It is necessary to look back at the recent past. We know about the sending of men of God in the Old and New Testament. They received God’s message and commandments and carried them out as accurately as possible according to the received instructions. What people find difficult is always what God does nowadays. This has been a great difficulty for God’s people in all times. Later on, from afar, they seem to be able to correctly understand that which is long gone and which they did not take part in. However, this will not help anyone living at present. We must recognize what God does in our time or we will not be partakers of it.

As Jesus Christ is and remains the same, He still acts and walks in the midst of those who are His own. He speaks and works as is confirmed by the Holy Scriptures. As He met Saul of Tarsus in a bright-shining light, so He can – whether some believe it or not – meet His chosen instrument in the same light in the 20th century, too. Why should it not be possible today? Do we not live in the days of the Bible and also in a special time in the history of salvation? Or should we be satisfied with what theologians offer us through their philosophy? It is just the supernatural working of God that confirms that the Word does not speak in vain.

If the Lord calls today, it must take place in the same way as in the past and how it is confirmed in His Word. God does not change the way He acts: He always acts in the same way, by which we recognize it is Him.

In our era, something truly extraordinary happened, exactly 30 and 60 years ago. In March 1933, brother Branham saw in visions, like Old Testament prophets, developments and events of worldwide importance. All people acquainted with his ministry know them as “the seven main end-time visions”.

In March 1963, brother Branham spoke about the meaning of the seven seals from the Book of Revelation as it was shown to him in a vision on 22 December 1962. He started on 17 March 1963.

Now, exactly 30 later years later, Billy Graham is holding a huge evangelistic campaign in Essen, Germany. Also here, the beginning is set on 17 March. Is it a coincidence or a sign?

As Branham was harshly criticized in the past, all of a sudden Graham also experiences refusal by various Christian circles. Branham was largely attacked for his special prophetic ministry and fundamental biblical teachings, especially by preachers who did not understand God’s supernatural working because they did not have any supernatural experience with God.

Unfortunately, it was a German called Kurt Koch, who is just pitiful by Bible standards. He did in this generation just as the blind Pharisees did in the days of our Lord Jesus. They were of the opinion that our Lord’s ministry and prophetic gift were in connection with Beelzebub. Religious critics in our days were of the same opinion concerning Branham’s ministry. However, they did not have any ministry legitimated by God.

Just as nation leaders in the past referred to Abraham and Moses, so the critics of this time refer to Peter and Paul. It still holds today what our Lord had to say to His contemporaries: “For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me. But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?” (John 5:46-47). The intellectual knowledge of the Word as the letter brings spiritual death to all. Light and life only come when God shows meaning and fulfillment by revelation through the Spirit.

It is regrettable that the critics, unaware of it, did not judge Branham’s proclaimed doctrine by the Word of God, but by the standpoint of their own knowledge. It did not occur to them that they themselves taught, for example, the Godhead and baptismal practice as it had been negotiated at the Council of Nicaea (year 325).

In the apostolic days, there were no debates about the Godhead or questions concerning the biblical baptism of those who came to believe. Not even during the first centuries after the apostolic period do we find a trace of trinitarian doctrine or practicing the trinitarian baptismal formula. As Bible teachers do not take this fact into account at all, they live in a false opinion that they teach and defend the Bible standpoint. Yet it can be proven that it does not agree with the truth. Likewise, it is completely overlooked that the Roman Catholic Church had not existed until the time of the above-mentioned council.

There were various Christian streams and various understandings concerning the doctrine, but not a single church. In individual cities and countries believers gathered in house meetings, like in the small Judeo-Christian church in Rome. It was the emperor Constantine who brought up the Roman Catholic Church from the cradle and brought it to life with the help of the fathers of the Council. This is generally proven by church history.

Bible teachers themselves as theology professors fell victim to a great error and they do not seem to be interested in finding the truth at all. All protestant denominations since the Reformation have carelessly adopted the doctrine about the Godhead, baptism etc. taught by the Catholic Church. It did not occur to them at all that they did not return to the original foundation.

Then, when a man sent by God places the Bible doctrine and apostolic practice on the candlestick as is required and expected of him, it is recklessly regarded as false teachings. What gives them the right to do so? Who is, in fact, a deceiver? Certainly not the one who is in accordance with the apostles and prophets, but those who do not agree with apostolic proclamation and practice. Or are we wrong? “…and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars.” (Revelation 2:2). The false ones have never agreed with the preaching of the true ones.

As far as Billy Graham is concerned, it is found with regret that his preaching does not agree with apostolic doctrine and practice either. It is apparent that he follows the trend of the large Christian religions and has developed a special inclination towards the Roman Catholic Church. This is not that Billy Graham of the past, but of the present.

The following slogan from the “PRO CHRIST 93” campaign says it all: “PRO PAPST 93 (i.e. PRO POPE 93 – this is what journalists called the campaign like) SEEKS A GREAT ECUMENICAL BREAKTHROUGH. BILLY GRAHAM IS LEADING PIETISTS (PROTESTANTS) AND CATHOLICS NICELY TOGETHER. THE EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE AND MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIPS GOING IN THE DIRECTION OF ROME.”

In 1948 Billy Graham said: “The three greatest threats to the true Christianity are Communism, Roman Catholicism and Islam”. What does he say today?

In 1948 Billy Graham was asked: “What results do you expect from the World Council of Churches?” His answer was: “I think it will establish the antichrist.” What does he say today?

However, in 1963 Billy Graham said: “I admire the Pope John a lot, I have felt that he has brought a new era to life.” (The Chicago Tribune, 8. 8. 1963)

In 1966 he said: “I stand closer to Catholics than to radical Protestants. I believe that the Roman Catholic Church experiences a second Reformation nowadays.” (Evening Bulletin, Philadelphia, 14. 5. 1966)

In 1967 Billy Graham was awarded his «Honoris Causa» degree in the Roman Catholic Abbey College in Belmont, North Carolina, USA, where he said: “The gospel that built this school and the gospel that has brought me here tonight is still the way of salvation.” (Gastonia Gazette, 22. 11. 1967)

On 21 October 1973 Billy Graham said in Milwaukee: “Last week I was preaching in a Catholic cathedral at the funeral of a close friend of mine. He was a Catholic and the mass was attended by various bishops and archbishops. As I was sitting there, participating in the mass for the deceased, I found out that it was something really beautiful. (Really?) And certainly, it must have been alright (Really?) and clear in terms of the gospel (Really?) which I believe. There was a kind priest who told me when to stand up, when to kneel down and what to do…” (Baptist Challender, May 1975)!

In 1978 Billy Graham said: “I have found out that what I believe is practically the same as what true Roman Catholics believe… We only differ in a few points concerning later church traditions (Really?)” (Mc Calls Magazíne, 1978)

In January 1981 the press reported about Graham’s visit to the Pope John Paul II, which lasted for more than two hours. The talks were called as «private»

and «confidential». We are now finished with these quotes, there is really no need to comment on them. Whoever believes that Billy Graham proclaims the true gospel of Jesus Christ must unfortunately learn that it is not so.

As Dr. Mc lntire, Chairman of the International Council of Christian Churches, announced in 1986 at their meeting in Orlando, Florida, Billy Graham’s great turnover eventually took place in 1983, when a Catholic billionaire from Texas invested millions into financing Graham’s campaign. The proverb was fulfilled: “Let every man praise the bridge he goes over.” And so Billy Graham followed suit. He started to speak so as to please those who financed him. Since then, he was not only the best-paid evangelist in the world, but also the one bought for money.

What we could recently read in commentaries in Switzerland, France, Germany and other countries is terrible, but not surprising given the development over the last 30 years. He has followed the way of compromises. Billy Graham is said to no longer have been the “machine gun” of God, as commentators write. He is delivering friendly fire. He has drunk from the golden cup of the great Babylonian whore (Revelation 17).

It is necessary to look back at the recent past. We know about the sending of men of God in the Old and New Testament. They received God’s message and commandments and carried them out as accurately as possible according to the received instructions. What people find difficult is always what God does nowadays. This has been a great difficulty for God’s people in all times. Later on, from afar, they seem to be able to correctly understand that which is long gone and which they did not take part in. However, this will not help anyone living at present. We must recognize what God does in our time or we will not be partakers of it.

As Jesus Christ is and remains the same, He still acts and walks in the midst of those who are His own. He speaks and works as is confirmed by the Holy Scriptures. As He met Saul of Tarsus in a bright-shining light, so He can – whether some believe it or not – meet His chosen instrument in the same light in the 20th century, too. Why should it not be possible today? Do we not live in the days of the Bible and also in a special time in the history of salvation? Or should we be satisfied with what theologians offer us through their philosophy? It is just the supernatural working of God that confirms that the Word does not speak in vain.

If the Lord calls today, it must take place in the same way as in the past and how it is confirmed in His Word. God does not change the way He acts: He always acts in the same way, by which we recognize it is Him.

In our era, something truly extraordinary happened, exactly 30 and 60 years ago. In March 1933, brother Branham saw in visions, like Old Testament prophets, developments and events of worldwide importance. All people acquainted with his ministry know them as “the seven main end-time visions”.

In March 1963, brother Branham spoke about the meaning of the seven seals from the Book of Revelation as it was shown to him in a vision on 22 December 1962. He started on 17 March 1963.

Now, exactly 30 later years later, Billy Graham is holding a huge evangelistic campaign in Essen, Germany. Also here, the beginning is set on 17 March. Is it a coincidence or a sign?

As Branham was harshly criticized in the past, all of a sudden Graham also experiences refusal by various Christian circles. Branham was largely attacked for his special prophetic ministry and fundamental biblical teachings, especially by preachers who did not understand God’s supernatural working because they did not have any supernatural experience with God.

Unfortunately, it was a German called Kurt Koch, who is just pitiful by Bible standards. He did in this generation just as the blind Pharisees did in the days of our Lord Jesus. They were of the opinion that our Lord’s ministry and prophetic gift were in connection with Beelzebub. Religious critics in our days were of the same opinion concerning Branham’s ministry. However, they did not have any ministry legitimated by God.

Just as nation leaders in the past referred to Abraham and Moses, so the critics of this time refer to Peter and Paul. It still holds today what our Lord had to say to His contemporaries: “For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me. But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?” (John 5:46-47). The intellectual knowledge of the Word as the letter brings spiritual death to all. Light and life only come when God shows meaning and fulfillment by revelation through the Spirit.

It is regrettable that the critics, unaware of it, did not judge Branham’s proclaimed doctrine by the Word of God, but by the standpoint of their own knowledge. It did not occur to them that they themselves taught, for example, the Godhead and baptismal practice as it had been negotiated at the Council of Nicaea (year 325).

In the apostolic days, there were no debates about the Godhead or questions concerning the biblical baptism of those who came to believe. Not even during the first centuries after the apostolic period do we find a trace of trinitarian doctrine or practicing the trinitarian baptismal formula. As Bible teachers do not take this fact into account at all, they live in a false opinion that they teach and defend the Bible standpoint. Yet it can be proven that it does not agree with the truth. Likewise, it is completely overlooked that the Roman Catholic Church had not existed until the time of the above-mentioned council.

There were various Christian streams and various understandings concerning the doctrine, but not a single church. In individual cities and countries believers gathered in house meetings, like in the small Judeo-Christian church in Rome. It was the emperor Constantine who brought up the Roman Catholic Church from the cradle and brought it to life with the help of the fathers of the Council. This is generally proven by church history.

Bible teachers themselves as theology professors fell victim to a great error and they do not seem to be interested in finding the truth at all. All protestant denominations since the Reformation have carelessly adopted the doctrine about the Godhead, baptism etc. taught by the Catholic Church. It did not occur to them at all that they did not return to the original foundation.

Then, when a man sent by God places the Bible doctrine and apostolic practice on the candlestick as is required and expected of him, it is recklessly regarded as false teachings. What gives them the right to do so? Who is, in fact, a deceiver? Certainly not the one who is in accordance with the apostles and prophets, but those who do not agree with apostolic proclamation and practice. Or are we wrong? “…and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars.” (Revelation 2:2). The false ones have never agreed with the preaching of the true ones.

As far as Billy Graham is concerned, it is found with regret that his preaching does not agree with apostolic doctrine and practice either. It is apparent that he follows the trend of the large Christian religions and has developed a special inclination towards the Roman Catholic Church. This is not that Billy Graham of the past, but of the present.

The following slogan from the “PRO CHRIST 93” campaign says it all: “PRO PAPST 93 (i.e. PRO POPE 93 – this is what journalists called the campaign like) SEEKS A GREAT ECUMENICAL BREAKTHROUGH. BILLY GRAHAM IS LEADING PIETISTS (PROTESTANTS) AND CATHOLICS NICELY TOGETHER. THE EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE AND MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIPS GOING IN THE DIRECTION OF ROME.”

In 1948 Billy Graham said: “The three greatest threats to the true Christianity are Communism, Roman Catholicism and Islam”. What does he say today?

In 1948 Billy Graham was asked: “What results do you expect from the World Council of Churches?” His answer was: “I think it will establish the antichrist.” What does he say today?

However, in 1963 Billy Graham said: “I admire the Pope John a lot, I have felt that he has brought a new era to life.” (The Chicago Tribune, 8. 8. 1963)

In 1966 he said: “I stand closer to Catholics than to radical Protestants. I believe that the Roman Catholic Church experiences a second Reformation nowadays.” (Evening Bulletin, Philadelphia, 14. 5. 1966)

In 1967 Billy Graham was awarded his «Honoris Causa» degree in the Roman Catholic Abbey College in Belmont, North Carolina, USA, where he said: “The gospel that built this school and the gospel that has brought me here tonight is still the way of salvation.” (Gastonia Gazette, 22. 11. 1967)

On 21 October 1973 Billy Graham said in Milwaukee: “Last week I was preaching in a Catholic cathedral at the funeral of a close friend of mine. He was a Catholic and the mass was attended by various bishops and archbishops. As I was sitting there, participating in the mass for the deceased, I found out that it was something really beautiful. (Really?) And certainly, it must have been alright (Really?) and clear in terms of the gospel (Really?) which I believe. There was a kind priest who told me when to stand up, when to kneel down and what to do…” (Baptist Challender, May 1975)!

In 1978 Billy Graham said: “I have found out that what I believe is practically the same as what true Roman Catholics believe… We only differ in a few points concerning later church traditions (Really?)” (Mc Calls Magazíne, 1978)

In January 1981 the press reported about Graham’s visit to the Pope John Paul II, which lasted for more than two hours. The talks were called as «private»

and «confidential». We are now finished with these quotes, there is really no need to comment on them. Whoever believes that Billy Graham proclaims the true gospel of Jesus Christ must unfortunately learn that it is not so.

As Dr. Mc lntire, Chairman of the International Council of Christian Churches, announced in 1986 at their meeting in Orlando, Florida, Billy Graham’s great turnover eventually took place in 1983, when a Catholic billionaire from Texas invested millions into financing Graham’s campaign. The proverb was fulfilled: “Let every man praise the bridge he goes over.” And so Billy Graham followed suit. He started to speak so as to please those who financed him. Since then, he was not only the best-paid evangelist in the world, but also the one bought for money.

What we could recently read in commentaries in Switzerland, France, Germany and other countries is terrible, but not surprising given the development over the last 30 years. He has followed the way of compromises. Billy Graham is said to no longer have been the “machine gun” of God, as commentators write. He is delivering friendly fire. He has drunk from the golden cup of the great Babylonian whore (Revelation 17).