God ordained that there would be three “Elijahs”: 1) The original Elijah (“Elijah the Tishbite” (1 Kings 17:1), who is mentioned many times in the Scriptures. 2) John the Baptist, who came in the “spirit and power of Elijah,” whom Christ said was “Elijah” (Matt. 17:10-13). 3) And, finally, an end-time “Elijah”—of whom Jesus said, “Elijah truly shall first come, and restore all things” (v. 11).
Jesus’ prediction of a future end-time “Elijah” was made after John had been beheaded (Matt. 14:1-12). Christ’s startling prediction that a future “Elijah” would appear on the world scene, pointed back to Malachi’s ancient prophecy (4:5-6). No prophet or apostle ever did such a powerful work, as that which God did through Mr. Armstrong. A mighty work by anyone’s standard! In fact, many believe Mr. Armstrong communicated the Word of God to more people—perhaps as many as 70 to 80 million—more than all of God’s servants throughout history! He probably preached the true Word of God to more people during his ministry than all prophets and apostles, from the days of “righteous Abel” until the time of his death in 1986! After carefully examining in detail the fruits of his long, 52-year ministry, how can anyone honestly entertain further doubts that the outstanding accomplishments of this end-time “Elijah” were truly amazing!
Quotes from HWA about Elijah:
The Good News, April 1980, pp. 25-26
Co-Worker Letter of March 19, 1981
Worldwide News, March 6, 1981 pp. 10-11
HWA: Feast of Tabernacles sermon on October 22, 1982
Ambassador College Correspondence Course—Lesson 18, pp. 5-6, 11, 14-15
Mystery of the Ages, 1985, pp. 9-10, 290-291
HWA: Feast of Trumpets sermon on September 16, 1985
Could Mr. Armstrong have made it any clearer—that he believed the Elijah prophecies had definitely been fulfilled in his ministry? Do we? By their fruits, you will know them.
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