Rotten Fruit: How Twisted Doctrine Became Divine Authority | John McKinnon

John and John McKinnon examine how the roots of a popular religious movement today can be traced to the legacy of a mid-20th-century preacher. They discuss how teachings once considered fringe have now evolved into widespread belief systems with immense influence. The discussion critiques the theological framework that prioritizes emotionalism, prophecy, and hierarchy over sound doctrine and personal transformation. They explore the historical lineage of doctrine, noting how manipulation of Scripture has enabled abusive leadership structures and created spiritual harm for countless followers.

The conversation challenges listeners to reconsider the authority given to self-appointed leaders and scrutinize the way fear, branding, and elitism are used to keep people captive in spiritual systems. Through detailed examples, they explain how doctrines attributed to divine revelation often originated in earlier, questionable sources, and how this pattern has led to a distorted gospel centered on personalities rather than Christ. The episode ends with a call for deeper, contextual study of Scripture and promises more revelations in future discussions.

00:00 Introduction
02:17 The Message as a Platform for Control
06:01 The Lying Prophet and Disqualification from Ministry
10:03 Scripture Twisting and Misrepresentation
15:00 Authority, Abuse, and the Role of Deacons
20:40 William Branham’s Background and Doctrinal Sources
25:05 Fresh Revelation and the Rise of Mediator Figures
30:36 Branding, Fear, and Cult Identity
36:03 Sensationalism and Emotional Manipulation
42:44 False Elitism and Bride Theology
50:51 The Gospel Lost in Signs and Emotion
57:10 Anti-Intellectualism and the Seminaries Critique
1:04:49 Eisegesis vs. Exegesis: Why the Message Is Spiritually Harmful
1:06:47 Preview of Future Investigations into False Prophecy
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