
Beeke, James W.
Description
James Beeke explains the Christian faith to children aged nine years and older. The book uses over 150 stories and illustrations simply explaining all the major Christian doctrines with a clear, precise, and easy-to-read style that can be used fruitfully for homeschool, church, or family. Bible Doctrine for Younger Children incorporates Ledeboer's Simple Catechism Questions for Children. The lessons don't just leave you with knowing about the faith, they instruct children on how to live the faith.
The entire series uses a clear, precise, and easy-to-read style that can be used fruitfully for homeschool, church, or family settings.
Key Features:
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: How We Learn about God
Bible Doctrine
God Reveals Himself
The Bible
Chapter 2: Who God Is
One God
God’s Attributes
The Trinity
God’s Decree
Chapter 3: God’s Works
God’s Creation
God’s Providence
Chapter 4: Man’s Creation and Purpose
Creation of Man
The Covenant of Works
Chapter 5: Sin
The Fall of Man
Sin
Death
Chapter 6: God’s Commandments 1–4
God’s Law
The First Table of God’s Moral Law
Chapter 7: God’s Commandments 5–10
The Second Table of God’s Moral Law
Chapter 8: The Covenant of Grace
Chapter 9: Jesus Christ’s Natures and Names
The Mediator
Two Natures of Jesus Christ
The Names of Jesus Christ
Chapter 10: Jesus Christ’s Offices and States
The Offices of Jesus Christ
The States of Jesus Christ
Chapter 11: How Sinners Are Saved
Calling
Regeneration
Conversion
Chapter 12: Faith in God
Faith
Types of Faith
Chapter 13: Justification and Sanctification
Justification
Sanctification
Chapter 14: Prayer
Chapter 15: Church
The Church
The Church Offices
Chapter 16: Five Points of Calvinism
Doctrinal Standards
Creeds
The Five Points of Calvinism
Chapter 17: Word and Sacraments
The Means of Grace
God’s Word
God’s Sacraments
Chapter 18: Holy Baptism
Chapter 19: The Lord’s Supper
Chapter 20: Resurrection and Eternity
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.