The word of God is alive and powerful, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of the soul and the spirit, and of the joints and the marrow, and is a critic of thoughts and intents of the heart. (Heb 4:12) All Scripture is God-Breathed – and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness; that the man of God might be mature, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. (2Tim 3:16-17) Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (2Tim. 2:1)
This compilation of doctrinal principles is dedicated to my pastor of some 40+ years, Col. R. B.
Thieme Jr., who, in my humble opinion, was one of, if not the, foremost theologian of the 20 th century and most likely many others as well. Without his consistent, undaunted, dogmatic teaching of Bible Doctrine this document would not have been possible and I would, most likely, NOT have a clue about the Christian Way of Life. In his physical presence, mental acuity, supreme dedication to the word of God and overriding dogmatic veracity in the presentation of the doctrines of the bible he has been a life changing inspiration to myself and literally hundreds of thousands of other believers throughout the world. I, and these others I am sure, look forward to the honor of standing in ranks before the Judgment Seat of Jesus Christ as representatives of the “Berachah Battalion” who have grown up in the Spiritual Life under his phenomenal grace teaching.
I would also like to express my appreciation to Pastor R. K. Lyon of Sapulpa, OK for his continued support and encouragement and for sharing opinions and listening to my attempted organizing concerning Bible Doctrine principles.