
Beeke, James W.
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:
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: How God Reveals Himself
Introduction
God’s Revelation
The Bible
Chapter 2: God’s Names and Attributes
God’s Names
God’s Attributes
The Trinity
Chapter 3: Predestination
God’s Decrees
Predestination
Chapter 4: Creation
God’s Creation Angels
Chapter 5: Providence
Chapter 6: Man and the Covenant of Works
The Creation of Man
The Image of God
Man’s Soul and Body
The Covenant of Works
Chapter 7: Sin
The Fall of Man
Sin
Death
Chapter 8: The Covenant of Grace
Chapter 9: Natures and Names of Jesus Christ
The Mediator
Two Natures of Jesus Christ
The Names of Jesus Christ
Chapter 10: Offices and States of Jesus Christ
The Offices of Jesus Christ
The States of Jesus Christ
Chapter 11: Doctrinal Standards and Five Points of Calvinism
Doctrinal Standards
Creeds
Five Points of Calvinism
Chapter 12: Calling, Regeneration, and Conversion
Calling
Regeneration
Conversion
Chapter 13: Faith
Faith
Types of Faith
Chapter 14: Justification and Sanctification
Justification
Sanctification
Chapter 15: Prayer
Chapter 16: Church
The Church
Church Offices
Church Government
Church Discipline
Chapter 17: God’s Word
The Means of Grace
God’s Word
God’s Law and Gospel
Chapter 18: Baptism
God’s Sacraments
Holy Baptism
Chapter 19: The Lord’s Supper
Chapter 20: Final Events, Heaven, and Hell
The Soul After Death
Christ’s Second Coming
The Resurrection of the Dead
The Final Judgment
Eternity
About the Author
Joel R. Beeke is chancellor and professor of homiletics and systematic theology of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary and a minister of the Heritage Reformed Congregation of Grand Rapids, Michigan.