They will probably say people who hear a voice belong in insane asylums, [Like you said you did before you wrote The New Throne of David?] On Saturday SF said Jesus Christ (our Advocate) can help us get through to the Father. Help us get through? In the Ezekiel booklet GF says that HWAs message was not delivered in such terrifying times like today. This notion only serves to convince people to stay with their cultmeister. The lockdowns are bad enough for the average citizen who likewise suffer in this way, but what about the children and youth in PCG who cant escape the madness? January 16When Something Significant Happened: There are PCG members who feel something very significant will happen around January 16 (HWAs date of death). A life-saving event that took place decades ago is absolute proof of this., And what was this life-saving event that was absolute truth? You will need protection for your head, your mind, so you can think straight., Satan has a sword, too, of lies and flattering. [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. 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. He was the right hand man of GF and was the cause of many problems in PCG. G. Well, Gerald Flurry can stir up vicious hatred towards those not of his cult. I read the article about Flurrys false prophecy. Search for title) How Obsessed PCG is With Herbert Armstrong: June 15, 2022 [162] Armstrong College graduated its first class in 2006. The article Worldwide Church of God and Herbert Armstrong (up to The Empire Declines) covers much of his early history. We could not find out the details of his death. During the entire production there was a throne with spotlights on it in the corner, with lions heads on either side and a stone under it. (Galatians 3:13: Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: He also put the focus on sin by saying if we sin, we will continue to struggle and suffer. We have to strive to be completely free of sin he said and it is a process. This shows HWAs and Brian Davis total ignorance of the Scriptures. Ive found out he changes his tune according to how he can use this crisis. One offsite source that explains the Great Reset: Members in PCG who are being isolated from their friends due to the lockdowns are suffering far more than we know. I still cringe when I think of those 3 1/2 hour Passover Services with Cal Culpepper glaring at you behind the pulpit. 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. Injuries with this type of dancing are not uncommon. [1] [2] According to that The Hartford Institute's database, approximately 50 churches had attendance ranging from 10,000 to 47,000 in 2010. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Are Gods people going to have to go through it? I dont recall Herbert Armstrong teaching anything about it. How many had turned to drugs? It only takes one false prophecy to make a false prophet. The PCG is one of several offshoots of the Worldwide Church of God (WCG), founded by Herbert W. Armstrong (18921986). [84] He also noted that Trump's greatest sin was rejecting his throne. Good fruit is mentioned in Galatians 5:22-23. Comment: An analysis of this letter has been turned into an article: PCG Recruitment Article Copied From GTAs Booklet! [name withheld]. 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. [143], On September 17th, 2017, protesters were outside the University of Maryland as The Key of David show had Anti LGBTQ views. G. I dont think so. If the date of HWA's death is so significant, why is it "around" the date, and not right on that date? [56][57][58], In 1999, the District court ruled in favor of the PCG, but was reversed later by the Ninth Circuit Court in 2000. 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.. If not, he says, you are wasting your time. You are not going to be saved; you dont belong in the church; maybe God hasnt opened your mind. But the Celtic Throne production was to make outsiders curious about the church. Irish dancing started several years ago in PCG. (Read reply to May 6, 2020 letter: Are We in the Tribulation?) [101], Nick Winkler of FOX 25 did a special news report (aired on November 24 and 25, 2008) on the PCG, calling out their apocalyptic message and comparing them to David Koresh and the Branch Davidians. After all, isnt the outcome going to be contested in the courts? Says It Is Very Rare to Spread Coronavirus If Asymptomatic: Since the news came out yesterday from a top scientist from W.H.O. When is this going to happen and any information. Former member. Ezekiel was the only one that said Jerusalem would be destroyed. See February 27, 2018 letter: King Flurry?] They will compare us to cults like Jim Jones, which committed mass suicide. The place of safety is now supposed to be in Adullam. Former PCG member. which will resonate with anyone who has been in these groups. Mind Control & Exploitation; Healing From Emotional & Spiritual Abuse; Child Survivors; Grace & Law; Mike's Enlightenment Page (PCG) Worldwide Church of God Expose` (GCI) [49] He assures his followers refuge during the "worst time of suffering" - the Great Tribulation[50] and claims his book, Malachi's Message, is the "ticket to a place of safety". T. In the the Friday Philadelphia PCG News May 8, 2020, I picked up on a few things. Christ came to redeem us from that curse. S. Stephen Flurrys Voice Bombards Your Senses: The April 3rd and 4th post about SFs loud voice is right on. According to Davis, HWAs book Mystery of the Ages is the only book on earth that explains the Bible. [Note: ESN has two critical reviews of this book.] 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. As expected, the words from this scientist quickly created a stir and drew skepticism from certain ones, so W.H.O. Goes through Ephesians 6 concerning the armor of God. [36] Despite these claims, Flurry has released several editions of Malachi's Message[107][108] with countless edits since its first release in January 1990 - at least five times by the end of 1991. [75] He believed that God revealed to him "that we are in the prophesied 'Jeroboam' end"[76] and there would be "unparalleled carnage and destruction on Earth like never in history! Anyway, I e-mailed my resignation and asked them to cross me off of all their lists as well as magazines, etc. Ex PCG, PCG ministers caused my wife to divorce me and break up our family after she left WCG and went into PCG. 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. Mr. and Mrs. Greg Nice will move from New Jersey to the Phoenix, Arizona, area. Within that article is a link to a longer article with a video entitled: Asymptomatic spread of coronavirus is very rare, WHO says. Or, when holding something in his hands. The fruits show that PCG is in no way, shape, or form of God. The auditorium architecture was designed with Ambassador Auditorium in mind. It seems unlikely they would be interested. 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. 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?) NWO is the Beast system that will prevail in the Great Tribulation when the Antichrist will have power. The Philadelphia Church of God (PCG) is a non-trinitarian, sabbatarian church based in Edmond, Oklahoma, US. [163] In 2015, the PCG opened a second campus at their Edstone mansion in the United Kingdom. Read: Edmond Elite Youth Being Taught How to Riverdance (Irish Dancing (Oct 1, 2013 letter). Not All Members Are Drinking the Kool-Aid: I know PCG members who are still talking to their excommunicated family members and friends. The place of safety is Adullam and Gods true church will go there and take responsibility for Davids throne. As always, thanks for the great work you are doing of exposing that evil system which calls themselves the Philadelphia Church of God. 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. Satellite sites are established and designed for a local congregation where a number of members cannot travel to a regular Feast site. Didnt he predict that Trump will kick the members out of the United States? John had a stroke and was in the hospital where he had another stroke and died. They dont emphasize Jesus and a personal relationship with Him. They were told they have 17 months of payments remaining and if we continue to pay at our current rate we will pay off the plane one year ahead of schedule. Members were told, Please dont let down. Once the plane is paid well hopefully be able to help fund the Dig. 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. In addition, William B. Hinson in his book Broadway to Armageddon (PDF) said, the blood of Jesus Christ that was sufficient to justify me for all my past sins, my present sins, my future sins and presenting me wholly without blemish before the Father in the future in the resurrection. [search for words when file opens] More in-depth explanations are available through Bob George Ministries to refute this lie that Christ only died for our past sins, as they have teachings available on the complete forgiveness of all our sins and the unconditional love of Jesus Christ. The words New World Order are now One World Government. The Law brings a curse. Offers a free one year subscription to the A Pivotal Sign of the End Time is one such article which has been around for awhile, even going back to 1995 when it was called Elijah Has Come Already by Stephen Flurry (KOD reprint series). The HWA Glory Days Is Merely A Disguise of the Deceit: Since were going into a new year, Ive been seeing recaps of the past years events. Good morning, people of god. Since being disfellowshipped from the PCG, I cannot listen to other religious groups and their interpretations of the Scriptures without wanting to vomit. The Celtic concert is all about that. 970-484-5878 home. The Philadelphia Church of God, incorporated in 1989 . What? Reply: Yes men seek approval and do get hooked on the power and assumed prestige. He also covered the subject in his 2019 booklet, entitled, January 16: Gods Miracle Day. R. HWA knew how to use his charisma and salesmanshipbut he also knew how to use mind control. (If you would like more information on the history of these Church eras, please write for our free booklet Unveiled At Last: The Royal Book of Revelation .) And, of course, who could forget the much awaited Stone of Scone that they expected to fall in their laps for them to take to the Place of Safety. ", "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? It was alarming when he said: [bolding mine], In the evenings they often engage in other taxing activities, including sports games, a track and field event and camp dances. A lot of the ministers and employees are children of ministers or extended family. 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. 87 The online article just shortens the list and updates it with 2020. Toggle menu. 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.) He was born Dec. 19, 1941, in Hamilton, New Zealand, and has three children. [138] They claim to "accurately forecast" global events and trends[138] and position the magazine as the successor to the Plain Truth. When Moses led the children of Israel out of Egypt, they walked or rode horses, and camels, and all of them physically left Egypt together. Philadelphia Church of God Web Sites www.pcog.org(church) Headquarters information and free literature requests. PCGs offering on the Feast of Trumpets this year (which was observed Sept 19) was: $38,691.70 and there were 353 in attendance. Philadelphia Church of God, No. Yeah, I want to relive all those good memorieswith a bucket of ice cold reality water: D&R, triple tithing, disfellowshipping, racial segregation, control over food, careers, sex, etc. Offshoots Dont Admit HWA Married Divorce Woman and Then Divorced Her: Ive never once heard Flurry, Pack, Meredith, and the rest of them admit that HWA did marry a divorced woman and then divorced hereven though the second Mrs Armstrong [Ramona] was actually mentioned in the Worldwide News. It means the sins of those who lived before the cross. C. I noticed right off how depressing and full of dread they were. Keep grounded in the Truth. [buzzword]. N. I am saddened to read of all the suffering people have gone through. [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. SF Changes His Tune According to How He Can Use This Crisis: On the latest Trumpet Daily broadcast SF was being sarcastic in his usual loud voice which rises and falls. The WCG described it as a "synopsis of the Bible in the most plain and understandable language". These yes men have no convictions to stand up against the evils that are going on in PCG. He definitely isnt a good news broadcaster. Ive only watched him occasionally [on the Trumpet Daily] which is way too much. See what God says. [171] He believes that AIBA fulfils a prophecy in Isaiah 40:9, whereby he will "get up into the high mountain" to proclaim his message to Israel.[171]. Its where the name of Israel is!, [Refers to Isaiah 16] We have a throne. She was so glad to see me! True leaders will want others to challenge and question them. Impeachment trial of President Donald Trump begins in U.S. Senate. [Update: President Trump was acquitted by the Senate on February 5, 2020.]. 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. Flurry approved the announcing of several ministerial relocations: Mr. and Mrs. Brian Davis will move from headquarters to the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area, a more central location for serving as Northeast regional director. These are all dark secrets that PCG ministers wont let out. 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. [33] He claims this book was delivered to him by a "mighty angel"[34][35] and is the prophesied Little Book found in Revelation 10. Ohio has around 100 members, give or take, and with students at college, I know I have heard numbers around 300 in Edmond, OK. Take care, stay healthy and thanks for all that you do. 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. Reply: We dont know if anyone else received a link like that. Can we see Satan behind such lies and hatred?. [52] In 1997, the PCG decided to reprint Mystery of the Ages and a six-year legal battle over its copyright ensued. C. Was this some kind of sanctioned, last ditch recruitment effort towards wayward, former members? My point is, I found an article which goes all the way back to 1934. Read 1984 by George Orwell. 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. Why call Paul when there were twelve others to work through? The score as written by Brian Byrne was good and there were some skilled dancers. [157] This dance routine is a celebration of Gerald Flurry and his new throne over the United States of America. His wife Glenis is deceased. [160] The college acts as a seminary to provide ministers and a pool of entry-level workers for the church's operations. Another reader mentioned this before, but their photos are extremely disturbing, especially this issue showing tearing down statues. Exiter. Ive never heard GF and SF say Jesus is the LIVING WORD of God, or Jesus, the LIVING WORD. Its downright depressing. God can work through as many people as He wants. Gerald Flurry in Malachis Message (MM), in talking about the curse in Malachi 4:6, says the curse is loss of eternal life; destroying the inhabitants of His church, who refuse to build a family around Gods Elijah and Gods instructions (p. 121). Id like to expose GF for the liar he is. Good morning, people of god. Presently I am not in any religious group and prefer it that way. I dreaded being there when he got home and would often go out for the evening elsewhere. PCG is constantly rehashing the same theme and it always centers around the Elijah (i. e., HWA). I dont know where SF and GF get these ideas but its not from the Bible. Do we have another WACO on its way in Oklahoma? He wrote about the wonderful experience PCG teens (age 13-19) will have if they attend. Comment: We have received many letters about Alex Harrison and you can find them by doing a. . and it is crazy to follow someone to a place of safety who says he is a king. [Like you said you were? His brother Jim is a PCG minister as well. 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. God has to open ones eyes to be able to see this. E. I dont have much experience with any of the Armstrong groups except the PCG and it looks like at this point in time the PCG commits 3 times more offenses than all the other groups put together. [name withheld], Brian Davis remarried nine months after the death of his 2nd wife Suzanne Hessong Davis who passed away on December 3, 2019. Upon analyzing Revelation 2 and 3, the vast majority among us consider it to be the best of the churches through the ages. And I mean exposing the entire scam, even writing a book. He is survived by his wife, Tara, and two adult children (possibly three children). TX. To mention one, Glenn Beck has been warning America about the danger of the radical left for decades (since about 2005 or 2006), which is longer than G.F., who, according to Macdonald, started his warnings in 2008. It does set me apart from other ministers Is God going to give us something like this that we cannot prove?.. This New Throne of David! Mr. 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. But Mr. Limbaugh wasnt the first. PHILADELPHIA CHURCH OF GOD, INC., an Oklahoma Corporation, Defendant-Counter-Claimant-Appellee. Ibid, Kindle Location 1710-1717. We are sons of Zadok, [I thought we were the sons of God. Founder: The Philadelphia Church of God is a sectarian splinter group from Herbert W . Im curious if any other former members also experienced this. God is creating a God out of you. A part of God creating Gods to be in His family. [two videos are also on this site regarding masks]. 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. [126][127][62] The PCG has been criticized for misleading their members about the details of the court case to fit their prophetic narrative[109] and caved into making a deal to secure their victory. In sermons they actively shame parents who allow their kids to have phones. "The text is clearly referring to the Judeo-Christian god and therefore, it does not include any other [faiths] such as Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, all of which are practiced by our staff and students at FPS." The reality of this camp and the horrific parts are going to be left out. Former member of WCG; impacted by PCG. Fifty percent of Gods people who turn away from Him are going to die forever! [On the contrary, we have assurance of eternal life now. Where is the place of safety? Read: Why I Left The Mormon Church And Why Its A Cult.] A Christian evangelical couple named Stephen and Clair Phann have an institution called University of the Holy Land right in Israel. We have to know that truth; to think and act like God. Hopelessness and despair. Ha ha ha. Share Save Image He recently said (and caps signify when his voice got very loud): We KNOW that the return of Jesus Christ is NEAR! Gerald Flurry is Pastor General of the Philadelphia Church of God and Editor-in-Chief of The Philadelphia Trumpet magazine. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The title was Follow That Spirit.. What is the Mark of the Beast and how do we keep from being afraid? So the marketing of sunshine and roses of the Good Ole Days is a mere disguise of the deceit that Flurry has no qualms to engage in so he can continue living his palatial lifestyle. It will take strong courage to resist that. [It will take courage to see the lies and walk away. PCG ministers screaming at members is a common occurrence in PCG and is like the Nazis. Anonymous, Hi, I am a young person still currently in the PCG. [81] He also predicted the Trump tide,[82] just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, would be time the PCG would greatly expand their work in Jerusalem. Update: We were told that he died of some kind of intestinal problems. He acted arrogant and unfeeling. 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. [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. The article is: The Plain Truth about Mr. Herbert W. Armstrong Part 1. ], He told how the emphasis is on the power of that Spirit, in overcoming that world. I am one of those you saved. B. Canada has about 400 members, including people who have quit. What is the Spiritual Status of People in the WCG Offshoots? They know what theyre doing. His daughter is married to Cal Culpeppers son, Douglas Culpepper. So step out in faith, do your part, show your faith by your works, and give generously to Gods Work, and He will bless us like we cant even imagine.. Shouldnt something very significant happen every January 16, like clockwork? The they would be here if they could reasoning always amazed me. R. Its mentioned in the July 5, 2020 PCG letter above: PCG Eager to Bring in the New World Order. There is a link in that letter to an old booklet by HWA where he used those words. This brief summary wont cover when SFs voice got loud and high (which is really a turn-off). But how many walk away completely instead of going with some other Bimbo teaching the same bull? [161], The college was established in 2001 as "Imperial College of Edmond," but was renamed after objections by Imperial College London. [113], Jules Dervaes challenged Flurry's copyright on September 26, 1990, citing Flurry's "ideas are a direct and clear plagiarism of his work The Letter to Laodicea", which was published in stages between 1986 and 1988. [120] WCG Attorney, Ralph Helge stated that Flurry wouldn't want his prophecy to fail and that his words were nothing more than pronouncing his intentions ahead of time. But the thing is, lately Im seeing some people letting their fearsof whateverturn to anger and they start blaming others, and that just isnt helpful at all. (Note: As of 2020, Brad Macdonald was United Kingdom-Europe regional director.). The PCG asserts that it is carrying on Armstrong's legacy after the doctrinal changes made by the new WCG leaders, namely Joseph W. Tkach and his son, Joseph Tkach Jr., and also teaches new revelation that Flurry claims has been shown by God from the Bible since Armstrong's death. They said they dont back or promote any political people at all. [74], According to his Great Again booklet, Flurry claims that Donald Trump's victory in 2016 was prophesied in the Bible and designates him as King Jeroboam from the Bible. [111] This was later changed to Tkach Jr. after his father's death. I know Im going against the grain telling this, but where is SFs reporting on all this since he is supposed to know so much? 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. T. [27][32], In 1990, Flurry published and started distributing Malachi's Message to the members of the WCG. Gerald Flurrys Latest Sermon and the Dig: The latest sermon from Gerald Flurry at Edstone was entitled The Key of David Message and mentioned Dr. Eilat Mazar and digging down to the palace of David where he says a sensational discovery will be made. P. Shameless Sermonette by Andrew Locher Exploits Members Financially: In the recent PCG sermonette Andrew Locher continues to ask brethren to give to the church despite having little. You shall know them by their fruits I would tell him. Ive always wondered whether PCG members are strictly forbidden to use the Internettheyd get a big surprise if they read all the editions of the Plain Truth from the 1930s and 1940sparticularly HWAs articles about Hitler being still alive or waiting to be resurrected by the Pope.
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