Jesse Smith | – Clarence Larkin, Bro. Branham, and the Plagiarism Accusation: Defending Jesus' Message & Messenger


God’s genuine prophet, William Branham, has been accused of plagiarizing Clarence Larkin’s work in four sets of sermon series. But an honest review of Branham’s work shows he is not guilty of plagiarism, by the following facts:
– In The Seven Church Ages, Brother Branham cited historians on over 20 occasions, directly citing Larkin’s work as “history” on at least 3 [support us] /> – In Daniel’s 70 Weeks, Brother Branham cited and thanked Larkin by name, along with other [support us] /> – In The Seven Seals, Brother Branham cited numerous historians, and despite not referring to Larkin by name until 14 months after, Brother Branham’s revelations were incredibly different than Larkin’s, as they only agreed on the 6th [support us] /> – In The Future Home sermon, Brother Branham did not cite anyone, seemingly forgetting to cite, and while it’s clear he used some of Larkin’s work, it’s unfair to accuse him of purposely plagiarizing because it was his regular practice to cite other’s work.

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  1. The whole outline of the years of every church age is identical to that of Larkin, every major point that Larkin makes WMB repeats, every historical figure that Larkin mentions WMB repeats. This is not just reading it in the “histories” this is taking the work of another man and presenting it as ones own and never giving him any credit. To say that WMB quotes Larkin only 3 times is just absurd when the whole thing is a almost word for word work of Larkin.

    But don’t take my word for it, here is a comparison of every church age, Larkins words and WMBs words:

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYWjl5FxaMmageNhgIufeYiaQioL6VZFS

  2. An Indirect Citation: means you paraphrase or summarize the words of an author and give his name and reference to his work

    A Direct Citation: means you quote an authors words verbatim and give his name and reference to his work.

    Both require giving the authors name and reference to his work so saying that WMB used indirect citations of Larkin when you can’t even find his name or the title of his book in the whole series is dishonest.

  3. Brother Jesse,

    Thank you for taking the time to make this video and be one of the few to consistently and earnestly contend for the faith.

    As believers, we obviously don't need further proof, we just simply believe because it has been revealed to us from our father and the revelation that he gives us is our proof (Heb. 11:1, Math. 16:17).

    There may even be times where we may not understand everything just as the apostles in St. John 6, but revelation will always hold.

    As iv always said, this message (and messenger) has already been throughly vindicated and does not need any further vindication, it only needs faith to believe it. Of course, that faith can only come by predestination.

    There still needs to be a voice to condemn the wrong and bring light to those who are in darkness, ready to give an answer to the hope that lies WITHIN us (Acts 13:47, 1 Peter 3:15).

    It is sad to see so many have fallen to the deception of Satan in this day, especially after being so enlightened by this message and tasted of the good Word of God and partook of the Holy Ghost (Heb. 6:4-8).

    I pray that this video will help those who may be struggling with these things and teach them to shun all these other voices out there and listen to voice of the shepherd (St. John 10:27).

    God bless your brother Jesse, keep fighting the good fight of faith. Wonderful job on this video.

  4. Our brother is very innocent, Absolutely innocent. The accusers are jealous and didn’t recognise the message and it’s vindicated messenger. God will punish them unless they repent, may the Lord give them a divine revelation before it be too late. God bless you brother Jesse.

  5. Brother Smith, I love you soo much. May The Lord bless you and support you more and more. This video rejoiced me so well, these accusations of plagiarism were disturbing me , but now , the problem is settled . Thanks be to The Lord

  6. I believe all the information n specially the revelation which was given to bro branham was by the holyspirit. He is the best teacher one can ever ask for, he will show n teach you everything according to the word so when he teaches you, you do not need someone else's teachings to claim its plagiarism. Bro Branham use to refer to history for certain information which is good for making his congregation understand better while he was preaching, above everything he was a good Shepherd to his sheep. May God bless him n you also (Bro Jesse) for rightly dividing n showing us what's true.

  7. Hi Bro Jesse,
    How do you explain these quotes?

    382 Which, many people don’t even know there is Seven Seals to be revealed. I’ve read many men’s books on Revelation, NEVER DID HEAR IT TALKED ON. THEY SKIP THAT. But it’s been told you that It’s there.

    62-1230E – Is This The Sign Of The End, Sir?

    29 Now I want to make this real clear. Every time, every time that these Seals has come to the place; everything that I ever believed on Them, and HAS READ OF OTHER PEOPLE, HAS BEEN CONTRARY to what come to me in the room.

    63-0324E – The Seventh Seal

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