A Faith To Grow On: Important Things You Should Know Now That You Believe (Hardcover)

by John MacArthur (Author) "God is a spirit..." (more)
Key Phrases: Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit, New Testament

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Product Description

"Now that you believe…" - this is the next step in a child's spiritual development after accepting Christ. John MacArthur helps kids understand basic elements of faith, such as: What should we do when we don't understand God? Is there a special way to pray? What if I tell someone about Jesus and nothing happens? As he did in I Believe in Jesus, MacArthur takes difficult-to-understand topics and presents them in a way kids can grasp. A Faith to Grow On presents foundational doctrines of the Christain faith in short devotional readings for young believers.

About the Author
JOHN F. MACARTHUR pastors Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, and serves as president of the Master's College and Seminary. A well-known Bible expositor and conference speaker, he has written more than six dozen books, including the MacArthur New Testament Commentary series and the MacArthur Study Bible. He is the Bible teacher on Grace to You, an international radio broadcast. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (September 5, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0849975123
• ISBN-13: 978-0849975127
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #405,121 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every Christian Home Should Own One!, January 1, 2001

By	Pastor Dan Pugh (Madison, WI USA) - See all my reviews

It's has always been my hope that parents start building a strong understanding of theological truths in the lives of their children. This book is a great tool to do just that! I do believe that every home which owns and uses this book would benefit. An additional note: Although this book is targeted for the younger elementary age group, it can also be used with new believers who need to get acquainted with the basics. In this post-Christian era we live in, it's amazing how many adults don't know any of the content found in this childrens book.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It helps Children Understand God, February 12, 2004

By	J M Organizations "Jill Manzoni" (US) - See all my reviews

My daughter got this book as a gift for Christmas. It was the best thing she received! A child has such a hard time understanding God, and what he means to our lives. This book explained so much to her. As she progressed through it, I could see the changes in her both mental and emotional. Some of the best chapters and segments were: Can we see God?; What does God want from us?; What should we do when we don't understand God?; Had God really lived forever?; Does God want me to be punished. The list could go on and on, but there is just not enough room to explain how much this will help your child. Some of the other chapters include wonderful segments and descriptions of: Creation, Sin, Bible History, Jesus, Salvation, Worship, Prayer, Church, Forgiveness, Evangelism, and Heaven.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Teach Your Children What They Need to Know, October 5, 2006

By	James John Hollandsworth, M.D. "lightalongthe... - See all my reviews

Catechism.

It's a word that many evangelicals don't even know the meaning of, let alone practice with their children.

Consequently, a whole generation of young people in Christian homes are growing up without a whole-orbed understanding of what God has spoken to His people.

Don't just assume that your children will somehow pick up everything they need to know about Christianity: John MacArthur has given us a valuable resource to help us teach our children simply but systematically the fundamentals of the faith.

In about eighty devotions subdivided into sections on God, Creation, Sin, the Bible, Jesus, Salvation, Worship, Prayer, Church, Forgiveness, Evangelism, & Heaven, Dr. Macarthur covers what every young person needs to know. Each devotion begins with a question, like "What should we do when we don't understand God?" A paragraph-sized answer with Scripture verses, a word scramble, a short prayer, and a suggested activity explain what the Bible says.

Well written, this book can be used as a personal devotion by a young reader or as the basis for family devotions, as I have used the book for years. Highly recommended.