S. The members are hyper-focused on obeying a plethora of cherry-picked rules. He recently said (and caps signify when his voice got very loud): We KNOW that the return of Jesus Christ is NEAR! Flurry is banking everything on the Amos 7 prophecy and constantly declares, WE ARE LIVING THROUGH THIS FINAL WARNING RIGHT NOW! He incites fear by causing readers to believe that Revelation 12:9 (Satan and his angels being cast down to earth) has already happened. But being able to be with my mom the last 3 mos of her life was wonderful. While the article is time-consuming since there is so much info, if you scroll down to 1930s you will see a chronological chart that HWA drew in 1934 of End-Time events. Good morning, people of god. Gerald Flurry on the July 10 KOD program entitled The Most Pivotal End-Time Bible Prophecy said, Jesus Christ is about to return. Good morning, people of god. These yes men have no convictions to stand up against the evils that are going on in PCG. Good fruit is mentioned in Galatians 5:22-23. I read the transcript of the live presentation GF gave. These yes men have no convictions to stand up against the evils that are going on in PCG. Not only has GF re-written much of what Herbert Armstrong wrote, they are now re-writing the Bible with their heresies. I have been checking out and researching your site constantly. "[131][54] They built their court case around its text being divinely inspired[132] and "central to their religious beliefs". Its in: Bible Study Quarterly For Home Study and The Bible Class The Kingdom where he correlates the Kingdom of God to the New World Order. [I Thessalonians 4:16-17] There are many, many other comparisons of prophets and apostles lives to prove beyond any doubt that Flurry is a sheep in wolves clothing, and not a true prophet of God. Aiding those spiritually abused by Worldwide Church of God and offshoots. We have to know that truth; to think and act like God. Was this some kind of sanctioned, last ditch recruitment effort towards wayward, former members? Privacy Policy. Herbert Armstrongs World Tomorrow resembled a one world government, or united world that many New Agers and globalists have long wanted to bring to fruition. S. Gerald Flurry Can Stir Up Vicious Hatred: In the June 23 Trumpet there is an article that declares Satan is behind the hatred for Jews (2 Corinthians 4:4). The article goes on to say, Satan can stir up vicious hatred, Trumpet editor in chief Gerald Flurry explains in his book The Key of David. How many elderly are dying from lack of contact with family? As expected, the words from this scientist quickly created a stir and drew skepticism from certain ones, so W.H.O. Anyway, I e-mailed my resignation and asked them to cross me off of all their lists as well as magazines, etc. The Philadelphia Church of God is non-denominational, a spiritual family with members in dozens of nations around the world of every age, race, educational and socio-economic background, yet all dedicated to living . The Trumpets editor in chief [GF] has warned that the radical left would try to overthrow America for at least 12 years! (The Election Exposes the Radical Lefts Rolling Coup; November 5, 2020 Trumpet), Gerald Flurry is not the only one who has been giving a warning, as he wants us to think. As Gerald Flurry slowly slips into declining mental ability, it is hoped that Stephen Flurry (now the heir apparent) will relax the draconian rules put in place by his father. A former friend who is still in PCG somewhat surprisingly shared a link to the Celtic Throne production (it lasted about two hours and was up for a few days). As the nations of Israel go down, spiritual Israel [See offsite article that shows the church is not spiritual Israel] goes up, at least to a great extent until were cast out. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. The article is: The Plain Truth about Mr. Herbert W. Armstrong Part 1. Both the Celtic Throne production and Armstrong Auditorium have their own dedicated YouTube channels, which Im guessing the subscriber count is mostly members. S. If things start looking more serious, then he throws in about end-time prophecies are now being fulfilled. [name withheld], I agree with the last people talking about Stephen Flurrys statements and his Loud Voice. We all know that voice he uses comes from the Armstrong Club where they try to train you to talk like they talk and all that stuff. Again, I wondered if he was talking about PCG? This is the opposite of true leadership. He showed many disturbing scenes of violence and chaoseven from past years. [name withheld]. Also, why are the happenings hit-and-miss? PYC is patterned after SEP (WCGs summer camp) and if one remembers what it was like attending that, they have only a hint of what PYC will be like. Why call Paul when there were twelve others to work through? Flurry Predicted Trump Will Kick PCG Members Out of the United States: Why is Flurry saying the most significant event for January 16 is the impeachment trial of Trump? We gotta stand against this spiritual wickedness., Says, Were going to be surrounded by the wicked; like were walking on a bed of scorpions. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. From a messaging standpoint, this was definitely a marketing piece that furthered some of the doctrinal messages of the PCG. Among its many beliefs and teachings, the Philadelphia Church of God affirms that the Bible is the whole Word of God, inspired by God, and thus available for education. Bible study critiqued by L. S. Read: Brian Davis Gets Big Laugh Out of ESN Site (July 21, 2012 letter), Keep up the awesome work. CV-97-5306-CAS (C.D. ", "You Simply Can't Trust the Philadelphia Trumpet", "Why I Left the Philadelphia Church of God", "Australasia Increasing Trumpet Distribution Through Waiting Room Program", "Gerald Flurry's Insanity With the New Throne of David", "Herbert W. 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Gerald Flurry Throwing All Caution to the Wind / Date Setting. It seems unlikely they would be interested. sermonette critiqued by L. S. Comment: One of the things Locher said in this sermonette was: Please, please, dont let down on your financial offerings, or your obedience to Gods financial laws. (I couldnt find a Pt. Troubling events will only transpire sooner with Biden. This may be because Tkach Jr. has since retired. from the 30s and on up and there are photos of actual articles he wrote. [95] Flurry stated "I sometimes feel real good when I'm called a cult" in a sermon from 1990. S. What GF and SF Emphasize and Dont Emphasize: GF and SF always like to use the words the LIVING Christ. I remember HWA continually shouting or writing in caps: the Work of the LIVING Christ! or on the authority of the LIVING Christ! Theyve always got to add that word LIVING. Today the main ones I hear those words (i. e., the Living Christ) in conjunction with, or used by, is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saintsthe Mormons. ", "Special News Report on Philadelphia Church of God", "Coronavirus: Fears Fourth Seal of Apocalypse broken as Bible warning of pestilence unfolds", "Donald Trump prophecy: Bible preacher claims Trump 'will remain President', "The Plain Truth About Malachi's Message And That Prophet", "Court allows PCG more time in WCG legal wrangle", "WORLDWIDE CHURCH OF GOD V PHILADELPHIA CHURCH OF GOD", "(C) Philadelphia Church of God - Part 1", "Letters from Those Impact by the Philadelphia Church of God 2007", "Crying Copyright Violation, Church Demands Money Donated to Splinter", "PCG's Changes to the Mystery of the Ages", "2018 Key of David Season Yields More Responses", "Student groups protesting the Key of David show the strength of campus solidarity", "Does PCG's Philadelphia Trumpet Alone See the Truth? If you prove this from your Bible [i. e., about the Elijah being HWA], you can know that we are in the end timeand that the Second Coming of Jesus Christ is almost here.. N. Present Crisis Could Jump Start a Power Move: For those who say this is the beginning of the Tribulation and its time to flee to the place of safety, I see this as a power move that could end up enslaving the sheeple by changing society toward a different order, a global government. "[74] It has always been the belief of the PCG that Queen Elizabeth II is the reigning monarch over David's Throne. T. Ive found out he changes his tune according to how he can use this crisis. Bishop Green and his brothers. He wrote about the wonderful experience PCG teens (age 13-19) will have if they attend. Well, Gerald Flurry can stir up vicious hatred towards those not of his cult. Flurry is just doing what HWA tried back when Teddy Kolleck was mayor of Jerusalem in the 80s. Be ready to give our lives for it.. . Browse and download booklets, stream music, read magazines and more. He is trying to capitalize on the warm fuzzies of yesteryear. He was born Dec. 19, 1941, in Hamilton, New Zealand, and has three children. Not only do they not have the love of Jesus Christ as a previous letter said, but they do not even know how to feel or show love for Christ. This we know is totally unbiblical. It is also known as The Great Reset. S. Comment: Read: How is the Term Israel Used in the New Testament? While Im glad to see him exposed as the lying false prophet he is, no matter what, members eventually would have stirred to the fact that they werent kicked out of the U.S.A. The AICF sponsors a performing arts concert series and archaeological digs in Israel. I would imagine that the spin off groups do much the same thing. Archived post. Recent sermon by Brian Davis centered around GFs 2018 booklet The New Throne of David. See what God says. The reality of this camp and the horrific parts are going to be left out. [163] In 2015, the PCG opened a second campus at their Edstone mansion in the United Kingdom. [4] Flurry then immediately founded his own organization, the Philadelphia Church of God. Back in 2008 there was a Trumpet article New World Order yet the words NWO are not found in the article, except for telling how President George Bush Sr. said those words back in 1991. Mind Control & Exploitation; Healing From Emotional & Spiritual Abuse; Child Survivors; Grace & Law; Mike's Enlightenment Page (PCG) Worldwide Church of God Expose` (GCI) It is about to be here on this earth., Brad Macdonald gave a Bible study on June 26 to explain the spiritual message behind the Celtic Throne Irish dance production, which amounted to the spiritual message being The New Throne of David. [Refer to May 29 letter above, PCG Sermon Loyalty to Gods Family Throne which talks about GFs booklet The New Throne of David and the place of safety.] [157] This dance routine is a celebration of Gerald Flurry and his new throne over the United States of America. [102] Stephen Flurry held a press conference in response to the news report, stating the report was based on innuendo, dishonest and just disgraceful. (offsite article)], [On the contrary, we have assurance of eternal life, [I thought we were the sons of God. Email Charles Melear. Hes coming up with anything he can to keep perpetuating this myth. Bible Study by Stephen Flurry on Be Not Afraid: A Friday night Bible Study (about l hr and 30 min long) was given by SF not too long after the lockdown measures were lifted and when the looting had begun. PCG emphasizes HWA at every opportunity but they also have some very evil people in their upper echelons. The Elijah that paved the way. The dancing was pretty good, although after a while the dance moves and the music all started to look/sound the same. (Note: As of 2020, Brad Macdonald was United Kingdom-Europe regional director.). "[77] He also prophesied that Donald Trump would be "taken out by the sword!". [162] Armstrong College graduated its first class in 2006. (offsite article)]. He is our Advocate (helper, adviser, or counselor from the Greek word parakleton) in the sense of pleading our case because He has already satisfied the demands of the Law. [42] He brands those that won't follow him out of the WCG for being Laodicean[43] - a pejorative he uses to describe their "lukewarm attitude",[44][45] and warns them of the "nuclear holocaust" that awaits them. While there is much evil in the world today, and it is certain to get worse, The Bible Knowledge Commentary and others, explain that this casting down from Heaven happens in the middle of the Tribulation, which wouldnt be now since we arent even in Tribulation yet. People on earth will have to see the appearance of the Antichrist first and he will confirm a covenant with the nation of Israel and others and then annul it. The Philadelphia Church of God (PCG) is a non-trinitarian, sabbatarian church based in Edmond, Oklahoma, US. Note: GF teaches British-Israelism (the belief that the U.S. and Britain are spiritual Israel). His daughter is married to Cal Culpeppers son, Douglas Culpepper. PCG wickedly twists words in Scripture to mean whatever they want and places WCG and PCG in the Bible when they arent even there. May God bless and keep you working to help us all. While there have been former members speaking up about the abuses in PCG, none have written a book that I know of. A friend of mine who has been out 9 years is still a member. The reason was that, They would be here if they could. So I guess we still count them even after they die because, you know, Theyd be here if they could.. Hopelessness and despair. How much plainer can we get? He was saying that nonsense 20 years ago. Joe Tkach Jr. has been retired from GCI [Grace Communion International] for at least a year. How many teens will end up suffering from heat exhaustion, or injuries? By January 2012 the membership figure was said to be down to 2,500-3,000. [80] He claimed that this is why he appointed so many Catholic supreme court judges during his term. Where is the place of safety? I still cringe when I think of those 3 1/2 hour Passover Services with Cal Culpepper glaring at you behind the pulpit. One time while I was attending, Fred Dattolo screamed at me at the top of his lungs for something I had not done and everyone heard it. When they first planned and bought Edstone, their goal then was to be able to find the Ark as well just in case any dig in Ireland makes progress. PCG Recruitment Article Copied From GTAs Booklet! J. Then he throws in the solution as he always does (obey Gods law, etc.). God bless you and please continue the amazing work that you do. We didnt use the word saved.), It was also odd to hear him say, We are very glad that we have eternal life but that isnt doing anything for us today. (HWA taught we didnt have eternal life at this time.) And hes really been talking quite boldly about a place of safety doctrine, even on his Key of David TV program. Flurry will never take that away from me. We must be willing to go anyplace and do anything God wants. Flurry Doesnt Teach the Same Things as HWA Did: Flurry many years ago changed what HWA claimed about Revelation 10:11: And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings. HWA believed that this Scripture to prophecy again applied to himself after he began to visit world leaders after his heart attack. And I recently contacted GCI and asked them if they back or talk to President Trump. Says It Is Very Rare to Spread Coronavirus If Asymptomatic: Since the news came out yesterday from a top scientist from W.H.O. Attempts to imitate HWA's pre-1986 Worldwide Church of God, but adds many unbiblical doctrines. [22] His chosen successor, Joseph Tkach introduced significant doctrinal changes and began to withdraw Armstrong's literature from circulation. Impacted by loved one in PCG. We are sons of Zadok, [I thought we were the sons of God. Philadelphia Church of God Web Sites www.pcog.org(church) Headquarters information and free literature requests. which will resonate with anyone who has been in these groups. Those with strong convictions will leave, expose the organization, and trust God to help them with whatever comes their way. My point is, I found an article which goes all the way back to 1934. If I heard correctly, Vicki Barreiro is 59 yrs old. Philadelphia Church of God, based in Edmond, Oklahoma Restored Church of God, based in Wadsworth, Ohio United Church of God, based in Milford, Ohio Church of God, a Worldwide Association, separated from United Church of God in 2010. Anonymous, GF has created much fear with his prophecies and threats, and from experience I know it isnt beneficial to be ruled by fear, especially if weve left. In other words adding to Scripture. As Ive gotten older, the only thing that seems to matter to me anymore is honesty and it seriously seems to be lacking in the PCG. The only place mentioned in Scripture where any translation will occur, is when, at the return of Jesus Christ, the first fruits will be translated from a physical body to a spiritual body and rise to meet Christ in the air. They take words out of their articles from years ago, revise them, change them here and there, and present them as a new booklet, a new King of David (KOD), or new Trumpet program. You can find this open letter of his in the February 2006 Trumpet Print Edition online and the recent re-worked one in the PCG church articles online. There are countless others who still need what youre putting out there. However, if they (the members) were able to supplement their donations this way, we thank you for helping offset decreased income from co-workers and donors. [all emp mine] Anonymous, GF has placed John Cocomise over the Eastern part of the United States, and Cal Culpepper and his wife have moved to TX. If the date of HWA's death is so significant, why is it "around" the date, and not right on that date? When Harrison and his family were in WCG, he was a local elder. 99-55850, 99-56489, 99-55934, 99-56005. Members Think They Will be Translated to Place of Safety: Members still think they will be going to the place of safety but now they believe God will translate them from where they are to there when the time comes. This brief summary wont cover when SFs voice got loud and high (which is really a turn-off). Comment: Fred Dattolo and Tim Oostendarp are one of the ones that Dan De Gennaro held responsible for the death of his daughter Janet due to the no-contact policy. [138] The program was named out of the Revelation 3:7 and other scriptures[139] connecting it to the letter to the church at Philadelphia. Comment: The father of Brian Davis is Winston Davis, a Preaching Elder in South Carolina, who got remarried himself on November 22, 2020 to Brenda Fox. [How many times did we hear those same words from Herbert Armstrong?] [85] For this reason, the United States would be "destroyed in the time of Jeroboam". In the booklet he lists ten Notable Events in the Church that happened on January 16 (Key of David was Jan 17), up to 2017. Meet the founder of the Philadelphia Church of God, Herbert W. Armstrong College and the Armstrong International Cultural Foundation. He had alerted the WCG ministry and members of those changes via his booklet Malachi's Message, after which he and his assistant, John Amos, were fired. This New Throne of David! All throughout the Internet it says we are. We both developed feelings for each other in that process. [123] In September 2002, during a Feast of Tabernacles sermon, Flurry stated "the court case is a battle with the devil" and "he would not make a deal with such an evil force - he will only fight. Two articles from Townhall which shows our fears were exaggerated. It will take strong courage to resist that. [It will take courage to see the lies and walk away. He, Moses, subjected his life to almost certain death at the hands of Pharaoh by his love and concern for desiring to free his people held in slavery by the Egyptians. Hes a little ahead of his own skis it seems. What happened to total trust in the Lord Jesus who gives eternal life that, Reply: It doesnt seem to be happening anymore, especially since 1974, They had strong convictions and werent afraid to speak up and some wrote books (. Our article, Must we Keep the Law for Salvation? [name withheld], When the PCG counts members they count in ones that are suspended and havent even attended for many years. Colossians 1:14: In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins., SF also said that Christ will sit down and talk to our Father about how to remove our sins. Such absolute nonsense. PHILADELPHIA CHURCH OF GOD, INC., an Oklahoma Corporation, Defendant-Counter-Claimant-Appellee. Read: instead of the Order Hitler vainly sought to build you will come to a better understanding of GODS PLAN of salvation, Reply: HWA wanted to be rich and successful and tried one thing after another without success. dismissed April 14, 2003), "Christ's Bride: Adorned in the Gold of Ophir", "Herbert W. Armstrong, Church Founder, Dies at 93", "December 7: Remembering Why I Was Fired", "GCI: Overview of Doctrinal Errors in Herbert Armstrong's Mystery of the Ages", "Why Donald Trump Will Remain America's President", "The Communist Chinese Infiltration of America", "Gerald Flurry's False Prophecy About Trump and Jeroboam", "Bricket Wood, England Campus For Sale (Again)", "What Happened to the 3-Year Hebrews Prophecy", "The Plain Truth About Malachi's Message and That Prophet", "Gerald Flurry's False Prophecy about Trump and Jeroboam", "Is America's Supreme Court in Bible Prophecy? . Im curious if any other former members also experienced this. [59] With an injunction to stop printing Mystery of the Ages issued, Flurry appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court and reassured his followers that his court case will be heard before the Supreme Court. It would be difficult to get a real job after being a PCG minister and then leaving with few actual real world job skills. S. Comment: This book shows that, in spite of failed prophecies, members in apocalyptic groups (after their initial confusion) will usually make some other excuse and go right on believing. Read: (Oct 1, 2013 letter). Seems like theres a better way to go out [laughs at this point] a better way to go out in the fight as opposed to just hanging on to one or two more gasps of air., Says what we really need to be focusing in on is the spiritual fight. The Philadelphia Church of God, incorporated in 1989, started humbly and smallwith 12 members, but has grown into a worldwide organization carrying out a worldwide work. I read the article about Flurrys false prophecy. We are god. Shouldnt something very significant happen every January 16, like clockwork? [name withheld]. LCG Members Mobile Menu About Who We Are What We Believe Congregations Contact Us Press Kit Sermons LCN News Letters Co-Worker Letters Semi-Annual Letters Video Updates Weekly Updates Study Bible Study Course Library 87 [138] They claim to "accurately forecast" global events and trends[138] and position the magazine as the successor to the Plain Truth. [89], He wrote in 2018 that the PCG must be "prepared to go to the cave of Adullum, the place of safety. Have a nice day! Do we have another WACO on its way in Oklahoma? They start the day with a 15-minute calisthenics warmup before breakfast. During the day their time will be filled with sports instruction on every sport imaginable. PCG Making People Think Only They Have the Truth: PCG would want everyone to think only they have the truth. He died in Edmond, OK on November 22. [Be sure and read: Gerald Flurrys Grand Ideas Reaping Only Struggle and Hardship (June 12, 2016 letter)], According to GF, Revelation 3:8 has not denied my name means has not denied my government., Flurry said they might have an opportunity to get on USA Todaya non-cable, news network and they will know next week. Jesus said He would send the Holy Spirit when He went away, back to Heaven. Hilliker told the campers to study the booklets and literature they had been given, and one of them was Malachis Message. Those verses are talking about Ezekiel, not Gerald Flurry. Do watch out for wolves who disguise themselves as sheep. He said God was about to punish us and that we were being warned now! Texas. This came like a thief in the night. Suzanne Davis was always very thin. Search for title) How Obsessed PCG is With Herbert Armstrong: June 15, 2022 Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Former member of WCG; impacted by PCG. As usual, the latest Trumpet is negative without any hope. God has to open ones eyes to be able to see this. A few congregations have arranged satellite sites for their members who cannot travel to their closest Feast site. He explained that there, a converted man in the PCG (a descendant of King David), an "apostle", will sit as a king on a throne. I was told by my father-in-law who is in contact with someone still inside the PCG that Gerald Flurry asked for a Church wide fast and prayer for a land deal in Israel to succeed. Recognized by World Religions and Spirituality Project, Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry and Watchman Fellowship[91] as a non-Christian cult which perverts the Bible to its own end. They know what theyre doing. Yes, and this is mentioned in the January 24, 2017 letter where it says Flurry prophesied that Trump will ally with Joe Tkach Jr. and the WCG and finally kick the PCG members out of the USA, exiling them to Jordan/Petra. But the August 6, 2018 letter says GF said in The New Throne of David that the place of safety was now in Abdullam. Because they dont like our message; they dont like what we say. It was spiritual abuse on a grand scale. S. Flurry Will Use Any Fear He Thinks Will Work: We joined the PCG in 1992 and Flurry was talking about the race riots around that time. Flurry is unlike Moses who gave up the great governing authority and easy rich life living as Royal family among the Egyptians. Not All Members Are Drinking the Kool-Aid: I know PCG members who are still talking to their excommunicated family members and friends. HWAs WCG became more abusive and controlling after about 1955 or 1956, but it appears that his ministry was never an honest outreach and that he was a narcissistic sociopath from the very beginning. January 16 Is Called National Nothing Day: Did you know that January 16th in the USA has a special significance? Are you learning? The Key of David is a weekly religious television program hosted by Gerald Flurry, in which he discusses world events and issues from his interpretation of bible prophecies. There are PCG members who feel something "very significant" will happen "around January 16" (HWA's date of death). Gerald Flurry is Pastor General of the Philadelphia Church of God and Editor-in-Chief of The Philadelphia Trumpet magazine. S. He also covered the subject in his 2019 booklet, entitled, where it says Flurry prophesied that Trump will ally with Joe Tkach Jr. and the WCG and finally kick the PCG members out of the USA, exiling them to Jordan/Petra. But the. He started reading from John 11:7 and told some things that GF had saidhow the disciples had feared for Christs life when he said let us go to Judea and they wondered why Christ would want to go there; its too dangerous. Told how GF said Christ didnt decide where to go or not to go based on how dangerous it was.
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