Beeke, James W.
Bible Doctrine for Older Children, Second Edition (Beeke)
Description
James Beeke explains the Christian faith to children aged eleven years and older using over 150 stories and illustrations explaining all the major Christian doctrines in twenty teaching units. The lessons lead children not only to know about the faith but also instruct them on how to live the faith.
The series also includes Bible Doctrine for Younger Children for those aged nine years and older and Bible Doctrine for Teens and Young Adults for those aged thirteen years and older.
The entire series uses a clear, precise, and easy-to-read style that can be used fruitfully for homeschool, church, or family settings.
Features included
- vocabulary lists
- illustrative stories
- key Scripture texts
- chapter quizzes
- section reviews
- activity pages
Table of Contents:
1. God’s Revelation
The Bible
2. God’s Names
God’s Attributes
The Trinity
3. God’s Decree
Predestination
4. God’s Creation
Angels
5. God’s Providence
6. The Creation of Man
The Image of God
Man’s Soul and Body
The Covenant of Works
7. The Fall of Man
Sin
Death
8. The Covenant of Grace
9. The Mediator
The Natures of Jesus Christ
The Names of Jesus Christ
10. The Offices of Jesus Christ
The States of Jesus Christ
11. Doctrinal Standards
Creeds
Five Points of Calvinism
12. Calling
Regeneration
Conversion
13. Faith
Types of Faith
14. Justification
Sanctification
15. Prayer
16. The Church
Church Offices
Church Government
Church Discipline
17. The Means of Grace
God’s Word
God’s Law and Gospel
18. God’s Sacraments
Holy Baptism
19. The Lord’s Supper
20. The Soul after Death
Christ’s Second Coming
The Resurrection from the Dead
The Final Judgment
Eternity
About the Author
James W. Beeke is a life-long educator. He began his career as a teacher. He then served twenty-one years as a Christian School principal. This was followed by positions as Deputy Inspector and then Inspector/Director of Independent Schools - Ministry of Education: Province of British Columbia, Canada. After this, he and his wife moved to China, where he served as Superintendent of Schools for China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (CMLES). Currently he is an Executive Director on the CMLES Board of Directors and serves as its Superintendent of Global Education. He holds a Master's degree in Educational Leadership, is an educational consultant, and speaks for a wide variety of educational conferences and teacher training seminars.