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Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962
Come Out of Her My People Vol II:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNFN2XYR
John and Charles discuss the origins and impact of a splinter group within the religious movement surrounding William Branham, known as “The Thunders.” They explore how Branham’s claim of revealing the Seven Seals created confusion and led to various interpretations, including the controversial teaching of Joseph Coleman. Coleman, an African-American minister, was initially rejected by the mainstream followers of Branham but later became a key figure in spreading the movement among Black and Latino believers. The discussion touches on the broader implications of these teachings, including their impact on religious communities and the doctrinal inconsistencies that arose from Branham’s ambiguous statements.
The conversation also delves into the practice of “quotes preaching,” a method where ministers build sermons almost exclusively from Branham’s recorded statements rather than the Bible. Coleman is credited with pioneering this approach, which later became widespread. As Charles and John examine Coleman’s role, they highlight the contradictions within the movement, particularly how followers accepted his leadership despite the movement’s history of racial segregation. The episode sets the stage for an in-depth look at the formation of The Thunders sect and its eventual break from the larger movement.
00:00 Introduction
01:05 Seven Seals, Doomsday Urgency, and Branham’s Contradictions
06:20 Confusion After Branham’s Death and Splinter Group Reactions
09:10 Who Were the Thunders and How Coleman Entered the Message
16:44 Racism, the Tabernacle, and the Attempt to Push Coleman Out
22:00 Staged Discernments and Coleman’s Manufactured Testimony
29:06 The Rise of Quotes Preaching and Its Long-Term Effects
37:40 Coleman’s Role in the Global Spread of the Message
45:02 The Seven Thunders Doctrine and the Stature of a Perfect Man
48:44 Preview of the Split and What Comes Next
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https://www.patreon.com/branham
Available on Spotify, Google, and Apple Podcasts:
https://william-branham.org/podcast
Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962
Come Out of Her My People Vol II:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNFN2XYR
John and Charles discuss the origins and impact of a splinter group within the religious movement surrounding William Branham, known as “The Thunders.” They explore how Branham’s claim of revealing the Seven Seals created confusion and led to various interpretations, including the controversial teaching of Joseph Coleman. Coleman, an African-American minister, was initially rejected by the mainstream followers of Branham but later became a key figure in spreading the movement among Black and Latino believers. The discussion touches on the broader implications of these teachings, including their impact on religious communities and the doctrinal inconsistencies that arose from Branham’s ambiguous statements.
The conversation also delves into the practice of “quotes preaching,” a method where ministers build sermons almost exclusively from Branham’s recorded statements rather than the Bible. Coleman is credited with pioneering this approach, which later became widespread. As Charles and John examine Coleman’s role, they highlight the contradictions within the movement, particularly how followers accepted his leadership despite the movement’s history of racial segregation. The episode sets the stage for an in-depth look at the formation of The Thunders sect and its eventual break from the larger movement.
00:00 Introduction
01:05 Seven Seals, Doomsday Urgency, and Branham’s Contradictions
06:20 Confusion After Branham’s Death and Splinter Group Reactions
09:10 Who Were the Thunders and How Coleman Entered the Message
16:44 Racism, the Tabernacle, and the Attempt to Push Coleman Out
22:00 Staged Discernments and Coleman’s Manufactured Testimony
29:06 The Rise of Quotes Preaching and Its Long-Term Effects
37:40 Coleman’s Role in the Global Spread of the Message
45:02 The Seven Thunders Doctrine and the Stature of a Perfect Man
48:44 Preview of the Split and What Comes Next
______________________
– Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham
– Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSpezVG15TVG-lOYMRXuyQ
– Visit the website: https://william-branham.org
– Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamBranhamOrg
– Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@william.m.branham
– Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wmbhr
– Buy the books: https://william-branham.org/site/books
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