He sounds like a broken record, rehashing the same load of garbage as David Packand theyre still fighting for HWAs crown after all these decades! Jesus Christ said, "It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God" (Matthew 4:4). [102] Stephen Flurry held a press conference in response to the news report, stating the report was based on innuendo, dishonest and just disgraceful. Everyone was watching everyone else. [Read: Is the Holy Spirit Only the Power of God?]. The dancing was pretty good, although after a while the dance moves and the music all started to look/sound the same. [93] Some members resulting in impoverishment due to the financial demands placed on them and many, including children have died due to inadequate medical treatment. Most Bible scholars acknowledge this. Were going to be the last people standing., We are spiritual Israel! 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. For the first time, the CDC has attempted to offer a real estimate of the overall death rate for the coronavirus, and under its most likely scenario, the number is 0.26%. It's about the "new throne of David". Most people who hate the Jews dont even know why they do. On a photo that was sent it said, Evangelist Alex Harrison died Sunday morning, a few days after arriving from Australia to Edmond. [163] In 2015, the PCG opened a second campus at their Edstone mansion in the United Kingdom. Based in McKinney, Texas Baptist [ edit] See also: Baptist Christian Baptist Church of God [138] They claim to "accurately forecast" global events and trends[138] and position the magazine as the successor to the Plain Truth. Founded in January 2022, Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology is the church's archaeological institution based in Jerusalem, Israel. [80] He claimed that this is why he appointed so many Catholic supreme court judges during his term. Flurry, however, applies that Scripture to himself. Are you qualified to teach others? He wrote about the wonderful experience PCG teens (age 13-19) will have if they attend. What is the Spiritual Status of People in the WCG Offshoots? S. Why No Leading Minister Exposing the Entire Scam? [Note: Mormons today are attempting to mainstream but are still considered a cult. Not only has GF re-written much of what Herbert Armstrong wrote, they are now re-writing the Bible with their heresies. This God works through one man idea is a belief that has no scriptural backing. Tim Oostendarp was the one who had accused me. B. 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Flurry Does Not Have Enough Faith to Go to a Place of Safety: Id like to add a few comments to the April 5, letter, Members Think They Will be Translated to Place of Safety.. 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. His August 1 article, Psalm 89: Jeremiah Speaks to the PCG is such a one. Im always checking for new posts. WE ARE LIVING THROUGH THIS FINAL WARNING RIGHT NOW! I especially remember the booklet on Lamentations. The Mormons have a university right on the hills of Jerusalem called BYU Jerusalem Center since 1986. This we know is totally unbiblical. Armstrong Auditorium, located on the Herbert W. Armstrong College campus in Edmond, opened in September 2010. The CDC just came out with a report that should be earth-shattering to the narrative of the political class, yet it will go into the thick pile of vital data and information about the virus that is not getting out to the public. Decided: September 18, 2000 Before: BRUNETTI and TASHIMA, Circuit Judges, SCHWARZER,* Senior District Judge. Former member. The Law brings a curse. As I understand the no-contact policy, they are very strict about its application. [53][54] While the WCG believed that it was their "Christian duty" to keep Mystery of the Ages out of print,[55] the PCG claimed that God had commissioned them to get the book out to the "largest audience possible". January 16When Something Significant Happened: There are PCG members who feel something very significant will happen around January 16 (HWAs date of death). CV-97-5306-JSL (C.D. Year Founded: The Philadelphia Church of God broke away from the Worldwide Chruch of God in 1989. After awhile, his voice bombards your senses. The Ephesus church was the first, followed by Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea. He was ordained as a minister in 1973, and formerly served as a pastor in the Worldwide Church of God, from which he was disfellowshipped (excommunicated) on December 7, 1989, for resisting sweeping doctrinal changes. Resources | Philadelphia Church of God Resources Learn to live the Bible way of life with dozens of books, booklets and magazines on Christian living and Bible prophecy. ], [Like you said you were? Letters from those impacted by Worldwide Church of God and offshoots and letters from those impacted by Philadelphia Church of God. God Working Through One Man at a Time is Not Scriptural: Ive ran into those that say God works through one man at a time and then they follow up with saying Gerald Flurry is the one man chosen by God to carry on HWAs legacy. Says It Is Very Rare to Spread Coronavirus If Asymptomatic] However, the article still comes up in search engines like Bing (not google as they are hiding the results) if you make your search words CDC confirms extremely low coronavirus death rate or put Horowitz in front of those words. 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. My point is, I found an article which goes all the way back to 1934. Reply: Yes men seek approval and do get hooked on the power and assumed prestige. But the Celtic Throne production was to make outsiders curious about the church. Irish dancing started several years ago in PCG. PCG emphasizes HWA at every opportunity but they also have some very evil people in their upper echelons. The more members question or doubt him, the wilder and more fanatical he becomes. Im hoping theres a great exodus from the PCG when this one fails. Members also endeavor to follow God's law: love toward God and love toward fellow man (Mark 12:30-31). Suzanne Davis was always very thin. The PCG no longer allows Smartphones on campus from any students or anyone employed by the PCG. [name withheld], Brian Davis remarried nine months after the death of his 2nd wife Suzanne Hessong Davis who passed away on December 3, 2019. God is creating a God out of you. A part of God creating Gods to be in His family. Those with strong convictions will leave, expose the organization, and trust God to help them with whatever comes their way. Was this some kind of sanctioned, last ditch recruitment effort towards wayward, former members? Did his cult grow out of an honest beginning; and then later, with fame and success, he became an idol unto himself? The primary focus of a true Christian's life is to contribute to the Work in any way possible, in the process preparing to teach the entire world . Joe Tkach Jr. has been retired from GCI [Grace Communion International] for at least a year. [160] The college acts as a seminary to provide ministers and a pool of entry-level workers for the church's operations. Good morning, people of god. H. Comment by ESN: Some splinter groups who claim they are Gods true church have put forth some kind of open letter to try and gain more members. The whole situation seemed kind of fishy to begin with and after losing several friends at that point I was starting to get jaded. Former disfellowshipped member of PCG [name withheld], Fudging attendance numbers has been a long standing tradition in WCG. I left PCG several years ago and was so glad to find your site. Comment by ESN: Some splinter groups who claim they are Gods true church have put forth some kind of open letter to try and gain more members. Talked about what kind of life is it if you are 75 and I gotta get on that ventilator. Says: 90% of people who get on them die; so if it extends their life for another day or a week, or what if it is a month, two months? There are many ministers in the PCG that act like Adolf Hitler if you even disagree with them on any point (whether opinion or doctrine): Fred Dattollo, Cocomise [Jim and John], Wayne Turgeon, Brian Davis, Winston Davis, Cal Culpepper, just to name a few. This New Throne of David! 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. Marie, ON Invermere, BC Plantations Estate, TT Stratford-upon-Avon, UK Buffelspoort, SA Tweed Heads, AU Baguio City, PH Jerusalem, IL, If GRF was a true prophet, why didnt he prophesy this pandemic to happen? But how many walk away completely instead of going with some other Bimbo teaching the same bull? Mr. and Mrs. Greg Nice will move from New Jersey to the Phoenix, Arizona, area. The rest was quite amateurish. Surprised When Former Friend in PCG Sent Link to Celtic Throne: I used to be a member of the PCG but I have not been part of the organization for many years. [61][62], Gerald Flurry is a self-declared prophet (as written in his book Who Is That Prophet[63]). See February 27, 2018 letter: King Flurry?] They will compare us to cults like Jim Jones, which committed mass suicide. Somewhere in that time frame Ambassador students were doing some kind of dig in the Holy Land. Since HWA is brought into all of PCGs sermons and Bible studies, Davis said that HWA looked into this movement back in the 30s. SF Sermon and GF Being a Prophet Among Them: SF in a recent sermon said we are experiencing a little bit of what captivity is like with this lockdown. Behind the Work on Apple Podcasts. A lot of them dont have much real world experience or job skills so they get a job in their church and get hooked on the power and prestige they think they have. We must be willing to go anyplace and do anything God wants. sermon critiqued by L. S. Sermon by Eric Burns Pounds Members About Having the Power of God: I happened to get a hold of a sermon by Eric Burns, given last Pentecost. 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. I noticed right off how depressing and full of dread they were. I am one of those you saved. Public Services. What Are the Sins That Are Past in Romans 3:25? Keep grounded in the Truth. [buzzword]. Same thing with the 2017 Trumpet article entitled Europe, China, Japan and the New World Order. Besides the title, no mention of the words NWO. Its where the name of Israel is!, [Refers to Isaiah 16] We have a throne. Read 1984 by George Orwell. May God bless and keep you working to help us all. Comment: An analysis of this letter has been turned into an article: PCG Recruitment Article Copied From GTAs Booklet! And what is the most significant even they list for January 16, 2020? In sermons they actively shame parents who allow their kids to have phones. Both the Celtic Throne production and Armstrong Auditorium have their own dedicated YouTube channels, which Im guessing the subscriber count is mostly members. Told how Paul said in Acts 20:22-24 none of these things move me, neither did I count my life dear to me. We all want to go out fighting, be found doing, finishing the Work [buzzword]; fighting for God. [Also see: What is the Spiritual Status of People in the WCG Offshoots? We have the throne of David and that is to unite the world and even the universe!, This little church [PCG] is showing the whole world an amazing example because we do love each other and we do work to solve our problems. This is a sign to the world that Jesus Christs return is imminent., If this isnt foolish, or blasphemous, enough, there was a radio episode aired on July 11 on Trumpet Hour, hosted by Joel Hilliker, where PCG is bold enough to title the program: The Most Pivotal End-Time Prophecy Has Been Fulfilled!, Below the program it says, Many people have made false predictions about the end of the world based on what they thought about prophecy. (would this by any chance refer to HWA, or maybe GF?) Former member of PCG. Five days before he died he had moved back to Edmond. [51], In August 1985, Armstrong's final work, Mystery of the Ages, was published. Been there my whole life, got rekt, can't see the world the same anymore. [104] In another 2020 article, Express criticized Gerald Flurry for preaching that according to Bible prophecy, Donald Trump will overturn the election and remain in office. During the Days of Unleavened Bread, Brian Davis quoted from GF in his April 10, 2020 co-worker letter, p. 2, and said we escape suffering by repentance of turning away from Law-breaking and turning towards obedience to Gods Law. Suffering, he said, is due to disobedience to God, to Gods Law. What a messed-up twisting of Gods Word! I recently spoke with a friend that knew her and the Hessong family well when he was in PCG. Ridiculous that anyone buys GFs crackpot delusions. There are now hundreds of offshoots including splits from PCG. Members Told Not to Forget About the Dig Once the Jet Is Paid Off: On the Day of Atonement this year (September 28) it was announced that the Gulf Stream Jet was more than 80% paid off with the remaining balance just under $2 million by the time of the Feast arrives. The Elijah that paved the way. Please read our Q&A: What is the Mark of the Beast and how do we keep from being afraid? Burns really pounded members over the head with this sermon, even carrying on many times in a mocking or chastening way. [100] In her deposition, she asserted that the PCG didn't assess their views against Scripture. Smart: +63 918 438 8988. Anyway, thanks for doing what you do. 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. S. Flurrys Re-Writing the Bible With Their Heresies: Almost everything that SF and GF says is unbiblical. Psalms 103:12: As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us. [Also read: The Sin Issue], Another heretical teaching is when SF says we have two comfortersthe Holy Spirit (which he says is the power of God) and Jesus Christ. We must get our minds conditioned to do that!, Davis tells members, Those loyal to the throne of David go to a Place of Safety while others are caught up in all the horrors. He tells members to be loyal to Gods Family Throne and be ready to fight for it. [119] He also claimed in That Prophet booklet that he would not lose the court case. [name withheld], Comment: Read excellent 2007 letter from ex-PCGer: Flurrys Denial of Christ is Very Subtle.. There are several articles out now, but the first I found was: While Asymptomatic Spread of Coronavirus Can Happen, the WHO Now Says Its Very Rare.. He is known to have removed words from his booklets that might incriminate him when he revises them. Towards the beginning of GFs Ezekiel booklet he says, The United States is terribly different from how it was before he [HWA] died in 1986. It all started with ministerial counseling. I wouldnt use any info the PCG puts out. How is the Term Israel Used in the New Testament. 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. [92] Gerald Flurry is noted as displaying "typical cult-leader arrogance" and creates a "seclusionary atmosphere" for his followers. Or, when holding something in his hands. Says It Is Very Rare to Spread Coronavirus If Asymptomatic: Since the news came out yesterday from a top scientist from W.H.O. T. I have seen more and almost always this position. I dont think so. The established order may flip and herald in something new and it wont be the wonderful world tomorrow. This present crisis could jump start that. [name withheld], Suzanne apparently had fallen ill with a kidney problem during the Feast of Tabernacles and if she had been to visit a doctor may have been a treatable problem. His job is to make others fearful but not go too far off the edge and cause his phony program to be censored. W. Comment: PCG posted an article in News/Philadelphia Church of God (online website) entitled,On This Day: January 16 (by Staff) where it lists what they believe are some of the most significant world events from January 16, 1986 to January 16, 2020. Whatever the case, it looks odd. The Celtic concert is all about that. This verse doesnt mean this at all. We gotta stand against this spiritual wickedness., Says, Were going to be surrounded by the wicked; like were walking on a bed of scorpions. [96] The Philadelphia Church of God plans to flee the country in the near future. Injuries with this type of dancing are not uncommon. Flurry Posing With Hands in the Shape of a Triangle: Maybe this is a small thing, but Gerald Flurry almost always poses with his hands together down in front of him in the shape of a triangle. [121], In 1999, the District court ruled in favor of the PCG, but was reversed later by the Ninth Circuit Court in 2000. Not all have an authoritarian, abusive hierarchy, but they still claim to have the truth. Yes, it can be depressing. Read: British-Israelism: True or False? New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. which will resonate with anyone who has been in these groups. Bible study critiqued by L. S. Brian Davis Educates SEP Campers on the Sacred Name Movement: Brian Davis gave a Bible Study to SEP campers called The Truth About the Sacred Name Movement. This subject has been on our Q&A for awhile, so its anybodys guess why he chose to talk about this to young people. The article is: The Plain Truth about Mr. Herbert W. Armstrong Part 1. A few congregations have arranged satellite sites for their members who cannot travel to their closest Feast site. Sadly, most of those in cults will always adjust their thinking whenever one of their leaders prophecies fails and will continue being pulled along by the next false prophecy. ! and there is a footnote #2 beside those words which is explained more in the footnote. The time to have made a clean break, if not in the 70s, was after the WCG changes in 1995. [29], In this book, he states that Armstrong fulfilled the prophesied role of "God's end-time Elijah", and the role of "the Man of Sin" was by Joseph Tkach Sr., and after his death, this was changed to Joseph Tkach Jr. How many false prophecies (predictions) has GF given? Not All Members Are Drinking the Kool-Aid: I know PCG members who are still talking to their excommunicated family members and friends. We do have Gods love and Gods unity and we have to demonstrate that to the world and we do. [Read about GFs no contact ruling to see how PCG shows love], And very soon as all this falls apart we begin to rise up and become more noticed than ever before. [name withheld]. 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). 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. dismissed April 14, 2003), Deposition of Ruth Tucker at 169-70. [24][106] Flurry claims that his book was revealed to him in 1989 as new revelation and a vision from God,[106] that Malachi's Message is more than a human work - it was divinely inspired and delivered by a mighty angel[34] as the Little Book of Revelation 10. Id like to expose GF for the liar he is. God bless you and please continue the amazing work that you do. [59] During the same year, the PCG made different offers to license or purchase some or all of Armstrong's literary works, resulting in an out of court settlement of $3 million for Mystery of the Ages and 18 other works. He expects all others to trust in God while he, unlike them, puts his trust in his new toy of vanity, his personal Jet plane. Some think of this as pagan [Masonic hand sign] and he must know this, but he continues to do it. Update: We were told that he died of some kind of intestinal problems. It is a day to celebrate nothing of significance! Good morning, people of god. You will need protection for your head, your mind, so you can think straight., Satan has a sword, too, of lies and flattering. 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? The PCG publishes books and booklets and a correspondence course. But nothing like what is to come.. K. Questions About HWAs Ministry / What Is GF up To? After attending PCG for 10 years and having one son go through their Armstrong College and become a PCG employee I can tell you that they groom those men to become Yes men. We all know what a Yes man is. SF Gives Sermon On Faith to Be Healed: June 12, 2022 (Moved to PCG Sermons & Bible Study Critiques for 2022. Brad Macdonald Writes Propaganda Article About Philadelphia Youth Camp: Brad Macdonald wrote a propaganda article about Philadelphia Youth Camp (Wanted: Healthy, Vibrant Teens! July 7, 2010 ). Its all been about control through fear. He was not phased. PCG Recruitment Article Copied From GTAs Booklet! How many more children were being beaten since they were at home more? But the Celtic Throne production was to make outsiders curious about the church. Irish dancing started several years ago in PCG. This is the opposite of true leadership. We plan to marry in a private wedding with only our immediate families on November 16. He is trying to capitalize on the warm fuzzies of yesteryear. My Family Was Thrown Out of PCG For Questioning Doctrines: My family and I were thrown out of PCG in Perth, Western Australia in 1999 for the superficial reason of disobedience (but actually for questioning doctrines). Staff April 25, 2023 Ice Storm Hits Canadian Members Abraham Blondeau April 14, 2023 Congregations Combine for Family Fun Show Fleda Livingston April 13, 2023 PCG Foods: Orange-Honey Ginger Carrots Anita Barkei April 13, 2023 This may be because Tkach Jr. has since retired. 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. opportunity that lies just ahead of us, we will use this 1.1 million dollarsand perhaps even more. Its downright depressing. Its all about the leaders insatiable appetite for money and power, and theyll use any means to gain it. (offsite article)], [On the contrary, we have assurance of eternal life, [I thought we were the sons of God. Read: Andrew Locher Sermon Was Recent Money Grab (July 18, 2022 letter) and Tithing and Wolves in Sheeps Clothing. The PCG runs a small unaccredited theology college, Herbert W. Armstrong College, from their headquarters compound in Edmond, Oklahoma.
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