New Branhamite Church

[CC1]

Over the past year or so when out riding my motorcycle I have passed by a beautiful new church building called "Believers Tabernacle".

It is on the outskirts of Murfreesboro, TN which is a bedroom community to Nashville.

For a long time I have meant to google it to see if it was a Pentecostal, Charismatic, or "Bible" church since no denominiation was on the sign.

I finally remembered to do so this morning and was quite surprised to find out that this nice new church seating 350+ is a Branhamite church.

I am pasting a link below to their website. One of the really interesting (and cultish) things I saw was when you click on the link to their music page. At the top as an explanation / justfication for the use of music in the church they have a long quote from a William Branhamite sermon where he is asking the pianist or organist to play, etc.

Under beliefs they also state that God has always had a prophet for each of the seven church ages and William Branham was God's prophet for the seventh church age.

Scary.

http://www.believerstabernacle.net/home.html

Elder Epley (and anybody else) are you familiar with this church and pastor?

[TRFrance]

I don't know that much about Branhamites, although I've been hearing of them for a while now; but I'm curious to see how their beliefs differ from mainstream Apostolics.

They do seem to believe in baptism in Jesus name , and receiving the Holy Ghost.
Not sure if people receive the Holy Ghost speaking with tongues int their churches, or where they're at on the Godhead.

I'd definitely be interested in hearing more from those who have more knowledge about the Branhamites.

[Sister Alvear]

There are a lot of them here in Brazil...very cultish and like you said scary. In the past I have debated several of them.

[Sister Alvear]

They are serpent seed for one thing. They do not all believe the same thing on many issues but they all agree on serpent seed doctrine.

[jaxfam6]

I did not realize any of their churches had a congregation of that size. Mostly the ones I have had contact with have had fairly small groups. Our pastor has cousins that have went that direction.
They do have some fairly different ideas on things. On the surface they tend to look a lot like Apostolic/Pentecostal people. Don't remember all the stuff I had read about them back a few years ago but they do tend to be out there.

[Michael The Disciple]

They dont believe tongues as the only initial evidence. They believe one is saved at repentance. To their credit they do believe in the annihilation of the wicked.

[TRFrance]

some pretty good information on them here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Branhamism

And Bro Reckart has an article on them here
http://jesus-messiah.com/branham/branham.html
I'm not a fan of Reckart by any means, but he does seem to have some useful info on Branham.




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[Steve Epley]

I do not know this pastor it would seem odd God would send him to city where there is already a sizable Branhamite church? The pastor of the other church is aging so I guess they will evangelize that church.:happydance
Also at Smyrna there is already a split off that church. I woonder who is predestinated among the 3?

[Sister Alvear]

Evangelize by listening to tapes...probably...that is what they do in Brazil...they have lots of splits over here.

[CC1]

I do not know this pastor it would seem odd God would send him to city where there is already a sizable Branhamite church? The pastor of the other church is aging so I guess they will evangelize that church.:happydance
Also at Smyrna there is already a split off that church. I woonder who is predestinated among the 3?

The pastor appears to be Indian or Pakastani or some such nationality. Most of the congregation appears to be white and black though.

I was wondering if maybe this church wasn't one of the area Branamhite churches just relocated to a new building.

Of course it could be a split. On their website they have photos from their building dedication Nov 07 that are interesting. Appear to show what I think are probably other Branhamite preachers.

[Steve Epley]

The pastor appears to be Indian or Pakastani or some such nationality. Most of the congregation appears to be white and black though.

I was wondering if maybe this church wasn't one of the area Branamhite churches just relocated to a new building.

Of course it could be a split. On their website they have photos from their building dedication Nov 07 that are interesting. Appear to show what I think are probably other Branhamite preachers.

The man doing the dedication Ed Byskal pastors a large work in Cloverdale a suburb of Vancouver, Canada.
The history says they moved from Georgia 98%of the congregation? I figure they are evanglizing Andrews church he is getting up in age. He ran around 200 folks? Then there was also a work in Woodbury, so throw out the net and the 'elect' will come.:happydance

[Bro-Larry]

Just abit of useless trivia about Branham. I've heard Keneth Hagin tell that he warned Branham of his impending death, but Branham refused to believe or take any action. Which as you may know, came to past just a Hagin said.

There's a sizable group of Branhamites in Shreveport, I believe their church is near Bro Jon Suber's church.

[Elizabeth]

They have a really nice building with a pretty good sized congregation-amazing.

[JTULLOCK]

We have a Branham church close to ours in Mesa. It is called Mesa Church. THe women for the most part seem to look and act like ours. They will let you know that they are not part of us if you see one and ask if they are pentecostal. They are pretty nice otherwise. We have rented our church to them for some weddings. The one I attended it was a 16 year old girl marrying her 17 year old cousin, may have been second cousin. It was a weird feeling and almost scary thing to attend. Most of the people were nice and I had good conversation with one of the men who was an uncle to the girl. He gave me a sermon from Bro. Branham in written form. Not a bad serman I guess but it was really old and an out dated style. I am told that in their services they listen to Branham preach and they shout and go nuts over his sermons. Interesting though.

[TRFrance]

They have a really nice building with a pretty good sized congregation-amazing.
Um...yeah.
So does the local catholic church near me.

[commonsense]

Interesting to say the least.

The only group I ever ran into was in RC, SD. They had a small building and a small group. They definitely looked Pentecostal!

[Scott Hutchinson]

There is divisions in Branhamite churches,they have a two soul and a seven thunder group but I can't explain all of that.

[OneAccord]

Churches that follow Bro. Branham believe TRUTH comes only through THE prophet. If Bro. Branham didn't say it, they reject it.

[OneAccord]

I recieved their "Catch the Vision" newsletter this week. In it Joseph Branham ( son of William) says:

"I then began to get ready to come to work. I placed my MP3 player on my side to hear the prophet and the Message that I love so dear. While listening to that Voice and making my breakfast, my heart stirred within me as I heard the prophet speaking the Words of Life.

...I began to reflect on what an honor and privilege it was to start my day speaking to the Lord; hearing His prophet's voice and the Message that is perfecting and calling out a Bride..."

[Sam]

I recieved their "Catch the Vision" newsletter this week. In it Joseph Branham ( son of William) says:

"I then began to get ready to come to work. I placed my MP3 player on my side to hear the prophet and the Message that I love so dear. While listening to that Voice and making my breakfast, my heart stirred within me as I heard the prophet speaking the Words of Life.

...I began to reflect on what an honor and privilege it was to start my day speaking to the Lord; hearing His prophet's voice and the Message that is perfecting and calling out a Bride..."

These guys sound like William Branham's recorded and written words are as important to them as the recorded and written words of the late Bishop S.C. Johnson are to his followers.

[CC1]

I recieved their "Catch the Vision" newsletter this week. In it Joseph Branham ( son of William) says:

"I then began to get ready to come to work. I placed my MP3 player on my side to hear the prophet and the Message that I love so dear. While listening to that Voice and making my breakfast, my heart stirred within me as I heard the prophet speaking the Words of Life.

...I began to reflect on what an honor and privilege it was to start my day speaking to the Lord; hearing His prophet's voice and the Message that is perfecting and calling out a Bride..."

Cue the "Twilight Zone" music please!!!

[Sister Alvear]

I have seen too much destruction both in the states and in Brazil from this group...Some of the people are so sweet but they are terribly deceived...

[anapko]

And there are reports to abuse of women in their circles. Branham did not hold women in the highest regard. I knew a preacher that was a close friend of his...he stated that Branham regarded women as "garbage cans" for man's waste. He personally taught that women should be respected and treated good, but where I live, I have seen women in the Branham camp treated lower than children by their husbands. A case of the disciples over-interpreting their master's teaching.

[pelathais]

And there are reports to abuse of women in their circles. Branham did not hold women in the highest regard. I knew a preacher that was a close friend of his...he stated that Branham regarded women as "garbage cans" for man's waste. He personally taught that women should be respected and treated good, but where I live, I have seen women in the Branham camp treated lower than children by their husbands. A case of the disciples over-interpreting their master's teaching.
That's funny, I remember hearing the same "garbage can" statement years ago. There was a small Branhamite thing going around here back in the 60's. Some folks in the "mainstream" Apostolic churches in this area were either a part of that or had family that was. I never heard anything where women were treated particularly cruel - I just remember the "garbage can" remark being repeated and the sad shakes of the heard from those who heard the story.

It seems odd that if God had a single "prophet" for this "age" that "God" would kill that prophet in an automobile accident out in the Texas desert. And then, "God" didn't even kill him outright but allowed him to linger painfully in a morphine induced state for a couple of days before he finally died. It all sounds like a sad and tragic death, one that was all too common in the era before seat belts and crumple zones.

Of course, one his his "great prophecies" of the future involved automobiles. He said that they would be shaped "like an egg until the consummation."

Did he mean the "consummation of the age" or the "consummation of the egg?"

[Steve Epley]

The exact quote was "a walking sexual garbage can."

[TRFrance]

If you think Branham was a false prophet, you aint seen nothing yet.

This guy, Jose Luis de Jesus Miranda, makes Branham look like The Apostle Paul by comparison.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22htEwXYkLU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54E5qjVGDZU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZSsQ7b3CrY

[Sister Alvear]

The scary thing about Branham he is often classified as one of us...

I had don´t know if I still do his book in Portuguese where it says women would created to be low vile and dirty...
That makes me cringe for I was not created to be any of those 3 terms...

[Dr. Vaughn]

Greetings precious brothers & sisters in Christ. The church you are speaking of is one of the finest groups of believers in the world. Rev. Joseph Hamid, who's father was killed in missionary service, is one of the finest and most moral of men I have ever met.

I am 4th generation Apostlic, my grandmother being Sis. Lois Gatlin Terrell. However, I too heard Bro. Branhams message some years ago and I will say that everything I have read on this thread proves how utterly ill informed the Apostolics are about Bro. Branhams ministry.

I have noticed sincere posters here that are genuinely asking questions about what we believe and why. First, I will never be follow anyone to the gutter of argument.. However, I shall be more than happy to respectfully debate our beliefs. No Christian should ever be afraid of friendly dialog. Even Paul and Peter had doctrinal differences and yet loved one another.

Lesson # 1 - We despise the term "Branhamites" it is so disrespectful to us, as we DO NOT FOLLOW BRO. BRAHNAM, we follow the WORD & the REVELATION that Bro. Branham brought to us, we follow CHRIST, the WORD.

This would be like people calling the Apostolics "Beanites" because they endeared Bro. Verbal Bean as a Prophet.. to this day my grandmother says "Bro. Bean told us such and such" yet she's not a "beanite" she simple reveres the message be brought to the Apostolic church.

Again, I make myself available to answer any "resepctful" question or dialog you seek to engage in.

Blessings
Bro. Vaughn,

[Dr. Vaughn]

I have read all 100 of Bro. Branhams sermons, three times almost now.. and I would offer a friendly challenge that you provide a direct quote where our dear Bro. Branham made such a quote...

Here is a DIRECT QUOTE to set the record clear;

Preached in 1960, Jeffersonville, IN

You know, a woman is a type of church, if God could've given a man a better thing than a wife, He'd have give him that. But not all women are wives, not all women are--or not all females are mothers. Not all that have children are mothers. I've seen some I had better respects for a dog, take their kids and set them out on the street, and lay out on... People coming out in these little old clothes and things on, and immorally dressed...

Preached in 1960, Jeffersonville, In

There's nothing that God could've give a man any sweeter than a wife


Preached in 1964, Shreveport, La
I said, "By the way, what does a Christian girl want to show her underneath skirt for? I can't understand that."
36 You are born again, of God, you got the beauty of the Holy Ghost to show that what you are, you are. You've got virtue that these scandal skirts don't have. That's right. A real woman of God, that stands out with virtue, you might be laughed at, and called old fashion; but you got something that they can't touch, and done lost it and never can have it again. That's right. You got virtue. That's what God looks for, is virtue. See?

Preached in 1954

Sometimes I get away from home. I love my wife and I want to do something for her. And I--I'll buy her a box of candy, or--or something another (You know?), I just know that she wants me to do it. You know? I love to do it. And now, brethren, this may seem a little funny. I like to help her wash the dishes, 'cause I know it's just hard on her to do it all the time. And I just get out there and wash the dishes for her. She don't say very much, but I know she appreciates it. See?

(this is from a man who hated women by the way)

I believe people are very close minded and refuse or simply do not want to know the whole matter.... but I believe with some "balanced" input those of us who follow Bro. Branhams message will not seem soooo strange to you.. we consider you guys to be our brothers.

[Sister Alvear]

Maybe you have not followed the tragedy that many of us know...the broken homes, life´s that were runined forever because of the rib message.
I was in Branham´s services when I was a young girl, heard him preach and teach.
What he taught is not in the Bible anywhere...
If we needed a prophet then we would need a live one not a dead one.
I have many friends that followed off into his teachings..such a shame of the many that lost their way.

[Joelel]

Over the past year or so when out riding my motorcycle I have passed by a beautiful new church building called "Believers Tabernacle".

It is on the outskirts of Murfreesboro, TN which is a bedroom community to Nashville.

For a long time I have meant to google it to see if it was a Pentecostal, Charismatic, or "Bible" church since no denominiation was on the sign.

I finally remembered to do so this morning and was quite surprised to find out that this nice new church seating 350+ is a Branhamite church.

I am pasting a link below to their website. One of the really interesting (and cultish) things I saw was when you click on the link to their music page. At the top as an explanation / justfication for the use of music in the church they have a long quote from a William Branhamite sermon where he is asking the pianist or organist to play, etc.

Under beliefs they also state that God has always had a prophet for each of the seven church ages and William Branham was God's prophet for the seventh church age.

Scary.

http://www.believerstabernacle.net/home.html

Elder Epley (and anybody else) are you familiar with this church and pastor?

Much of their teaching is false also.One is,there is not 7 church ages.The 7 churches of revelations was at that time.

[Sister Alvear]

You know if you have been on the forum for any time at all my greatest fault according to some is having too much patience and seeing good in everybody. Seldom do I speak out against someone or something but this doctrine must be spoken against...

[Steve Epley]

Greetings precious brothers & sisters in Christ. The church you are speaking of is one of the finest groups of believers in the world. Rev. Joseph Hamid, who's father was killed in missionary service, is one of the finest and most moral of men I have ever met.

I am 4th generation Apostlic, my grandmother being Sis. Lois Gatlin Terrell. However, I too heard Bro. Branhams message some years ago and I will say that everything I have read on this thread proves how utterly ill informed the Apostolics are about Bro. Branhams ministry.

I have noticed sincere posters here that are genuinely asking questions about what we believe and why. First, I will never be follow anyone to the gutter of argument.. However, I shall be more than happy to respectfully debate our beliefs. No Christian should ever be afraid of friendly dialog. Even Paul and Peter had doctrinal differences and yet loved one another.

Lesson # 1 - We despise the term "Branhamites" it is so disrespectful to us, as we DO NOT FOLLOW BRO. BRAHNAM, we follow the WORD & the REVELATION that Bro. Branham brought to us, we follow CHRIST, the WORD.

This would be like people calling the Apostolics "Beanites" because they endeared Bro. Verbal Bean as a Prophet.. to this day my grandmother says "Bro. Bean told us such and such" yet she's not a "beanite" she simple reveres the message be brought to the Apostolic church.

Again, I make myself available to answer any "resepctful" question or dialog you seek to engage in.

Blessings
Bro. Vaughn,

Your parent is who? I knew your grandmother and I am close friends to the Boyds.
I would love to discuss the Branham doctrine with you Biblically would you want to?
I was in that deception for nearly a decade in my youth. I would not want to disrepect you un honor of your grandmother. But I can be quite pointed on this subject.

[Steve Epley]

I have read all 100 of Bro. Branhams sermons, three times almost now.. and I would offer a friendly challenge that you provide a direct quote where our dear Bro. Branham made such a quote...

Here is a DIRECT QUOTE to set the record clear;

Preached in 1960, Jeffersonville, IN

You know, a woman is a type of church, if God could've given a man a better thing than a wife, He'd have give him that. But not all women are wives, not all women are--or not all females are mothers. Not all that have children are mothers. I've seen some I had better respects for a dog, take their kids and set them out on the street, and lay out on... People coming out in these little old clothes and things on, and immorally dressed...

Preached in 1960, Jeffersonville, In

There's nothing that God could've give a man any sweeter than a wife


Preached in 1964, Shreveport, La
I said, "By the way, what does a Christian girl want to show her underneath skirt for? I can't understand that."
36 You are born again, of God, you got the beauty of the Holy Ghost to show that what you are, you are. You've got virtue that these scandal skirts don't have. That's right. A real woman of God, that stands out with virtue, you might be laughed at, and called old fashion; but you got something that they can't touch, and done lost it and never can have it again. That's right. You got virtue. That's what God looks for, is virtue. See?

Preached in 1954

Sometimes I get away from home. I love my wife and I want to do something for her. And I--I'll buy her a box of candy, or--or something another (You know?), I just know that she wants me to do it. You know? I love to do it. And now, brethren, this may seem a little funny. I like to help her wash the dishes, 'cause I know it's just hard on her to do it all the time. And I just get out there and wash the dishes for her. She don't say very much, but I know she appreciates it. See?

(this is from a man who hated women by the way)

I believe people are very close minded and refuse or simply do not want to know the whole matter.... but I believe with some "balanced" input those of us who follow Bro. Branhams message will not seem soooo strange to you.. we consider you guys to be our brothers.

How can you read the Marriage and Divorce message and not think it was demeaning to women? A "walking sexual disposal" is that what you think of your grandmother-mother-wife? I know firsthand in many circles of the original Branham bunch they treated their wives like dogs. I won't but I can name names of leaders whose names appears in those messges.

[Dr. Vaughn]

dear Bro. Epley, and I know of such men in the Apostolic & UPC circles,,, yet I know many men in this message, myself included who adore our wives! Bro. Branham adored Meda.. took her to the desert to sing songs to her with his guitar... he loved her and he adored Hope his first wife..... the record is replete of him honoring women even Aimee McPherson & Mariah Etter.....

[Dr. Vaughn]

Where are the Boyds now?

Also, please be in prayer for my Gradmother, she suffered a stroke last week,,, you might want to pass that on to the Boyds...

regards
Bro. Vaughn

[Steve Epley]

dear Bro. Epley, and I know of such men in the Apostolic & UPC circles,,, yet I know many men in this message, myself included who adore our wives! Bro. Branham adored Meda.. took her to the desert to sing songs to her with his guitar... he loved her and he adored Hope his first wife..... the record is replete of him honoring women even Aimee McPherson & Mariah Etter.....

Again who was your parent? Yes Branham I guess was kind to his wife I have no evidence of the contrary. By the way Joseph marry a girl I grew up with and have been a friend of her family all my life. I know Billy Paul and knew the girls also.

[Dr. Vaughn]

Wow, well it is very nice to make your acquaintance Bro. Epley... do you find these men to consider their wives trash?

My mother is Lois,, they called her Little Lois.. She married Johnny Vaughn

[Dr. Vaughn]

Bro. Eply, out of curiosity how do you know my grandmother? I always love to hear those stories.

[Steve Epley]

Bro. Eply, out of curiosity how do you know my grandmother? I always love to hear those stories.

Is your name Shane did you go to Pine or Foxworth?

I met your grandmother at Jubilee years ago at Laurel. My wife was an Abernathy her Dad years ago preached for your Grandfather by the way he is a Branhamite. I cannot remember not knowing your Grandmother , by the way I have never believed in women preachers but we were alwaqys cordial. I know your uncle that was at Baton Rogue.

[Dr. Vaughn]

Yes Bro. Epley,, Shane is my name......

I along with you stand against women preachers... but also love them as my sisters in the Lord.... this was a huge part of Bro. Branhams message that was very hard and personal for me.,,,, since I adore my grandmother..... but the Word of God is clear on the subject.....

Where are the Abernathys? How are they doing?

My grandmother is a precious woman.. bye the way my grandfather is still alive,, I saw him just the other day.....

I hope and pray that you and I can discuss these subject with mutual respect for our family histories.. and not let the issue become personal

[Dr. Vaughn]

Bro. Epley

My Uncle Roy Gatlin, that was in Baton Rouge is now Pastoring in Hattiesburg, Ms

[Sister Alvear]

I know Roy Gatlin...small world...

[Dr. Vaughn]

Sis. Lois Gatlin is my grandmother - Roy is my Uncle

[Sister Alvear]

I thought you were speaking of her...I have known her since I was a young girl...My son preaches for them often.

[Dr. Vaughn]

My cousin Joel enjoys a friendship with your son..... he is a wonderful preacher, your son... you should be very proud of the job you have done raising a good and godly son......

Sis. Alvear,,, please be in prayer for Sis. Terrell,, she suffered a stroke two weeks ago and she is just not the same.... I know she would appreciate your prayers.

[Steve Epley]

Sis. Lois Gatlin is my grandmother - Roy is my Uncle

I spoke to the Elder Boyd today and told him about your grandmother. She has always been a lady.

[Dr. Vaughn]

Bro. Boyd would probably know me.. he was around when I was born... please give him my regards

[Steve Epley]

Bro. Boyd would probably know me.. he was around when I was born... please give him my regards

Yes he defintely remembered you with pleasure.

[Dr. Vaughn]

Thats very kind of you to say.....where does he hang out now? I would like to see him in this lifetime

[Steve Epley]

He evangelizes where are you living now? I will pass it on to him.

[Dr. Vaughn]

Ok, we have a new prophet in the house... lol... Did I ever tell you where I'm now living brother???? lol

[Nina]

Ok, we have a new prophet in the house... lol... Did I ever tell you where I'm now living brother???? lol


Dr Vaughn,

There's a question for you over in the "Spiritual Marriage" thread! :)

Nina

[SavedLou]

All of the Branham bunch around here are pretty different. I've dealt with a lot at work, school, etc. Overall they are nice and polite but they really keep to themselves and don't discuss church stuff at all. One time after I first got into Pentecost I asked one of them some things b/c I thought they were costals or something but she was very tight lipped about it. I just remember her saying that one might would think they were Pentecostal at times but they did not believe in some of our worship practices. In fact most of them here get offended if someone calls them Pentecostal. The women wear their hair either up in an old fashioned type do or streaming down their back. You don't see them with hot rolled or permed hair. Not a stitch of makeup either. They also wear very loose fitted clothes, usually a-line skirts that don't conform to them. I've seen some 20 year old girls that looked 35 due to their hairstyle/clothes. But they will usually have on a necklace, bracelet, or several rings...no earrings though. They are ok with this b/c William B preached a message one time that he figured it was okay if a man wanted to buy a simple necklace or something for his wife.

[SavedLou]

i think i spoke too soon. i checked out that website of the church in question and some of them make the ones around here look like supermodels. maybe louisiana is liberal among pentecostals and conservative among branhamites. loL!

[kenod]

The exact quote was "a walking sexual garbage can."

http://www.apostolicfriendsforum.com/showpost.php?p=218911&postcount=58

[Just4Him]

A family member married a person that ended up going back to his Branham roots. The son of William Branham continued to run the "church" in the Jeffersonville, Indiana area.

The goal was to evangelize the world with the doctrines of Branham through his audio tapes and books. The money raised sent Branhams message around the world. Their meetings consisted of listening to his tapes and discussion groups of the doctrine. Branham professed to be the only true prophet of God according to what I read in his book. Very sad.

Once, I heard Rev Stoneking speak of an encounter with Wm. Branham when he was still within the ranks of the UPC. He was on the platform with him and he talked about his mind control abilities. Telling Bro. Stoneking that he could make an audience member react as he wished. That was not the Holy Ghost working through him, as he took full credit.

Thankfully, the Holy Ghost is alive and well. Branham died in a car crash (I believe) in 1968 or thereabout.

[Dr. Vaughn]

A family member married a person that ended up going back to his Branham roots. The son of William Branham continued to run the "church" in the Jeffersonville, Indiana area.

The goal was to evangelize the world with the doctrines of Branham through his audio tapes and books. The money raised sent Branhams message around the world. Their meetings consisted of listening to his tapes and discussion groups of the doctrine. Branham professed to be the only true prophet of God according to what I read in his book. Very sad.

Once, I heard Rev Stoneking speak of an encounter with Wm. Branham when he was still within the ranks of the UPC. He was on the platform with him and he talked about his mind control abilities. Telling Bro. Stoneking that he could make an audience member react as he wished. That was not the Holy Ghost working through him, as he took full credit.

Thankfully, the Holy Ghost is alive and well. Branham died in a car crash (I believe) in 1968 or thereabout.

I will wire you $1,000 to your bank account the very SECOND you can prove that such a statement was ever made by William Branham.... and by the way Branham was never in the UPC... so your story starts off wrong... but the offer stands..... either prove it or repent for saying it

[W. Layton]

There is no proof to the storyyou relate concerning Bro Stoneking and Bro. Branham. and as for the son of William Branham continuing to run the chruch in Jeffersonville In. Again you are wrong.. Ormand Nevell was the Pastor when Bro Branham was killed..(it was 1965). When Bro Nevell died, Bro Willard Collins was elected pastor and is still pastor today.

The people that follow the bible teaching of Bro. Branham are not much different than most holiness pentecostal people. BTW, I wonder why the comment of the branhams being scary keeps coming up...what is scary about people that believe the whole bible and do there best to live it? Believe it or not we are not a group of David Koreshes or Jim Jones....we love life and live it for Christ. Yes we have different opinion and even doctines amoung us, but then so do the pentecostals (I was raise pentecostal).

Are we saved? yes I belive we are...we are trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ for our salvation...not a man, and not an organization. We see the teachings of the bible different than others, but we serve a risen Savior, Jesus Christ.

[EyeamOK]

The misinformation one can get about William Branham from the uninformed is incredible. On this page alone, I find several errors. Bro. Branham's recorded tapes are closer to 1100 not 100. He did not say women were "walking sexual garbage cans" (NOT an exact quote as stated) but rather an IMMORAL woman was a "human garbage can." There was a time that many "Holiness Preachers" made statements similar to that. He certainly did not preach any message called a "Rib Message."

By his own words, he did not consider himself Oneness or Trinitarian, even though he preached One God manifested in three dispensational offices.

I just thought I should make an attempt to correct the record. (In a good attitude, of course.) :-)

[MissBrattified]

The misinformation one can get about William Branham from the uninformed is incredible. On this page alone, I find several errors. Bro. Branham's recorded tapes are closer to 1100 not 100. He did not say women were "walking sexual garbage cans" (NOT an exact quote as stated) but rather an IMMORAL woman was a "human garbage can." There was a time that many "Holiness Preachers" made statements similar to that. He certainly did not preach any message called a "Rib Message."

By his own words, he did not consider himself Oneness or Trinitarian, even though he preached One God manifested in three dispensational offices.

I just thought I should make an attempt to correct the record. (In a good attitude, of course.) :-)

Regardless of the exact verbiage, the tone of many of his statements about women were demeaning, ungodly and unbiblical. It's hard for me, as a woman, to trust the integrity of anyone who would follow a man with such a mindset.