John and Steve explore how the teachings of Neoplatonism and ancient mystery religions have resurfaced in modern charismatic movements, particularly the New Apostolic Reformation. They trace a theological lineage from esoteric figures like Plotinus and Valentinus to revivalists such as William Branham and Jane Leade, showing how beliefs in angelic intermediaries, spiritual perfection, and mystical portals distort core Christian doctrine. Throughout the discussion, they examine how these ideas shaped doctrines of personal revelation, divine authority, and supernatural empowerment—often replacing the Holy Spirit with unbiblical concepts.<br /><br />The episode highlights how modern prophets, healers, and influencers draw from occult systems to claim divine status or command angelic beings. Branham’s pyramid theology, the Latter Rain’s esoteric symbolism, and the NAR’s obsession with angelic access are exposed as repackaged forms of ancient heresies. With clarity and historical depth, John and Steve demonstrate how these movements confuse emotional experience with biblical truth and how easily followers become trapped in a system where perfection comes not through Christ, but through secret knowledge and mystical encounter.<br /><br />00:00 Introduction<br />02:00 “God Told Me”: The Modern Prophetic Crisis<br />06:00 Neoplatonism and Ancient Roots of Angelic Power<br />13:00 William Branham, the Pyramid of Giza, and Seven Dimensions<br />20:00 Valentinian Gnosticism and Bridal Mysticism<br />27:00 Spirit Guides and Channeling in Latter Rain Theology<br />34:00 The One, Divine Hierarchies, and the Redefinition of Sin<br />41:00 Spiritual Portals, Commanding Angels, and NAR Practices<br />50:00 Theurgy, Possession, and the Path to Perfection<br />57:00 Angel Merchandising, Restoration Theology, and Final Warnings<br />______________________<br />Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR:<br />Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735160962<br />Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCGGZX3K<br />______________________<br />– Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/branham<br />– Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSpezVG15TVG-lOYMRXuyQ<br />– Visit the website: https://william-branham.org<br />– Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamBranhamOrg <br />– Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@william.m.branham<br />– Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wmbhr<br />– Buy the books: https://william-branham.org/site/books
