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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!

Is That Prophet Alive Today?

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION'
INTRODUCTION'#Section I
INTRODUCTION'#Section II
INTRODUCTION'#Section III
INTRODUCTION'#Section IV
INTRODUCTION'#Section V
Vital for All!|Vital for All

SECTION I
SECTION I#IS THAT PROPHET ALIVE TODAY?

CHAPTER ONE –PROPHETS—TRUE AND FALSE
CHAPTER ONE –PROPHETS—TRUE AND FALSE#Always False Prophets
CHAPTER ONE –PROPHETS—TRUE AND FALSE#One Splinter Leader
CHAPTER ONE –PROPHETS—TRUE AND FALSE#No Desire to Attack a Man

CHAPTER TWO –THE ROLE OF A PROPHET
CHAPTER TWO –THE ROLE OF A PROPHET#Mr. Armstrong's Teaching
CHAPTER TWO –THE ROLE OF A PROPHET#Only With Apostles
CHAPTER TWO –THE ROLE OF A PROPHET#Sleight of Hand
CHAPTER TWO –THE ROLE OF A PROPHET#What the Splinter Leader Claiming To Be That Prophet” Did!

CHAPTER THREE –IDENTIFYING THAT PROPHET
CHAPTER THREE –IDENTIFYING THAT PROPHET#The Prophecy
CHAPTER THREE –IDENTIFYING THAT PROPHET#Commonly Understood Truth
CHAPTER THREE –IDENTIFYING THAT PROPHET#The Cause of Stephen's Death
CHAPTER THREE –IDENTIFYING THAT PROPHET#Two Key Scriptures
CHAPTER THREE –IDENTIFYING THAT PROPHET#Acts 3:20-23
CHAPTER THREE –IDENTIFYING THAT PROPHET#Jeremiah 23:5-8

CHAPTER FOUR –CHRIST'S GREAT WARNING
CHAPTER FOUR –CHRIST'S GREAT WARNING#Most Ignore Warnings
CHAPTER FOUR –CHRIST'S GREAT WARNING#Is There a “Very” Elect?
CHAPTER FOUR –CHRIST'S GREAT WARNING#False Christ's

CHAPTER FIVE –SEDUCERS GROW WORSE!
CHAPTER FIVE –SEDUCERS GROW WORSE!#Classic Example
CHAPTER FIVE –SEDUCERS GROW WORSE!#The Jews Were Unconverted
CHAPTER FIVE –SEDUCERS GROW WORSE!#The Testimony of Jesus Christ

CHAPTER SIX –FEAR, FLATTERY, FILTHY LUCRE AND FALSE PROPHETS
CHAPTER SIX –FEAR, FLATTERY, FILTHY LUCRE AND FALSE PROPHETS#A Warning Long Ago
CHAPTER SIX –FEAR, FLATTERY, FILTHY LUCRE AND FALSE PROPHETS#Promising Something
CHAPTER SIX –FEAR, FLATTERY, FILTHY LUCRE AND FALSE PROPHETS#The Flattery Tool

CHAPTER SEVEN –MORE CHARACTERISTICS
CHAPTER SEVEN –MORE CHARACTERISTICS#King Saul's Demise
CHAPTER SEVEN –MORE CHARACTERISTICS#Failed Prophecies
CHAPTER SEVEN –MORE CHARACTERISTICS#We Must Ask
CHAPTER SEVEN –MORE CHARACTERISTICS#Prolific Revelations
CHAPTER SEVEN –MORE CHARACTERISTICS#Taking More Titles

CHAPTER EIGHT –A FALSE CHRIST
CHAPTER EIGHT –A FALSE CHRIST#Christ Gives Offices—Men Cannot Take Them
CHAPTER EIGHT –A FALSE CHRIST#Caution
CHAPTER EIGHT –A FALSE CHRIST#Truly a False Christ!

CHAPTER NINE –THE FINAL PROPHETS
CHAPTER NINE –THE FINAL PROPHETS#What About the Two Witnesses?
CHAPTER NINE –THE FINAL PROPHETS#Offices in the Body of Christ
CHAPTER NINE –THE FINAL PROPHETS#From One (or Two) of the Splinters?
CHAPTER NINE –THE FINAL PROPHETS#No More Mystery
CHAPTER NINE –THE FINAL PROPHETS#Only With an Apostle
CHAPTER NINE –THE FINAL PROPHETS#Work With Christ in a Unique Way
CHAPTER NINE –THE FINAL PROPHETS#Face-to-Face
CHAPTER NINE –THE FINAL PROPHETS#Unique Among Prophets
CHAPTER NINE –THE FINAL PROPHETS#Witness(es) Also Apostle(s)

CHAPTER TEN –TAKING ACTION
CHAPTER TEN –TAKING ACTION#Dealing With False Prophets
CHAPTER TEN –TAKING ACTION#Attacking His Flock
CHAPTER TEN –TAKING ACTION#Idolatry and I Corinthians 10:6-15
CHAPTER TEN –TAKING ACTION#Flee!

CHAPTER ELEVEN –SOURCE OF PERSECUTION?
CHAPTER ELEVEN –SOURCE OF PERSECUTION?#Zealous People
CHAPTER ELEVEN –SOURCE OF PERSECUTION?#That Prophet Is Alive Today!

SECTION II
SECTION II#MATTHEW 24 ALL – THE RISE OF FALSE PROPHETS
SECTION II#Identifying False Prophets
SECTION II#Turning the World's Future Into the Church's Past or Present
SECTION II#How the Seduction Works
SECTION II#A Classic Example
SECTION II#How the Sting Works
SECTION II#Profound Ignorance
SECTION II#The Role of Pride
SECTION II#Other Examples
SECTION II#Another Example
SECTION II#Final Example
SECTION II#Modern Church Psychics
SECTION II#Truth Only Through Apostles
SECTION II#Returning Full Circle
SECTION II#Apostates More Honest!
SECTION II#Passing Beyond Laodicea and Out of Christianity
SECTION II#Related False Teachings

SECTION III
SECTION III#WHO ARE THE SHEEP OF EZEKIEL 34?
SECTION III#Copying the Protestants
SECTION III#To the House of Israel
SECTION III#Flock and Shepherds
SECTION III#Classic Misapplication
SECTION III#Who Are These Prophecies Talking About?
SECTION III#How Does This Happen?
SECTION III#Some Final Verses
SECTION III#The Lost Sheep of the House of Israel
SECTION III#Keep it Simple!

SECTION IV
SECTION IV#DOCTRINAL CHANGES IN PCG

SECTION V
SECTION V#THE PCG EXPERIENCE – WHERE TO FROM HERE?
SECTION V#Our Worst Problems
SECTION V#A Deception From the Beginning
SECTION V#PCG's Success Explained
SECTION V#Self-Righteous Anger
SECTION V#Soundness of Mind
SECTION V#The Works of the Flesh
SECTION V#A Few Specific Guidelines to Effect Change
SECTION V#PCG Experience Viewed as Glass Half-­Full
SECTION V#What All Brethren Can Learn From the PCG Experience
SECTION V#Diligent, Faithful and Loyal
SECTION V#Favoritism—­and Abuse!
SECTION V#Proving All Things
SECTION V#Moving Forward
SECTION V#Finishing the Work
SECTION V#The Truth
SECTION V#Fellowship
SECTION V#It Takes Time
SECTION V#Government, Instruction and Correction