Time-To-Measure is short for “It’s time to measure the Temple of God, its altar and its worshipers” as foretold in Rev. 11:1. Nobody seems to be doing this job at the moment, so we propose to the brethren, who value their calling, that we do it collectively through this website in accordance to the principle that “iron sharpens iron” (Prov. 27:17) and the invitation from our LORD God to “Come now, and let us reason together” (Isa. 1:18).
Rationale
Thirty (30) years after the Worldwide Church of God had fallen away (2Thess. 2:1-4) and 34 years since the death of the end-time Elijah, Herbert W. Armstrong (HWA, 1986), the time to measure the church, its ministers and worshippers has finally come. The instruments in our hands are basically: the written Word of God; the truths restored through HWA and correct reasoning. We realize that God’s people today is in the last phase of their 40-year journey in wilderness, groping in the dark of spiritual night (1Thess. 5:1-5) in the day of the Lord (Amos 5:18-20) much like the Israelite experience before entering the promise land. Very soon “the desire of all nations” (Hag. 2:7) shall come and fill the church with glory. Therefore this measuring work will be urgent and short. This could end in seven (7) years at the appearance of the two witnesses (Rev. 11:3) just before the great tribulation begins (Matt. 24:21; Dan. 12:1).
There is then a need to expose and correct, as quickly as possible, the many strange doctrines introduced by the ministry after the death of HWA and cleanse the Church of such including those coming from the various “churches of God” splinter groups. No one man or two can do this easily, but if many would participate in identifying the errors, and the attention of the purveyors called, then cleansing could be done with ease and great effect.
Objectives
Through this website, we will endeavor to achieve three (3) things: 1) open the door to those brethren who for one reason or another have been wandering in spiritual wilderness without shepherds; 2) figure out and determine which among the various churches that came out of the WCG measures up to the desired qualities the Bridegroom, Jesus Christ, is looking for; and 3) gather together the elect of God ready to be born into His Family. Hopefully, we can do these objectives before Christ’s visible coming.
To maintain its neutral stance, Time-To-Measure is not and shall not be affiliated with any CoG splinter group until the church that measures up to Christ’s standard is determined.
Editorial Policy
We welcome comments from former WCG members ONLY or its offshoots who might have wholesome and inspirational ideas that the brethren might benefit knowing. We also welcome articles that strengthen the faith of the brethren in this crucial period of the end-time. For this purpose we will appreciate receiving short articles, 6 pages at most, for posting on the website.
We reserve the right to edit any article submitted to conform to our goal of preparing the brethren for priesthood and royal position in God’s kingdom.
Banned Articles
Nonsensical pronouncements, incoherent musings, unfounded allegations, ad hominem comments, and other fallacious arguments are not welcome and shall be deleted if received.
Time-To-Measure is administered in the Philippines by Andy Yparraguirre and Belo Alvaran, both bona fide members of the Worldwide Church of God (WCG) who were baptized during the ministry of Mr. Herbert W. Armstrong (HWA).
Members may contact the administrators at the following email addresses:
Andy Yparraguirre – luklok522000@yahoo.com
Belo Alvaran – beloalvaran@yahoo.com
P.S.
Please do not regard us as the Two Witnesses because we are not them.
About Brod Andy and Brod Belo
Brod Andy is a pen-name of Andres Yparraguirre, a former research assistant at the University of the Philippines, Los Baňos, College Laguna. He was a director II for 10 years at trade and industry regional operations group of the Philippine government until the day of his retirement. Andy is a local church elder of the Church of God’s Faithful (CGF) founded by Mr. Robert G. Ardis in 1997. He was a former member of the Philadelphia Church of God (1996-1998) and the Worldwide Church of God (1979-1995). Considering the imminence of Christ’s return he is presently devoting his time to this project. This activity, however, is not sanctioned by the CGF ministry so that he has placed himself at risk of getting reprimanded.
For his part, Brod Belo is the pen-name of Isabelo Alvaran, a retired Philippine government employee. Belo had served as Attaché in several Philippine Diplomatic Missions overseas. Among his multiple tasks were Political Reporter, Administrative Officer, Cultural Officer, and the Ambassador’s speech writer. His last designation before retirement was Assistant for Assistance to Nationals Unit (ATNU) providing legal counsel on immigration, familial problems, issuing travel documents, arranging repatriation and other consular services to OFWs in distress.
Brod Belo has decided to put to use his writing skills writing dissertations in support of HWA’s doctrines. Those who seek clarifications on any of the 18+1 truths may address the queries to him.
