William Branham: A man sent from God

by Gordon Lindsay

Gordon Lindsay wrote, 'The story of the life of William Branham is so out of this world and beyond the ordinary that, were there not available a host of infallible proofs which document and attest its authenticity, one might well be excused from considering it far fetched and incredible."

Thousands were converted or healed through Branham's ministry. He reported that throughout his life he was guided by an angel who regularly communicated with him. He operated in what appears to be a genuine gift of 'the word of knowledge' which was gave him the power to discern people's illnesses and thoughts.

David Harrell reports of his popularity: "The power of a Branham service . . . remains a legend unparalleled in the history of the charismatic movement" (Harrell, p162). Branham's accuracy is attested by Walter J. Hollenweger, who interpreted for him in Zurich and 'is not aware of any case in which he was mistaken in the often detailed statements he made' (Hollenweger, The Pentecostals, p354).

The colourful Canadian minister, song leader and teacher, W. J. Ern Baxter, who accompanied him 4-8 months every year from 1947-1953, said he never heard his discernment inaccurate even once.

191 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 30, 2019

About the author

James Gordon Lindsay was a pivotal figure in mid-20th century American Pentecostalism, best known as a revivalist preacher, prolific author, and founder of Christ for the Nations Institute. Raised in Zion, Illinois, by parents who were disciples of healing evangelist John Alexander Dowie, Lindsay was immersed in a spiritual environment from an early age. After moving to Oregon, he was influenced by key Pentecostal leaders such as Charles Fox Parham and John G. Lake, both of whom deeply shaped his theology and ministry style. By the age of eighteen, Lindsay had launched his ministry, preaching across Pentecostal and British Israelite congregations.
In the 1940s, he emerged as a prominent organizer of revival meetings, including the controversial Anglo-Saxon World Federation convention in 1940. His national impact began in earnest in 1947 when he became the campaign manager and publicist for healing evangelist William Branham. To promote Branham’s ministry and the broader healing revival movement, Lindsay founded the Voice of Healing magazine in 1948. The publication quickly expanded to feature other leading evangelists like Oral Roberts and A. A. Allen, positioning Lindsay as a central figure in the Healing Revival era. He also authored a widely read biography of Branham, A Man Sent from God.
As many associated ministers eventually established their own ministries, Lindsay evolved his organization. In 1971, he rebranded it as Christ for the Nations to reflect a stronger missionary focus. He led the institute until his death in 1973, leaving behind a legacy of revivalism, theological publishing, and international ministry training that continues to influence Pentecostal and Charismatic movements globally.

Reviews

[Rod · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is a hagiography. It is based on William Branham's own stories that were not independently verified. The facts demonstrate that William Branham actually had not a single before-the-fact prophecy that is capable of verification. His own stories clearly reveal that he lied on numerous occasions and his theology is inconsistent and hard to follow. How can a man be sent from God when he lied from the very start of his ministry?

[Bernard Cox]

As the reader enters into this read, if spiritual, the reader will be absorbed into the reality of the life of a chosen man who struggled with the strange and mystifying events of his early childhood. The reader will witness how this child, born into a era of gross poverty and superstition which was embedded in him by his father who was of non-practicing Roman Catholic faith...

It isn't long before the reader realises that the child grows into a confused teen due to the many complex supernatural experiences to which he was subjected, was shunned by peers and society itself, forcing him to run away from home... and from the persistent calling of God.

In this seventy page book, the reader encounters the most incredible events that move this young man's life into perhaps the most famous man of the 20th. Century... though, until you read this book, you'd never know it; but after reading it you will be well aware of the reasons why Satan doesn't want you to get to know who he was and that he surely, and undoubtedly was, 'A Man Sent From God'. There is so much happening in this captivating book that you will read it time and again... musing how so much could happen to one man... and yet, there are many book written about William Branham offering so mush more detail, and yet... there remains more to tell, which can be heard in the 1,120 plus sermons, which were recorded over 18 years, (1947-1965) on his many continental travels... for posterity and for the glory of God and His elect church.

You will never regret reading this book; but you will always wonder what you missed by not reading it. The book is also available on Youtube in audio format as a free download. Search [Youtube William Branham, A Man Sent From God By Gordon Lindsay (Full Audio Book)]

[Rick · Rating 1 out of 5]

Lionizing....

[Prosper Obomeguono Azanuwa · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story of this man is indeed inspiring.

[L'Un D'Entre Eux · Rating 5 out of 5]

William Branham, A man sent from God
by Gordon Lindsay

[Michelle Reddy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very moving life story of an amazing man of God.

[Stephen James · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an invitation to more...

I have loved reading this. It is a great invitation to more - allowing God to take control. So looking forward to being more for him.

[Justice Kwesi Akuffo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Book but the Supernatural Book gives more details then this bool.