In June 2013 it will be eighty years since Brother Branham heard a loud voice call out to him from the supernatural cloud of light that the message which was entrusted to him would forerun the second coming of Christ.

Fifty years ago, namely in March 1963, Brother Branham spoke about the Revelation of the seven seals in a series of meetings, upon the command of the Lord. Something extraordinary took place prior to that: On February 28, 1963, Brother Branham was on Sunset Mountain in Arizona, USA, when suddenly seven consecutive thunderclaps shook the entire area. He repeatedly referred to these thunders and compared them with Rev 10 and said that they are connected to the Seals and the rapturing faith. There seven angels appeared to him in a supernatural cloud of light in the constellation of a pyramid. The seventh one in this constellation spoke to him and gave him the instruction to return to Jeffersonville and preach the seven seals. That took place from March 17 to March 24, 1963.

At the opening of the Seals, it was about the revelation of all the mysteries, about the declaration of the whole counsel of God with the Church, with Israel, and in general, based solely on the Holy Scriptures.

Sadly, there have never been as many interpretations of the statements of the prophet, as many directions and teachings, which are wrongly being labeled as the “message,” as there are nowadays. Every preacher refers to the prophet, although private interpretations are being presented, without any consideration of what the Bible says.

Does really nobody notice how much they are adding to the written Word as so-called “special revelations”? Does really not a single one of them think about what the Lord announced would happen to those who added anything to the written words of the prophecy, namely, “… God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book …” (Rev 22:18‑19)? They will not be in heaven, but outside, and will have to suffer the plagues of the tribulation.

One may pose the question, for instance, what is written in the Bible about the seven thunders? The answer is: nothing, absolutely nothing. What can I, as a servant of God whom the Lord called to preach the Word, say about it? Nothing. Why not? Because I reverently respect what the Voice from heaven said: “Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not.” (Rev 10:4b). Also with this very controversial subject it is absolutely imperative to not only take the quotes from the years 1962/63, but also what Brother Branham said after the opening of the Seals. In the sermon “The Unveiling of God,” Brother Branham said in June 1964: “I said, “But, you look, one word cannot be added or taken away.” See? And he said, “Well then, them seven thunders (You see?),” said, “wouldn’t them seven thunders blasting out, won’t that be a revelation be give to some man?” I said, “No, sir, it would be adding something to It or taking something from It.” It’s all revealed in there, and the seven seals opened up the revelation of what that was. See? He’s still in the Word. You see, you can’t get out of that Word. It won’t leave the Word. And God’s Spirit will never leave that Word. It’ll stay right with the Word …” (1 Cor. 4:6).

It has been eighty years since he was told that the message would forerun the second coming of Christ. Two thousand years have passed since the Lord gave the promise of His Return. Already in his days, Paul wrote: “We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed …” (1 Cor 15:51). Peter explained, “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” (2 Pt 3:9). The words of our Lord are still valid: “Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.” (Mat 24:42) And: “Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.” (Mk 13:33).

Within a short time, we can expect the Return of the heavenly Bridegroom, which will take place as soon as the last elect are called. It is important that we are ready. “Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.” (2 Pt 3:14).

The last message has reached the ends of the earth, and each year could be the last. The orientation based on the Word of prophecy, which is of no private interpretation (2 Pt 1:20), is of utmost importance for us. We read in the Word what has been predicted for this time, and we see that everything is coming to fulfillment.

At present, it is imperative to correctly place everything concerning God’s Plan of Salvation and to also let oneself be properly placed. I believe that all those who have accepted their election and predestination can earnestly partake in what God is currently doing. All the others have to come to terms with their destiny because they take offense at the Word for this time and do not recognize what God is now doing.

The only valid truth for all who find grace in the eyes of God is what is written in the Word. And those who are sincere in their hearts will understand everything correctly. I do not need to take anything back of the things that I have preached or written. Together with all of the elect we will experience the completion and ultimately the Rapture, which was shown to me in January 1981, when I was taken up with the multitude dressed in white. I conclude with the Word of the Apostle Paul: “But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. … For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.” (Acts 20:24+27).

My sincerest thanks go out to all of the elect and predestinated ones on all continents for remaining faithful to the Lord and His Word and Work.

“And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.” (Rev 19:9).

“And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” (Rev 22:17).

In June 2013 it will be eighty years since Brother Branham heard a loud voice call out to him from the supernatural cloud of light that the message which was entrusted to him would forerun the second coming of Christ.

Fifty years ago, namely in March 1963, Brother Branham spoke about the Revelation of the seven seals in a series of meetings, upon the command of the Lord. Something extraordinary took place prior to that: On February 28, 1963, Brother Branham was on Sunset Mountain in Arizona, USA, when suddenly seven consecutive thunderclaps shook the entire area. He repeatedly referred to these thunders and compared them with Rev 10 and said that they are connected to the Seals and the rapturing faith. There seven angels appeared to him in a supernatural cloud of light in the constellation of a pyramid. The seventh one in this constellation spoke to him and gave him the instruction to return to Jeffersonville and preach the seven seals. That took place from March 17 to March 24, 1963.

At the opening of the Seals, it was about the revelation of all the mysteries, about the declaration of the whole counsel of God with the Church, with Israel, and in general, based solely on the Holy Scriptures.

Sadly, there have never been as many interpretations of the statements of the prophet, as many directions and teachings, which are wrongly being labeled as the “message,” as there are nowadays. Every preacher refers to the prophet, although private interpretations are being presented, without any consideration of what the Bible says.

Does really nobody notice how much they are adding to the written Word as so-called “special revelations”? Does really not a single one of them think about what the Lord announced would happen to those who added anything to the written words of the prophecy, namely, “… God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book …” (Rev 22:18‑19)? They will not be in heaven, but outside, and will have to suffer the plagues of the tribulation.

One may pose the question, for instance, what is written in the Bible about the seven thunders? The answer is: nothing, absolutely nothing. What can I, as a servant of God whom the Lord called to preach the Word, say about it? Nothing. Why not? Because I reverently respect what the Voice from heaven said: “Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not.” (Rev 10:4b). Also with this very controversial subject it is absolutely imperative to not only take the quotes from the years 1962/63, but also what Brother Branham said after the opening of the Seals. In the sermon “The Unveiling of God,” Brother Branham said in June 1964: “I said, “But, you look, one word cannot be added or taken away.” See? And he said, “Well then, them seven thunders (You see?),” said, “wouldn’t them seven thunders blasting out, won’t that be a revelation be give to some man?” I said, “No, sir, it would be adding something to It or taking something from It.” It’s all revealed in there, and the seven seals opened up the revelation of what that was. See? He’s still in the Word. You see, you can’t get out of that Word. It won’t leave the Word. And God’s Spirit will never leave that Word. It’ll stay right with the Word …” (1 Cor. 4:6).

It has been eighty years since he was told that the message would forerun the second coming of Christ. Two thousand years have passed since the Lord gave the promise of His Return. Already in his days, Paul wrote: “We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed …” (1 Cor 15:51). Peter explained, “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” (2 Pt 3:9). The words of our Lord are still valid: “Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.” (Mat 24:42) And: “Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.” (Mk 13:33).

Within a short time, we can expect the Return of the heavenly Bridegroom, which will take place as soon as the last elect are called. It is important that we are ready. “Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.” (2 Pt 3:14).

The last message has reached the ends of the earth, and each year could be the last. The orientation based on the Word of prophecy, which is of no private interpretation (2 Pt 1:20), is of utmost importance for us. We read in the Word what has been predicted for this time, and we see that everything is coming to fulfillment.

At present, it is imperative to correctly place everything concerning God’s Plan of Salvation and to also let oneself be properly placed. I believe that all those who have accepted their election and predestination can earnestly partake in what God is currently doing. All the others have to come to terms with their destiny because they take offense at the Word for this time and do not recognize what God is now doing.

The only valid truth for all who find grace in the eyes of God is what is written in the Word. And those who are sincere in their hearts will understand everything correctly. I do not need to take anything back of the things that I have preached or written. Together with all of the elect we will experience the completion and ultimately the Rapture, which was shown to me in January 1981, when I was taken up with the multitude dressed in white. I conclude with the Word of the Apostle Paul: “But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. … For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.” (Acts 20:24+27).

My sincerest thanks go out to all of the elect and predestinated ones on all continents for remaining faithful to the Lord and His Word and Work.

“And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.” (Rev 19:9).

“And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” (Rev 22:17).