Philadelphia Church of God Fear Factor

More propaganda for the apostate crazies in Edmond.

Fear is one of the biggest tools used to control members.  Make them fear for their safety and eternal salvation and they will follow you anywhere...like Petra...or drink kool-aid...or believe the silliest things imaginable.

The Four Great Beasts of Revelation Are People You May Know In The Church of God!

From crazy lunatic COG preachers claiming their members will be riding around on the back of angels; to all of the  Elijah's, Elisha's and Amos's; to frauds claiming to have converted hoards of Muslims to the truth; to Witless Witness Ron Weinland and now a person who has the ability to know exactly WHO the four breasts of Revelation are.  Only in the Church of God can you find such willing lunatics ready to spout complete idiocy.

Today's agent of God's secret information is Phinehas Eleazar who knows exactly who the four humans are that are the beasts of Revelation.  For many here these will be men you may know or have heard of.

Eleazar used to be part of Gerald Flurry's personality cult, but left it because he was more theologically educated than Flurry.

Eleazar writes this:

THE FOUR GREAT BEASTS

And four great beasts came up from the sea, diverse one from another. (Daniel 7:3)

Daniel witnessed four great beasts ascending from this agitated sea pictured by God’s church in this end-time.

What are these four great beasts?

Verse 17 of the same chapter provides us the answer.

These great beasts, which are four, are four kings, which shall arise out of the earth. (Daniel 7:17)

Therefore, these four great beasts represent four great kings which shall come out of the earth.

In page 5 of the booklet, “Who or What is the Prophetic Beast?” Mr. Herbert Armstrong explained the word king in this manner:

“And the word king is synonymous with kingdom, and used only in the sense that the king represents the kingdom over which he rules, for in verse 23 we read, “The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon the earth ….” Notice also the word kingdom is used to explain the beasts in verses 18, 22, 24 and 27.”

These four kings have their own dominion or rule. As kings possess kingdoms over which they rule, these kings in God’s church represent the MINISTERS who were given rulership over the various regions or nations in the world.

Now, notice the place where these four kings will arise from.

These great beasts, which are four, are four kings, which shall arise out of the earth. (Daniel 7:17)

In verse 2, the four great beasts were seen by Daniel ascending from the great sea – an emblem for God’s church.

Here, earth is also representative of God’s church. They will rise up from the PCG. Their dominion will exist within this church.

IDENTITY OF THE FIRST BEAST  Now, with these two remarkable attributes mentioned about this first beast, who among the ministers in the Philadelphia Church of God had exhibited these qualities during his reign as a king over a very wide region in God’s church? 

This first beast in Daniel’s dream represents none other than John Macdonald, the former Regional Director of Africa, Asia, and Oceania and his reign in those regions in the past, prior to his demotion to Associate Pastor. 

He was the “king of the beasts” when it comes to devouring God’s people.

IDENTITY OF THE SECOND BEAST This second beast in Daniel’s dream represents Evangelist Alex Harrison, who replaced John Macdonald in 2015 as Regional Director of Africa, Asia, and Oceania.

The Third Beast is an amalgamation of four PCG leaders in the U.S. and Canada

IDENTITY OF THE THIRD BEAST 

This third beast may well represents four regional heads in the region of the United States, including Canada. As leopards are solitary animals that have large territories so are these ministers rule over a wide regions. 

The oppression and killings of God’s people was a worldwide experience. It was not an isolated case. It did not just happen in one country or region. It did not only occurred in Asia, Africa, and Oceania. 

The Great Tribulation happened to God’s people in all nations around the world. So, obviously, the wide territories of Manasseh was not spared. 

This third beast with four heads are ministers who are also hooked on preying upon God’s people. These kings or ministers who are leopards with spots are accustomed to do evil. 

“Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil. (Jeremiah 13:23) 

Many atrocities committed by PCG ministers from this region were recorded and detailed in exitsupportnetwork.com. 

The hunting techniques of these four kings is typically feline-like similar to the first beast. They are known to lurk in the dark and spring suddenly upon innocent and poor people.

Then the best part of all is the name of the Fourth Beast.

IDENTITY OF THE STOUTER HORN 

Now, who among the ministers in The Philadelphia Church of God will match these initial descriptions about this stouter horn? 

Who is this minister who has fellows surrounding him, whose appearance became greater than them and became the captain of their confederacy? 

Who is this minister who exalts and magnifies himself and now has the control of the whole PCG and makes major or important decisions for the church? 

This stouter horn is none other than Stephen Flurry! 

Do you still remember what Stephen Flurry did in 2014 Feast of Tabernacles? He drew the attention of God’s people all over the world to himself by giving the 2014 Feast of Tabernacles Opening Night Message. He took the spotlight, from the Apostle of God, his very own dad, and delivered a message which is not supposed to be given just by anybody.

What authority did he had to take away that very important responsibility from his dad?

Why is it that Armstrongism has breed such complete lunacy in so many people?  For a church that claimed to be restored Christianity and to have inspired leaders that were the only ones God was working with after 1,900 years, it sure has been one screwed up mess of some of the craziest idiots we have ever seen!  God certainly must have had a lapse in judgment. Imagine waiting for 1,900 years to hand your divine truth off to these idiots!  The worst and saddest part is that no matter how idiotic these people are, how abusive they are, or how morally bankrupt they are, people will still follow them.

You can read about this marvelous salvation worthy information on Phinehas Eleazar's web site:  The Last End: A Book of Remembrance  This site has some of the most crazy stuff you will ever read concerning the Church of God and the Philadelphia Church of God.

Treasures of Herbert Armstrong

These pictures are from an auction held in New York City, April 11, 1995 at Christie's.  This was just one of many auctions held in New York and Los Angeles concerning the sale of Herbert Armstrong's collection of gold, silver and fine art.  Much of  the fine art and metalwork were purchased during the time HWA was mailing out letters to the membership demanding that they cut back and send in more money.  The "Work" was always in a state of distress. Many members did indeed sacrifice and mailed in more money.  The result - HWA was on treasure hunting trips to Harrod's in London and other UK locations buying treasures for his three homes and college campuses (St Alban's, England, Big Sandy, TX and Pasadena, CA).

While Mrs. Armstrong was alive and in the early years of the church they lived in a modest house on Hill Ave (now owned by Cal Tech).  When Loma Armstrong died Herb began shedding his 'simple' life style for the extravagant one.  This was also the time Gerald Waterhouse and Dean Blackwell started blabbering that HWA was an Apostle.  And as you all know from the Bible, Apostles were meant to travel around the world speaking to world leaders, give them gifts of Steuben crustal, and play host to them at extravagant dinner parties at the various campus homes.  Apostles were ordained by God to live lives with the finest the earth and humankind has to offer.  This easy justification lead to multiple millions of dollars in extravagance by HWA,  evangelists, faculty, certain department heads and many ministers.


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 Elizabeth II Gold Table Service 14 karat

Used at all dinners in HWA's dining room

Auction estimate $50,00-80,000

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 Regency Silver-gilt Four Light Candelabra, Benjamin Smith, 1812

These sat on the buffet in the dining room.  They were also used on the dining table.

Auction estimate $80,000-120,000

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George III Silver-gilt Candelabra and matching candlesticks, Paul Storr, 1802

Auction estimate $60,000-90,000

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The Duke of Norfolk's Coronation Cup

William IV Silver-gilt Paul Storr, 1831

Auction estimate $20,000-30,000

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 Regency Silver-gilt Centerpiece, Paul Storr, 1818

The Three Graces occupied the place of distinction on HWA's dining room table.

Auction estimate $30,000-50,000

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Regency Silver-gilt Wine Coolers, Paul Storr 1813

Used to keep the hundred dollar wine bottles cool

Auction estimate  $60,000-90,000

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 A pair of George IV Silver-gilt Wine Coolers 1826

Imagine chilling your wine and champagne at home in these! 

Auction estimate $50,000-80,000

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The sterling silver pictured here is an Elizabeth II Table service. Service for 12.  

This was HWA's everyday silver.

Auction estimate: $10,000-15,000

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While various COGlet's splinter personality cults are idolizing HWA on this the 25th anniversary of his death, I thought I would give you a peek into the apostles lifestyle.

While the membership toiled and struggled in the 60's and 70's HWA was on a spending spree in Europe.  Millions of dollars were dumped over the years to furnish the home of the  end time prophet.  This was all during the time the pleading letters were sent to the members to send in as much money as they could because the work was 'in crisis.'

Of course we had morons that justified these artifacts as necessary for the entrainment of  world leaders and dignitaries coming to hear about a "Strong Hand From Someplace".  Others claimed all these goodies would be used to take care of the brethren as they were struggling in Petra.  These items would buy us food and drink and shelter by the Muslims.

One other idiot in Pasadena claimed that the Pasadena campus would never be destroyed during the tribulation.  The invading armies of Germany would use the Pasadena campus as their military headquarters.  They would be so in awe and taken back by it's beauty that they would not destroy it.  Because of that the Pasadena campus would be the new earthly HQ of God's people when the Kingdom was established.  Never mind that the city is supposed to be Jerusalem, but heck, this is typical WCG mythology and it sounded cool!  Never mind that these armies would be torturing and killing fellow citizen's while they dinned and enjoyed music in the Auditorium.

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This was to keep HWA's roast beef warm.  Estimated value $5,000-$8,000

A Victorian Parcel-Gilt Silver Plated Table for your guests to place their calling cards on. $4,000-$6,000

Set of late 1800's silver centerpiece with glorious naked women on it.  $10,000-$15,000

late 1800's Gold Desert dishes $4,000-$6,000

German Silver Knight   $3,000-$5,000

Pair of German Silver Figures, Sir Lancelot and Lady Guinevere  $10,000-$15,000

Elizabeth II Equestrians  $6,000-$9,000 each

Elizabeth II 14 kt Gold Table Service (This was used for formal dinners) $50,000-$80,000

Sterling Silver Everyday service $10,00-$15,000

Silver Goblet's to drink your Harvey's Bristol Cream In $8,000-$12,000

Set of 22 Silver Dinner Plates $8,000-$12,000

George V Sterling Silver Umbrella Stands $10,000-$15,000

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Updated with final auction prices

More important tools 

that every modern day Apostle needs 

to 

preach the gospel 

about 

"A Strong Hand From Someplace." 

Click on picture once to enlarge, then again for x-large closeup's

 Victorian Gilt Centerpiece  1888

Goddess Ceres in a field of wheat

$8,000-12,000

Sold for $23,300.00

 

Victorian Silver Four-light Candelabra  1857

$20,000-30,000

Sold for $57,500.00 

 Victorian Silver-mounted Frosted-glass Claret Jug and Stand 1845

$4,000 - 6,000

George IV Silver Egg Cruet 1820

$2,500 - 3,500 

(HWA had this on his breakfast table in the kitchen for his soft boiled eggs)
Sold for $27,600.00  

 Victorian Silver-gilt and Agate Desert Service 1854

$3,000 - 5,000
Sold for $4,370.00 

 Victorian Silver Vase 1874

$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $2,700.00 
Edward VI Silver-gilt Warwick Vase
$5,000 - 8,000
Sold For $5,650.00 

George IV Silver-gilt Wine Coolers 1826

$50,000 - 80,000
Sold for $74,000.00 

Regency Silver Salver 1813

$7,000 - 10,000
Sold for $24,150.00

George IV Silver Tea and Coffee Service 

$10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $16,100.00 

Important Regency Silver-gold gilt Candelabra 1812

$80,000 - 120,000

Sold for $222,500.00

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These items are vital tools for Ambassadors of World Peace!

You too can talk to Mrs. Sadat about a world that is ready to be spanked!

Well, I guess that one came true........

Regency Silver Bowl  1818

Paul Storr

$15,000 - 25,000

Sold for $27,600.00

Regency Silver Soup Tureen, cover and liner

Paul Storr, 1814

$30,000-50,000 

Sold for $28,750.00

Regency Silver-Gilt Wine Coolers

Paul Storr, 1813

$60,000-90,000

Sold for $107,000

George III Silver Tureen and Cover and Stand

Paul Storr, 1809

$40,000-60,000

Sold for $51,750.00

Regency Silver-gilt Centerpice

Paul Storr, 1818

$30,000-50,000

Three Bacchic Nymphs

Sold for $48,300.00

Twelve Regency Silver-Gilt Dinner Plates

Paul Storr, 1815

$30,000-50,000

Not listed as sold

Regency Silver Gilt Salver

Paul Storr, 1815

$2,000-3,000

Sold for $1,950.00

Duke of Norfolk's Coronation Cup

Paul Storr, 1831

$20,000-30,000

Sold for $18,400.00

Regency Silver-gilt Serving Tongs Made For The Prince Regent

Paul Storr, 1811

$6,000-8,000

Sold for $10,350.00

George III Silver Gilt Centerpiece

1803

$15,000-25,000

Sold for $40,250.00

George III Silver-gilt Centerpice

Paul Storr, 1808

$20,000-30,000

Sold for $52,900.00

George III Silver Wine Collers

Paul Storr 1798

$25,000-35,000

Sold for $48,300.00

George III Silver Epergne

1770

$8,000-12,000

Sold for $12,650.00

Charles II Silver Caudle Cup

1667

$3,000-5,000

Sold for $3,680.00

Six Queen Anne Silver Fluted Dishes

1713

$30,000-50,000

Sold for $74,000

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Pictured above is the current price of Louis XIII Remy Martin Grande Champagne Cognac.

This was one of Herbert Armstrong's favorite evening indulgences.  The container  the cognac is in is a baccarat crystal decanter and comes in a velvet lined red case.

At HWA's death there were three of these sitting on his liquor shelves in the basement, along with loads of other expensive alcoholic delights.  Upstairs there were two more in the cabinets.

When HWA was buying these (or should I say the church members were with their tithe money) he was paying around $750.00.  That was in the mid-1980's.  Twenty-five years later the price is running at $2,195.00.  That is one expensive indulgence!  Particularly when he was drinking it out of his St Louis Excellence Cognac/sherry glasses that were appraised at $250.00 each  in 2000.

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