Teaching Truth Training Hearts

The Study of Catechisms in Baptist Life

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Truth transforms. The catechisms contained in this book are a rich storehouse of God’s truth. They have been used by many for the purpose of renewing minds and refreshing hearts. Whether using this book for personal study, family devotion, or teaching in the church, you will find it an excellent resource for training the intellect and affections.

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Teaching Truth Training Hearts
The Study of Catechisms in Baptist Life

By Thomas J. Nettles
With Steve Weaver

©2017 Founders Press
First Edition ©1998 Thomas J. Nettles
Printed in the United States of America
ISBN: 978-1-943539-03-1
332 pages (soft cover)

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Weight 1.4 lbs
Dimensions 9 × 6 × 1 in
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Endorsements

“As this superb collection shows, Baptists have made ample use of catechisms throughout their history, and they still have practical value for building up God’s people today. I welcome this volume and cheer it on!”

Timothy George
Founding dean of Beeson Divinity School of Samford University
and general editor of the Reformation Commentary on Scripture


“Tom Nettles’ Teaching Truth, Training Hearts is a helpful introduction to the rich tradition of Baptist catechisms. All who desire to better know their faith, and to more effectively pass it on to the next generation, will benefit immensely from this book.”

Jason K. Allen
President, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary & College


“Passing sound theology from one generation to the next is a matter of vital importance for developing strong Christians. The time-tested use of catechisms has been proven to be a most effective tool for this safe transfer. Here is a collection of ‘the best of the best’ Baptist catechisms that have shown themselves to be an invaluable teaching aid in instructing both children and adults, new believers and seasoned disciples alike. This book is a treasure house of Bible doctrine that will benefit all who plunge into its concise statements of core scriptural truths.”

Steven J. Lawson
President, OnePassion Ministries

Contents

  1. An Orthodox Catechism
  2. The Baptist Catechism
  3. Catechism for Girls and Boys
  4. The First Principles of the Oracles of God
  5. Notes and Questions for the Oral Instruction of Colored People
  6. A Brief Catechism of Bible Doctrine
  7. A Catechism of Bible Teaching

Indices include Catechisms, Scripture References, People and Doctrines

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Tom Nettles

Tom has most recently served as the Professor of Historical Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is a founding faculty member for The Institute of Public Theology and Founders Seminary. He previously taught at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School where he was Professor of Church History and Chair of the Department of Church History. Prior to that, he taught at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. Along with numerous journal articles and scholarly papers, Dr. Nettles is the author and editor of numerous books. Among his books are By His Grace and For His Glory; Baptists and the Bible, James Petigru Boyce: A Southern Baptist Statesman, and Living by Revealed Truth: The Life and Pastoral Theology of Charles H. Spurgeon.