Thy Word is Truth

Thy Word is Truth is a compact yet comprehensive Scripture reference and note book, originally compiled in the early 1900s for Bible Students and colporteurs (traveling ministers). It organizes a vast range of biblical topics into short, easily accessible sections, each supported with direct King James Version quotations, and provides cross-references to related expositions in the Dawn series, Zion’s Watch Tower, and other Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society publications.

The primary purpose is to:

1. Equip believers with concise, ready-to-use answers for defending their faith.

2. Encourage deeper study by pointing to full doctrinal explanations.

3. Provide a portable, quick-reference guide for ministry work and personal meditation.

Structure of the Book

The book is divided into three main parts, followed by supplemental tools such as charts and indexes.

Part I – Bible Readings

This section contains thematic compilations of verses, each covering a major doctrinal or practical topic. Examples include:

• Salvation, What? For Whom?

• The Ransom

• The Restitution

• The Second Coming of Christ

• The Trinity

• Is Man Mortal or Immortal?

• Eternal Punishment

• Baptism

• The Resurrection

• Earthly and Heavenly Promises

• High Calling

• Hope of the Church and the World

Each topic:

• Begins with a clear statement of the doctrinal point.

• Lists numerous verses in sequence to show scriptural consistency.

• Highlights the doctrinal position promoted by early Watch Tower teachings.

• Includes cross-references to Dawn volumes and Watch Tower articles for in-depth study.

Part II – Bible “Times and Seasons”

This portion focuses on prophetic interpretation and biblical chronology. Topics include:

• Chart of the Ages – a visual outline of God’s plan from creation to the kingdom age.

• Times of the Gentiles – prophetic periods and their fulfillment.

• Israel’s Double and Its Significance – prophetic restoration promises to Israel.

• Chronology of the Bible – a timeline of key biblical events.

• The Time of the End – indicators of Christ’s presence (Parousia).

• Antichrist – identification and prophetic role.

This section often uses prophetic diagrams and timelines to explain periods such as the 2,520 years of Gentile domination, 1,000-year reign of Christ, and key dispensational changes.

Part III – Types, Symbols, Parables

A reference to figurative and symbolic elements in the Bible, including:

• Bible Symbols – animals, colors, numbers, and objects with their scriptural meanings.

• Tabernacle Types – how the Old Testament tabernacle foreshadows Christ’s redemptive work.

• Parables of Jesus – with brief notes on where fuller explanations are found.

• Other Old Testament Types – such as individuals, events, and institutions as foreshadowings.

Key Themes & Doctrinal Highlights

1. Biblical Authority – Scripture is presented as self-interpreting, and doctrines must be established through harmonizing verses, not human tradition.

2. Christ’s Ransom Sacrifice – Emphasis on Christ’s death as a “corresponding price” (anti-lutron) for Adam, extending to all humanity, with eventual opportunity for salvation to all in due time.

3. Restitution for All – God’s plan includes the restoration of all things, with blessings for both the Church (heavenly calling) and the world (earthly restoration).

4. Mortality of Man – Humanity is inherently mortal; immortality is a gift through Christ, not an innate human quality.

5. Conditional Eternal Life – The wicked will face eternal destruction, not eternal torment.

6. Second Coming of Christ – Christ’s return is presented as a multi-phase event: an invisible presence (Parousia) before the manifestation to the world (Epiphania, Apokalupsis).

7. Two Classes of Salvation:

   • The Church – called to a heavenly reward as kings and priests.

   • The World – to be restored to life on earth under Christ’s kingdom.

8. Prophetic Timelines – Dates and events are aligned with interpretations from the early Watch Tower movement, particularly regarding 1914 and the "Time of the End."

9. Symbolism & Types – Old Testament imagery and New Testament parables are linked to the unfolding of God’s plan.

Study & Ministry Tools

• Charts: Visual aids like the “Chart of the Ages” to illustrate God’s plan from creation to eternity.

• Cross-References: Short citations directing the reader to fuller Watch Tower explanations.

• Blank Note Pages: Encouragement for personal notes and expansions.

• Scripture Indexes: For quick location of verses by theme.

Purpose & Use

The compiler intended this book to be:

• Portable: Small enough to carry during ministry work.

• Practical: Giving quick access to key verses on controversial topics.

• Doctrinally Focused: Supporting early Watch Tower interpretations.

• Encouraging: Strengthening faith by showing the harmony of Scripture.