutting off my entire and extended family so let's just hope i'm ok :)

[@jpmvidal]

William Branham was a false prophet. Paul Schafer (Colonia Dignidad) was a follower of Branham. And Jim Jones (Jonestown) was a colleague of Branham, so much so that Branham prophesized that Jones' ministry was to be a great, akin to the prophesies uttered in favor of Todd Bentley.

[@jacquelineteale4937]

Hi, could you point me to where W. Branham prophesied about J. Jones ministry. I really would appreciate it so much. God bless you.

[@restoredtotruth]

_Prove all things, .._

[@restoredtotruth]

@@jacquelineteale4937 Too many liars in utube

[@jacquelineteale4937]

Sorry to bother you, I wouldn't if it were not of extreme importance to me. Is there any way I can find that W. Branham prophesied concerning J. Jones ministry? Is there written documentation, footage, anything? It would help more than you could know. Please, even if it's how you know. I would be so very grateful.

[@jacquelineteale4937]

I think I put my reply in the wrong place, and I need you to read this, so I am writing it again. Sorry to bother you, but is there any documents, any footage, any credible testimony, concerning W.Branham prophesying about J. Jones ministry? It would help more than I could express. Even if it's him endorsing J. Jones ministry, that would be more than enough. Thanking you in advance.

[@allanhutton]

I went to a Heidi Baker conference in the UK, first mistake, and then found myself in the world of Branham being the prophet with Wigglesworth being the proof of the Charismatic manifestation and the establishment of the prophetic movement. This is good material

[@johnpaulmurphy8382]

R u saying Smith wigglesworth was a fraud/false. Not a man full of the Holy Ghost??

[@sandigrace2271]

@@johnpaulmurphy8382 If he doesn't say it, I will.

[@johnpaulmurphy8382]

@@sandigrace2271 do u believe Smith wigglesworth was a fake... Yes or no?

[@sandigrace2271]

​@@johnpaulmurphy8382 YES. I thought I already made that clear. You will NEVER EVER convince me that the HOLY Spirit of God would tell a man to throw a baby on the ground and then kick the child like a football so the child would be healed. What lies!!! Jesus ALWAYS healed everyone with gentleness. As did the Apostles. If this throwing and kicking the sick infant happened, the idea was crafted in the dark heart of a man who thought it increased his particular pentecostal credentials. The fruit of the SPIRIT is GENTLENESS. SELF CONTROL. LOVE. KINDNESS.

[@johnpaulmurphy8382]

@@sandigrace2271 ok. We all av our own opinions on stuff. Thanks for your time to reply. Bless you beloved ❤️🙏

[@biographieartiste7698]

Guys, I think it'll be good for you to take this video down from KZbin to avoid a curse upon you! Don't play with God! William Marrion Branham was a true prophet of God , he's the Elijah as promised in the Bible for the last days. So I warn you , remove this video from KZbin, please!

[@Rkk-kk3gw]

😒

[@Rkk-kk3gw]

I used to think so as well until I broke free of the indoctrination I was raised in. It's very sad but people are such followers they'll believe almost anything you tell them

[@Stodd]

Thank you so much for this, so excited for this series!!!

[@raphroland1111]

In Matthew 6:22, Jesus says that the eye is the light of the body. In the book of revelation, the lamb has seven eyes. If Matthew 6:22 is true, this means that the body of the Lord which is the church is guided by the seven eyes. The seven eyes of the Lord are the ones bringing light to His church. In the book of Daniel, horns have always represented kingdoms. The lamb himself is a kingdom and that kingdom has seven parts (7 horns) getting their lights from the seven eyes. The seven church ages is a reality.

[@restoredtotruth]

Demonic!

[@glennmcnease8359]

Beyond any doubt Brother William Marrion Branham is the Laodecian Church Age Messenger. Plain and Simple. Period it...

[@annpuritykarimi9136]

I thank God almighty for this as every tree with good fruits people have to throw stones anyway weather for evil or good intentions Christ Jesus is preached brother Branham my prophet the God sent man for this generation.shalom

[@SavannahSedai]

1 min in, I looked down at the screen and thought that was George HW Bush lol

[@christiancyr2543]

Haha

[@restoredtotruth]

@@christiancyr2543 dolt

[@SaulKayster]

The greatest battle ever fought was In the mind of the people and i see what he was talking about. You believe with your heart and not your mind

[@kangeneema6407]

People have taken God’s word through brother branham and turned it into cult and denominations. Listen to brother branham directly avoid this pastors . I can testify God is alive in this sermons.lets get ready for the rapture it’s close

[@samueln300]

The Bible says "by their fruits you shall k ow them". A perfect example is those in the video. I guess they represent modern changing standards of Christianity.

[@sunflowersnfaith3145]

I have never met anyone that is racist in my entire life in all the people I've ever came in contact with in The Message. I'm saying this publicly that this man Mr. Collins is a liar. The Message is not a racist religion, shame on you Mr. Collins for blatantly lying like that and shaming your family.

[@sisphathutshedzonghonyama6196]

Don't worry, they have to do that. They are not against the man but the spirit.

[@cariwiebe5074]

We know many from this cult. My former daughter inlaw comes from this cult. Many around here are racist.

[@restoredtotruth]

@@cariwiebe5074 You lie as well. In Christ they are all *united* not racist or separated. Which cult are you with? In the court of law, you are going by hearsay, and not on established facts.

[@Rkk-kk3gw]

I was raised in the message and no they weren't blatantly racist, but they're not okay with interracial marriage and that's racist so, it's true in a way.

[@Rkk-kk3gw]

​@@restoredtotruththen why not allow interracial marriage

[@lionheartanddragon]

From what I can tell, there is more difference than that he grew up in Kentucky or grew up in Indiana. From what you said in one story his father died when he was young. In the other his father did not die while he was young. That is a stark contradiction in itself. AMBA

[@restoredtotruth]

Where is YOUR *Pillar of Fire?*

[@lionheartanddragon]

Your question is not even grounded in Scripture. What does that have to do with anything? I am pointing out a plain contradiction in a testimony. Bearing false witness is not a hallmark of truth. AMBA

[@GIFT19JOY23]

Lord Jesus Christ is THE WAY. 😊😊😊😊 BELIEVE Him.

[@jmclaughlin3728]

You can see narcissism. Wow.

[@restoredtotruth]

On Braham? No! Presenters of this utube Yes!

[@jmclaughlin3728]

@@restoredtotruth sometimes the presenters can be arrogant in their position. But please pray to see the narcissism in Branham. Once you’ve been spiritually abused by these people you cannot unsee it.

[@restoredtotruth]

@@jmclaughlin3728 Nice try! But I AM on Solid Ground. As for you, I would think twice, if I were in your shoes, before I make a judgement towards the Things that God is doing with us today. Act 5:39 _"But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God."_ Can you see *wisdom* in the above statement? He did not jump to conclusions just because everyone else was coming up with what they thought of the matter. Do you not fear God???

[@jmclaughlin3728]

@@restoredtotruth now I can see why you called out someone’s arrogance. Deflection. Your reply makes sense.

[@restoredtotruth]

@@jmclaughlin3728 sense/senseless - - makes no difference. Spiritual warfare is what takes place when dealing with matters *related* to that of God.

[@restoredtotruth]

What's with all the demonic markings on your exposed skin?

[@restoredtotruth]

Must be the outward appearance of that which is in _the heart!_

[@Zale180]

I would like to know more about the link between him and Charles Fox Parham.

[@theprodigal7143]

Me too

[@raphroland1111]

In Matthew 6:22, Jesus says that the eye is the light of the body. In the book of revelation, the lamb has seven eyes. If Matthew 6:22 is true, this means that the body of the Lord which is the church is guided by the seven eyes. The seven eyes of the Lord are the ones bringing light to His church. In the book of Daniel, horns have always represented kingdoms. The lamb himself is a kingdom and that kingdom has seven parts (7 horns) getting their lights from the seven eyes. The seven church ages is a reality.

[@theprodigal7143]

@@raphroland1111 and can you share the revelance to the topic, please? Thankies

[@bloodboughtbigphilr8266]

Both were KKK sympathisers and Parham probably a paid up member as he addressed meetings held by them.

[@restoredtotruth]

Why not find out a *link* between him and God instead? How is your relationship *with* The Lord Jesus Christ???

[@tonynobles8357]

God tells us all (everyone) don't touch His anointed....I might not know all about Branham, but I have seen many of his sermons....Jesus told the disciples to ,in my words, " not to worry about those who portray to be something that they are not....." time will tell (reveal). William Branham taught about Jesus, he uplifted Jesus in his sermons, he took no credit for himself. Miracles happened,,,people were healed, God's message was preached. God is truth, and God knows us all! Just be very careful what you call a "cult". Make sure it's not your lustful desires trying to justify YOU.

[@tommyd3955]

That only works if the one who is "not to be touched" is actually "His anointed". If that person is teaching false doctrines, things contrary to God's word, "another gospel", claiming to be a prophet while proclaiming prophecies that never came true, they are not anointed of God. These false prophets are not to be feared, or listened to, but rather are to be exposed. "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world."

[@tonynobles8357]

One question.....what was Branham's false teachings...according to God's Word....not personal interpretation.

[@tommyd3955]

One example would be the teaching of the "serpent seed" doctrine. He seriously taught that Eve had sex with Satan in the garden and created some sort of hybrid, half-human/half-demon race that started with Cain. No scripture in the Bible says that. The most straight forward reading of the Word clearly indicates that Cain was born of Adam. Gen 4:1

[@tommyd3955]

@RestoredToTruth, wow! You have truly followed in Branham's torturing, misquoting, taking out of context, adding to, and generally manipulating God's word to create an ungodly false doctrine. Your "quoting" of scripture above contains more of your words added than actual words from the Bible. You are inferring things that the verses do not say. The Bible often refers to those who do wicked or sinful things as being "of" or "from" the wicked one. That does not mean that Eve had sexual relations with Satan. I will leave you with a simple passage that tells us exactly where sin came from: Rom 5:12-14, "12 Therefore, just as , and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned- 13 (For until the law sin was in the world, but sin is not imputed when there is no law. 14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those who had not sinned according to the likeness of the , who is a type of Him who was to come." I pray that you would come to know Jesus Christ as your savior. That you would recognize your sins and lack of righteousness and your unworthiness of God's favor. That you would recognize that no righteous works, nor adherence to any dogmatic doctrine is sufficient to justify us before God. Only Christ is justified, and through faith we can hand over our sins to him and receive his righteousness and justification before the Father. Amen.

[@restoredtotruth]

@@tommyd3955 I have never come to know Jesus Christ as my saviour on my own; IT is HE that came to me, and carried out *The Guiding* part of John 16:13 into my life, and I am _just_ *wise enough* to follow His Guidance, because I Trust Him in His Ability to Guide. You ought to believe enough of your statement to be able to carry it out for yourself, then you would *_"know_* ( not -about- ) _the Truth,_ and _The Truth,_ would make you _free indeed"._ You need to *know* Him, else you will hear of Him saying to you, that of Mat.7:23.

[@lexianasolze3981]

Rev BR Hicks was a big reason Branham existed. Christ Gospel Church in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Check the church out on KZbin. I was involved with the Church Organization (not knowing its an occult) for over 15yrs. Needless to say, GOD protected my family from whatever the devil had planned

[@restoredtotruth]

Very unlikely!

[@scottsponaas]

These guys have all had their minds blown and haven’t even revealed anything about the guy other than the fact that he was apparently a false prophet/fraud. Are we going to hear about any of his claims? 😂

[@John5TwentyFour]

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[@christiancyr2543]

It's coming brother, hold on lol

[@armycat24]

True scott

[@restoredtotruth]

@@christiancyr2543 Ha!

[@ralphowen3367]

They are concentrating in this session on his upbringing and history, and not on his specific teachings.

[@alejandrocastro4417]

people are easily swayed and don’t really study both sides. also don’t have a hardened heart I’ve heard William branham preachings and studied his movement he was a real man of god. Most people that go against is because they think his preaching were too hard and strict the word of god calls that you be clean and pure before him and most of the other preachers that came up with him like Oral Roberts followed Brahman teaching I can tell these guys didn’t really go to deep into William Brahman teaching and they were just looking for the dirt.

[@ralphowen3367]

Was Mr. Branham a Oneness believer, and not trinity?

[@kudakwashechenjerai5259]

stop fighting the true messenger of God sent to this last age,God is not mocked what you sow you will reap.YOU ARE PLAYING WITH FIRE

[@PlanetCapeStudios]

Branham proclaimed himself “Elijah to come” as prophecies in Malachi 3:4 even though Jesus Christ made it clear upon his resurrection and return that John The Baptist was Elijah. Branham himself proclaimed he was here to set the hearts of people to Christ. Ask yourself this. Why would God send a messenger with a completely wrong, and in many times BLASPHEMOUS message? Look at his sermon, Marriage and Divorce. In it, he proclaims women were designed to be beautiful by SATAN! (Gen 1:26-28) clearly states GOD created and designed man and woman in HIS image! He also claims Satan was equal with God which is again absurd and blasphemous. (Isa 14: 12-15) tells us Satan tried to usurp God and be like him, and was cast down. He then continues to say horribly and disgustingly sexist things about women. Not to mention the constant holes in his theory about serpent seed doctrine. Why would God send a man to give FALSE TEACHINGS about the garden of Eden, Elijah, the nature of women, and Satan? Especially when there is not a single passage in the Bible about a prophet to come after Christ’s resurrection.

[@joejoeh325]

We are all placed in this world under free moral agency..to believe or not to believe but one day we will all be answerable to ONE

[@vitumbikomakuwa10]

I find o fault in his teachings, his teachings are biblical based.

[@ryanadams5719]

I think the “hotel hideout” in the mountains……was located in Lake Tahoe

[@flyingeagletimerevelation453]

Leviticus 19: 18 Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.

[@sisphathutshedzonghonyama6196]

It is your responsibility to do the diggings since you don't believe, he had to suit your claims, just like many did not believe Paul because of who he was. It's the same thing today, whatever happened to his life, it has nothing to do with the spiritual life of him and what God sent him for to us. But to you he is just a cult. But we believe it should be like that Amen. May the Lord bless you all

[@Mitch_100]

Please cover pastor dowell's straitway cult

[@Jaseph2]

You guys are majoring on minors, 20 minutes in and you have said about the mob than the main story. You could have summarized this and moved on.

[@sonofthunder5574]

You guys have to separate the CULT surrounding the man FROM the man. Many great men would not have approved the hype and practices created by those who were disciples. If you study. Many cults are formed posthumous

[@shelveyphillipsbowman8037]

U guys r putting what u think in.if u weren't there u don't know

[@stargazer2533]

Absolutely true!

[@restoredtotruth]

I grew up under one of the -so called- _main stream_ religious cults, that Paul placed a *curse* upon because they came in and preached *another* -Gospel- than what the *Original* saints had brought forth to Christiandom in an *untarnished* form. God directed me to The Message, when I called for Him for direction, from among the many different -Christian- Sect, and directed me to one, wherein Acts 2:38, in the place of Mat. 28:19 in water baptism, (under full immersion) is practiced, rather than that of infant sprinkling, or of the usage of *the replacement* of The Name for The Titles of the Godhead. (They must *hate* His Name, else they would use it in their religious *deeds* that they endorse; as instruct to them of Scripture.) From there He gave me *The Gift* of the Holy Ghost, which *never happened* when under the (main stream) umbrella of the *harlot* daughters of Rev 17:5. Now these demoniacs are carrying out Scripture, which is being fulfilled to the letter, by their making manifest the following: Mat 23:15 _"Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!_ (intellectuals) _for ye compass sea and land_ ( over the electronic waves) _to make _*_one proselyte,_*_ and when he is made, ye make him _*_twofold more_*_ the _*_child of hell_*_ than __-yourselves."-_ You that follow after these *demon possessed* hypocrites, must be *so blinded,* that Eternal Life (The GIFT of The Holy Ghost) is not worth pursuing for your salvation. (or else you have deceived yourself into thinking that you -are saved- when you have yet to be saved.) What happened to Mar 16:17 _"And these signs _*_shall follow them_*_ that believe;?"_ which these proselyters have no record of having them *following* them; which proves that they are *not* believers, but unbelieving workers of darkness. The -so call- mainstream -Christian- sect that had sprinkled me with water when I was an infant, (not having need of repentance yet, since I had never, as yet, reached the age of accountability), who even *lied* to me of the *signs* being given only to The Apostles. But God *proved them wrong* when He performed the Power of His Ability To Heal, when Jas 5:14 _"Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them _*_pray over_*_ him, _*_anointing him_*_ with _*_oil_*_ in _*_the name_*_ of the Lord:"_ was performed upon me by them carrying it out unto me, because they believed. Unless God proves otherwise, I would follow His servant, (to some) and prophet (to others, such as myself) to my entering *into* the Kingdom of Heaven, and to Salvation. (Eternal Life) May God extend His Hand of Grace upon others _That _*_would_*_ be Saved_ and deliver them from the *influential* Word *twisters* of The Satanic kingdom that is at work here.

[@ayeahgodlove8329]

God bless you sir.

[@jayanathansoobramoney9634]

If this message is a cult where all teaching is scriptural - I am afraid to that all other denominations that that deviate from the Bible teaching are cults too.Rather be a cult that believes and practices Christianity in line with the Word of God.

[@kristokinkela1815]

When you’re looking at the mirror and see someone else then there is something really wrong with you. Thank you Lord Jesus for sending us a so humble prophet who preached the right word for the hour. Shalom

[@1234tellmewhatyourlookingfor]

Ok all I hear is referring to modern movies with Johnny Dep. Al Capone ? The KKK? Who is going to write this movie? I have no Idea of the character of Whilliam Brannan A man who was born 100 years ago, along with his dad born long before that. The narrative is based on tales from the past, and we all know how legends seem larger than life. Dillinger I would presume was on the run, most of his crimminal career. So who's next? Are Bonnie and Clyde part of Brannans up bringing? A witness states his dad was part of a Brannan Church. Let's do a feasible timeline rather than rely on Hollywood for our information shall we? I am not defending anyone, I am simply attempting to use reason to evaluate what looks like the next movie that portrays Preachers as cult leaders.

[@flyingeagletimerevelation453]

It's not Cultish

[@pearl7seas]

The man's errors were his on, but have enough sense to recognize God also.

[@joenelson5819]

Are you a Calvinist? Is Calvinism Christianity?

[@leodegariobocong9175]

Born Again Philippines is coming so very very near in my nation Philippines in Jesus Christ Holy, mighty and powerful name I pray Amen.

[@ayeahgodlove8329]

I am thankful to know what I know, I am grateful to God to believe this message. It has changed my life. Brought me closer to my Lord. God bless William Branham for all eternity. Blessed is the woman that carry that seed. Blessed is his posterity for all eternity.

[@Rkk-kk3gw]

I'm glad it's been a positive experience for you. It's not like that for all of us though. I can genuinely say that in my experience being raised in The Message was traumatic

[@gman411111111]

After 15 minutes i changed the chanel. I was thinking I was going to hear some doctrine this brother was teaching that was concerning. All I heard was Gambling town, prisons, kkk, had a vision and had a light, so were calling a christian a non christian over this?

[@flyingeagletimerevelation453]

Leviticus 19: 28 Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD.

[@restoredtotruth]

The must think they are God's mouthpiece for correction, and manifest as being breakers of His Word.

[@restoredtotruth]

Pro 16:25 _"There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death."_ *Cultish* should do a whole series on Rev 17:5, then they would be exposing the *real* cults that are railroading *many* deceived people to The Devils Hell. They are demoting a wrong Message, because they are _blind to the Truth!_

[@ryanperez8179]

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 KJV Jesus lives Jesus Christ is Lord For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Romans 3:23 KJV Jesus loves you repent You're a sinner in need of a Savior That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Romans 10:9-10 KJV

[@jeffreyquaye9415]

We have to thank God for his life and not to kill his godly influence he healed a grate politician in America who was bound in are wheel chair almost all of his life time congress man Upshaw we heard it all over Africa since brother Branham died American America is no more the America that was once loved and desire but instead a land of crooks no wonder Russia is waiting to Zycon it down very soon

[@goalieseth29]

grew up in a family that believed in this, insane to me it travelled up to canada and found a sizeable congregation

[@Joey_Kelly]

May Yeshua, the Christ, shine His Light deep within the imprisoned souls of this premeditated spiritual darkness, revealing to the imprisoned soul the reason for the lodges premeditations, having prescripted Branhams teachings for the sake of future perpetual blindness, especially to those born into the defiled message, and subsequently, in freedom, instruct the individual disciple towards The One True Path of inward growth in Christs endless rivers of Wisdom and Truth, which together, outshine and deflect back all of the motivations of false teachers and messengers from the left hand path, who dedicate their works to diverting spiritual vision from raising those soul faculties of every individual to liberation of the soul, in Christ.

[@raphroland1111]

In Matthew 6:22, Jesus says that the eye is the light of the body. In the book of revelation, the lamb has seven eyes. If Matthew 6:22 is true, this means that the body of the Lord which is the church is guided by the seven eyes. The seven eyes of the Lord are the ones bringing light to His church. In the book of Daniel, horns have always represented kingdoms. The lamb himself is a kingdom and that kingdom has seven parts (7 horns) getting their lights from the seven eyes. The seven church ages is a reality.

[@Joey_Kelly]

@@raphroland1111yes and to set words to the greater reality, so are cultural epochs, great phases of earth evolution, and planetary/zodiacal phases.

[@iandowns5079]

I grew up in a Pentecostal denomination known at World Christian Fellowship Ministries out of Prescott, AZ. I attended the Potter's House in Clovis, NM. Do y'all have any resources about them?

[@restoredtotruth]

Questions for answers Ask Christ! He should have *enough* Grace to direct you in your spiritual journey.

[@user-tn8oe6eb7u]

I pity those terming the message as a cult,may God be merciful to them they don't know what awaits them.

[@Believersgospelmusic]

I have read most of the comments below. None is saying specific things that Bro Branham preached that is against the particular verses in the Bible but just generalized heresies, feelings, rhetoric, gossips, distastes, complexes etc. Is there any one who can take a verse by verse eg Bro Branham says the correct Baptism is Act2:38 in the Name of Jesus Christ but the Bible says and people were baptized this way..................etc

[@ayeahgodlove8329]

That's right.