John Collins and McKinnon discuss the continuation of their examination of William Branham's teachings about the seventy disciples, focusing on how one small doctrinal twist became the foundation for destructive ideas that later shaped the Latter Rain and New Apostolic Reformation movements. They highlight how Branham misused scripture to position himself as a central prophetic authority, teaching that followers must accept his words blindly and even suggesting names could be erased from heaven's book if they rejected his message. The conversation emphasizes how this doctrine instilled fear in followers, contrasting with the Bible's emphasis on perfect love and assurance in Christ.

As the discussion develops, they explore how Branham's doctrine of the "manifested sons of God" grew into a theology that paralleled ancient heresies, diminishing Jesus' divinity while elevating believers to godlike status. They trace how Branham relied on supernatural "discernments" rather than sound doctrine, how he ignored warnings from peers, and how his followers excused failed prophecies. John and John connect this to the modern NAR, showing how agenda-driven restoration of fallen leaders, fear-based control, and signs-and-wonders theatrics serve as gimmicks distracting from a deeper problem: the agenda to seize control by lowering Jesus' deity and elevating human authority.
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Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR:
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