The Rise of False Prophets
BY DAVID C. PACK
Moses foretold the coming of a Great Prophet—often referred to as “That Prophet.” Who is this person? Was he John the Baptist? Is he Gerald Flurry? Is he someone yet to come? Is he Christ? What does the Bible teach? Did Mr. Armstrong teach the Church about this subject? If so, what did he say?
In Matthew 24, Christ twice warns of false prophets among God’s people at the end of the age. There are more of these men than most realize. Should you be concerned? Can you recognize them? Can you resist their seduction? Are there prophets alive today? What about the Two Witnesses, who are called “prophets”?
What did Mr. Armstrong teach about false prophets?
The answers to all these questions could save your life!
Is That Prophet Alive Today?
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION'
Section I
Section II
Section III
Section IV
Section V
Vital for All
SECTION I
IS THAT PROPHET ALIVE TODAY?
CHAPTER ONE –PROPHETS—TRUE AND FALSE
Always False Prophets
One Splinter Leader
No Desire to Attack a Man
CHAPTER TWO –THE ROLE OF A PROPHET
Mr. Armstrong's Teaching
Only With Apostles
Sleight of Hand
What the Splinter Leader Claiming To Be That Prophet Did!
CHAPTER THREE –IDENTIFYING THAT PROPHET
The Prophecy
Commonly Understood Truth
The Cause of Stephen's Death
Two Key Scriptures
Acts 3:20-23
Jeremiah 23:5-8
CHAPTER FOUR –CHRIST'S GREAT WARNING
Most Ignore Warnings
Is There a “Very” Elect?
False Christ's
CHAPTER FIVE –SEDUCERS GROW WORSE!
Classic Example
The Jews Were Unconverted
The Testimony of Jesus Christ
CHAPTER SIX –FEAR, FLATTERY, FILTHY LUCRE AND FALSE PROPHETS
A Warning Long Ago
Promising Something
The Flattery Tool
CHAPTER SEVEN –MORE CHARACTERISTICS
King Saul's Demise
Failed Prophecies
We Must Ask
Prolific Revelations
Taking More Titles
CHAPTER EIGHT –A FALSE CHRIST
Christ Gives Offices—Men Cannot Take Them
Caution
Truly a False Christ!
CHAPTER NINE –THE FINAL PROPHETS
What About the Two Witnesses?
Offices in the Body of Christ
From One (or Two) of the Splinters?
No More Mystery
Only With an Apostle
Work With Christ in a Unique Way
Face-to-Face
Unique Among Prophets
Witness(es) Also Apostle(s)
CHAPTER TEN –TAKING ACTION
Dealing With False Prophets
Attacking His Flock
Idolatry and I Corinthians 10:6-15
Flee!
CHAPTER ELEVEN –SOURCE OF PERSECUTION?
Zealous People
That Prophet Is Alive Today!
SECTION II
MATTHEW 24 ALL – THE RISE OF FALSE PROPHETS
Identifying False Prophets
Turning the World's Future Into the Church's Past or Present
How the Seduction Works
A Classic Example
How the Sting Works
Profound Ignorance
The Role of Pride
Other Examples
Another Example
Final Example
Modern Church Psychics
Truth Only Through Apostles
Returning Full Circle
Apostates More Honest!
Passing Beyond Laodicea and Out of Christianity
Related False Teachings
SECTION III
WHO ARE THE SHEEP OF EZEKIEL 34?
Copying the Protestants
To the House of Israel
Flock and Shepherds
Classic Misapplication
Who Are These Prophecies Talking About?
How Does This Happen?
Some Final Verses
The Lost Sheep of the House of Israel
Keep it Simple!
SECTION IV
DOCTRINAL CHANGES IN PCG
SECTION V
THE PCG EXPERIENCE – WHERE TO FROM HERE?
Our Worst Problems
A Deception From the Beginning
PCG's Success Explained
Self-Righteous Anger
Soundness of Mind
The Works of the Flesh
A Few Specific Guidelines to Effect Change
PCG Experience Viewed as Glass Half-Full
What All Brethren Can Learn From the PCG Experience
Diligent, Faithful and Loyal
Favoritism—and Abuse!
Proving All Things
Moving Forward
Finishing the Work
The Truth
Fellowship
It Takes Time
Government, Instruction and Correction