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'''An Objective Review of the Message and Ministry of William Branham.''' | '''An Objective Review of the Message and Ministry of William 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. | |||
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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. Some view his every word as infallible, while others only accept his "Thus Saith The Lord" teachings as infallible. | 1) Some believe him to be Elijah the Prophet in fulfillment of Malachi 4:5. Some of these followers view his every word as infallible, while others only accept his "Thus Saith The Lord" teachings as infallible. | ||
2) Some view him as a great evangelist who | 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. | 3) Some view him as a charlatan. Some view him as willfully deceptive, while others think he had untreated mental health concerns. | ||
The purpose of BelieveTheSign is to provide objective and first-hand information on William Branham's life, his claims, the beliefs of his followers, and the criticisms of his detractors. | The purpose of BelieveTheSign is to provide objective and first-hand information on William Branham's life, his claims, the beliefs of his followers, and the criticisms of his detractors. If you see anything on this website that you believe to be inaccurate or misleading, please let us know. | ||
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We pray that the contents of this website would speak to your soul, and lead you closer to Jesus Christ. | |||