The Ology: Ancient Truths, Ever New
by Marty Machowski Author
(From Amazon): A Page-Turning Storybook of Theology for Kids In the cellar of the old stone cathedral, Carla and Timothy uncover a life-changing treasure, a carefully wrapped ancient book known as The Ology. What adults might describe as a beautifully illustrated storybook of systematic theology, the kids discover to be a story of adventure, mystery, and wonder that leads them to the truth about God, themselves, and the world around them. Truth is for kids, not just for adults! So The Ology gives kids of all ages a beginner s theology book to help them understand who God is and how we, as his children, relate to him. Arranged within a traditional systematic theological framework, each truth in The Ology is also connected to the larger redemptive story of Scripture. The doctrine of God, for example, is presented in the larger framework of creation, where the attributes of God are on display and easier to understand. Designed for six-year-olds through preteens, this flexible resource includes built-in adaptations for use with younger or older children, so that entire families can enjoy it together. Read The Ology to preschoolers, read it with grade-school kids, and let older kids discover the hidden truths by reading the corresponding Scripture passages for each section. However you read it, The Ology will give your children a gift that will last a lifetime a solid foundation of life-changing biblical truth that will point them to the God who loves them and gave himself for them. A beginner s book of systematic theology in the form of a beautifully illustrated storybook. Clearly explains life-changing theological truths with everyday examples and simple language that kids can understand. Uses illustrations, analogies, and word pictures to help kids understand God, the world, and themselves. Designed for six-year-olds through preteens, with built-in adaptations for use with younger or older children, so that entire families can enjoy it together.
Additional Details
- Resource Type
- Book
- ISBN
- 978-1-942572-28-2
- Print Status
- In Print
- Truths
- 72
- Pages
- 224
- Suggested Grades
- Early Years - 5th
- Publisher
- New Growth Press
- Edition
- First
- Copyright
- 2015
Truths
- x Where it all began p.1-10
- 1 God always was and always will be p.13-16
- 2 God is three in one p.17
- 3 God Created everything out of nothing at all p.18-21
- 4 God is all powerful p.22-24
- 5 God is in control p.25
- 6 God knows all things p.26-28
- 7 God is everywhere p.29
- 8 God is perfect p.30-31
- 9 God created man and woman in his image p.35-38
- 10 The first husband and wife p.39
- 11 God walked with Adam and Eve in the garden p.40-41
- 12 Sin p.45-48
- 13 Satan's first temptation p.49-52
- 14 Sin entered the world through Adam p.53-56
- 15 Sin separates us from God and from each other p.57-60
- 16 Sin always brings judgment p.61-64
- 17 God's promise of salvation p.65
- 18 God sent Adam and Eve out of the garden p.66-68
- 19 Sin spreads like a disease p.69
- 20 God makes a promise p.73
- 21 God keeps his promise p.74-77
- 22 The ten commandments of God p.78-81
- 23 Breaking one law breaks the whole law p.82-84
- 24 God's holiness cannot be in the same place as sin p.85-88
- 25 God gave a way to cover sin p.89
- 26 Jesus is the sacrifice we need p.90-91
- 27 The Son of God comes to earth p.95-98
- 28 The Son stepped off his throne p.99-103
- 29 Jesus always loved God and people p.104-107
- 30 Jesus is completely human p.108-111
- 31 Jesus is completely God p.112-115
- 32 Jesus died in our place p.116-119
- 33 Jesus's resurrection defeated death p.120-123
- 34 We are safely hidden in Christ p.124-126
- 35 Jesus sends his disciples on a mission p.127
- 36 Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit p.133
- 37 The Spirit arrives on pentecost p.134-135
- 38 The Holy Spirit: God's best gift p.137-139
- 39 Chosen p..143-146
- 40 Called p.147-150
- 41 Born again p.151
- 42 Faith p.152-155
- 43 Jesus paid it all p.156-159
- 44 Adopted p.160-163
- 45 Sin isn't in charge anymore p.167
- 46 Set apart, holy for the Lord p.168-170
- 47 We grow a little at a time p.171
- 48 Put off the old, put on the new p.172-174
- 49 The Holy Spirit helps us fight against sin p.175
- 50 The fruit of the spirit p.176-178
- 51 Running the race to the end p.179
- 52 The Church is built with living stones p.183
- 53 The Church is God's temple p.184-186
- 54 We gather to worship p.187-190
- 55 The Lord's supper p.191
- 56 Baptism p.192-194
- 57 The gifts of the spirit p.195
- 58 Persecution of the saints p.196-197
- 59 A picture of the future p.201
- 60 The return of Christ p.202-205
- 61 The final judgment p.206-209
- 62 A very different day for all God's children p.210-212
- 63 The new heavens and earth p.213-216
- 64 The special place where God lives with his people p.217-220
- 65 The final wedding p.221
- 66 God wrote the Bible through people p.225
- 67 God's word is true p.226-229
- 68 God talks to you and you talk to God p.230-232
- 69 The Bible is our spiritual food p.233
- 70 The Holy Spirit helps us understand God's word p.234-236
- 71 The word of God lives forever p.237-239
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