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John and Charles begin by discussing the divisions within the message movement, noting its inherent tendency toward schisms due to its pursuit of doctrinal, personal, and corporate perfection. They reflect on the confusion introduced by William Branham’s teachings, which often contradicted themselves, leading to fragmented beliefs among adherents. This disunity is exemplified by disagreements over minor doctrinal points, such as interpretations of genealogies. They also explore the historical context of the movement, recounting the evolution of message churches after Branham’s death and their departure from the Latter Rain movement. They emphasize the significant impact of British Israelism on Pentecostalism and its subsequent factions, such as the message and the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR).
Later, they delve into how post-Branham movements like the Full Gospel Fellowship reshaped Elijah’s narrative, transitioning from a single prophet to a generation of Elijah figures. This shift created ideological splits, with the message movement clinging to Branham as the singular Elijah, while others adapted. The conversation highlights the overlap of British Israelism, serpent seed doctrine, and radical elements of Pentecostalism, culminating in the divergence of groups into various movements. The hosts connect this history to the formation of the NAR, arguing that its architecture stems from Branhamism’s influence, particularly through figures like Gordon Lindsay. They conclude by noting the ongoing attempts by some groups to distance themselves from this history while acknowledging its documented roots.
00:00 Introduction 01:00 Exploring the schismatic nature of the message movement 05:00 Contradictions in Branham’s teachings and their effects 10:00 Historical context of the message within Latter Rain 15:00 The role of British Israelism in shaping theology 20:00 Early message churches and their separation from Latter Rain 25:00 Influence of Gordon Lindsay and evolving Elijah beliefs 30:00 Transition to generation-based Elijah teachings 35:00 The message movement’s isolation and rejection of reforms 40:00 British Israelism’s impact on Pentecostalism 45:00 Roots of modern movements like the NAR 50:00 Observations on historical distortions and cover-ups 55:00 Final reflections on the legacy of these movements ______________________ – 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.br
