Even though he was part of a denomination, the visions continued. He was told by his clergy colleagues that his visions were not from God. He was told an evil spirit possessed him. This troubled him deeply. The burden became too much to bear, so he went into the wilderness to find the Will of God. He was so committed that he vowed not return without an answer. It was there, in an old trapping cabin, that the Angel of the Lord gave him his commission.

All the doubts were gone. Brother Branham now had a commission and boldly stepped forward. The healing revival had begun.

Hundreds of thousands attended the Branham campaigns. Thousands were healed in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Other evangelists such as Oral Roberts, T.L. Osborne, and A.A. Allen soon followed Brother Branham and started their own healing revivals. The Lord rained down His blessings like never before. The healing hand of Jesus Christ had once again touched His people.

Brother Branham often describes a Pillar Of Fire that vindicated his Ministry. It was present at his birth, was seen by thousands on the bank of the Ohio River, and seemed to follow him everywhere he went. It was in 1950 that the Lord gave both believers and unbelievers alike infallible proof that this Pillar of Fire was with the prophet.

The night was shrouded in controversy at the Sam Houston Coliseum. Brother Branham was leading a healing revival that was sweeping the land. The blessings of the Lord Jesus were pouring out like rain upon the spiritual fields of wheat. But the great signs and wonders did not come without criticism. Like always, the enemy raised up an adversary. The two forces met in Houston Texas, and the Angel of the Lord Himself came down to fight the battle.

Thousands were already present to witness the countless miracles that followed this man of God. A day earlier, a group of local ministers challenged the prophet to a debate over divine healing, but the challenge fell to the prophet’s loyal old companion, Reverend F.F. Bosworth. The many skeptics were championed by one local Baptist minister – a vocal critic of divine healing. The information of the debate was leaked to the newspapers, which quickly published the headlines, “The theological fur will fly at 7 p.m. today in the Sam Houston Coliseum.”

The skeptic hired a professional photographer, Ted Kipperman of Douglas Studios, to document the debate with six glossy photos. That evening, the photos were taken with Brother Bosworth standing modestly as the skeptic posed in intimidating positions; one time with his finger thrust into the humble old man’s face.

When the debate began, Brother Bosworth quickly proved the certainty of divine healing with the Scriptural evidence and then, to leave no question, asked for all that had been healed of their infirmities to rise. Thousands rose to their feet. After those that were healed took their seats, he asked if all those healed by divine healing that were members in good standing of this man’s denomination would stand. Three hundred rose to proudly display the mercy that Lord Jesus had shown them.

The challenge then came from the skeptic. “Let that divine healer come forth. Let him perform.” Brother Bosworth made it clear that Jesus was the only divine healer, but the challenges would not stop. Finally, Brother Bosworth invited Brother Branham to the platform. He accepted the invitation and took the platform amid shouts of support.

The prophet, filled with the Holy Ghost, gave the following response:

After he said those words, the Holy Spirit fell upon the platform, and the excited photographer snapped a picture. Brother Branham left the platform with the simple, yet prophetic statement: “God will testify. I shall say no more.”

Mr. Kipperman’s associate quickly went to work developing the photographs for the next morning’s news. He noticed something odd as he drew the first photograph from the developing solution. It, like the next five photographs, was blank. He grabbed his heart and fell forward when he pulled the last print from the solution. There, on that last photograph, was the Pillar of Fire in a visible form resting over the head of God’s prophet, William Marrion Branham.

The children of Israel witnessed the Pillar of Fire leading Moses, and the people of this modern day have witnessed that same Pillar of Fire leading another prophet.

The photograph was quickly copyrighted by Douglas Studios and turned over to George J. Lacy, Examiner of Questionable Documents for the U.S. F.B.I., who authenticated the picture with his expert opinion, “The light struck the lens of the camera. The supernatural being was there.” The following is the official document produced by Mr. Lacy:

Early in Brother Branham’s Ministry, it became clear that the denominational system was built to further religious organizations, and not the true Gospel. Brother Branham believed the Bible word for word, and would not compromise, even if it meant being ostracized from his colleagues, friends, or family.

While still a member of the Missionary Baptist Church, he was told to ordain women ministers. He knew the Scriptures well. I Timothy 2:12 plainly says, “But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence,” and I Corinthians 14:34 says, “Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak…” When the ultimatum was given, he could not compromise and left the church.

The Lord revealed the truth on baptism to Brother Branham. How could Jesus command, “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:” Yet every baptism recorded in the Bible was in the Name of Jesus Christ? The apostle Peter commanded in Acts 2:38 to repent and be baptized in the Name of Jesus Christ The Scriptures work in perfect unity, yet it took a prophet to reveal this secret.

Even the original sin in the Garden of Eden was revealed not as eating a fruit, but in disbelieving God’s Word. How could eating a piece of fruit immediately reveal to Adam and Eve that they were naked? It simply does not make sense. What does an apple have to do with nakedness? God’s prophet plainly revealed this secret.

Who were the angels spoken of in Revelation chapter 2 and 3? Their names may sound familiar. Who are the mysterious horse riders of Revelation chapter 6? They have one very important thing in common. Is the United States mentioned in the Book of Revelation? Who are the 144,000 that were saved in chapter 7? Who is the great whore of chapter 17? Her identity and all these secrets were revealed in the Message of this mighty prophet sent from God.

Not only did innumerable miracles follow this man of God, but the mysteries hidden in the Bible through the ages were also revealed in his Ministry. It became clear that this prophet fulfilled more Scriptures than Malachi 4.

Revelation 10:7: But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets.

A Voice is crying out to the world to get back to God’s original Word. Each of us has the same opportunity that Peter, James, and John had. We have the opportunity to be numbered with God’s select few who would not bow to the religious organizations of the day.

Holy Scripture records the lives and deeds of these men who walked with God and were so anointed with His Spirit that they declared THUS SAITH THE LORD, and their words were confirmed by infallible signs and wonders. They were God’s prophets, and the Voice of God to their generation.

Are times different now than they were when Jesus was here? It was the religious leaders that crucified Jesus. The disciples were a tiny minority among a huge religious system. They were ostracized, mocked, and eventually killed for taking a stand against the mainstream denominational system. We may not be killed for our beliefs today, but we are surely persecuted. A simple test would be to ask any denominational pastor or priest about Brother Branham and his Ministry. You will hear that he had many miracles – they cannot deny that – but his teachings were off the mark. What did they say about Jesus?

God honored Brother Branham’s willingness to believe every word in the Bible, and He is using Brother Branham’s Ministry to save millions of souls throughout the world. Today, the Voice of the Seventh Angel is sounding out as loud as It ever has. Upwards of 2 million people worldwide believe Brother Branham’s Message. This may be a tiny minority of the two billion that claim Christianity, but when were God’s people not a minority?

We have about 1200 taped sermons containing the Voice that was prophesied to come in Revelation 10:7. Each of these sermons unlocks more mysteries of God. That Voice is available to you if you are willing to hear It.

The choice is yours.