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John and Steve explore the intricate history and influence of fringe religious movements on the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR). They begin by discussing Wesley Swift’s role in shaping esoteric doctrines, particularly his racist and anti-Semitic ideologies that were adopted by certain sects. John reflects on growing up within a religious movement that promoted such teachings and the shock of discovering their origins. The conversation delves into how figures like William Branham, Swift, and others have cross-pollinated their beliefs, ultimately influencing the development of the NAR. They also touch on how UFOs, pyramids, and ancient mysteries became integral to these groups’ teachings, blending theological, spiritual, and often racial concepts into a hybrid belief system.
Throughout their discussion, John and Steve link historical ideologies, tracing them to modern religious movements and examining their ongoing impact. They uncover how the Manifest Sons of God movement, British Israelism, and Christian Identity have influenced today’s NAR. The hosts emphasize how extra-biblical texts and ongoing revelation serve as a foundation for many of these groups’ beliefs. By analyzing these key doctrines, they show how contemporary movements, while less overtly connected to racism, still draw from theological frameworks rooted in these controversial pasts.
00:00 Introduction 00:31 Origins of William Branham’s Teachings 02:04 Wesley Swift and Racist Doctrines 03:32 UFOs, Pyramids, and Ancient Mysteries in Religious Movements 05:00 Manifest Sons of God and Christian Identity Influences 07:04 Latter Rain Movement and Theological Cross-Pollination 09:03 British Israelism’s Transition to Christian Identity 10:31 Gordon Lindsay’s Role and Christ for the Nations 12:04 The Influence of the Angelus Temple and Latter Rain History 13:08 Jane Leade and the Roots of Ongoing Revelation 14:07 The Role of Melchizedek and Esoteric Teachings in NAR 15:06 William Branham’s UFO Theology and Rapture Beliefs 16:12 Joel’s Army and Militaristic Messaging 17:15 The Significance of Dominionism in Modern Movements 18:09 Connections Between NAR and Earlier Cults 19:00 Conclusion and Reflections on Modern Implications ______________________ – Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham – Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSpezVG15TVG-lOYMRXuyQ – Visit the website: https://william-branham.org – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamBranhamOrg – Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@william.m.branham – Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wmbhr – Buy the books: https://william-branham.org/site/books
