A family devotional teaching the most important truths in the world in simple bite-size chunks with up-to-date illustrations and stimulating questions.
It is a wonderful privilege to watch children start to grasp the precious truths of Scripture. Parents may hope to see this in a family devotion time, only to become overwhelmed and exhausted by the daily difficulties involved. We need help!
Big Beliefs! is a devotional expressly intended to enable parents to succeed and children to grow in grace and knowledge. Three weekly readings accompanied by suggested Scripture passages introduce and simply explain thirty-three key theological concepts found in the Westminster Confession of Faith (included in its entirety, in modern English). Questions following each reading will help you to start a conversation about what you have learned each day. This non-threatening, encouraging devotional will make a comprehensive beginning to your child’s understanding of Christianity’s big beliefs.
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part One: God’s Word
Lesson 1: The Holy Scripture
Part Two: God
Lesson 2: God and the Holy Trinity
Lesson 3: God’s Eternal Decree
Lesson 4: Creation
Lesson 5: Providence
Part Three: The Fall, Sin, and Mankind
Lesson 6: The Fall of Man, and Sin and Its Punishment
Lesson 7: God’s Covenant with Man
Lesson 8: Christ the Mediator
Part Four: Salvation
Lesson 9: Free Will
Lesson 10: Effectual Calling
Lesson 11: Justification
Lesson 12: Adoption
Lesson 13: Sanctification
Lesson 14: Saving Faith
Lesson 15: Repentance unto Life
Part Five: The Christian Life
Lesson 16: Good Works
Lesson 17: The Perseverance of the Saints
Lesson 18: The Assurance of Grace and Salvation
Lesson 19: The Law of God
Lesson 20: Christian Liberty and Liberty of Conscience
Lesson 21: Religious Worship and the Sabbath Day
Lesson 22: Lawful Oaths and Vows
Lesson 23: The Civil Authorities
Lesson 24: Marriage and Divorce
Part Six: The Church
Lesson 25: The Church
Lesson 26: The Communion of Saints
Lesson 27: The Sacraments
Lesson 28: Baptism
Lesson 29: The Lord’s Supper
Lesson 30: Church Discipline
Lesson 31: Synods and Councils
Part Seven: The Last Things
Lesson 32: The State of Men after Death and the Resurrection of the Dead
Lesson 33: The Last Judgment
Appendix: The Westminster Confession of Faith
| Contributors | David Helm |
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| ISBN | 9781629951287 |
| Format | Paperback |
| First published | October 2016 |
| Dimensions | 154mm x 228mm x 14mm |
| Weight | 0.26 kg |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 192 |
| Publisher | P&R |
