Central to the beliefs of The Message is that William Branham was a prophet who restored true revelation and understanding of the bible to the church. However, upon close examination, it becomes apparent that William Branham did not actually preach anything that had not already been preached before. All of his teachings, all of his doctrines, all of his sermons, are repeating concepts and ideas formulated by men who came before him.
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Where did William Branham get the revelation of the seven seals?
Messages believers are nearly unified in their belief that William Branham’s sermons on the seven seals are the most important messages of his entire ministry. He and his followers believe the revelation of the seals were hidden from the church prior to his ministry, and that the true understanding of the seals could only have been revealed through his ministry as God’s special endtime prophet.
Where was William Branham on February 28, 1963?
William Branham told his followers that he had a mystical experience where he was met by seven angels who instructed him to return to Jeffersonville, Indiana where he would receive the revelation of the seven seals. He told his audiences that as the angels left him, they ascended into heaven and formed a cloud that was photographed and published in Life magazine and other publications in the United States. These events occurred on February 28, 1963.
William Branham and the Mystery Cloud
Fundamental to The Message of William Branham is the belief that Jesus Christ descended from heaven in 1963, and returned to the church in some form. The form in which he returned varies between different sects of his followers, but the fact that he returned in 1963 is a universal belief. That belief is intimately connected to the cloud pictured in this article.