Judas the Healer
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William Branham taught that Judas Iscariot was given the gift of healing by Jesus Christ.
What William Branham taught
William Branham taught that Judas Iscariot cast out devils and healed the sick.
- Look at Judas Iscariot. Judas Iscariot was justified when he believed on the Lord Jesus Christ and accepted Him as his personal Saviour, Judas Iscariot. Judas Iscariot was sanctified in John 17:17 and was given power in Matthew 10 to go out and cast out devils. And Judas Iscariot come back, after he healed the sick and cast out devils, and he come back rejoicing and shouting just as much as any good holy-roller you ever seen. Is that right? The Bible says so. But when he come to Pentecost, he showed his colors.[1]
- Now, watch that pattern. I’m taking a lot of time, but look! Judas Iscariot followed those same tracks. He was justified by believing on the Lord Jesus and then accepting Him as his personal Saviour. He was sanctified and give power to cast out spirits; put his name on the Lamb’s Book of Life. But when it come to Pentecost and the baptism of the Holy Ghost, the fullness of the Word, he showed his colors. That’s exactly what the Canaan spies did; that’s exactly what Esau done.[2]
What does the Bible say?
Did Judas cast out devils and heal the sick?
Many people assume that Judas performed miracles but it is important to look at what scripture actually says and not make assumptions or presume it says things that it actually does not.
Luke 10:1 states:
- After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go.[3]
- The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.” [4]
While some speculate that the Twelve may have been a part of this mission, it is clear that they are not counted among this number, for “seventy-two others” are in view here (i.e. other than the Twelve). They were sent out in pairs.
Was Judas sanctified?
In John 17:15-21, Jesus prays:
- I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 17 Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. 18 As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. 19 And for their sake I consecrate myself, that they also may be sanctified in truth. “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, 21 that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me.[5]
Quotes of William Branham
- “That's what Judas Iscariot was. And what would--did he do? Was he one of the fellows that was against Christ? Why, he was the treasurer, walked with Him (Certainly.), walked right along with them, went out there, and cast out devils, and done just exactly what they did.” (Second Seal)
- “Judas took the place of treasurer, and fell by money. So does the church of this day!” (Fourth Seal)
Questions
- If Judas had the gift of healing, how can William Branham's healing ministry be evidence that he was Elijah the prophet?
- If Judas fell for money, does it matter that Voice of God Recordings had $110,000,000 in assets when they filed their 2011 tax return? Does it matter that Sarah Branham wrote a letter disclosing that her father was independently wealthy when he passed away, despite his 'backwoods' demeanor?
Footnotes
- ↑ 54-0103E - Questions And Answers #2, para, 56
- ↑ 64-0830M - Questions And Answers #3, para. 289
- ↑ The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Lk 10:1.
- ↑ The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Lk 10:17.
- ↑ The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Jn 17:15–21.