Time and again, critics have come forward. They have found 13 statements that Brother Branham made especially in July and August 1961 in three sermons regarding the year 1977. He repeatedly mentioned the year 1977 in his sermons and was convinced that the Rapture and everything he had seen in visions in 1933 would be fulfilled by 1977. That was his expectation, not Thus saith the Lord. He had read in the book by Dr. Larkin that 1977 would be the seventieth year of jubilee.

The critics have found yet other statements, which we will not elaborate upon. Brother Branham had certain expectations as a human being – that was his right – but the fact for ever remains that, even if he said things of his own accord, he was a true prophet, whose supernatural, infallible ministry was of great importance with regard to the Plan of Salvation. We do not dwell on what critics say, not on what the spirit of deception brings to the message market – we are happy about all the things God has revealed through His blessed prophet.

Brother Branham also had particular expectations in connection with the Seals. From 1956 until the very end, he spoke about the tent vision and 55 times about the “third pull.” Even as late as November 28, 1965, he said, “I’ll ride the trail once more.” But on December 18, 1965, on the way from Tucson to Jeffersonville, the accident occurred in which he was seriously injured. On December 24, 1965, he was called home. God only takes His messengers home when their work is done. The life and ministry of John the Baptist, as well, were suddenly terminated.

But no one who has at least a little fear of God will reject Brother Branham because he expressed his own expectations. The ministry was one hundred percent true. How often did he speak about the pillar of fire, about the cloud, the supernatural light that came down, especially when he prayed for the sick! In this context, he mentioned the Angel of the Lord and the Angel of the Covenant 112 times. To this we say: Hallelujah! Amen! The same One, Who came down in a supernatural manner while the seventh church angel was on earth and proclaimed the Message, comes down in Rev 10 in visible form as the Angel of the Covenant, and then the second part of Mal 3:1 will be fulfilled, and the Lord shall “… suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant …” Everything happens the way it was foretold in biblical prophecy, and we are meant to place all things according to the Scripture.

Prophets remain prophets, even if God allows them to personally say or expect something. He let it happen in order for us to stay sober. Thereby we are to recognize that they are human beings like everybody else and that the glory belongs only to God. He is the only immortal and infallible One and designates callings which He can never take back.

Time and again, critics have come forward. They have found 13 statements that Brother Branham made especially in July and August 1961 in three sermons regarding the year 1977. He repeatedly mentioned the year 1977 in his sermons and was convinced that the Rapture and everything he had seen in visions in 1933 would be fulfilled by 1977. That was his expectation, not Thus saith the Lord. He had read in the book by Dr. Larkin that 1977 would be the seventieth year of jubilee.

The critics have found yet other statements, which we will not elaborate upon. Brother Branham had certain expectations as a human being – that was his right – but the fact for ever remains that, even if he said things of his own accord, he was a true prophet, whose supernatural, infallible ministry was of great importance with regard to the Plan of Salvation. We do not dwell on what critics say, not on what the spirit of deception brings to the message market – we are happy about all the things God has revealed through His blessed prophet.

Brother Branham also had particular expectations in connection with the Seals. From 1956 until the very end, he spoke about the tent vision and 55 times about the “third pull.” Even as late as November 28, 1965, he said, “I’ll ride the trail once more.” But on December 18, 1965, on the way from Tucson to Jeffersonville, the accident occurred in which he was seriously injured. On December 24, 1965, he was called home. God only takes His messengers home when their work is done. The life and ministry of John the Baptist, as well, were suddenly terminated.

But no one who has at least a little fear of God will reject Brother Branham because he expressed his own expectations. The ministry was one hundred percent true. How often did he speak about the pillar of fire, about the cloud, the supernatural light that came down, especially when he prayed for the sick! In this context, he mentioned the Angel of the Lord and the Angel of the Covenant 112 times. To this we say: Hallelujah! Amen! The same One, Who came down in a supernatural manner while the seventh church angel was on earth and proclaimed the Message, comes down in Rev 10 in visible form as the Angel of the Covenant, and then the second part of Mal 3:1 will be fulfilled, and the Lord shall “… suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant …” Everything happens the way it was foretold in biblical prophecy, and we are meant to place all things according to the Scripture.

Prophets remain prophets, even if God allows them to personally say or expect something. He let it happen in order for us to stay sober. Thereby we are to recognize that they are human beings like everybody else and that the glory belongs only to God. He is the only immortal and infallible One and designates callings which He can never take back.