The fact is men such as C Russell and J Rutherford created a whole slew of theological bullshit and stupidity, then from that self proclaimed themselves the chosen ones (Anointed) to build up their own personal identity of themselves as being supposedly righteous and loyal to god.
They weren't, if men say things that god has not given them to say through scripture they are false prophets (Apostates), true loyal Christians should not listen to them.
In essence they created their own power and control as being outspoken apostate sinners, people followed them to their own folly and demise.