Firm in the faith, A Fifty-Two-Week Study Based on the Westminster Shorter Catechism

This fresh and improved version of Firm in the faith is a presentation of the fundamental teaching of God's Word. In fifty-two studies based on the Westminster Shorter Catechism, on of Christianity's greatest expressions of faith, the student is helped to explore the essential truths of the Bible.Geared to the real issues of modern life, these studies. May be used in Bible classes, Sunday schools and youth groups, as well as for home schooling and on a one-to-one basis. Present four sections of twelve studies with a review at the end of each section.Provide a structured and systematic approach to learning, with questions and answers, Bible memory verses and a variety of activities such as word searches, fascinating facts, case studies and discussion topics. Give teaching guidelines and include suggested answers to questions, as well as list other books for further reading.

Publisher: Evangelical Press
Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9780852347379

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Dennis Hustedt is senior pastor of Durban North Baptist Church, Durban, South Africa. He is a former vice-chairman of the International Bible Society, has served on the faculty of the Evangelical Bible Seminary of Southern Africa and, in recent years, has been involved in spearheading the publication of numerous Christian books for use by pastors in Eastern Europe.

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In 52 short chapters this book provides an introduction to the fundamentals of Christian truth which will be of use with young people in particular, but also with many other believers. 52 questions from the Shorter Catechism have been selected to provide the framework for study. Each chapter consists of seven study questions on the particular topic, along with memorisation of a catechism answer and a verse of Scripture, with an Action' section designed to reinforce the truth, using puzzles, stories and a variety of dilemmas' to ponder. The chapters could be used as a daily course of study or in regular group sessions, or perhaps as both in combination. The presentation is contemporary and attractive, appealing to a wide readership. A comprehensive leaders' guide is also included. This is a resource which could be used in various ways to enhance a congregation's teaching ministry. David McKay, Editor of 'The Covenanter Witness'.