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Philadelphia Church of God

January 01, 1970

For other uses, see Church of God (disambiguation).

The Philadelphia Church of God (PCG) is a non-trinitarian, sabbatarian church based in Edmond, Oklahoma, US. The PCG is one of several offshoots of the Worldwide Church of God (WCG), founded by Herbert W. Armstrong (1892–1986). The PCG was established by Gerald Flurry with the stated purpose of continuing Armstrong's teachings, which were re-evaluated and subsequently rejected by the WCG after Armstrong's death,[1] as it came to accept orthodox Christian teachings, such as the Trinity (the triune nature of God as one Being in three distinct Persons). Armstrong had rejected the Trinity doctrine in favor of the view that God is not one but two separate God-beings (i.e., the God Family or the Family of God) into which Family, according to Armstrong, "humans upon true conversion and spiritual growth, may be born."[2][3]


ClassificationProtestant
OrientationRestorationism
TheologyArmstrongism
GovernanceHierarchical polity
LeaderGerald R. Flurry
RegionInternational
HeadquartersEdmond, Oklahoma
FounderGerald R. Flurry
OriginDecember 7, 1989
Edmond, Oklahoma
Separated fromWorldwide Church of God
Separations
  • Church of God's Faithful
  • Church of God Scattered Faithful
  • Faithful Church of God in Laodicea
  • The Church of God
  • Armstrong Remembrancers
  • Keepers of God's Covenant
MembersApproximately 3,000
Official websitehttps://pcg.church/

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.

Founder edit

Gerald Flurry is Pastor General of the Philadelphia Church of God and Editor-in-Chief of The Philadelphia Trumpet magazine. He is also founder and chairman of the 'Armstrong International Cultural Foundation' and founder and Chancellor of 'Herbert W. Armstrong College' in Edmond, Oklahoma, USA. 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." He had alerted the WCG ministry and members of those changes via his booklet Malachi's Message, after which he and his assistant, John Amos, were fired.[4] Flurry then immediately founded his own organization, the Philadelphia Church of God.

History edit

The PCG teaches they are the one and original true Church of God[5][6][7][8] and all other churches are apostate or counterfeit.[6][9][10] Based on the doctrine of seven church eras, Flurry believes the seven churches in the book of Revelation are descriptive of seven successive eras of God's church[11][12][13] from the original apostolic church until the final church that Christ returns to marry.[14][15][16] In his book, The True History of God's True Church and it's 2000-Year War with the Great False Church, he attempts to trace his church's history back to the first century church through the Worldwide Church of God, Church of God (Seventh Day), Seventh Day Baptists, Waldensians, Petrobrusians, Paulicians and Bogomils.[17]

Herbert W. Armstrong founded the Worldwide Church of God in 1934[18] and led it until his death in 1986.[19] His chosen successor, Joseph Tkach introduced significant doctrinal changes and began to withdraw Armstrong's literature from circulation.[20][21][22] He took the church into a more orthodox direction, focusing on Jesus Christ and grace, instead of prophecy and the millennium.[20][23] Disturbed by these changes, local minister Gerald Flurry and his assistant, John Amos "seriously questioned WCG leaders' doctrinal changes", resulting in their termination and excommunication.[24][25] Flurry went on to establish the Philadelphia Church of God in Oklahoma in 1989.[24][26]

Malachi's Message edit

In 1990, Flurry published and started distributing Malachi's Message to the members of the WCG.[27] He claims this book was delivered to him by a "mighty angel"[28][29] and is the prophesied Little Book found in Revelation 10.[29][30] He teaches his followers that it is revelation from God[31][32][33] and the centerpiece of God's revelation after Armstrong's death.[34] According to Flurry, the Old Testament prophet Malachi, prophesied over 2,000 years ago that the WCG leadership would make these changes[35] and those who don't follow him are destined for the "Great Tribulation".[36] He brands those that won't follow him out of the WCG for being Laodicean[37] - a pejorative he uses to describe their "lukewarm attitude",[38][39] and warns them of the "nuclear holocaust" that awaits them.[40] He calls those that heed his warning Philadelphians[41] and the "very elect" - those that cannot be deceived,[42] promising them a "headquarters position of rulership" in God's Kingdom.[43] He assures his followers refuge during the "worst time of suffering" - the Great Tribulation[44] and claims his book, Malachi's Message, is the "ticket to a place of safety".[45]

Mystery of the Ages edit

In August 1985, Armstrong's final work, Mystery of the Ages, was published. The WCG described it as a "synopsis of the Bible in the most plain and understandable language". By 1987, the WCG ceased printing the book, citing "biblical discrepancies".[46] In 1997, the PCG decided to reprint Mystery of the Ages and a six-year legal battle over its copyright ensued.[47][48] While the WCG believed that it was their "Christian duty" to keep Mystery of the Ages out of print,[49] the PCG claimed that God had commissioned them to get the book out to the "largest audience possible".[50][51][52]

In 1999, the District court ruled in favor of the PCG, but was reversed later by the Ninth Circuit Court in 2000.[53] With an injunction to stop printing Mystery of the Ages issued, Flurry appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court and reassured his followers that his court case will be heard before the Supreme Court.[54] A few weeks later, the Supreme Court declined to hear their petition.[53] 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.[55][56]

Prophecies edit

Gerald Flurry is a self-declared prophet (as written in his book Who Is That Prophet[57]). Over three decades, he has made several prophecies, including Donald Trump remaining president,[58] the Supreme Court overturning the 2020 U.S. Election,[59] Barack Obama as the last president of the United States,[60] Pope Benedict XVI will resurrect the Holy Roman Empire,[61] the PCG would acquire the Bricketwood Estate in the UK,[62] and Jesus Christ will return.[63]

Gerald Flurry as That Prophet edit

In 1999, Gerald Flurry declared himself a prophet, specifically the unnamed prophet from John 1:21.[64][65] He claims to speak for God, receiving new revelation from him and even hearing his voice.[66][67]

Donald Trump as King Jeroboam edit

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.[68] He wrote that God revealed to him "that we are in the prophesied 'Jeroboam' end", and there would be "unparalleled carnage and destruction on Earth like never in history!"[69] He also prophesied that Donald Trump would be "taken out by the sword",[70] and that Tkach Jr. would conspire with Trump to send the PCG into exile.[71] He also claimed that this is the reason why Trump appointed so many Catholic Supreme Court justices during his term.[72] Due to none of the events occurring during his term as president, Flurry was confident that Joe Biden winning the 2020 U.S. election was against Bible prophecy[73] and that Trump would remain president.[74] Flurry later stated that "Trump's greatest sin was rejecting his throne".[75]

Gerald Flurry sits on King David's Throne edit

In his book The New Throne of David, Flurry claims he heard a strong voice that said "There is a new stone of destiny and a new throne of David."[67] One of the beliefs of the PCG is that Queen Elizabeth II is the reigning monarch over David's Throne.[76] He now believes "in January 2017 that all changed, that throne is no longer in Britain",[77] claiming that "God has to have a king in this Church who is a descendant of David".[78]

Place of Safety edit

Flurry wrote in 2018 that the PCG must be "prepared to go to the Cave of Adullum, the place of safety. Make this part of your thinking." and explained that there, "a 'converted apostle' in the PCG", claimed to be a descendant of King David, "will sit as a king on a throne".[79]

Criticisms edit

The Philadelphia Church of God has been criticized by the media, religious groups and cult information networks for their unorthodox beliefs and Gerald Flurry's manipulative behavior.

Doomsday Cult edit

Recognized by World Religions and Spirituality Project, Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry and Watchman Fellowship[80] as a non-Christian cult which perverts the Bible to its own end.[81] Gerald Flurry is noted as displaying "typical cult-leader arrogance" and creates a "seclusionary atmosphere" for his followers.[82] Flurry's approach to church government has been criticized for being "totalitarian, dictatorial, heavy-handed and tyrannical".[83] Ex-members of the PCG claim that Flurry uses his power to "command absolute obedience" of church members, and threatens their salvation for disobedience.[82] Some members fell into poverty due to the financial demands placed on them and many, including children have died due to inadequate medical treatment.[82] The group was also featured on the podcast The Cult Vault where an ex-member speaks of how members devote their entire lives to their leader Gerald Flurry.[84] Flurry stated "I sometimes feel real good when I'm called a cult..." in a sermon from 1990.[85] The Philadelphia Church of God plans to flee the country in the near future.[82]

The PCG claims that "we are entering the most tumultuous period in world history, the terrible time period prophesied to occur just before the Second Coming of Jesus Christ."[86] Flurry believes that God continues to give him new revelations, such as warning Laodiceans, the United States, the nations of the British Commonwealth and Israel of their impending destruction through his Key of David program and various publications.[87] He claims that "God is pleading with mankind and that those who don't respond to his message will experience the worst time of suffering ever on this planet!"[88]

KOKH-TV conducted a news report aired November 24, 2008 on the PCG, examining their apocalyptic message and comparing them to David Koresh and the Branch Davidians.[89] Stephen Flurry later held a press conference in response to the news report, claiming the report was "based on innuendo, dishonest, and just disgraceful."[90]

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Daily Express noted that religious organizations such as the Philadelphia Church of God have flooded social media with fear-mongering prophecies.[91] In another 2020 article, the Express criticized Gerald Flurry for preaching that according to Bible prophecy, Donald Trump will overturn the election and remain in office.[92]

Malachi's Message edit

Malachi's Message is Flurry's explanation of the WCG's departure from Armstrong's teachings.[21][33] Flurry claims that his book was revealed to him in 1989 as new revelation and a vision from God. Despite these claims, Flurry has released several editions of Malachi's Message[93][94] with countless edits since its first release in January 1990 - at least five times by the end of 1991.[95] Flurry has significantly expanded the book over the years from 83 pages in 1989 to 156 pages.[96]

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. Earlier editions indicated that Tkach Sr. will remain alive at the return of Jesus Christ[97] and will be "plucked out of the Great Tribulation".[98] This was later changed to Tkach Jr. after his father's death.[99] The term elect was change to the very elect[95] and references to the Laodicean messenger have been excluded from the book since the 1999 edition.[100]

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.[101] Both works identifies the Laodicean era, discusses Zerubbabel and Joshua, the betrayal of Zerubbabel, and the man of sin.[95] All ministers, deacons and writers of the WCG were sent a copy of The Letter to Laodicea in 1987 - including Flurry.[102]

Mystery of the Ages edit

During Flurry's firing in 1989, then Church Administrator, Tkach Jr. told him that Mystery of the Ages was discontinued because it was "riddled with error".[103] In 1997, the PCG decided to reprint Mystery of the Ages and a six-year legal battle over its copyright ensued.[47][48] Based on the "mystery had to be finished" reference found in Revelation 10 and the "legal language" used in Habakkuk 1, Flurry claimed that victory in court was revealed and prophesied and that Jesus Christ would make a "personal appearance[104] in the middle of the court case."[105] He also claimed in That Prophet booklet that he would not lose the court case.[106]

In 1999, the District court ruled in favor of the PCG, but was reversed later by the Ninth Circuit Court in 2000.[107][53] With an injunction to stop printing Mystery of the Ages issued, Flurry appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.[54] A few weeks later, the Supreme Court declined to hear their petition.[53] In September 2002, during a Feast of Tabernacles sermon, Flurry stated "the court case is a battle with the devil" and "he would not make a deal with such an evil force - he will only fight."[95] Starting in April 2002, the PCG made different offers to the WCG,[108] and reaching an out of court settlement by January 2003, for 19 of Armstrong's works for $3 million.[109][55][56] The PCG has been criticized for misleading their members about the details of the court case to fit their prophetic narrative[95] and caved into making a deal to secure their victory.[54][110]

The PCG believes that Mystery of the Ages is "God's inspired words",[111][112] that Armstrong was merely a scribe with "God pouring those words into his mind."[113][48] They built their court case around its text being divinely inspired[114] and "central to their religious beliefs".[115] Despite criticizing the WCG for revising Mystery of the Ages,[116] they have removed several statements inferring that there are no prophets in the New Testament Church[117] to reconcile the book with their new teaching on the subject.[118] Mystery of the Ages has been updated at least four times since its first release in 1985.[119][95]

Media projects edit

The PCG sponsors media projects (including television shows and regular publications) to preach their message and attract new followers to support their organization.

The Key of David edit

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.[120] The program was named out of the Revelation 3:7 and other scriptures[121] connecting it to the letter to the church at Philadelphia.[citation needed] Flurry claims that the Key of David is the "profound understanding Christ wants all of us to have",[122] which will lead to "special positions of authority in New Jerusalem".[123] The commercial-free program is used to promote their literature and is the primary method for attracting new subscribers to their magazine The Philadelphia Trumpet.[124]

Since 1993, Flurry has produced more than 26 seasons with over 820 episodes recorded.[124] The program is aired in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and the Philippines.[125]

The Philadelphia Trumpet edit

The Philadelphia Trumpet is the PCG's flagship magazine, published ten times a year and paid for by the tithes and offerings of their members.[120] They claim to "accurately forecast" global events and trends[120] and position the magazine as the successor to the Plain Truth.[126] It serves as their recruitment magazine[127][128] that is designed to look like a credible news magazine.[99] It is filled with news stories selected and written to fit their prophetic narrative and used to promote their religious ideology.[129] First published in February 1990, the magazine's circulation peaked at 458,700 in 2007[130] and dropped to 262,346 by 2018[131] (of which 168,835 was sent out to waiting rooms to attract new readers[132]).

The Trumpet Daily edit

The Trumpet Daily radio show hosted by the executive editor of The Philadelphia Trumpet Stephen Flurry, speaking on a range of topics including politics, principles of living and bible prophecy.[133] Similar to The Philadelphia Trumpet, this radio program links news events to the PCG's prophetic beliefs.[99] The show premiered on May 9, 2011, and is available through their website, their radio station KPCG and SoundCloud. Previously available on YouTube but restricted since January 2021[134] due to YouTube's stance to "crackdown on violent criminal organizations".[135]

Celtic Throne edit

Their latest dance production follows the millennia-long journey of King David's throne from Judah to the British Isles and eventually, the United States.[136] Created and produced by Herbert W. Armstrong College and Armstrong Dance, with original new music from Golden Globe nominated composer Brian Byrne.[137] In his sermon, Brad Macdonald (PCG minister) states that "Celtic Throne is the United States and Britain in Prophecy performed as a dance show."[138]

Education programs edit

The PCG offer three education programs to members and their children, with curricular based on their world view and doctrinal teachings.

Herbert W. Armstrong College (AC) edit

The PCG runs a small unaccredited theology college, Herbert W. Armstrong College, from their headquarters compound in Edmond, Oklahoma.[139] AC offers their church members two-year and four-year liberal arts programs with the objective of teaching students "how to live",[140] heavily focusing on theology and prophecy.[141] The college acts as a seminary to provide ministers and a pool of entry-level workers for the church's operations.[142]

The college was established in 2001 as "Imperial College of Edmond," but was renamed after objections by Imperial College London.[143] Armstrong College graduated its first class in 2006.[144] In 2015, the PCG opened a second campus at their Edstone mansion in the United Kingdom.[145]

Imperial Academy (IA) edit

In August 2008, Flurry founded Imperial Academy, a primary and secondary school for the children of church members patterned after the WCG's Imperial Schools.[146] As an unregistered educational institution, Imperial Academy operates independently from local government oversight, providing K-12 education using the A-Beka home schooling curriculum.[147] The church claims that "Imperial teaches young people how to base their learning and thinking on the Holy Bible."[147]

Summer Educational Program (SEP) edit

Formerly known as Philadelphia Youth Camp (PYC), the PCG sponsors a yearly summer camp modeled after the WCG's Summer Educational Program. Held in Edmond Oklahoma, Edstone England, Australia and the Philippines, campers participate in athletic activities, Bible studies and a wide variety of social and educational activities during the two to three-week camp. It is billeted as an outreach program, exclusive to the teenagers of the church, with the goal of instilling church doctrines and developing unity amongst the teenage membership.[148] According to Flurry, SEP is a "vision of how God will correct the problems of the entire world", and claims to "help their young people turn to God" and to prepare them for "the return of Christ".[149]

Outreach activities edit

The PCG runs various outreach activities aimed at improving their public image and promoting Flurry's teachings across the world.

Armstrong International Cultural Foundation (AICF) edit

Armstrong International Cultural Foundation was established in 1996 as The Philadelphia Foundation. The AICF sponsors a performing arts concert series and archaeological digs in Israel. Armstrong Auditorium, located on the Herbert W. Armstrong College campus in Edmond, opened in September 2010. Armstrong Auditorium hosts the AICF's performing arts concert series and occasionally, archaeological exhibits.

Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology (AIBA) edit

Founded in January 2022, Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology is the church's archaeological institution based in Jerusalem, Israel.[150] With a stated mission to showcase biblical archaeology to the world, AIBA sponsors and participates in archaeological excavations in the City of David and on the Ophel.[151] Initially, Flurry planned to name the institution the Armstrong-Mazar Institute of Biblical Archaeology in honour of Herbert W. Armstrong and archaeologists Professor Benjamin Mazar, and granddaughter Dr. Eilat Mazar.[152][153] The PCG has been involved in several phases of Dr. Mazar's excavations in Jerusalem since 2006.[154][155]

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philadelphia, church, other, uses, church, disambiguation, trinitarian, sabbatarian, church, based, edmond, oklahoma, several, offshoots, worldwide, church, founded, herbert, armstrong, 1892, 1986, established, gerald, flurry, with, stated, purpose, continuing. For other uses see Church of God disambiguation The Philadelphia Church of God PCG is a non trinitarian sabbatarian church based in Edmond Oklahoma US The PCG is one of several offshoots of the Worldwide Church of God WCG founded by Herbert W Armstrong 1892 1986 The PCG was established by Gerald Flurry with the stated purpose of continuing Armstrong s teachings which were re evaluated and subsequently rejected by the WCG after Armstrong s death 1 as it came to accept orthodox Christian teachings such as the Trinity the triune nature of God as one Being in three distinct Persons Armstrong had rejected the Trinity doctrine in favor of the view that God is not one but two separate God beings i e the God Family or the Family of God into which Family according to Armstrong humans upon true conversion and spiritual growth may be born 2 3 ClassificationProtestantOrientationRestorationismTheologyArmstrongismGovernanceHierarchical polityLeaderGerald R FlurryRegionInternationalHeadquartersEdmond OklahomaFounderGerald R FlurryOriginDecember 7 1989 Edmond OklahomaSeparated fromWorldwide Church of GodSeparationsChurch of God s FaithfulChurch of God Scattered FaithfulFaithful Church of God in LaodiceaThe Church of GodArmstrong RemembrancersKeepers of God s CovenantMembersApproximately 3 000Official websitehttps pcg church 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 Contents 1 Founder 2 History 2 1 Malachi s Message 2 2 Mystery of the Ages 3 Prophecies 3 1 Gerald Flurry as That Prophet 3 2 Donald Trump as King Jeroboam 3 3 Gerald Flurry sits on King David s Throne 3 4 Place of Safety 4 Criticisms 4 1 Doomsday Cult 4 2 Malachi s Message 4 3 Mystery of the Ages 5 Media projects 5 1 The Key of David 5 2 The Philadelphia Trumpet 5 3 The Trumpet Daily 5 4 Celtic Throne 6 Education programs 6 1 Herbert W Armstrong College AC 6 2 Imperial Academy IA 6 3 Summer Educational Program SEP 7 Outreach activities 7 1 Armstrong International Cultural Foundation AICF 7 2 Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology AIBA 8 See also 9 References 10 External linksFounder editGerald Flurry is Pastor General of the Philadelphia Church of God and Editor in Chief of The Philadelphia Trumpet magazine He is also founder and chairman of the Armstrong International Cultural Foundation and founder and Chancellor of Herbert W Armstrong College in Edmond Oklahoma USA 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 He had alerted the WCG ministry and members of those changes via his booklet Malachi s Message after which he and his assistant John Amos were fired 4 Flurry then immediately founded his own organization the Philadelphia Church of God History editThe PCG teaches they are the one and original true Church of God 5 6 7 8 and all other churches are apostate or counterfeit 6 9 10 Based on the doctrine of seven church eras Flurry believes the seven churches in the book of Revelation are descriptive of seven successive eras of God s church 11 12 13 from the original apostolic church until the final church that Christ returns to marry 14 15 16 In his book The True History of God s True Church and it s 2000 Year War with the Great False Church he attempts to trace his church s history back to the first century church through the Worldwide Church of God Church of God Seventh Day Seventh Day Baptists Waldensians Petrobrusians Paulicians and Bogomils 17 Herbert W Armstrong founded the Worldwide Church of God in 1934 18 and led it until his death in 1986 19 His chosen successor Joseph Tkach introduced significant doctrinal changes and began to withdraw Armstrong s literature from circulation 20 21 22 He took the church into a more orthodox direction focusing on Jesus Christ and grace instead of prophecy and the millennium 20 23 Disturbed by these changes local minister Gerald Flurry and his assistant John Amos seriously questioned WCG leaders doctrinal changes resulting in their termination and excommunication 24 25 Flurry went on to establish the Philadelphia Church of God in Oklahoma in 1989 24 26 Malachi s Message edit In 1990 Flurry published and started distributing Malachi s Message to the members of the WCG 27 He claims this book was delivered to him by a mighty angel 28 29 and is the prophesied Little Book found in Revelation 10 29 30 He teaches his followers that it is revelation from God 31 32 33 and the centerpiece of God s revelation after Armstrong s death 34 According to Flurry the Old Testament prophet Malachi prophesied over 2 000 years ago that the WCG leadership would make these changes 35 and those who don t follow him are destined for the Great Tribulation 36 He brands those that won t follow him out of the WCG for being Laodicean 37 a pejorative he uses to describe their lukewarm attitude 38 39 and warns them of the nuclear holocaust that awaits them 40 He calls those that heed his warning Philadelphians 41 and the very elect those that cannot be deceived 42 promising them a headquarters position of rulership in God s Kingdom 43 He assures his followers refuge during the worst time of suffering the Great Tribulation 44 and claims his book Malachi s Message is the ticket to a place of safety 45 Mystery of the Ages edit In August 1985 Armstrong s final work Mystery of the Ages was published The WCG described it as a synopsis of the Bible in the most plain and understandable language By 1987 the WCG ceased printing the book citing biblical discrepancies 46 In 1997 the PCG decided to reprint Mystery of the Ages and a six year legal battle over its copyright ensued 47 48 While the WCG believed that it was their Christian duty to keep Mystery of the Ages out of print 49 the PCG claimed that God had commissioned them to get the book out to the largest audience possible 50 51 52 In 1999 the District court ruled in favor of the PCG but was reversed later by the Ninth Circuit Court in 2000 53 With an injunction to stop printing Mystery of the Ages issued Flurry appealed to the U S Supreme Court and reassured his followers that his court case will be heard before the Supreme Court 54 A few weeks later the Supreme Court declined to hear their petition 53 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 55 56 Prophecies editGerald Flurry is a self declared prophet as written in his book Who Is That Prophet 57 Over three decades he has made several prophecies including Donald Trump remaining president 58 the Supreme Court overturning the 2020 U S Election 59 Barack Obama as the last president of the United States 60 Pope Benedict XVI will resurrect the Holy Roman Empire 61 the PCG would acquire the Bricketwood Estate in the UK 62 and Jesus Christ will return 63 Gerald Flurry as That Prophet edit In 1999 Gerald Flurry declared himself a prophet specifically the unnamed prophet from John 1 21 64 65 He claims to speak for God receiving new revelation from him and even hearing his voice 66 67 Donald Trump as King Jeroboam edit 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 68 He wrote that God revealed to him that we are in the prophesied Jeroboam end and there would be unparalleled carnage and destruction on Earth like never in history 69 He also prophesied that Donald Trump would be taken out by the sword 70 and that Tkach Jr would conspire with Trump to send the PCG into exile 71 He also claimed that this is the reason why Trump appointed so many Catholic Supreme Court justices during his term 72 Due to none of the events occurring during his term as president Flurry was confident that Joe Biden winning the 2020 U S election was against Bible prophecy 73 and that Trump would remain president 74 Flurry later stated that Trump s greatest sin was rejecting his throne 75 Gerald Flurry sits on King David s Throne edit In his book The New Throne of David Flurry claims he heard a strong voice that said There is a new stone of destiny and a new throne of David 67 One of the beliefs of the PCG is that Queen Elizabeth II is the reigning monarch over David s Throne 76 He now believes in January 2017 that all changed that throne is no longer in Britain 77 claiming that God has to have a king in this Church who is a descendant of David 78 Place of Safety edit Flurry wrote in 2018 that the PCG must be prepared to go to the Cave of Adullum the place of safety Make this part of your thinking and explained that there a converted apostle in the PCG claimed to be a descendant of King David will sit as a king on a throne 79 Criticisms editThe Philadelphia Church of God has been criticized by the media religious groups and cult information networks for their unorthodox beliefs and Gerald Flurry s manipulative behavior Doomsday Cult edit Recognized by World Religions and Spirituality Project Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry and Watchman Fellowship 80 as a non Christian cult which perverts the Bible to its own end 81 Gerald Flurry is noted as displaying typical cult leader arrogance and creates a seclusionary atmosphere for his followers 82 Flurry s approach to church government has been criticized for being totalitarian dictatorial heavy handed and tyrannical 83 Ex members of the PCG claim that Flurry uses his power to command absolute obedience of church members and threatens their salvation for disobedience 82 Some members fell into poverty due to the financial demands placed on them and many including children have died due to inadequate medical treatment 82 The group was also featured on the podcast The Cult Vault where an ex member speaks of how members devote their entire lives to their leader Gerald Flurry 84 Flurry stated I sometimes feel real good when I m called a cult in a sermon from 1990 85 The Philadelphia Church of God plans to flee the country in the near future 82 The PCG claims that we are entering the most tumultuous period in world history the terrible time period prophesied to occur just before the Second Coming of Jesus Christ 86 Flurry believes that God continues to give him new revelations such as warning Laodiceans the United States the nations of the British Commonwealth and Israel of their impending destruction through his Key of David program and various publications 87 He claims that God is pleading with mankind and that those who don t respond to his message will experience the worst time of suffering ever on this planet 88 KOKH TV conducted a news report aired November 24 2008 on the PCG examining their apocalyptic message and comparing them to David Koresh and the Branch Davidians 89 Stephen Flurry later held a press conference in response to the news report claiming the report was based on innuendo dishonest and just disgraceful 90 Amid the COVID 19 pandemic Daily Express noted that religious organizations such as the Philadelphia Church of God have flooded social media with fear mongering prophecies 91 In another 2020 article the Express criticized Gerald Flurry for preaching that according to Bible prophecy Donald Trump will overturn the election and remain in office 92 Malachi s Message edit Malachi s Message is Flurry s explanation of the WCG s departure from Armstrong s teachings 21 33 Flurry claims that his book was revealed to him in 1989 as new revelation and a vision from God Despite these claims Flurry has released several editions of Malachi s Message 93 94 with countless edits since its first release in January 1990 at least five times by the end of 1991 95 Flurry has significantly expanded the book over the years from 83 pages in 1989 to 156 pages 96 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 Earlier editions indicated that Tkach Sr will remain alive at the return of Jesus Christ 97 and will be plucked out of the Great Tribulation 98 This was later changed to Tkach Jr after his father s death 99 The term elect was change to the very elect 95 and references to the Laodicean messenger have been excluded from the book since the 1999 edition 100 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 101 Both works identifies the Laodicean era discusses Zerubbabel and Joshua the betrayal of Zerubbabel and the man of sin 95 All ministers deacons and writers of the WCG were sent a copy of The Letter to Laodicea in 1987 including Flurry 102 Mystery of the Ages edit During Flurry s firing in 1989 then Church Administrator Tkach Jr told him that Mystery of the Ages was discontinued because it was riddled with error 103 In 1997 the PCG decided to reprint Mystery of the Ages and a six year legal battle over its copyright ensued 47 48 Based on the mystery had to be finished reference found in Revelation 10 and the legal language used in Habakkuk 1 Flurry claimed that victory in court was revealed and prophesied and that Jesus Christ would make a personal appearance 104 in the middle of the court case 105 He also claimed in That Prophet booklet that he would not lose the court case 106 In 1999 the District court ruled in favor of the PCG but was reversed later by the Ninth Circuit Court in 2000 107 53 With an injunction to stop printing Mystery of the Ages issued Flurry appealed to the U S Supreme Court 54 A few weeks later the Supreme Court declined to hear their petition 53 In September 2002 during a Feast of Tabernacles sermon Flurry stated the court case is a battle with the devil and he would not make a deal with such an evil force he will only fight 95 Starting in April 2002 the PCG made different offers to the WCG 108 and reaching an out of court settlement by January 2003 for 19 of Armstrong s works for 3 million 109 55 56 The PCG has been criticized for misleading their members about the details of the court case to fit their prophetic narrative 95 and caved into making a deal to secure their victory 54 110 The PCG believes that Mystery of the Ages is God s inspired words 111 112 that Armstrong was merely a scribe with God pouring those words into his mind 113 48 They built their court case around its text being divinely inspired 114 and central to their religious beliefs 115 Despite criticizing the WCG for revising Mystery of the Ages 116 they have removed several statements inferring that there are no prophets in the New Testament Church 117 to reconcile the book with their new teaching on the subject 118 Mystery of the Ages has been updated at least four times since its first release in 1985 119 95 Media projects editThe PCG sponsors media projects including television shows and regular publications to preach their message and attract new followers to support their organization The Key of David edit 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 120 The program was named out of the Revelation 3 7 and other scriptures 121 connecting it to the letter to the church at Philadelphia citation needed Flurry claims that the Key of David is the profound understanding Christ wants all of us to have 122 which will lead to special positions of authority in New Jerusalem 123 The commercial free program is used to promote their literature and is the primary method for attracting new subscribers to their magazine The Philadelphia Trumpet 124 Since 1993 Flurry has produced more than 26 seasons with over 820 episodes recorded 124 The program is aired in the United States United Kingdom Canada Australia and the Philippines 125 The Philadelphia Trumpet edit The Philadelphia Trumpet is the PCG s flagship magazine published ten times a year and paid for by the tithes and offerings of their members 120 They claim to accurately forecast global events and trends 120 and position the magazine as the successor to the Plain Truth 126 It serves as their recruitment magazine 127 128 that is designed to look like a credible news magazine 99 It is filled with news stories selected and written to fit their prophetic narrative and used to promote their religious ideology 129 First published in February 1990 the magazine s circulation peaked at 458 700 in 2007 130 and dropped to 262 346 by 2018 131 of which 168 835 was sent out to waiting rooms to attract new readers 132 The Trumpet Daily edit The Trumpet Daily radio show hosted by the executive editor of The Philadelphia Trumpet Stephen Flurry speaking on a range of topics including politics principles of living and bible prophecy 133 Similar to The Philadelphia Trumpet this radio program links news events to the PCG s prophetic beliefs 99 The show premiered on May 9 2011 and is available through their website their radio station KPCG and SoundCloud Previously available on YouTube but restricted since January 2021 134 due to YouTube s stance to crackdown on violent criminal organizations 135 Celtic Throne edit Their latest dance production follows the millennia long journey of King David s throne from Judah to the British Isles and eventually the United States 136 Created and produced by Herbert W Armstrong College and Armstrong Dance with original new music from Golden Globe nominated composer Brian Byrne 137 In his sermon Brad Macdonald PCG minister states that Celtic Throne is the United States and Britain in Prophecy performed as a dance show 138 Education programs editThe PCG offer three education programs to members and their children with curricular based on their world view and doctrinal teachings Herbert W Armstrong College AC edit The PCG runs a small unaccredited theology college Herbert W Armstrong College from their headquarters compound in Edmond Oklahoma 139 AC offers their church members two year and four year liberal arts programs with the objective of teaching students how to live 140 heavily focusing on theology and prophecy 141 The college acts as a seminary to provide ministers and a pool of entry level workers for the church s operations 142 The college was established in 2001 as Imperial College of Edmond but was renamed after objections by Imperial College London 143 Armstrong College graduated its first class in 2006 144 In 2015 the PCG opened a second campus at their Edstone mansion in the United Kingdom 145 Imperial Academy IA edit In August 2008 Flurry founded Imperial Academy a primary and secondary school for the children of church members patterned after the WCG s Imperial Schools 146 As an unregistered educational institution Imperial Academy operates independently from local government oversight providing K 12 education using the A Beka home schooling curriculum 147 The church claims that Imperial teaches young people how to base their learning and thinking on the Holy Bible 147 Summer Educational Program SEP edit Formerly known as Philadelphia Youth Camp PYC the PCG sponsors a yearly summer camp modeled after the WCG s Summer Educational Program Held in Edmond Oklahoma Edstone England Australia and the Philippines campers participate in athletic activities Bible studies and a wide variety of social and educational activities during the two to three week camp It is billeted as an outreach program exclusive to the teenagers of the church with the goal of instilling church doctrines and developing unity amongst the teenage membership 148 According to Flurry SEP is a vision of how God will correct the problems of the entire world and claims to help their young people turn to God and to prepare them for the return of Christ 149 Outreach activities editThe PCG runs various outreach activities aimed at improving their public image and promoting Flurry s teachings across the world Armstrong International Cultural Foundation AICF edit Armstrong International Cultural Foundation was established in 1996 as The Philadelphia Foundation The AICF sponsors a performing arts concert series and archaeological digs in Israel Armstrong Auditorium located on the Herbert W Armstrong College campus in Edmond opened in September 2010 Armstrong Auditorium hosts the AICF s performing arts concert series and occasionally archaeological exhibits Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology AIBA edit Founded in January 2022 Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology is the church s archaeological institution based in Jerusalem Israel 150 With a stated mission to showcase biblical archaeology to the world AIBA sponsors and participates in archaeological excavations in the City of David and on the Ophel 151 Initially Flurry planned to name the institution the Armstrong Mazar Institute of Biblical Archaeology in honour of Herbert W Armstrong and archaeologists Professor Benjamin Mazar and granddaughter Dr Eilat Mazar 152 153 The PCG has been involved in several phases of Dr Mazar s excavations in Jerusalem since 2006 154 155 See also editArmstrongism Herbert W Armstrong Grace Communion International Church of God Seventh Day References edit Martin Tim 2000 The Philadelphia Church of God Profiles vol 17 no 2 Watchman Fellowship How God Planned to Reproduce Himself Cottrell Jack What the Bible Says About God the Redeemer Wipf and Stock 2000 p 139 Home Page Philadelphia Church of God Heerma Wik May 2018 Why One True Church Philadelphia Church of God a b Heerma Wik Apr 13 2019 Where Is God s True Church Today Philadelphia Church of God Flurry Gerald 2020 The True History of God s True Church United States of America Philadelphia Church of God pp 13 15 72 94 178 179 202 205 2019 220 224 Flurry Gerald 2021 Malachi s Message United States of America Philadelphia Church of God pp 5 28 29 62 63 Heerma Wik November 2013 A Mark and a Sign Philadelphia Church of God Flurry Gerald 2020 The True History of God s True Church United States of America Philadelphia Church of God pp 22 23 27 28 30 40 61 88 99 119 120 146 160 161 178 179 Flurry Gerald Feb 12 2021 Seven Churches Philadelphia Church of God Flurry Gerald Feb 17 2018 A Prophecy About God s Church Philadelphia Church of God Flurry Gerald 2020 The True History God s True Church United States of America Philadelphia Church of God pp iii 4 8 77 85 86 102 151 207 211 Anderson Eric May 2003 Christ s Bride Adorned in the Gold of Ophir Philadelphia Church of God Malone Ryan May 2010 The Bride of Light Philadelphia Church of God Flurry Gerald 2019 Ruth Becoming the Bride of Christ Canada Philadelphia Church of God pp 2 5 9 12 19 24 27 36 42 44 51 55 57 62 64 Flurry Gerald 2020 The True History of God s True Church United States of America Philadelphia Church of God pp 1 2 101 112 115 123 125 130 132 135 140 156 157 160 162 166 172 180 184 189 190 202 211 212 Armstrong Herbert 2016 Autobiography of Herbert W Arstrong United States of America Philadelphia Church of God pp 349 437 440 441 457 478 506 562 600 763 Herbert W Armstrong Church Founder Dies at 93 The Washington Post a b TRANSFORMED BY CHRIST A BRIEF Grace Communion International a b Flurry Gerald 2021 Malachi s Message United States of America Philadelphia Church of God pp vii ix 7 18 19 22 27 72 74 95 96 99 101 106 107 109 113 118 125 128 147 Flurry Stephen 2019 Raising the Ruins Canada Philadelphia Church of God pp xiv xv 8 10 12 17 19 35 72 84 89 94 98 103 105 110 113 114 117 132 136 143 148 152 158 161 163 167 168 171 173 201 208 271 272 328 331 332 ISBN 978 0 9745507 1 8 Flurry Gerald 2021 Malachi s Message United States of America Philadelphia Church of God pp vii ix xiii 10 18 22 27 29 31 36 67 72 73 77 89 90 101 114 117 119 122 127 133 137 a b Anderson Eric February 2002 This Is the Philadelphia Church of God theTrumpet Flurry Gerald Dec 7 2018 December 7 Remembering Why I Was Fired Philadelphia Church of God Flurry Stephen 2019 Raising the Ruins United States of America Philadelphia Church of God pp xiv 219 237 303 ISBN 978 0 9745507 1 8 Flurry Gerald 2018 Isaiah s End Time Vision United States of America Philadelphia Church of God p 103 Flurry Gerald Nov 8 2015 The Malachi s Message Warning theTrumpet a b Flurry Gerald 2019 The Little Book United States of America Philadelphia Church of God pp 1 3 6 7 9 10 25 26 Stough Bill Philadelphia official responds The Journal News of the Churches of God Retrieved June 12 2022 Flurry Gerald Mar 9 2022 Robber s Cave and New Revelation Philadelphia Church of God Flurry Gerald 2021 Malachi s Message United States of America Philadelphia Church of God pp 83 84 100 104 105 133 145 a b Flurry Gerald 2019 The Little Book United States of America Philadelphia Church of God p 26 Flurry Gerald 2019 The Little Book United States of America Philadelphia Church of God p 27 Flurry Gerald 2021 Malachi s Message United States of America Philadelphia Church of God pp xiii 9 10 28 30 31 93 96 122 127 139 143 146 Flurry Gerald 2021 Malachi s Message United States of America Philadelphia Church of God pp xiii 9 28 122 127 137 139 143 146 Flurry Gerald 2021 Malachi s Message United States of America Philadelphia Church of God pp xi xii 1 2 6 9 10 11 32 33 42 44 46 48 50 57 60 61 70 71 77 78 80 91 95 103 104 109 119 127 128 132 133 139 Flurry Gerald 2021 Malachi s Message United States of America Philadelphia Church of God pp 1 2 31 35 39 103 119 140 What Is a Laodicean Philadelphia Church of God Mar 18 2020 Flurry Gerald 2021 Malachi s 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