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Welcome to BelieveTheSign The comprehensive encyclopedia on the life and message of William Branham. 740 articles In the days of his prominence, the 1950's, what Spirit-filled believer did not know [William Branham's] name? Yet today, we may wonder, what believer does? Robert Price in Douglas Weaver's The Healer-Prophet: William Marrion Branham William Marrion Branham's healing ministry skyrocketed him from a rural pastor to an international evangelist in the late 1940's. However, his visions and doctrine became increasingly controversial until his death 50 years ago on December 24, 1965. Views on his legacy can be grouped into three main categories: Some believe him to be Elijah the Prophet in fulfillment of Malachi 4:5. There are many different sects within William Branham's followers, although they all refer to themselves as believers of the Message of the Hour. Some believe that William Branham's every word was infallible, while others will admit that he did make some minor errors but he was infallible with respect to his visions, prophecies and his interpretation of the Bible. Some view him as a great evangelist and gifted healer who strayed from Christian orthodoxy in the latter stages of his ministry. Some view him as a charlatan who was either willfully deceptive or had untreated mental health concerns. The purpose of this website is to provide independent, objective, comprehensive information on William Branham. At one time this website was not objective in our approach and for that we humbly apologize to our readers. Click on the links below to go to our detailed articles on a variety of subjects related to his life and ministry, his claims, the beliefs of his followers, and the criticisms of his detractors. About William Branham Was William Branham a prophet? William Branham's life story - his youth William Branham's life story - his ministry What did William Branham think of himself? Video: Was William Branham credible? William Branham's Healing Ministry Were thousands healed in William Branham's ministry? Eyewitnesses: Message Believers Eyewitnesses: Non-Message Believers His Prophecies and Visions Did any of William Branham's visions fail? A challenge for those that believe that William Branham was a prophet Details of William Branham's significant prophecies What is a Prophet? Biblical prophecies regarding Jesus Prophecy in the Bible Videos: Prophecies Videos: Visions Was William Branham honest? The credibility of William Branham When did William Branham embrace Pentecostalism? The Man from Windsor William Branham and sexual abuse His Teachings His Major Doctrines The Elijah Theology of William Branham His Non-Biblical Doctrines The Theology of William Branham Video: Doctrines Is the Bible Sufficient? What is "The Message"? Is the Message a Cult? Message Theology Legalism Divisions in the Message What is the fruit of the Message? Only Believe? Is faith opposed to reasoning? Why do sincere Christians leave the message? Testimonies and tools if you have questions What We Have Learned Video: We Left! Looking to Jesus Invitation to Eternal Life Resources Our full list of concerns regarding William Branham and his message Information that can be printed Facebook Discussion Other Languages French Italian Romanian Dutch Español Português Other websites Biblical resources We pray that the contents of this website would speak to your soul, and lead you closer to Jesus Christ. Grace, mercy, and peace, which come from God the Father and from Jesus Christ—the Son of the Father—will continue to be with us who live in truth and love. (2 John 1:3 NLT) What's New | Contact us Who are we? |Video:Our History