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    |'''Prophecy''' is the foretelling of future events by a human messenger (prophet) under divine inspiration.   
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    '''Prophecy''' is the foretelling of future events by a human messenger (prophet) under divine inspiration.   


    During his life, William Branham claimed to have a number of visions and prophecies.  This article contains a number of William Branham's prophecies and visions, and describes the historic fulfilment or failure of these prophecies. 
    During his life, William Branham claimed to have a number of visions and prophecies.  This article contains all of William Branham's major prophecies and visions, the first date that they were told by William Branham and whether they were fulfilled or failed.  The big question is - [[Proof of the Prophetic|Did William Branham make any '''REAL''' prophecies?]]


    We have also indicated whether the prophecy was "before the fact" or "after the fact."  If the first telling of a prophecy or vision occurred after the prophecied event had taken place, this would be considered an '''"after the fact" prophecy'''.  In order to be classified as a true prophecy, the prophecy must be publicly recorded '''"before the fact", that is before the fulfillment of the prophecy occurs'''.
    We invite you to study the prophecies and make your own decision as to whether William Branham was a true prophet or not.
     
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    |''And if thou say in thine heart, How shall we know the word which the LORD hath not spoken? When a prophet speaketh in the name of the LORD, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the LORD hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him.'' (Deuteronomy 18:21-22)  
    |''And if thou say in thine heart, How shall we know the word which the LORD hath not spoken? When a prophet speaketh in the name of the LORD, '''if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the LORD hath not spoken''', but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him.'' (Deuteronomy 18:21-22)  
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    <div style="border-bottom:1px #B87333 solid; text-align:center; font-size:140%; padding:1px; margin:1px;">Prophecy and Visions of William Branham</div>
    =William Branham's Eight Visions of 1933=
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    *[[Prophecy of the Cloud]]
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    *[[The Houston Photograph]]
    *[[Christian Rock]]
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    *[[Destruction of the Vatican]]
    *[[World Council of Churches]]
    *[[Third Pull]]
    *[[Plum and Apple Trees]]
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    William Branham tells of a series of visions in June 1933 that would transpire before the coming of the Lord.<ref>An Exposition of the Seven Church Ages, William Marrion Branham, Chapter 9</ref>.  William Branham was very bold with these prophecies, claiming that the visions would be accurate "to the dot" and were "Thus Saith The Lord".<ref>Once More, November 17,1963</ref>. While he states that there were seven visions, he initially relates an eighth vision relating to President Roosevelt which we have included here for completeness: 


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    William Branham tells of a series of visions in June 1933 that would transpire before the coming of the Lord.<ref>An Exposition of the Seven Church Ages, William Marrion Branham, Chapter 9</ref>.  William Branham was very bold with these prophecies, claiming that the visions would be accurate "to the dot" and were "Thus Saith The Lord".<ref>Once More, November 17,1963</ref>. While he states that there were seven visions, he initially relates an eighth vision relating to President Roosevelt (we assume that he dropped the eighth vision because seven is a lot more prophetic number). 
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    *[[Franklin D. Roosevelt|1 - Franklin Roosevelt]]
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    | [[Franklin D. Roosevelt|1 - Franklin Roosevelt]] || Sept. 27, 1958 || After the fact || '''The prophecy was changed over time so that it appeared to have been fulfilled'''
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    | [[Mussolini invades Ethiopia|2 - Mussolini Invades Ethiopia]] || Mar. 26, 1953 || After the fact || The prophecy was changed over time 
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    | [[Hitler and WWII|3 - Hitler and WWII]] || Sept. 27, 1958 || After the fact || Details changed over time
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    | [[Russia and the three ...isms|4 - Three Isms]] || Mar. 26, 1953 || After the fact || '''Failed'''
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    | [[Driverless Cars|5a - Egg-shaped Cars]] || Mar. 26, 1953 || After the fact || '''Failed'''
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    | [[Driverless Cars|5b - Driverless Cars]] || Sept. 27, 1958 || After the fact || Unfulfilled
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    | [[Morality|6 - American Morality]] || July 19, 1964 || After the fact || '''Failed'''
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    | [[Rise of a Woman in America|7 - An American Woman]] || May 1, 1955 || '''Before the fact''' || Ambiguous<ref>The  “ambiguous” school of prophecy has as its foremost member in Nostradamus.  Ambiguous prophecies are phrased in such a way as to allow a great breadth of potential fulfillments.  In respect of William Branham's prophecies, his classic ambiguous prophecy relates to [[Was the birth of Joseph Branham foretold|the "prophesied" birth of his son, Joseph]].</ref> - WMB claimed that it was fulfilled
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    | [[America in Ashes|8 - America in Ashes]]  || December 4, 1960 ||  '''Before the fact'''  || Unfulfilled
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    William Branham's recorded sermons are the only source as to the accuracy and timing of these visions.  However, William Branham often included facts when describing these prophecies that are historically inaccurate.  William Branham stated that he kept a book of his prophecies<ref> Souls That are in Prison Now, November 10, 1963</ref>; however, the contents of this book were never released to the public. It is our understanding that the Branham family has stated that this book has been "lost". However, others have speculated that it was intentionally destroyed because its contents did not support the claims that William Branham made.
    *[[Hitler and WWII|3 - Hitler and WWII]]
    *[[Russia and the three ...isms|4 - Three Isms]]


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    :''Now, in 1933 when we were worshiping over here in the Masonic temple where the Church of Christ stands today, on one April morning before leaving home, I was dedicating my--a car (I got a '33 model car, and I was dedicating it to the Lord's service.), and in a vision I saw the end time. Now, notice how striking this is. Back yonder when I was just a boy, and you can imagine what a 1933 model car looked like--now, what it looked like. And I went over there to the Masonic temple where... Some of you old-timers in here remembers; '''it's wrote down on an old paper at home. It's already in print and went out around the world.''' See? That was in 1933. And I predicted that there would be some great tragedy happen to this United States before or by the year of 1977. How many remembers me saying that? Look at the hands. Sure.<ref>SEVENTY.WEEKS.OF.DANIEL_  JEFF.IN  DA 89-141  SUNDAY_  61-0806</ref>
    *[[Driverless Cars|5 - Driverless Cars]]
    *[[Morality|6 - American Morality]]


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    We have been unable to locate a copy of the print version of the 1933 prophecies and many speculate that it, in fact, never existed.
    *[[Rise of a Woman in America|7 - An American Woman]]
    *[[America in Ashes|8 - America in Ashes]]
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    William Branham's recorded sermons are the only source as to the accuracy and timing of these visions.  However, William Branham often included facts when describing these prophecies that are historically inaccurate.  William Branham stated that he kept a book of his prophecies<ref> Souls That are in Prison Now, November 10, 1963</ref>; however, the contents of this book were never released to the public. It is our understanding that this book was "lost" after it was lent to someone after William Branham's death.  However, others have speculated that it was intentionally destroyed because its contents did not support the claims that William Branham made.
    =Other Prophecies and Visions of William Branham=


    :''Now, in 1933 when we were worshipping over here in the Masonic temple where the Church of Christ stands today, on one April morning before leaving home, I was dedicating my--a car (I got a '33 model car, and I was dedicating it to the Lord's service.), and in a vision I saw the end time. Now, notice how striking this is. Back yonder when I was just a boy, and you can imagine what a 1933 model car looked like--now, what it looked like. And I went over there to the Masonic temple where... Some of you old-timers in here remembers; '''it's wrote down on an old paper at home. It's already in print and went out around the world.''' See? That was in 1933. And I predicted that there would be some great tragedy happen to this United States before or by the year of 1977. How many remembers me saying that? Look at the hands. Sure.<ref>SEVENTY.WEEKS.OF.DANIEL_  JEFF.IN  DA 89-141  SUNDAY_  61-0806</ref>
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    We have been unable to locate a copy of the print version of the 1933 prophecies and many speculate that it, in fact, never existed.


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    | [[The Municipal Bridge Vision]] || Get || After the fact || '''Failed'''
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    | [[The Brown Bear Vision]] || Get || '''Before the fact''' || '''Failed'''
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    | [[The Vision of the Meetings in South Africa]] || Get || '''Before the fact''' || '''Failed'''
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    | [[The Marilyn Monroe Vision]] || Get || After the fact || '''Failed'''
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    | [[The Pillar of Fire]] || Get || After the fact || WMB falsely stated that it was fulfilled
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    | [[The Seventh Angel is on the Earth at Christ's Coming]] || Get || '''Before the fact''' || '''Failed'''
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    | [[Was the birth of Joseph Branham foretold|The birth of Joseph Branham]] || Get || '''Before the fact''' (sort of) || Not a true prophecy (too ambiguous)
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    | [[The Death of Florence Shakarian]] || Get || After the fact ||  Fulfilled
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    | [[New Albany Prophecy]] || Get || After the fact || Fulfilled
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    | [[Prophecy of the Cloud#The Cloud was not prophesied|Prophecy of the Cloud]] || Get || The Cloud was not prophesied || Not a prophecy
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    | [[Prophecy of the Cloud|Prophecy of the Five Angels]] || Before the fact || Changed from 5 to 7 || '''Failed'''
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    | [[Ohio river flood]] || Get || After the fact || Fulfilled
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    | [[Destruction of Los Angeles]] || Get || '''Before the fact''' || Unfulfilled
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    | [[Kari Holma]] - The boy raised from the dead in Finland || Get || After the fact || There are serious questions about the fulfillment of this prophecy
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    | [[Heavenly Vision]] || Get || After the fact/Changed || '''Failed'''
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    | [[Christian Rock]] || Get || After the fact || WMB falsely stated that it was fulfilled
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    | [[Man and the moon]] || Get || '''Before the fact''' || '''Failed'''
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    | [[Prophecy of the Cloud#The Cloud was not prophesied|Prophecy of the Five Angels]] || Before the fact || Changed from 5 to 7 || Not a prophecy
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    | [[Destruction of the Vatican]] || Get || After the fact || Fulfilled
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    | [[Don't Eat Eggs]] || Get || Before the fact || Unfulfilled
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    | [[The Houston Photograph]] || Get || After the fact || There are serious questions about the fulfillment of this prophecy
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    | [[World Council of Churches]] || Get || Before the fact || Unfulfilled
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    | [[Third Pull]] || Get || After the fact || There are serious questions about the fulfillment of this prophecy
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    | [[Plum and Apple Trees]] || Get || Before the fact || Unfulfilled
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    We have also compiled a list of [[Prophecies about William Branham]].
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    *[[Mormon prophecy about William Branham|Mormon prophecy]]
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    *[[Santa Rosa prophecy about William Branham|Santa Rosa prophecy]]
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    Prophecy is the foretelling of future events by a human messenger (prophet) under divine inspiration.

    During his life, William Branham claimed to have a number of visions and prophecies. This article contains all of William Branham's major prophecies and visions, the first date that they were told by William Branham and whether they were fulfilled or failed. The big question is - Did William Branham make any REAL prophecies?

    We have also indicated whether the prophecy was "before the fact" or "after the fact." If the first telling of a prophecy or vision occurred after the prophecied event had taken place, this would be considered an "after the fact" prophecy. In order to be classified as a true prophecy, the prophecy must be publicly recorded "before the fact", that is before the fulfillment of the prophecy occurs.

    We invite you to study the prophecies and make your own decision as to whether William Branham was a true prophet or not.

    And if thou say in thine heart, How shall we know the word which the LORD hath not spoken? When a prophet speaketh in the name of the LORD, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the LORD hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him. (Deuteronomy 18:21-22)


    William Branham's Eight Visions of 1933

    William Branham tells of a series of visions in June 1933 that would transpire before the coming of the Lord.[1]. William Branham was very bold with these prophecies, claiming that the visions would be accurate "to the dot" and were "Thus Saith The Lord".[2]. While he states that there were seven visions, he initially relates an eighth vision relating to President Roosevelt (we assume that he dropped the eighth vision because seven is a lot more prophetic number).

    Prophecy First Date Timing Status
    1 - Franklin Roosevelt Sept. 27, 1958 After the fact The prophecy was changed over time so that it appeared to have been fulfilled
    2 - Mussolini Invades Ethiopia Mar. 26, 1953 After the fact The prophecy was changed over time
    3 - Hitler and WWII Sept. 27, 1958 After the fact Details changed over time
    4 - Three Isms Mar. 26, 1953 After the fact Failed
    5a - Egg-shaped Cars Mar. 26, 1953 After the fact Failed
    5b - Driverless Cars Sept. 27, 1958 After the fact Unfulfilled
    6 - American Morality July 19, 1964 After the fact Failed
    7 - An American Woman May 1, 1955 Before the fact Ambiguous[3] - WMB claimed that it was fulfilled
    8 - America in Ashes December 4, 1960 Before the fact Unfulfilled


    William Branham's recorded sermons are the only source as to the accuracy and timing of these visions. However, William Branham often included facts when describing these prophecies that are historically inaccurate. William Branham stated that he kept a book of his prophecies[4]; however, the contents of this book were never released to the public. It is our understanding that the Branham family has stated that this book has been "lost". However, others have speculated that it was intentionally destroyed because its contents did not support the claims that William Branham made.

    Now, in 1933 when we were worshiping over here in the Masonic temple where the Church of Christ stands today, on one April morning before leaving home, I was dedicating my--a car (I got a '33 model car, and I was dedicating it to the Lord's service.), and in a vision I saw the end time. Now, notice how striking this is. Back yonder when I was just a boy, and you can imagine what a 1933 model car looked like--now, what it looked like. And I went over there to the Masonic temple where... Some of you old-timers in here remembers; it's wrote down on an old paper at home. It's already in print and went out around the world. See? That was in 1933. And I predicted that there would be some great tragedy happen to this United States before or by the year of 1977. How many remembers me saying that? Look at the hands. Sure.[5]

    We have been unable to locate a copy of the print version of the 1933 prophecies and many speculate that it, in fact, never existed.

    Other Prophecies and Visions of William Branham


    Prophecy First Date Timing Status
    The Municipal Bridge Vision Get After the fact Failed
    The Brown Bear Vision Get Before the fact Failed
    The Vision of the Meetings in South Africa Get Before the fact Failed
    The Marilyn Monroe Vision Get After the fact Failed
    The Pillar of Fire Get After the fact WMB falsely stated that it was fulfilled
    The Seventh Angel is on the Earth at Christ's Coming Get Before the fact Failed
    The birth of Joseph Branham Get Before the fact (sort of) Not a true prophecy (too ambiguous)
    The Death of Florence Shakarian Get After the fact Fulfilled
    New Albany Prophecy Get After the fact Fulfilled
    Prophecy of the Cloud Get The Cloud was not prophesied Not a prophecy
    Prophecy of the Five Angels Before the fact Changed from 5 to 7 Failed
    Ohio river flood Get After the fact Fulfilled
    Destruction of Los Angeles Get Before the fact Unfulfilled
    Kari Holma - The boy raised from the dead in Finland Get After the fact There are serious questions about the fulfillment of this prophecy
    Heavenly Vision Get After the fact/Changed Failed
    Christian Rock Get After the fact WMB falsely stated that it was fulfilled
    Man and the moon Get Before the fact Failed
    Prophecy of the Five Angels Before the fact Changed from 5 to 7 Not a prophecy
    Destruction of the Vatican Get After the fact Fulfilled
    Don't Eat Eggs Get Before the fact Unfulfilled
    The Houston Photograph Get After the fact There are serious questions about the fulfillment of this prophecy
    World Council of Churches Get Before the fact Unfulfilled
    Third Pull Get After the fact There are serious questions about the fulfillment of this prophecy
    Plum and Apple Trees Get Before the fact Unfulfilled

    We have also compiled a list of Prophecies about William Branham.

    References

    1. ↑ An Exposition of the Seven Church Ages, William Marrion Branham, Chapter 9
    2. ↑ Once More, November 17,1963
    3. ↑ The “ambiguous” school of prophecy has as its foremost member in Nostradamus. Ambiguous prophecies are phrased in such a way as to allow a great breadth of potential fulfillments. In respect of William Branham's prophecies, his classic ambiguous prophecy relates to the "prophesied" birth of his son, Joseph.
    4. ↑ Souls That are in Prison Now, November 10, 1963
    5. ↑ SEVENTY.WEEKS.OF.DANIEL_ JEFF.IN DA 89-141 SUNDAY_ 61-0806


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