Bible Doctrine for Older Children, Second Edition

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

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