The Prophet Supercedes The Bible
Fake Christians Are Now Drifting Away from the Compass
Over time, many within the End-Time Message movement have gradually drifted away from the foundational teachings of the Bible. While the original message emphasized a return to the pure Word of God, today’s landscape reveals a concerning trend: the beliefs and practices of many “Message believers” are increasingly shaped by personal interpretations and cultural additions rather than the unchanging Scriptures.
A Shift from the Word to Personal Conceptions
For many, being a believer has become less about following Christ and His Word, and more about following personal ideas and selective interpretations of William Branham’s actions. Instead of testing every doctrine and practice against the Bible, which is the ultimate authority, many now elevate their own perceptions of the prophet’s life to the level of doctrine. This subtle but dangerous shift leads to traditions built not upon revelation, but upon human reasoning and sentiment.
The Hofmann Painting: From Symbol to Commodity
A striking example of this drift is the commercialization of Heinrich Hofmann’s painting of Jesus Christ. Some have gone so far as to print and sell this artwork, building entire ventures around it, as if its mere presence carries spiritual significance. This painting has significance to the prophet because he saw a vision of Jesus Christ, and the face in Hofmann’s artwork has a resemblance to Him. But this has nothing to do with the Word. This is done under the assumption that because Branham once owned a copy of the painting, it must hold divine weight or significance.
The prophet clearly stated that we don't know how Jesus Christ looks like. No artist can paint His face. He emphasized that any attempt to depict Christ’s appearance is merely an imagination, not a revelation. This underscores the truth that our faith is not anchored in images or human representations, but in the living Word of God. He said this after he saw the vision. The vision already happened and the prophet already saw the vision of Jesus Christ and yet he said we don't know.
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So both Scripture and William Branham’s own words contradict this notion. The Bible never instructed believers to venerate images or use them as a part of spiritual life. In fact, the prophet himself made it clear that no artist could truly depict the face of Jesus Christ. Turning this painting into a symbol of the Message or a business enterprise is not only unscriptural, it directly contradicts the very Message these fake Christians claim to follow.
The Prophet Does Not Supersede the Bible
One of the most alarming developments is the growing belief that the words or actions of the prophet somehow override the Bible. This is a grave error. William Branham repeatedly emphasized that the Bible remains the absolute, and that his ministry was to point people back to the Word, not to replace it. Yet today, many treat his sermons as though they are above Scripture, allowing his statements—often misunderstood or taken out of context—to overshadow the clear teachings of the Word.
This attitude mirrors the very denominationalism that the Message originally stood against: replacing the living Word of God with man’s interpretation and tradition.
Pagan Additions and the Bride’s Preparation
The truth is simple: Hofmann’s painting, along with other cultural or business ventures, has nothing to do with the Bride’s spiritual preparation. The Bride of Christ is called to weave her bridal gown through righteousness, obedience to the Word, and a life led by the Holy Spirit—not through external images or merchandise. Elevating these things to spiritual significance is akin to pagan practices, dressing them up in religious language.
A Biblical Warning Fulfilled
Sadly, this trend is not unexpected. The Bible warns that in the last days, false teachers and wolves would arise from within (Acts 20:29–30), deceiving many who have neglected their spiritual compass. The Urim and Thummim—the Word of God, our divine standard—has been set aside by some in favor of emotionalism, business interests, and personality cults.
Jesus Himself warned that many would come in His name and deceive many (Matthew 24:5). The presence of money-driven preachers and spiritually careless believers within the movement is a sobering reminder that deception often begins inside the camp.
Return to the Absolute
The solution is not to abandon the Message, but to return to the original foundation: the Bible. Every belief, sermon, and practice must be weighed against the unchanging Word. William Branham’s true commission was to point people back to that Word—not to himself, not to paintings, and certainly not to material enterprises.
If the Bride is to be ready for the coming of the Bridegroom, she must forsake all man-made additions and focus on what truly matters: Christ, the Word, and the preparation of the heart.
- It's Never Christ
- It's Only Meaningful to the Prophet
- It's Unbiblical