Bible Doctrine for Teens and Young Adults, 2nd Edition (Beeke)

Description

Are you looking for a unique resource that effectively teaches Reformed Theology to teens? Bible Doctrine for Teens and Young Adults stands out with its use of hundreds of stories and illustrations to make complex theological concepts accessible. Clear and concise, this textbook covers all the major Christian doctrines in thirty units, guiding students to not just know but live their faith from an early age. 

Features included:

• Vocabulary lists of key theological terms
• Stories that apply doctrine to real life
• Supports teachings with key Scripture texts 
• Chapter quizzes to test students’ understanding
• Section reviews that summarize essential truths
• Activity pages to engage students in their studies

The series also includes Bible Doctrine for Younger Children for those aged nine years and older and Bible Doctrine for Older Children for those aged eleven years and older.  

The entire series uses a clear, precise, and easy-to-read style that is fruitful for homeschooling, church, or family settings. 

Contents

Explanation and Acknowledgments 
Introduction 

1. God’s Essence, God's Names, and God's Attributes
2. God’s Revelation and God’s Word
3. The Bible and False Religions
4. The Trinity, God’s Decree, and Predestination
5. God’s Creation, Theory of Evolution, and Angels
6. God’s Providence
7. Creation of Man, Image of God, Man’s Soul and Body, and the Covenant of Works
8. The Fall of Man, Sin, and Death
9. The Covenant of Grace
10. The Mediator, the Natures of Christ, and the Names of Christ
11. The Offices of Christ
12. The States of Christ
13. The Holy Spirit’s Gracious Work and God’s Calling
14. Regeneration and Conversion
15. Faith
16. Justification
17. Sanctification and Good Works
18. God’s Law
19. God’s Moral Law: Its Two Tables and Commandments 1 and 2
20. God’s Moral Law: Commandments 3–5
21. God’s Moral Law: Commandments 6 and 7
22. God’s Moral Law: Commandments 8–10
23. Prayer
24. God’s Church, Church Offices, and Church Discipline
25. Creeds, Doctrinal Standards, Liturgy, Church Order and Government
26. Church History, Five Points of Calvinism, and Means of Grace
27. Holy Baptism
28. Public Confession of Faith and the Lord’s Supper
29. Eschatology (1): Intermediate State, Christ’s Second Coming, and Millennium
30. Eschatology (2): Resurrection, Final Judgment, Hell, and Heaven

About the Author

James W. Beeke is the Inspector of Independent Schools for the Ministry of Education: Province of British Columbia, Canada. Prior to this position, he was a Christian School principal for twenty years. He holds a Master's degree in Educational Leadership and speaks for a wide variety of educational conferences and teacher professional development meetings. He is the author of seven textbooks for Bible doctrine instruction written for students from the 4th through 12th grades. He and his wife Ruth have been blessed with five children and nine grandchildren.