With Moses, the greatest prophet of the Old Testament, as well as with David, the exceptionally anointed and blessed king in Israel, there was a 40-year time period in each of their lives which was of special significance according to the Will of God with His servants and with His people. Whatever happens in God’s plan of Salvation, be it with Israel or with the Church, is foreordained and likewise are those who have part therein. And thus the following is always being fulfilled, “… but the election hath obtained it …” (Rom. 11:7).

Before the foundation of the world, before the beginning, before time began God had already decided the entire plan of Salvation. He knew that His first son Adam, created by Him, would inevitably fall, being in the fleshly body. So He had to decide that His firstborn Son, the second Adam, would appear in the body of flesh to redeem us out of the fall and from death, which had come upon the entire human race. Adam was made in the image of God (Gen. 1:27; Gen. 5:1), Christ was the image of God (2. Cor. 4:3-6; Heb. 1:3).

It is commonly known that for the past five hundred years, since the breakthrough of the Reformation, the Gospel is once again being preached. The various revivals that followed were always a new beginning and served as preparation for the next revival. Approximately one hundred years ago, another new beginning came about through the Pentecostal revival, in which the Spirit of God moved in a mighty way. About sixty years ago, God once again made a new beginning by supernaturally calling William Bran-ham on May 7^th, 1946. This led to the breakthrough of the greatest salvation and healing revival of all times, which still continues in various movements, even after the man of God was taken to glory on December 24^th, 1965.

By God’s grace I have the privilege to know what God has promised for this present time and also to personally partake in it, and therefore I would like to share the things which are in connection with the plan of Salvation and shed light on the past forty years. The objective is to show what the dear Lord has done among his people in that period of time, which is also part of my life story. All have a right to know about that new beginning and also the wonderful continuation. I knew Brother Branham and was in personal contact with him for ten years. I am well-acquainted with his calling and commission. He is recorded in history as a man sent from God; and his message, which is founded upon the Word, does indeed, even if some try to contest it, forerun the second coming of Christ, as he was told on June 11^th, 1933. When I refer to how the Lord has led and mention certain experiences, then it is simply to let everyone know what God has done and continues to do in our time.

First of all I had the privilege to attend Brother Branham’s meetings in Karlsruhe, Germany, which were held August 13^th – 19^th, 1955. It was a special experience and from the first day I was convinced that no one could do the works which happened there unless God was with him and did them. It actually happened: The blind received their sight instantly, the lame could walk, the sick were made well. I have seen Bible days. I have seen apostolic times; I am indeed an eye- and ear-witness. What a time of blessing! I had been preaching since 1953, but when I saw what Jesus Christ did in these meetings day after day before thousands of people, I knew then that He is the same yesterday, today, and for ever. I wanted to know what this man believed and taught, for I saw that God was with him.

I knew about the various beliefs and teachings. But now I wanted to know about the true Gospel, about the true doctrine which God so mightily confirmed before my eyes. With this profound longing I attended the large “Voice of Healing Convention” in Dallas, Texas, USA, arranged by Gordon Lindsay for June 6^th – 15^th, 1958. During the morning and afternoon services, world-renowned evangelists of the first revival wave were preaching. For the evening services Brother Branham was the main speaker. That gave me the opportunity to make a comparison, and the first three days were more than enough to gain clarity.

Just like our Lord as Son of man saw in a vision what would take place, “… the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He seeth the Father do …” (Jn. 5:19-20), Brother Branham also saw in a vision the affliction of the person standing before him and that he was to pray for. Whenever he saw the person healed, he could say with divine authority, regardless of what sickness the person had, “Be healed in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth! Thy faith has made you well.” And it happened on the spot! Through this unique ministry was actually fulfilled what our Lord said in Jn. 14:12: “… the works that I do shall ye do also …” Millions witnessed it during the twenty-year period of his ministry. It cannot be denied, it can only be rejected. The difference between Brother Branham and all the other evangelists was the divine legitimation of his God-given ministry.

Before one evening service in Dallas I got to talk to Brother Branham and told him, “Brother Branham, I recognise you to be a man sent from God. I see the difference between you and all the other evangelists. I would like to know what you believe and teach.” I had no knowledge of a “message” at that time. His answer was, “Go to Leo Mercier, he is the one who tapes my sermons. Ask him to give you a few of them.” At the end of this conversation he said, “Brother Frank, you will return to Germany with this message.” The next day I went to Leo Mercier and was given five tapes. He said, “Brother Frank, you should first listen to these sermons and then let us know if you are interested in receiving more of them.” My reply was, “Here is my address, please, send me every sermon Brother Branham preaches.” So from 1958 I received every taped message Brother Branham preached in the USA.

The calling I received from the Lord on April 2^nd, 1962, is known to all who are familiar with the end-time message. It is also well-known that Brother Branham confirmed it in the presence of the Brothers Banks Woods and Fred Sothman, both of whom are still living, on December 3^rd, 1962. And God has certainly confirmed it in the over forty past years.

Towards the end of our conversation Brother Branham said, “Brother Frank, the food that you are to store in is the promised Word for this day revealed by the Holy Spirit … But wait with the giving out of the food until you get the rest of it.” I have to admit that, after having received answers up till then, I did not understand this part. I thought my time had now come. It saddened me that I should still have to wait. Only later it became clear to me that the waiting just referred to the second part, namely to give out the food that Brother Branham was to store in, not to the first part, to go from city to city and to preach God’s Word.

The conversation took its course. Suddenly Brother Branham paused and then said, “Brother Frank, you should not worry about Paul’s journey to Jerusalem, for it was in the Will of God.” For years it had bothered me and I could not understand why Paul went into the temple in Jerusalem, took a vow and according to the law paid for the purification for himself and those who joined him (see Acts 21). It seemed to contradict what he had experienced and was preaching. Then, many years ago, I finally said, “Paul, when I see you in heaven, I will ask you why you did this.” During this conversation I certainly did not think about that at all. The God of heaven Who knows all things revealed it to His prophet. In the course of this conversation Brother Branham also told me that, God willing, he and David DuPlessis would come to Germany, which unfortunately never came to pass.

In regards to Germany, the question had been weighing on me for some time whether there was a curse upon Germany because of the murder of the 6 million Jews during the Third Reich. That was the conviction in the churches in Germany ever since the end of the war. Now I finally got to ask about this and his answer was spontaneous, “No, there is no curse upon Germany. God will only judge and condemn those who have done that.” I also wanted to know from Brother Branham if I could pray for the sick. His answer was direct, “Brother Frank, God has called you, and everyone who is called to preach the Gospel is also called to pray for the sick. It is part of the same commission.”

Then Brother Branham asked me if I could speak to the Full Gospel Businessmen Chapter in Los Angeles. He was already preparing to move to Tucson with his family at the beginning of January and therefore could not go to Los Angeles. He spoke with Demos Shakarian, informed him of it, and so I was the main speaker at the Chapter on December 10^th, 1962, in Clifton’s Cafeteria. Brother Branham also spoke to me about Henry Martin of Edmonton, who, as we did in Germany, was listening to his tapes with a small group, which was also attended by German-speaking brothers and sisters. So I travelled from Los Angeles to Canada, was received by Bro. Martin and then brought to the house of the German-speaking believers. That later developed into an opportunity to publish our brochures in the English language and send them out into all the world.

With Moses, the greatest prophet of the Old Testament, as well as with David, the exceptionally anointed and blessed king in Israel, there was a 40-year time period in each of their lives which was of special significance according to the Will of God with His servants and with His people. Whatever happens in God’s plan of Salvation, be it with Israel or with the Church, is foreordained and likewise are those who have part therein. And thus the following is always being fulfilled, “… but the election hath obtained it …” (Rom. 11:7).

Before the foundation of the world, before the beginning, before time began God had already decided the entire plan of Salvation. He knew that His first son Adam, created by Him, would inevitably fall, being in the fleshly body. So He had to decide that His firstborn Son, the second Adam, would appear in the body of flesh to redeem us out of the fall and from death, which had come upon the entire human race. Adam was made in the image of God (Gen. 1:27; Gen. 5:1), Christ was the image of God (2. Cor. 4:3-6; Heb. 1:3).

It is commonly known that for the past five hundred years, since the breakthrough of the Reformation, the Gospel is once again being preached. The various revivals that followed were always a new beginning and served as preparation for the next revival. Approximately one hundred years ago, another new beginning came about through the Pentecostal revival, in which the Spirit of God moved in a mighty way. About sixty years ago, God once again made a new beginning by supernaturally calling William Bran-ham on May 7th, 1946. This led to the breakthrough of the greatest salvation and healing revival of all times, which still continues in various movements, even after the man of God was taken to glory on December 24th, 1965.

By God’s grace I have the privilege to know what God has promised for this present time and also to personally partake in it, and therefore I would like to share the things which are in connection with the plan of Salvation and shed light on the past forty years. The objective is to show what the dear Lord has done among his people in that period of time, which is also part of my life story. All have a right to know about that new beginning and also the wonderful continuation. I knew Brother Branham and was in personal contact with him for ten years. I am well-acquainted with his calling and commission. He is recorded in history as a man sent from God; and his message, which is founded upon the Word, does indeed, even if some try to contest it, forerun the second coming of Christ, as he was told on June 11th, 1933. When I refer to how the Lord has led and mention certain experiences, then it is simply to let everyone know what God has done and continues to do in our time.

First of all I had the privilege to attend Brother Branham’s meetings in Karlsruhe, Germany, which were held August 13th – 19th, 1955. It was a special experience and from the first day I was convinced that no one could do the works which happened there unless God was with him and did them. It actually happened: The blind received their sight instantly, the lame could walk, the sick were made well. I have seen Bible days. I have seen apostolic times; I am indeed an eye- and ear-witness. What a time of blessing! I had been preaching since 1953, but when I saw what Jesus Christ did in these meetings day after day before thousands of people, I knew then that He is the same yesterday, today, and for ever. I wanted to know what this man believed and taught, for I saw that God was with him.

I knew about the various beliefs and teachings. But now I wanted to know about the true Gospel, about the true doctrine which God so mightily confirmed before my eyes. With this profound longing I attended the large “Voice of Healing Convention” in Dallas, Texas, USA, arranged by Gordon Lindsay for June 6th – 15th, 1958. During the morning and afternoon services, world-renowned evangelists of the first revival wave were preaching. For the evening services Brother Branham was the main speaker. That gave me the opportunity to make a comparison, and the first three days were more than enough to gain clarity.

Just like our Lord as Son of man saw in a vision what would take place, “… the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He seeth the Father do …” (Jn. 5:19-20), Brother Branham also saw in a vision the affliction of the person standing before him and that he was to pray for. Whenever he saw the person healed, he could say with divine authority, regardless of what sickness the person had, “Be healed in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth! Thy faith has made you well.” And it happened on the spot! Through this unique ministry was actually fulfilled what our Lord said in Jn. 14:12: “… the works that I do shall ye do also …” Millions witnessed it during the twenty-year period of his ministry. It cannot be denied, it can only be rejected. The difference between Brother Branham and all the other evangelists was the divine legitimation of his God-given ministry.

Before one evening service in Dallas I got to talk to Brother Branham and told him, “Brother Branham, I recognise you to be a man sent from God. I see the difference between you and all the other evangelists. I would like to know what you believe and teach.” I had no knowledge of a “message” at that time. His answer was, “Go to Leo Mercier, he is the one who tapes my sermons. Ask him to give you a few of them.” At the end of this conversation he said, “Brother Frank, you will return to Germany with this message.” The next day I went to Leo Mercier and was given five tapes. He said, “Brother Frank, you should first listen to these sermons and then let us know if you are interested in receiving more of them.” My reply was, “Here is my address, please, send me every sermon Brother Branham preaches.” So from 1958 I received every taped message Brother Branham preached in the USA.

The calling I received from the Lord on April 2nd, 1962, is known to all who are familiar with the end-time message. It is also well-known that Brother Branham confirmed it in the presence of the Brothers Banks Woods and Fred Sothman, both of whom are still living, on December 3rd, 1962. And God has certainly confirmed it in the over forty past years.

Towards the end of our conversation Brother Branham said, “Brother Frank, the food that you are to store in is the promised Word for this day revealed by the Holy Spirit … But wait with the giving out of the food until you get the rest of it.” I have to admit that, after having received answers up till then, I did not understand this part. I thought my time had now come. It saddened me that I should still have to wait. Only later it became clear to me that the waiting just referred to the second part, namely to give out the food that Brother Branham was to store in, not to the first part, to go from city to city and to preach God’s Word.

The conversation took its course. Suddenly Brother Branham paused and then said, “Brother Frank, you should not worry about Paul’s journey to Jerusalem, for it was in the Will of God.” For years it had bothered me and I could not understand why Paul went into the temple in Jerusalem, took a vow and according to the law paid for the purification for himself and those who joined him (see Acts 21). It seemed to contradict what he had experienced and was preaching. Then, many years ago, I finally said, “Paul, when I see you in heaven, I will ask you why you did this.” During this conversation I certainly did not think about that at all. The God of heaven Who knows all things revealed it to His prophet. In the course of this conversation Brother Branham also told me that, God willing, he and David DuPlessis would come to Germany, which unfortunately never came to pass.

In regards to Germany, the question had been weighing on me for some time whether there was a curse upon Germany because of the murder of the 6 million Jews during the Third Reich. That was the conviction in the churches in Germany ever since the end of the war. Now I finally got to ask about this and his answer was spontaneous, “No, there is no curse upon Germany. God will only judge and condemn those who have done that.” I also wanted to know from Brother Branham if I could pray for the sick. His answer was direct, “Brother Frank, God has called you, and everyone who is called to preach the Gospel is also called to pray for the sick. It is part of the same commission.”

Then Brother Branham asked me if I could speak to the Full Gospel Businessmen Chapter in Los Angeles. He was already preparing to move to Tucson with his family at the beginning of January and therefore could not go to Los Angeles. He spoke with Demos Shakarian, informed him of it, and so I was the main speaker at the Chapter on December 10th, 1962, in Clifton’s Cafeteria. Brother Branham also spoke to me about Henry Martin of Edmonton, who, as we did in Germany, was listening to his tapes with a small group, which was also attended by German-speaking brothers and sisters. So I travelled from Los Angeles to Canada, was received by Bro. Martin and then brought to the house of the German-speaking believers. That later developed into an opportunity to publish our brochures in the English language and send them out into all the world.