A video of Canadian preacher Henry Hildebrandt – a self-proclaimed apostle that purports to descend from the lineage of famous characters in the Bible – has been gaining circulation on social media and video platforms, leading prayer and encouraging protestors in Canada to stay strong.
In a video that is at 100,000 views on YouTube at the time of this publication, Hildebrandt centered his short message around the shortest verse in scripture, John 11:35, which says “Jesus wept.”
Tonight, I am deeply deeply troubled when I think of the last two years – the tremendous tremendous suffering that has caused, that was caused unnecessarily.
He said
Hildebrandt tells of a story where, right before the initial wave of lockdowns and pandemonium that commenced in March of 2020, his father died and Henry gave him comfort before his father’s passing. Hildebrandt says he recently came to the rallies to offer comfort to the masses as well – to those, he says, that were not able to see their loved ones and say their final goodbyes because of the restrictions, and to those who are suicidal.
Tonight, we are praying for them, we’re carrying them in our arms. Tonight we are weeping for them. And we’re saying, ‘We’ll grab you under your arms, and we’ll carry you, we’ll do what we can.’
As unfair, as tyrannical as it is, what has happened to them; and I think history will never forget, history will never forgive what was done to those people, but we have one that can help in their time of need.
Hildebrandt advocated that the crowd call upon Jesus, and ask for that healing power and comfort.
Hildebrandt said he believes,
If Jesus was here [at these protests], tonight, in this very service right here, I could see Jesus weeping for those that are suffering beyond words.
During his emphatic prayer, he said he not only asks for comfort and healing for those that are hurting at the rally, but as for those across the continent, and even the entire world.
This flame over here is not burning, but the flame in our hearts is ignited dear God. The flame is burning in us.
And Father we love one another with eternal love, with eternal unity dear God. Jesus we love you. You gave your blood for us. You shed your blood so we could be saved.
Save many, save those that are at the end of their rope tonight! Give them hope we pray Father! Remind them that you love them dear Father. In Jesus’ precious name we pray, amen and amen.
He concluded
You can watch the clip in full here:
AUTHOR COMMENTARY
This man is a false teacher, false prophet, and false apostle: and those are not overstatements in the slightest. How do I know that? If you are not acquainted with this man, Hildebrandt is a member of what is called the Church of God Restoration ministry. It is, by textbook definition, a cult.
Hildebrandt and his posse in charge believe they are apostles, and not just any apostles, but the apostles spoken of in scripture are actually referring to them, they say. They believe that they can trace their lineage back to all sorts of biblical figures, and through line of catholic priests and scholars, and to other famous reformers.
Furthermore, they believe:
- They themselves can forgive sins
- Praying through their name for intercession
- Praying for the severe death of those who reject their cult
- Congregants are not allowed to have pictures of relatives who are not apart of their cult
- Congregants must give up all their wealth, empty their bank accounts, get smaller homes; so the hierarchy can get all the money and manage it without question
- Claims that they can resurrect people
- Believe in a prophecy that more and more people will flock to their church, and theirs alone, for salvation
- And so, so much more…
Bryan and Katherine Denlinger of King James Video Ministries did a video almost a year ago, exposing this cult’s asinine beliefs. It is revealed that this cult went along with the Covid mandates, and were in full lockstep with the world and other hireling ministries. But when it suited their needs, then they changed script and became vocal against it, and got the attraction of local municipalities for not obeying the government edicts they signed for.
Simply put, all these vain prayers and riling up of the crowd is just a publicity stunt to sucker in more people to their cult, and give them a FALSE hope, to people that are in many ways desperate for some help.
The scriptures have a lot to say about these freaks, but several shall suffice:
[13] For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. [14] And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. [15] Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.2 Corinthians 11:13-15
I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:
Revelation 2:2
[1] But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. [2] And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. [3] And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.2 Peter 2:1-3
Furthermore, during Hildebrandt’s prayer, he says he wants to pray for the entire country and world. And yet, Jesus said to do the opposite:
[8] For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me. [9] I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine. [10] And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them. [13] And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves. [14] I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.John 17:8-10, 13-14
A classic heresy and false gospel, not limited to Hildebrandt, is when these hirelings tell people “God loves you.” Moreover, the Lord Jesus Christ will be saving NO ONE unless they come to him in TRUE REPENTANCE. That was never preached to this crowd, showing their need for the new birth, as Jesus himself said:
[3] Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. [7] Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.John 3:3, 7
God’s love for you starts and stops at the cross. If you divert in any facet from it, then God’s love is not for you. PERIOD. Hildebrandt is simply giving these people a false gospel and a false hope.
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The Forgotten Verses Of Salvation
[7] Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? [8] Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also? [9] For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen? [10] Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope. (1 Corinthians 9:7-10).
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Pope Gregory VII was Hildebrandt of Sovona, 1015-1085, born within and championing the ‘Holy Roman Empire’. He fought for sovereignty of the pope over kings (he’s the one who made Henry IV come crawling to him in the snow), the forbidding of marriage to priests, the eucharist, none of which is scriptural…all ritual & tradition & politics, struggling for supremacy & power. Maybe this one DID descend from that guy!
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Reviewing wiki to refresh my memory on the particulars, it’s amazing to me once again how Rome has managed to use such vehicles to revise history & whitewash Rome, just in the fifteen years or so since I became aware of the importance of the history. Meanwhile, I know Bible believing wiki contributors gave up even trying to give documentation to the contrary, or complaining of derogatory spin such as “enemies of the Church eagerly pounced upon these rumors and repeated them” …”men like John Foxe”, because it would just ‘disappear’, all complaints ‘lovingly’ responded to as though taken seriously: then simply ignored, the slander, bias & spin remaining…and growing worse.
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When they contacted wiki editors to find out why, they just got the run-around, the ‘speaking points’ until they turned to warning whoever would listen that wiki was not a free speech source of information from the people, but a captured & steered agency of Rome & crony corporatists. The truth of that becomes more plain every day, & it’s not just ‘wiki’.