Bible News Prophecy, June 7, 2026

Bible News Prophecy with Dr Bob Thiel Continuing Church Of God 48 True Education for Real Success: Dr. Bob Thiel on Wisdom, Preparation, and Philadelphia Love Steve Dupuie Opens Bible News Prophecy In this episode of Bible News Prophecy, Steve Dupuie introduces Dr. Bob Thiel for a discussion about success, education, spiritual preparation, and the role of the Church in helping people grow in truth. Steve begins by asking why some people seem successful while others do not, framing the question around what many might call luck. Dr. Thiel responds that true success is not luck, but the result of following God’s way, growing in love, and being properly educated and prepared. Love as the Foundation of Success Dr. Thiel begins with a spiritual definition of success, citing the biblical statement that love never fails. He connects this to 2 Peter 1, where believers are instructed to add virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love to their faith. In his view, real success is tied to developing these qualities and becoming fruitful in the knowledge of Jesus Christ. He especially emphasizes Philadelphia, or brotherly love, as a key part of Christian growth. Wisdom, Education, and the Right Goal The conversation then turns to education and preparation. Dr. Thiel cites Ecclesiastes to say that wisdom brings success, and he draws from Herbert W. Armstrong’s booklet The Seven Laws of Success, especially the idea that people must set the right goal and then prepare for it. He explains that humans are not guided by instinct the same way animals are, so people must be taught, trained, educated, and prepared if they are going to fulfill their purpose. The Church’s Role in Teaching Dr. Thiel argues that the Church helps provide true education through the ministry and proper hierarchical church government. He refers to Ephesians 4, where apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers are given for the equipping of the saints and the edifying of the body in love. He also points to Philip explaining Scripture to the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8 as an example of why teachers are needed to help people understand God’s word. Training for Future Kings and Priests A major theme of the episode is that Christians are being trained for future responsibilities in the Kingdom of God. Dr. Thiel refers to biblical passages about kings writing and reading God’s law, then connects that to Revelation’s teaching that believers are to become kings and priests. Because future kings and priests will need to rule and make wise judgments, he says Christians should take education, biblical knowledge, and spiritual training seriously now. Studying, Growing, and Being Ready to Answer Dr. Thiel emphasizes that believers must study and grow so they are not misled by error. He cites the Bereans, who searched the Scriptures to confirm what they were taught, and he refers to Peter’s instruction to grow in grace and knowledge. He also highlights the need to be ready to give an answer for one’s hope, explaining that Christians cannot answer well if they are not prepared. He connects this to the prophecy in Daniel that those who understand will instruct many. The Holy Spirit and Prepared Witness Dr. Thiel also discusses Jesus’ statements that believers may be brought before rulers and authorities and that the Holy Spirit will help them speak. He clarifies that this does not mean Christians should neglect preparation. Instead, he says the Holy Spirit can bring to remembrance what a person has already learned, studied, and internalized. Therefore, spiritual education, Bible study, sermons, and church literature are all part of preparing to serve as effective witnesses. True Education Is Not Luck The episode closes with Dr. Thiel’s central message: true success is not a matter of luck, but of love, wisdom, education, and preparation according to God’s way. He encourages listeners to pursue both physical and spiritual education, support the work of the Church, and develop the knowledge needed to help others. Steve closes by directing listeners to Bible News Prophecy and the Continuing Church of God websites for more interviews, articles, and free literature.