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by James W. Beeke (Author)
James Beeke explains the Christian faith to children aged 11 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 Older Children utilizes Donner's Bible Truths for Catechizing. 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:
- Over 150 stories/illustrations explain each aspect of the faith
- Includes resources for catechizing
- Teaches the application of doctrine to life
- Expertly put together by experienced educator
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
Author Biography
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.
