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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!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION'
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 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