Difference between revisions of "Prophecy"

From XFamily - Children of God
[unchecked revision][checked revision]
('see also' links)
m (30 -> 50)
 
(25 intermediate revisions by 5 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
A message or prediction said to have been received from the [[:Category:Spirit World|spirit world]], often from Jesus or group founder [[David Berg]] beyond the grave.
+
'''Prophecies''' are messages or predictions said to have been received from the [[:Category:Spirit World|Spirit World]], commonly from Jesus or group founder [[David Berg]] beyond the grave.
  
These messages or prophecies, especially those received from Jesus, were commonly in Old English, although in the past decade, these prophecies have adopted Modern English and are generally more casual or colloquial in tone. [[The Family International]] belives that when receiving a prophecy, the mouth of the person (or [[channel]]) receiving the prophecy is taken over by the [[spirit helper]] delivering the message. If the channel feels that the spirit helper speaking is not fluent in English or speaks with an accent, they will often reflect this in their own speech as the prophecy is given. These prophecies are often accompanied by [[vision]]s or [[spirit trip]]s.
+
These messages or prophecies, especially those received from Jesus, were commonly in Old English, although starting in the mid [[1990s]] these prophecies adopted Modern English and are generally more casual or colloquial in tone. [[The Family International]] believes that when receiving a prophecy, the mouth of the person (or [[channel]]) receiving the prophecy is taken over by the [[spirit helper]] delivering the message. If the channel feels that the spirit helper speaking is not fluent in English or speaks with an accent, they will often reflect this in their own speech as the prophecy is given. These messages are often accompanied by [[vision]]s or [[spirit trip]]s.
  
In older prophecies, the Old English was often misused and the messages were interspersed with Modern English. [[World Services]] once put out a primer on Old English grammar to assist [[:Category:Current and Former Members|Family members]] in delivering their prophecies correctly.
+
When Old English was more commonly used in prophecies, it was often misused and the messages interspersed with Modern English. [[World Services]] once published a primer on Old English grammar to assist [[:Category:Current and Former Members|Family members]] in delivering their prophecies correctly.
  
Following the implementation of the [[Loving Jesus]] doctrine, prophecies received from Jesus are often referred to as being "[[golden seeds]] from our Husband".
+
Following the start of the [[Loving Jesus]] doctrine in [[1995]], prophecies from Jesus are often referred to as "[[golden seeds]] from our Husband".
  
Many current members are convinced they are having a spiritual experience when they receive a prophecy. Former members claim the prophecies they personally gave were made up, or they spoke whatever related thought came to mind.
+
Many Family members are convinced they are having a spiritual experience when receiving a prophecy. Many former members claim the prophecies they personally gave while in the group were made up, or they spoke whatever related thought came to mind.
  
A recent Family doctrine, referred to as "''Ask Me Everything''", teaches that Jesus wants Family members to make every single decision, no matter how trivial, based on prophecy.
+
A recent Family doctrine, referred to as the "''Ask Me Everything'' revelation", teaches that Jesus wants Family members to make every single decision, no matter how trivial (e.g. whether or not they should cross the street), based on instantaneous prophecy. This doctrine is considered among The Family's [[new weapons|new spiritual weapons]].
  
  See also: [[Golden seeds]], [[Love words to Jesus]], [[Prayer]], [[Praise words and chants]]
+
In answer to questions about how members around the world might receive different messages from [[David Berg]] simultaneously, [[Karen Zerby]] has explained that the deceased Berg is able to repeatedly travel through time to the same moment at multiple locations, effectively making Berg capable of omnipresence.
[[Category:Beliefs]][[Category:Practices]][[Category:Spirit World]]
+
 
 +
==List of notable Family prophecies==
 +
David Berg, as well as many other "Family prophets", have made numerous, well-documented prophecies over the years. Many of these prophecies have already failed. Below is an incomplete list of the more well known prophecies within The Family:
 +
{| border="0" align="center" style="border:1px solid #CCC; background-color:#FFFFFF"
 +
|- align="center" bgcolor="#CCCCCC"
 +
!Prophet
 +
!Prediction
 +
!Predicted in
 +
!Status
 +
<!--|-
 +
| David Berg || Christ returns in 1990 || {{citation needed}} || Failed-->
 +
|- style="background:#EFEFEF;"
 +
| David Berg || Christ returns in 1993 || <small>ML 456</small> || Failed
 +
|-
 +
| David Berg || Comet Kohoutek heralds colossal doomsday event in the USA in January 1974 || <small>[[HomeARC ML 0269|ML 269]], [[HomeARC ML 0280|ML 280]]</small> || Failed
 +
|- style="background:#EFEFEF;"
 +
| David Berg || Karen Zerby and [[Ricky Rodriguez]] are [[Endtime Witnesses]] during reign of the Antichrist || <small>{{pubs|707|DO 707}}</small> || Failed
 +
|-
 +
| David Berg || Berg dies at age 70 in 1989 || <small>{{pubs|156|GP 156}}</small> || Failed
 +
|- style="background:#EFEFEF;"
 +
| David Berg || Single European currency called "Euro Units" || <small>{{pubs|738|DFO 738}}</small> || Partially fulfilled
 +
|-
 +
| David Berg || Imminent, total, global economic collapse || <small>{{pubs|284|GP 284}}, {{pubs|854|DFO 854}}, and others</small> || Pending, more than 50 years later
 +
|- style="background:#EFEFEF;"
 +
| David Berg, [[World Services|WS]] || Antichrist rises before Zerby's death (most recent timeframe given for Christ's return) || {{citation needed}} || Pending
 +
<!--|-
 +
| WS || [[2006]]-06-06 is significant because of "6-6-6" association || {{citation needed}} || Unclear
 +
|- style="background:#EFEFEF;"
 +
| WS || August 2006 will be a ''very'' significant month || {{citation needed}} || Pending
 +
|-
 +
| WS || Christ returns in 2012 || {{citation needed}} || Pending-->
 +
|}
 +
The Family has published a list of David Berg's prophecies, dreams and prayers they claim have been fulfilled. Many of these, however, are vague, generalized, or unverifiable, others have arguably not been fulfilled as predicted, and some foretell common events such as travel. The full list is provided below.
 +
* [https://media.xfamily.org/docs/fam/misc/mo_revelations.html Reference Category-Revelations: Fulfilled Prophecies (through David), Dreams, Answers to Prayer]
 +
 
 +
==Multimedia==
 +
* [[Image:Icon_music.gif|Music]][https://media.xfamily.org/audio/TCD/28/01%20Prophets%20of%20MO.mp3 Teen CD #28, Track 1: ''"Prophets of MO"''] &mdash; Editor's Note: "MO" refers to Berg's pseudonym, [[Moses David]]. <small>(By Jay [rap], Godfrey [vocals])</small>
 +
 
 +
==External links==
 +
* [http://thefamily.org/dossier/statements/communicating.htm Communicating with Heavenly Messengers] &mdash; Doctrinal Paper from the Family International
 +
* [http://www.excult.org/ed/hearing_from_god.htm Hearing From God] &mdash; 1992 article by former member [[Edward Priebe]], who encouraged the use of prophecy by non-leadership before this was sanctioned by The Family
 +
 
 +
  See also: [[Golden seeds]], [[Channel]], [[Tongues]], [[Prayer]], [[Spirit trip]], [[Vision]], [[Endtime Prophet]]
 +
 
 +
{{stub}}
 +
 
 +
[[Category:Practices]][[Category:Spirit World]][[Category:Theology]]
 +
[[Category:Glossary]]
 +
[[Category:Spotlight]]

Latest revision as of 15:53, 8 June 2024

Prophecies are messages or predictions said to have been received from the Spirit World, commonly from Jesus or group founder David Berg beyond the grave.

These messages or prophecies, especially those received from Jesus, were commonly in Old English, although starting in the mid 1990s these prophecies adopted Modern English and are generally more casual or colloquial in tone. The Family International believes that when receiving a prophecy, the mouth of the person (or channel) receiving the prophecy is taken over by the spirit helper delivering the message. If the channel feels that the spirit helper speaking is not fluent in English or speaks with an accent, they will often reflect this in their own speech as the prophecy is given. These messages are often accompanied by visions or spirit trips.

When Old English was more commonly used in prophecies, it was often misused and the messages interspersed with Modern English. World Services once published a primer on Old English grammar to assist Family members in delivering their prophecies correctly.

Following the start of the Loving Jesus doctrine in 1995, prophecies from Jesus are often referred to as "golden seeds from our Husband".

Many Family members are convinced they are having a spiritual experience when receiving a prophecy. Many former members claim the prophecies they personally gave while in the group were made up, or they spoke whatever related thought came to mind.

A recent Family doctrine, referred to as the "Ask Me Everything revelation", teaches that Jesus wants Family members to make every single decision, no matter how trivial (e.g. whether or not they should cross the street), based on instantaneous prophecy. This doctrine is considered among The Family's new spiritual weapons.

In answer to questions about how members around the world might receive different messages from David Berg simultaneously, Karen Zerby has explained that the deceased Berg is able to repeatedly travel through time to the same moment at multiple locations, effectively making Berg capable of omnipresence.

List of notable Family prophecies

David Berg, as well as many other "Family prophets", have made numerous, well-documented prophecies over the years. Many of these prophecies have already failed. Below is an incomplete list of the more well known prophecies within The Family:

Prophet Prediction Predicted in Status
David Berg Christ returns in 1993 ML 456 Failed
David Berg Comet Kohoutek heralds colossal doomsday event in the USA in January 1974 ML 269, ML 280 Failed
David Berg Karen Zerby and Ricky Rodriguez are Endtime Witnesses during reign of the Antichrist DO 707 Failed
David Berg Berg dies at age 70 in 1989 GP 156 Failed
David Berg Single European currency called "Euro Units" DFO 738 Partially fulfilled
David Berg Imminent, total, global economic collapse GP 284, DFO 854, and others Pending, more than 50 years later
David Berg, WS Antichrist rises before Zerby's death (most recent timeframe given for Christ's return) [citation needed] Pending

The Family has published a list of David Berg's prophecies, dreams and prayers they claim have been fulfilled. Many of these, however, are vague, generalized, or unverifiable, others have arguably not been fulfilled as predicted, and some foretell common events such as travel. The full list is provided below.

Multimedia

External links

See also: Golden seeds, Channel, Tongues, Prayer, Spirit trip, Vision, Endtime Prophet

This article is a "stub". This means it is an incomplete article needing further elaboration.

You can help xFamily.org by contributing information or writing a more complete article. Please use the Forum to send us content whenever possible.