Crackpot Prophet: Publishes List Of His Books That WIll Be Used By God To Train People In The Kingdom

After having one of his simpering acolytes drone on about humility at the Feast—because nothing screams "humble" like a scripted sermon using Bwana Bob's own words—God's self-proclaimed greatest gift to the entire universe boldly declared that his books are so mind-blowingly essential that they'll be the go-to textbooks in the Kingdom of God to enlighten the clueless masses with "the truth." Oh, please, spare us the divine ego trip.

One thing's crystal clear about the god of Armstrongism: it has to be the most impotent figment of imagination ever concocted. Out of centuries of actual devout Christians and martyrs who, you know, suffered and died for their faith, not a single one is deemed worthy to ascend to godhood like the oh-so-special Armstrongites will. Nope, they won't even get a cameo in teaching duties in the kingdom— that's reserved exclusively for Church of God elites. Only the devoted disciples of Herbert Armstrong get that golden ticket. How utterly, profoundly stupid could we have been to swallow this steaming pile of nonsense?

Seriously, why do these Armstrongite leaders strut around like their words are pure gold, destined for eternal posterity? Who in their right mind—or any mind at all—in the kingdom of God would waste a single second flipping through gems like The Missing Dimension in Sex, The US and BC in Prophecy, Mystery of the Ages, Malachi's Message, or whatever drivel Bwana Bob spews from his pulpit or scribbles down? None of this garbage will have even a shred of relevance in the Kingdom—it's like bringing a flip phone to a quantum computer convention.

No one will bother cracking open The Gospel of the Kingdom of God when they're literally lounging in the presence of the gospel message incarnate. Who needs a dusty old book when you've got the real deal? Groundbreaking insight, right?

And, who on earth—or in heaven—needs an Armstrongite tome on salvation when everyone's already living it out in technicolor perfection? The sheer asshattery of it all is beyond appalling—it's a masterclass in delusion!

Not a single soul will give two hoots about 21st-century Islamic and Biblical prophecies once they're all ancient history, wrapped up and filed under "been there, done that." Shocking, I know.

And the absolute crowning turd in this punchbowl? There's not one single human who's ever breathed air, or ever will, who needs to clutter their brain with the "history" of the laughably misnamed Continuing Church of God! Hell, even today's Christians couldn't care less, except maybe to note how it's bloated with so many bald-faced lies and batshit claims that it has all the credibility of a flat-earth convention.

Anyway, picture this: your long-lost relatives, chilling by the waters of Babylon, picnicking in the Herbert W Armstrong Park in the New Jerusalem,  or having a bite to eat at the Great Bwana Mall, will be there eagerly devouring these "masterpieces." Yeah, because that's exactly how eternity rolls—endless book club sessions on outdated cult fiction. What a paradise!

While we have many, the following look to be particularly applicable to the ‘instruct many’ prophecy related to predominantly Philadelphian Christians: 

 

The Gospel of the Kingdom of God The Beast power will be promising a humanitarian utopia that he will not truly be able to deliver. Philadelphian Christians who understand the gospel of the kingdom will be able to better explain why God’s kingdom is the answer. This booklet is available in hundreds of languages. 

 

The MYSTERY of GOD’s PLAN: Why Did God Create Anything? Why Did God Make You? This book answers some of the basic questions about the human life and what God’s purpose is. 

 

Universal OFFER of Salvation, Apokatastasis: Can God save the lost in an age to come? Hundreds of scriptures reveal God’s plan of salvation Most in the world do not understand the plan a loving God truly has for humanity. 

 

Continuing History of the Church of God This is a short overview of church history and shows that it was the Church of God in Asia Minor and Antioch that stood up against many of the early heretics and that the beliefs of the early Christians are best held by the Continuing Church of God. 

 

Who Gave the World the Bible? The Canon: Why do we have the books we now do in the Bible? Is the Bible complete? The end time Beast power will feign support of a religion that will be considered as ‘catholic.’ Since the Church of Rome claims it gave the world the Bible, it says it alone has the right to interpret it. This book helps explain where the Bible came from, what the correct books are, what the best manuscripts are, and the fact that it was the Church of God who maintained the chain of custody of the books–not the Vatican or the other Greco-Roman faiths. 

 

Islamic and Biblical Prophecies for the 21st Century There are reportedly over 2 billion Muslims. Can you possibly help instruct them about God’s plan for them? 

 

Hope of Salvation: How the Continuing Church of God Differs from Protestantism The true Church of God is NOT Protestant. This book gives extensive details as to why that is so. Plus goes in depth to explain to Protestant and others that it is the Continuing Church of God, and not the Greco-Roman faiths, that best practices sola Scriptura. 

 

Beliefs of the Original Catholic Church While the Roman and Eastern Orthodox Catholic churches believe they have the original faith and that is backed up by the writings of those they call the “early fathers,” the reality is that they have deviated from the Bible and early Christian leaders–most of which they call ‘saints’ on many serious and core doctrines. The information in this book is well expected to “instruct many” in the time of the end. 

 

Now that does not mean our other books and booklets are not important to know–and they can also be referred to–and all are found at the following link: CCOG Free Books and Booklets. 

 

Non-Philadelphians will not know enough to instruct many in this age. Oh yes, they will teach people during the millennium. But, the lack of knowledge of church history, development of heresies, and proper prophetic understanding will prevent most non-Philadelphians from fulfilling the “instruct many” prophecy in Daniel 11:32. 

 

Because some of what people in the world will be interested in will be a bit historical, and to them unique, the listed books were written. These books are part of the CCOG preparation for the short work. 

 

If YOU are willing to be used by God and will support the true Philadelphian remnant leader, God may well have YOU instruct many. Either directly, or at least, indirectly.

Is Aaron Dean Ready To Let God Put On Him The Clothing Of Righteousness?

 

More words of wisdom from Samuel Kitchen:

Now the Lord God has done some rebuking towards the Devil, who is standing by to accuse falsely of Mr. Dean of “usurping power”. That’s the point of the UCG STRUCTURE. It was formed as a reaction to Aaron Dean holding faithful and true. 

 

So look at Zechariah 3. Who removes the filthy clothing from Joshua? Those who are obedient to God, and doing the work of God. It is by us still holding fast as the Worldwide Church of God and keeping the Work of God ALIVE, the false works will flee with Satan the Devil. 

 

As Satan said through Simon Peter, in Matthew 16. I have been told “IT IS NOT SO”, but the Lord does rebuke Satan the Devil. 

 

And when the Devil flees, so do the filthy garments. What does that mean? It means the filthy garments that is dragging Aaron Dean into the Lake of Fire to burn up is going as well. 

 

And when he resumes his proper work, inside the true Church of God, this Worldwide Church of God, then clothing of righteousness will adorn him, and he can properly fulfill his ministry in the Lord. 

 

So what does the Tribulation do? It shuts down all these churches. It strips them of their PSUEDO POWER, which Satan allowed them to think they have. 

 

And with nothing, perhaps they will look to God and repent. 

 

Aaron Dean will stand up one day and give a faithful testimony. 

 

But for the rest of us now, we need to be doing our part! We need to be ready! We need to obey God and BELIEVE GOD and the gospel delivered unto us through Herbert W Armstrong. 

 

Since Trumpets, God is setting forth to restore the ministry to this Church. IT WILL BE DONE! And if we can be ready to support them as they are restored, then let us be ready as PILLARS OF THE TEMPLE!

Dave Pack: I Am Spent!

 

David C. Pack of The Restored Church of God said that he was "spent" and could not keep his endless prophecy series going for another year. During "The Greatest Untold Story! (Part 599)," on September 27, 2025, the Pastor General admitted he was physically exhausted and alluded to other health concerns. Even though he declared again that "the Series is over," Part 600 was delivered on October 7, 2025, after the Kingdom to Israel did NOT arrive on October 6 as he had taught. exrcg.org

Some Questions About Your Observance of the Feast of Tabernacles

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For Your Consideration: Some Questions About Your Observance of the Feast of Tabernacles

What does the Feast of Tabernacles mean to you?

Has your understanding of the festival changed since the first time you observed it? How?

Do you think that your observance of the festival is consistent with Torah's instructions to construct a temporary dwelling and live in it for seven days? Explain.

Do you think your observance of the festival satisfies the commandment to appear before the Lord three times each year at the place which He chooses? Explain.

If Jesus Christ really fulfilled God's Law, how does this festival point to him? If it doesn't point to him, please explain.

What new insights into the Kingdom of God has this year's observance of the FOT imparted to you?

What part do meals and the consumption of alcoholic beverages play in your observance of this festival?

What kind of entertainment activities do you engage in during your festival observance? How do they fit into the overall symbolism of the festival?

How much money have you contributed to the Church and or charities during the festival?

Were the sermons, music, and Bible studies good and relevant? If so, what did you learn from them?

Did you skip any sermons or Church sponsored activities during the festival? If so, why?

If you have a family, did your spouse and/or children enjoy the feast? Did they learn anything new? Would they celebrate the festival if you weren't around?

When will the symbolism of this festival find its fulfillment? If/When that happens, will the festival become a memorial of that/those event(s)?

Miller Jones/Lonnie C Hendrix 

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Why did Jesus not return on October 6? Dave Pack continues batting 0% in prophecy accuracy

 

Remember this from 2 months ago? Oh, wait, of course you do—because in the grand, never-ending circus of Dave Pack's "prophetic" blunders, every failed prediction is just a timeless classic, replayed like your favorite sitcom rerun, but with zero laughs and all the embarrassment.

Who could have ever imagined that Dave Pack was going to be wrong again? I mean, with his flawless, god-like streak of prophetic perfection that's dazzled the world for... oh, wait, zero times ever? Utterly earth-shattering, paradigm-shifting shockwaves here, folks—hold onto your Bibles!

How many of his super-duper, ultra-gullible followers will sit there all through the Feast, wallowing in yet another soul-crushing disappointment that their all-knowing, never-failing guru has "oopsie-daisied" another whopper of a lie straight to their faces? Yet, none of them will ever summon the tiniest shred of so-called "faith" to abandon Dave's magnificent mountain of steaming, gold-plated nonsense and finally escape the clown car. Bless their eternally devoted, blindly adoring little souls—may they never wake up from this dream!

Self-appointed Church of God "prophets" are all batting a mind-bogglingly impressive 0% right now in prophetic accuracy. But hey, who's keeping score in this league of legendary losers? Certainly not these spiritual superstars, who wouldn't know a hit if it smacked them with a divine lightning bolt!

How many more times—nay, how many infinite, universe-spanning eternities—does this demonic shepherd need to cry wolf before his flock realizes the wolf isn't coming... because it's been Dave in a wolf costume all along, laughing maniacally in the mirror?

He has been widely criticized—oh, the horror, the injustice!—as a false prophet based on those annoyingly nitpicky biblical criteria and his absolutely legendary track record of unfulfilled predictions that could fill a library of epic fails. According to Deuteronomy 18:22, a prophet who speaks in God's name but whose words do not come to pass is considered false. Who knew the Good Book was so unforgivingly basic? Poor Dave, victim of such unreasonable standards! 

Pack's predictions often claim to be tied to Hebrew calendar dates, biblical feasts, or current events, but they consistently fail and get revised. Some specific instances include:

2020-2021: Predicted Joe Biden would "never serve a day in office" (December 26, 2020), and claimed Christ would enter RCG's building undetected (March 31, 2020). 

 

2022: Multiple dates like Tammuz 1, Av 10 (August 7), Elul 1, Tishrei 1 (September 23, Feast of Trumpets), and Cheshvan 1. 

 

2023: Dates such as Tevet 21 (January 14), March 6, April 1, May 5, June 18, July 1, September 29 (Feast of Tabernacles), and December 22. He declared doubting 2023 as the year was "practically a faithless attack on God’s word" (September 9, 2023). 

 

2024: Predictions for April 8/9 (Abib 1), June 16 (Pentecost), July 7 (Tammuz 1), October 3 (Tishrei 1, Feast of Trumpets), and December 16 (Kislev 16). 

 

2025: Dates like January 29 (Shevat 1), March 29 (Abib 1), June 1 (Pentecost), July 1 (Tammuz 5), and September 23 (Tishrei 1, Feast of Trumpets). As recently as July 19, 2025, his ongoing pattern of setting Monday deadlines that fail. 

 

Oh, sure, Pack has occasionally played the humble card by denying he's a prophet at all—like that gem on June 7, 2025, where he proclaimed, "I’ve never claimed to be a prophet," as if we all forgot his endless stream of "divine" proclamations. Or that hilarious vow back on April 27, 2019, swearing he'd never set another date again... right before he kept right on doing it, because why stop the fun when the failures are piling up so spectacularly? And when those oh-so-reliable prophecies inevitably flop like a lead balloon, he trots out the most creative excuses imaginable: God apparently lets errors slide just to "test faith," or the whole mess was a clever "ruse by God" to bamboozle the doubters. How convenient—blame the Almighty for your own epic blunders!

Dave, ever the modest soul, positions himself as the undisputed king of prophetic wisdom, humbly claiming titles like "Apostle" or the biblical "Elijah" who's single-handedly restoring all truth before Christ bothers to show up. Because, you know, no one else in history could possibly measure up to his genius. His sermons are chock-full of these modest highlights:"

I’ve studied prophecy, I know this, like no man who’s ever lived" (November 28, 2015)—wow, move over, Moses; Dave's got this covered! 

 

"There’s no way we’ve got this wrong" (March 15, 2023)—famous last words from the guy who's been wrong more times than a broken clock. 

 

Claims of personal immortality: "So, I know I don’t die. A couple places say that" (April 27, 2024)—immortal, you say? Must be why his predictions keep dying instead.

 "God, quite literally, could not tell us or He would make Himself a liar" (January 9, 2016), or casually describing God as willing to "slaughter babies and behead them" (October 12, 2023)—because nothing says "loving deity" like turning the divine into a horror movie villain to prop up your failing shtick.

In the end, isn't it just heartwarmingly inspiring how David C. Pack keeps the prophetic dream alive—one spectacular face-plant at a time? With a track record that could make even Nostradamus blush in envy (for all the wrong reasons), and excuses so divinely creative they'd make God Himself chuckle, Dave stands as the ultimate beacon of unwavering "faith" in the face of endless, hilarious failure. Here's to the next 82 botched predictions; after all, who needs accuracy when you've got an immortal ego and a flock too devoted to notice the wolf in shepherd's clothing? Keep shining, you false prophetic superstar—you're batting zero, but hey, at least you're consistent!

Crackpot Prophet: Where is Elijah in 2025?

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Oh, when it comes to the ever-so-glorious Churches of God movement, Elijahs are basically cheaper than boxes of expired matzo's after Passover. Every single decade of these churches' oh-so-holy existence is absolutely littered with self-appointed Elishas and Elijahs, all dramatically "sent by God" to warn the church and the world, because apparently, the Almighty just can't get enough of these clowns.

For decades, the old Worldwide Church of God headquarters in Pasadena was graced by these Elijahs showing up at the Hall of Administration, thumping their emasculated chests while proclaiming how utterly magnificent they were and that they had some earth-shattering message for either Herbert Armstrong or Joseph Tkach Sr. Then, once they were rightfully ignored like the pests they were, they'd heroically plant themselves-as martyrs for the truth- on the sidewalk out front with their genius-level idiotic picket signs, boldly declaring that the end was nigh—because nothing says "divine prophet" like loitering with a Sharpie-scrawled cardboard masterpiece.

When the Worldwide Church of God finally imploded in the late '90s, various self-appointed Elijahs swooped in to snatch up the mantle and launch their shiny new splinter cults, each one somehow managing to out-crazy the last in a race to the bottom of sanity. And oh, that brings us to our beloved resident crackpot. Never one to bother with an original thought (why innovate when you can imitate?), Crackpot Bob has piled on so many mantles that even the ancient prophets are probably scratching their heads in heaven, wondering who this walking identity crisis thinks he's representing anymore.

But this time around, though—bless his heart—Crackpot Bob couldn't even charm many Caucasians into joining his grand cause. His Feast sites in the Caucasian nations boast crowds so massive you could count every single attendee on both hands... and still have fingers left over for waving goodbye to his delusions.

Armstrongism is just overflowing with these self-appointed Elijahs because, wouldn't you know it, there are still plenty of wide-eyed fools out there convinced that Herbert's "work" was never quite finished, and now it's up to them—yes, them!—to heroically complete it. How noble.

I asked AI why Crackpot Bob thinks he's a prophet, and it came back with this:

He left LCG in December 2012 due to what he describes as doctrinal errors, integrity issues, and a lack of love for the truth among its leadership. Thiel positions himself as a prophet in the end times, claiming to fulfill biblical roles such as those described in Acts 2:17-18 (God pouring out His Spirit leading to prophecies) and as a watchman delivering warnings about end-time events. He asserts that he is not self-appointed but was divinely anointed and confirmed through events, dreams, and statements from former LCG leaders.

Crackpot Bob posted two Feast sermons by two of his deluded men where they praised him as Elijah and that if you believe the Bible, you have to believe that Crackpot Bob is Elijah.

John Kaht refers to the Bible and basically states, “You have to decide if you will believe the Bible–if so, will you do what it says?” Jesus did what was to happen according to the scriptures. Jesus really rose from the dead and is really still alive. Truth is truth. We Christians are to believe the truth and it does not matter what the rest of the world does not. Christians are to rightly divide the word of truth.

Where is Elijah in 2025?

Louis Rubin mentions various views on whether or not there is to be a future Elijah. He explains that many think it was the late Herbert W. Armstrong. He stated that it will not be the original Elijah who worked in the 9th century BCE. Louis Rubin listed various heretical views on the end time Elijah. He stated that Elisha received a double-portion of God’s spirit. He explained that Jesus’ words in Matthew 17:11 are a prophecy for an end time Elijah who would restore all things. He listed 18 truths that Herbert W. Armstrong restored. He asked if anything had been restored in the 21st century and then listed over 20 truths that have been restored in the Continuing Church of God. He speculated about a candidate to be the end time Elijah who is alive now.

It is not only those of us here that mock Crackpot Bob and his many mantles, Church of God Perspective has also roasted Crackpot Bob:

You really have to wonder when Bob Thiel will quit lying. 

 

COGWriter Bob Thiel likes to twist and take other people’s and organization’s out of context, so let’s be clear about what the COGWA article, “False Prophets“, actually says. 

 

First of all, and foremost, it defines what a prophet is, something Bob Thiel continually muddies up:

A prophet is thus someone who speaks for another, foresees the future or proclaims a message.
An important function of a true prophet is found in a statement from God to the ancient Israelites through Moses… 

 

This is a very important point! A prophet speaks for someone else. They deliver a message for someone else. IOW, God speaks to a prophet in dreams or visions (S. Nu 12:5-7) to give a message for an individual, group, nation or the entire world. 

 

This means that the prophet might dream a dream to deliver a message to someone else. Ordinarily, this is a warning message. 

 

It is also important to note that the dream isn’t about the prophet himself/herself. Dreams prove nothing without results. 

 

Bob Thiel has yet to deliver a real message to anyone, except supposedly about himself. Obviously, this is a narcissistic view of how God speaks to His people. Bob Thiel has yet to speak a message, declare it a message from God and then have it come to pass!

COG Perspective continues with this:

Here are the “Four Tests” COGWA wrote about with my rebuttal to COGWriter Bob Thiel’s self-aggrandizing article: 

 

1. Does the conduct of the prophet reflect godly character? 

Absolutely not! COGWriter Bob Thiel’s arrogance in rebelling against his former organization (after praising them so long in public, BTW) is reminiscent of Satan’s rebellion against God. His finger-pointing and judgmentalism towards others proves he is the quintessential Laodicean (the people judge — others, that is). 

 

2. Do the predictions of the prophet come true? 

 

What predictions? All Thiel does is rehash a mix of biblical prophecies intermingled with pagan prophecies to create an abomination of predictions. Yet, where is the “thus saith the Lord…”? To be a prophet, you have to prophesy, and he has yet to do so. 

 

3. Are the words of the prophet consistent with Scripture? 

No. His organization, as well as his parent group LCG, add all sorts of traditions of men to their beliefs, including but not exhaustively forms of government (idolatry of men), criticisms of observing the anniversary of one’s birth, laxity on the sanctity of marriage, church eras, and more. 

 

Worse, he includes many pagan and un-Christian prophecies as part of his message. A true prophet of God would not need to do this to the extent he engages in it. 

 

Essentially, his emphasis upon being a “Philadelphian remnant”, a self-contradiction that a school child can see, means he is preaching a different message, a different gospel, than the NT does. 

 

For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit [such as an attitude of judgmentalism], which ye have not received, or another gospel [such as the message of being “Philadelphian” rather than a message of what Christ will do when He returns], which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.
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12 But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.

13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.

14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.

15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.2Co 11:4,12-15 

 

4. Do the people benefit spiritually from the prophet’s ministry? 

 

No. The only benefit is Bob Thiel’s enrichment and supposed elevation of status. The people he leads will be lead into the wilderness of false teaching and idolatry that characterizes so many that Satan has grabbed ahold of before they could see the truth (Cf. Lk 8:5, 11-12). 

 

Simply put, too many church organizations take on titles of prophet, apostle and even sillier terms jerked out of context from the Bible in order to entice you and I and anyone else who will listen to follow them rather than God.

The Continuing Church of God joins the ranks of the Philadelphia Church of God, Church of God — Preparing for the Kingdom of God and Restored Church of God as being part of the synagogue of Satan, claiming they are people of God when they are not (Rev 2:9; 3:9). COGWriter Bob Thiel Fails "Four Tests" of Being a True Prophet

Then the gloves come off:

Bob Thiel wants to pick on anyone and everyone in order to justify his own beliefs and vaunted ego. However, the fact is that he is a liar, he does not care for the truth, or accuracy for that matter, and he constantly compares himself to others.

12 We don’t dare class or compare ourselves with some of the people who advertise themselves. In measuring themselves against each other and comparing themselves with each other, they are simply stupid. 2Co 10:12 (CJB) 

 

Take his “doctor” title. Doctor of what? If I came to you and said I was a doctor and gave medical advice, wouldn’t you assume by my actions I was a doctor of medicine? Likewise, if I went around putting “Dr” on my books, and the books were on religion, would you not assume my doctorate was in theology? And, if those things turned out not to be true, wouldn’t you believe I was a fraud? And, rightly so! [Update: Thiel now claims to have a ThD; see “Doctor” Thiel Responds]

Buried deep within his website is the admission that “I have studied graduate level Early Church History from Fuller Theological Seminary and other schools in and out of the USA, and after a lot of writing, was granted a foreign Th.D. in early Christianity. A doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree was earned from the Union Institute and University (1993) where I studied various biological sciences and research methodologies.”

Not that it matters, which makes it even more curious that he would use such a means to elevate himself. However, his pride in his research is obviously flawed, seeing as he cannot even be bothered to get the name of this website correct. In spite of his being drawn attention to it more than once in the past, he has no interest in telling the truth and does not care if he gets the name right.

Which makes you wonder why anyone would follow such a person who claims to hold the truth dear when they obviously do not. Thiel twists COG current events and the Bible in a similarly deceitful manner.

COG Perspective ends with this:

What is striking is how bold he is in his lies! He reminds me of the child with chocolate all over his face who denies to his mother that he was in the cookie jar. What are his followers, anyhow, if not stupid, then? If they are not, they should prove it and leave! Do not walk! Do not pass go! Run for the hills!  Bob Thiel Is Still a Liar and False Prophet