Description
Truth transforms. This collection highlights the rich and often overlooked tradition of Baptist catechisms and their ongoing value for teaching Christian doctrine. For generations, catechisms have served as a simple but powerful tool for grounding believers in the truths of Scripture and helping churches faithfully pass the faith from one generation to the next.
Bringing together some of the most trusted catechisms in the Baptist tradition, this volume shows how clear, structured questions and answers can shape both understanding and devotion. Far from being a relic of the past, this approach to teaching remains useful for children, new believers, and mature Christians who want to grow in doctrinal clarity and biblical conviction.
Designed as both a teaching resource and a devotional aid, the book serves pastors, parents, and churches who are committed to careful instruction in the Christian faith. At a time when sound doctrine is often neglected, you will find it an excellent resource for training the intellect and affections.
What You’ll Find Inside
- A carefully curated collection of historic Baptist catechisms used for centuries in Christian education and discipleship
- Easy-to-use format ideal for church instruction, family worship, and personal study
- Helpful tools for memorization and doctrinal clarity across all stages of Christian maturity
- Resources suitable for children, new believers, and mature Christians alike
- Catechisms index for quick reference
- Scripture reference index for Bible study integration
- Index of people and doctrines for theological study and historical reference
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
- An Orthodox Catechism
- The Baptist Catechism
- Catechism for Girls and Boys
- The First Principles of the Oracles of God
- Notes and Questions for the Oral Instruction of Colored People
- A Brief Catechism of Bible Doctrine
- A Catechism of Bible Teaching
Indices include Catechisms, Scripture References, People and Doctrines
Book Details
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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