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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 - [[Proof of the Prophetic|Did William Branham make any '''REAL''' prophecies?]]
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    |'''''In the days of his prominence, the 1950's, what Spirit-filled believer did not know [William Branham's] name?<br>Yet today, we may wonder, what believer does?'''''<br>Robert Price in Douglas Weaver's ''The Healer-Prophet: William Marrion Branham'')
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    '''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 in 1965.
     
    Views on his legacy can be grouped into three main categories:


    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'''.
    1) Some believe him to be Elijah the Prophet in fulfillment of Malachi 4:5.  There are two main groups of followers, although they are refer to themselves as followers of [[The Message|the Message of the Hour]].  The first view his every word as infallible, while the second only accept his "Thus Saith The Lord" teachings as infallible.  


    We invite you to study the prophecies and make your own decision as to whether William Branham was a true prophet or not.
    2) Some view him as a great evangelist and gifted healer who strayed from Christian orthodoxy in the 1950's and 60's.
     
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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)
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    3) Some view him as a charlatan who was either willfully deceptive or had untreated mental health concerns. 


    =William Branham's Eight Visions of 1933=
    The purpose of this website is to provide the most comprehensive information available on William Branham's life and ministry, his claims, the beliefs of his followers, and the criticisms of his detractors.


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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]] || 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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    *[[Prophecy|Prophecies]]
    *[[Prophet|What is a Prophet]]
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    *[[Prophecy in the Bible]]
    *[http://en.believethesign.com/index.php/Video_Resources#Prophecy_By_William_Branham Video: Prophecies]
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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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    *[http://en.believethesign.com/index.php/Video_Resources#Visions_by_William_Branham Video: Visions]
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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
    *[[Elijah|Elijah Theology]]
    *[[Non-Biblical Doctrines]]
    *[[Theology|Theology & Salvation]]
    *[http://en.believethesign.com/index.php/Doctrine_Videos#Doctrinal_Issues Video: Doctrines]
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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.
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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>
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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.
    *[[How many people were healed in Branham's meetings?|Were thousands healed?]]
     
    =Other Prophecies and Visions of William Branham=
     
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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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    [[Sensational Documents|Other Languages]]
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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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    *[[Condensed List of Issues with the Message|Full list of issues]]
    *[[Sensational Documents|Print Material]]
    *[http://www.facebook.com/BelieveTheSign Facebook Discussion]
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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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    *[http://morningmercy.com/a-new-day-for-your-soul/ Morning Mercy]
    | [[Kari Holma]] - The boy raised from the dead in Finland || Get || After the fact || There are serious questions about the fulfillment of this prophecy
    *[http://searchingforvindication.com/ Search for Vindication]
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    *[http://thebitterbelly.com/2013/07/26/female-created/ Women of the Message]
    | [[Heavenly Vision]] || Get || After the fact/Changed || '''Failed'''
    *[http://www.seekyethetruth.com/Pages/57/ Seek Ye The Truth]
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    *[http://wmbranham.net/ WMBranham.net]
    | [[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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    Examine it. Test it. You Decide.
    (And, please, don't take our word for it. Search it out yourself.)


    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 in 1965.

    Views on his legacy can be grouped into three main categories:

    1) Some believe him to be Elijah the Prophet in fulfillment of Malachi 4:5. There are two main groups of followers, although they are refer to themselves as followers of the Message of the Hour. The first view his every word as infallible, while the second only accept his "Thus Saith The Lord" teachings as infallible.

    2) Some view him as a great evangelist and gifted healer who strayed from Christian orthodoxy in the 1950's and 60's.

    3) 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 the most comprehensive information available on William Branham's life and ministry, his claims, the beliefs of his followers, and the criticisms of his detractors.

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