I grew up in this church in the 70's. If you wish to dialogue, please reply to this message.
Forum: Destructive Churches

I sure appreciate the thoughtful analysis of a few of you concerning Thieme's hermeneutic. Though I am not as astute as most of you, I did grow up in this mess. And even more, I am the son of a pastor and nephew of a pastor who followed Thieme, at least for a time. Reel-To-Reel, illustration books, home bible classes, church 5 nights a week, I was there. I believe wholeheartedly, Thieme
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Growing up in this church setting there was little or no mention of Christ. Non-Christocentric preaching. A re-inventing of terminology. Why? POWER. Thieme was no Calvin, Luther, Knox, Boston, Edwards, Spurgeon, Whitefield, Sproul, Piper. But boy howdy, Thieme was elevated to a status that was higher than no other. He was a feared man to say the least. Never any mention of Justifica
Forum: Destructive Churches

I too grew up in this same church. Olds Toronados, Brown theater seats. Overhead projector, the cross and two circles...home bible classes...curious as to who you are. I would love to chat.
Forum: Destructive Churches