It is true that God does nothing without first revealing His secret to His servants the prophets (Amos 3:7). We can all understand that there is nothing in the Old Testament Scriptures about evangelists, pastors and teachers. The question is only whether we can clearly see the New Testament Word, which also refers exclusively to the prophets. All of us who believe in the end-time message and have known the commission of Brother Branham are waiting for the restitution of all things.

In Acts 3, Peter begins his sermon from verse 12. In verses 20 and 21 we read:

“ … and he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you: Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.”

In this sermon, Peter is not talking about evangelists, pastors, and teachers, but about what God proclaimed from the beginning through the holy prophets. For the apostles and also for us, the history of salvation does not begin in the Gospel of Matthew 1, but in the first chapter of the Bible. The restitution of all things in connection with the return of Jesus Christ will be inspired through the Spirit. The restitution refers to what God has preached through the mouths of His servants and prophets since the beginning of time, so it is in no way limited to the New Testament proclamation.

Perhaps one might think or even say that Brother Branham went beyond the teachings of the apostles in his preaching. After all, we all still live in this world and we are exposed to various influences and can quickly let an idea arise or even carelessly say some words. It has never been so important to stand on the whole testimony of God's Word as now. We are in the prophetic time period of the history of salvation, and we must take seriously the admonition given by Peter regarding the Old Testament.

“We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place…”

It was emphasized often enough that the evangelizing part, like the teaching part, has its place in the New Testament Church. The true Church will persevere to the end in the teaching of the apostles. Knowledge, doctrine, and prophecy are distinct concepts, but when it comes to the prophetic history of salvation, we must respect God's assignment. By the time the final Revelation was given to John on the Isle of Patmos, all the apostles up to John had already been taken home. It is obvious that Paul, Peter, and James could not speak or write of the seven seals, and their opening. John himself did not say anything about it either, but he only wrote as he was commanded. A large portion of the Apocalypse was added to the prophetic Word of the Old Testament. When Peter in the Acts of the Apostles, guided by the Holy Spirit, speaks about the prophetic period in which we live now, before the return of Jesus Christ, he refers to the prophets through whom God himself spoke.

To avoid any misunderstanding, it should be emphasized and strongly highlighted that the Lord has placed five extraordinary ministries in the Church to equip the saints for the work of ministry. Today, it is more than just a formal oral recognition of New Testament teachings. Today, it is about the Church of the Firstborn being called out and prepared for the return of Jesus Christ. Together with the firmly established New Testament church order, an extraordinary prophetic ministry takes place, which occupies, so to speak, a superior role. There are enough churches that emphasize the fivefold ministry, that commend the gifts of the Spirit, that represent the greater part of the biblical teachings, but reject Brother Branham as a man sent by God. They have a link missing in the chain. Like John the Baptist, Branham had a special role. It is a transition to a new era.

God hasn't forgotten anything. Each Scripture is absolutely correct, but must be seen and understood from above in the right context. It is striking to everyone that Brother Branham talks about the first, second and third pull in connection with his ministry. On July 25, 1965, he said:

“Notice, the very day when this messenger… Not when he starts on, but when he begins to declare his Message. See? The First Pull, healing; Second Pull, prophesying; Third Pull, the opening of the Word, the mysteries revealed. No more, there is no more higher order to reveal the Word, than prophets. But the only way the prophet can be vindicated is by the Word. And, remember, the Third Pull was the opening of them Seven Seals, to reveal the hidden Truth that’s been sealed in the Word. Do you see it? It is then, in that day when this thing is to take place, that Jannes and Jambres, the impersonators, will appear again.”

The final part of Brother Branham’s ministry began with the opening of the seals. In the sermon Standing in the Gap, Brother Branham takes as a foundation Numbers 16:1. Jannes and Jambres were outside the Church. But Korah, Dathan, and all their adherents stood at the centre of the Church. They were even in very high esteem. From the outside, only little damage can be done to the Church. Almost irreparable damage is done by people who are within the Church, namely those who, as in the time of Moses, wanted to perform a ministry to which they were neither called nor entitled. Whether one wants to acknowledge it or not, in any case, the same thing is repeated with the Church as it was with Israel at that time. We can only advise that everyone should read Numbers 16, in prayer and examining themselves. It is very important that the Church holds and stands together especially at the time of trials, because it is your “stress test”. This is the practical part of our examination that we have to pass.

It is true that God does nothing without first revealing His secret to His servants the prophets (Amos 3:7). We can all understand that there is nothing in the Old Testament Scriptures about evangelists, pastors and teachers. The question is only whether we can clearly see the New Testament Word, which also refers exclusively to the prophets. All of us who believe in the end-time message and have known the commission of Brother Branham are waiting for the restitution of all things.

In Acts 3, Peter begins his sermon from verse 12. In verses 20 and 21 we read: 

“ … and he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you: Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.”

In this sermon, Peter is not talking about evangelists, pastors, and teachers, but about what God proclaimed from the beginning through the holy prophets. For the apostles and also for us, the history of salvation does not begin in the Gospel of Matthew 1, but in the first chapter of the Bible. The restitution of all things in connection with the return of Jesus Christ will be inspired through the Spirit. The restitution refers to what God has preached through the mouths of His servants and prophets since the beginning of time, so it is in no way limited to the New Testament proclamation.

Perhaps one might think or even say that Brother Branham went beyond the teachings of the apostles in his preaching. After all, we all still live in this world and we are exposed to various influences and can quickly let an idea arise or even carelessly say some words. It has never been so important to stand on the whole testimony of God's Word as now. We are in the prophetic time period of the history of salvation, and we must take seriously the admonition given by Peter regarding the Old Testament.

“We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place…”

It was emphasized often enough that the evangelizing part, like the teaching part, has its place in the New Testament Church. The true Church will persevere to the end in the teaching of the apostles. Knowledge, doctrine, and prophecy are distinct concepts, but when it comes to the prophetic history of salvation, we must respect God's assignment. By the time the final Revelation was given to John on the Isle of Patmos, all the apostles up to John had already been taken home. It is obvious that Paul, Peter, and James could not speak or write of the seven seals, and their opening. John himself did not say anything about it either, but he only wrote as he was commanded. A large portion of the Apocalypse was added to the prophetic Word of the Old Testament. When Peter in the Acts of the Apostles, guided by the Holy Spirit, speaks about the prophetic period in which we live now, before the return of Jesus Christ, he refers to the prophets through whom God himself spoke.

To avoid any misunderstanding, it should be emphasized and strongly highlighted that the Lord has placed five extraordinary ministries in the Church to equip the saints for the work of ministry. Today, it is more than just a formal oral recognition of New Testament teachings. Today, it is about the Church of the Firstborn being called out and prepared for the return of Jesus Christ. Together with the firmly established New Testament church order, an extraordinary prophetic ministry takes place, which occupies, so to speak, a superior role. There are enough churches that emphasize the fivefold ministry, that commend the gifts of the Spirit, that represent the greater part of the biblical teachings, but reject Brother Branham as a man sent by God. They have a link missing in the chain. Like John the Baptist, Branham had a special role. It is a transition to a new era.

God hasn't forgotten anything. Each Scripture is absolutely correct, but must be seen and understood from above in the right context. It is striking to everyone that Brother Branham talks about the first, second and third pull in connection with his ministry. On July 25, 1965, he said:

“Notice, the very day when this messenger… Not when he starts on, but when he begins to declare his Message. See? The First Pull, healing; Second Pull, prophesying; Third Pull, the opening of the Word, the mysteries revealed. No more, there is no more higher order to reveal the Word, than prophets. But the only way the prophet can be vindicated is by the Word. And, remember, the Third Pull was the opening of them Seven Seals, to reveal the hidden Truth that’s been sealed in the Word. Do you see it? It is then, in that day when this thing is to take place, that Jannes and Jambres, the impersonators, will appear again.”

The final part of Brother Branham’s ministry began with the opening of the seals. In the sermon Standing in the Gap, Brother Branham takes as a foundation Numbers 16:1. Jannes and Jambres were outside the Church. But Korah, Dathan, and all their adherents stood at the centre of the Church. They were even in very high esteem. From the outside, only little damage can be done to the Church. Almost irreparable damage is done by people who are within the Church, namely those who, as in the time of Moses, wanted to perform a ministry to which they were neither called nor entitled. Whether one wants to acknowledge it or not, in any case, the same thing is repeated with the Church as it was with Israel at that time. We can only advise that everyone should read Numbers 16, in prayer and examining themselves. It is very important that the Church holds and stands together especially at the time of trials, because it is your “stress test”. This is the practical part of our examination that we have to pass.