For centuries, Christians have used the question and answer method of instruction -- yes, catechisms -- to train their children in understanding sound doctrine.

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A Catechism for Boys and Girls by Erroll Hulse and the Reformation Today Trust $3.95 | Booklet | 32 pages | Carey Publications OUR PRICE: $3.25 Finally back in print! A series of questions and answers to develop a child's understanding of the fundamentals about God, sin, salvation, the Bible, the church, prayer, heaven, and much more! This is the best-arranged children's catechism (for 10 and under) that we have seen in years! Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Baptist Catechism Set to Music by Jim Scott Orrick $19.95 | CD | Founders Press OUR PRICE: $16.50 Two CD's, with all 114 questions of the Baptist Catechism (a Reformed and Baptistic question & answer teaching tool) put to music, by a gifted songwriter. An excellent way to plant Biblical doctrine in your young child's heart. Note: many of these music pieces are very brief - just long enough to serve as a memory aid to the questions and answers. See text of the Baptist Catechism at: http://founders.org/library/pcat.html (written in 1813 by the Charleston Association) Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689 by Baptist churches of London $2.50 | Booklet | 39 pages | Grace & Truth Books OUR PRICE: $2.50 C.H. Spurgeon said of this great Confession - "Here the youngest members of our church will have a body of Truth in small compass, and by means of the scriptural proofs, will be able to give a reason of the hope that is in them." This scholarly and brilliant summary of Biblical doctrine (in the same family as the Westminster Confession, but from a Baptist perpsective) also includes Scriptural proof texts. Also includes a brief history of the Confession's formation. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Baptist Confessions of Faith by William Lumpkin $25.00 | Hardcover | 444 pages | Judson Press OUR PRICE: $22.50 This volume includes every important Baptist confession of faith since the 17th century, major or minor. Comprehensive in scope for the last 400-500 years of Baptist history. Contains over 40 distinct confessions of faith. Lumpkin's work is loaded with primary resources, creeds, statements of faith, confessions, and more. This is an invaluable reference work for anyone whose library needs a comprehensive look at Baptist theology as it has evolved the past several hundred years. The first pages, devoted to early confessions from those of Baptistic conviction, are worth the price of the book. Lumpkin is a true scholar, whose research has assembled a gold-mine of material. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Big Truths For Little Kids by Susan Hunt $15.99 | Hardcover | 158 pages | Crossway Books OUR PRICE: $13.50 How we live is based upon what we believe. Susan Hunt wants to help parents systematically teach their children the basic truths of the Christian faith so that they live for the Lord. Each lesson begins with simple questions and answers about a biblical principle and is followed by a story of two youngsters, Caleb and Cassie, that portrays how that truth can be applied. In a rather unique way, this book ties doctrinal truths into a story form that can be easily digested. 36 chapters. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Bunyan's Catechism by John Bunyan $4.95 | Paperback | 52 pages | Gospel Mission OUR PRICE: $4.00 From the author of "The Pilgrim's Progress", "The Holy War", and "Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners", comes this long-forgotten catechism, which he describes as "suitable for the awakening, conversion, edification and consolation of young and old." Covers numerous creative areas of theology not typically explored in catechisms. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Luther's Large Catechism, with study questions by Martin Luther $9.95 | Paperback | 144 pages | Concordia Publishing House OUR PRICE: $9.00 Whether you agree with Luther on all points or not, his careful, thorough summary of Christian doctrine is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to grow in the Christian faith or learn about what Lutherans believe. Rich with Luther's colorful, vivid language, this volume is more like a small systematic theology than a catechism (there are not short, easily-memorized statements) but he meant to cover, in his own words, "everything which Holy Scripture discusses at greater length and which a Christian must know for his salvation." Over 250 in-depth study questions to stimulate discussion too! Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Modern Exposition of the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith by Samuel Waldron $34.99 | Paperback | 490 pages | Evangelical Press OUR PRICE: $29.00 In this comprehensive exposition, author Sam Waldron shows that the ‘1689’ Confession is a masterly statement of the historic Christian faith. He writes in a direct and lucid style that will help ministers, students and laymen alike to a clear understanding of this Confession and to its relevance and application to our modern age. This exposition was originally published in 1989 to mark the 300th anniversary of the publication of the Second London Confession, which also became known as the ‘1689 Baptist Confession of Faith’. Today, reformed Baptists world-wide hold this Confession in high esteem and many churches continue to regard it as their official statement of faith. Now only in paperback; no longer available in hardcover Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Questions and Answers on the Shorter Catechism by John Brown of Haddington $21.99 | Paperback | 356 pages | Reformation Heritage Books OUR PRICE: $16.00 John Brown of Haddington's 'Questions and Answers on the Shorter Catechism' is one of the most remarkable and unique doctrinal books ever written. Each question from the Westminster Shorter Catechism prompts numerous questions from the author - over 4,400 in all. The author provides remarkably succinct answers, each of which is supported by Scripture. We know of no catechetical work that packs so much Reformed doctrinal truth in such a short compass. Brown is a master at providing pungent, scripturally-based, Christ-centered, sound and experiental answers that can be understood readily by both older teenagers and adults. We have often turned to this practical work in preparing for teaching catechism class." -- Dr. Joel Beeke Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Rediscovering Catechism: The Art of Equipping Covenant Children by Donald Van Dyken $8.99 | Paperback | 146 pages | P & R Publishing OUR PRICE: $8.00 A contribution to the renaissance of learning by the catechism method. A book that explores the meaning and history of this effective, time-tested teaching method, and presents ideas to make it productive with your children! "A persuasive call to the grand tradition of catechizing our covenant children. May the church hear and heed this call. If we do, perhaps we will reap a harvest of stalwart saints who are zealous for Christ's crown and covenant." ~~Susan Hunt, author of Big Truths For Little Kids and more. See more commendations below by clicking on "details and reviews". Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Shorter Catechism ~ A Baptist Version by with Scripture Quotations from the NKJV $2.95 | Booklet | 48 pages | Simpson Publishing OUR PRICE: $2.50 The 115 questions and answers of the Westminster Shorter Catechism, in the most attractive format in print today; and, in a version which excludes the infant-baptizing questions, in preference of believer's baptism (altering questions 99-103). Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Shorter Catechism Illustrated by John Whitecross $13.99 | Paperback | 172 pages | Solid Ground Christian Books OUR PRICE: $12.50 This unusual volume follows the doctrinal structure of the classic Puritan catechism, expanding each doctrinal point not with exposition, but with collected historical stories, chosen by the author from a wide range of sources. Thus such subjects as Providence, Prayer and The Ten Commandments are illuminated with fascinating narratives. First published in 1828. The author was a schoolmaster and knew well what would gain the attention of the young. Recommended for ages 10 and up. (note: "illustrated" means, in this case, with stories, not with pictures). Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Shorter Catechism, A Baptist Version (25 Copies) by with Scripture quotations from the NKJV $73.75 | Booklet | 48 pages | Simpson Publishing OUR PRICE: $55.00 Bulk purchase for churches or classes, of 25 copies. Comes to $2.20 / copy at this rate. The Westminster Shorter Catechism, in the most attractive format in print today; and, in a version which excludes the infant-baptizing questions, in preference of believer's baptism (altering questions 99-103). Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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Small Talks on Big Questions: in One Volume by Selah Helms, Susan Thompson; illustrated by Caffy Whitney $30.00 | Paperback | 304 pages | Solid Ground Christian Books OUR PRICE: $19.50 Finally back in print, and in ONE Volume for the first time! This gold-mine of Bible truth and historical stories has been out of print for almost 5 years. "Small Talks on Big Questions is a treasure! I cannot think of any title published in recent times which so captivatingly and soundly matches up a Bible story with a story from church history, as this book. This is one of the richest volumes parents have at their disposal, both to train their children in solid doctrine and to whet an appetite for church history. And to have the two volumes compiled together into one will only increase the great usefulness of this outstanding tool." ~ Dennis Gundersen / Grace & Truth Books A superb manual to help parents and teachers explain Christian doctrine to children, as it explores, explains and applies all 134 questions of the Children's Catechism. For ages 8 and up. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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The Chief End of Man: An Exposition of the First Answer of the Shorter Catechism by John Hall; introduction by B.B. Warfield $12.00 | Paperback | 110 pages | Solid Ground Christian Books OUR PRICE: $10.00 "Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him for ever." This uncovered treasure is intended for all who desire to teach or to learn the purpose for whoich we were created. John Hall (1806-1894) is best known for his long-term friendship with J.W. Alexander, that later resulted in his two volume work which included the 800 letters he received from Alexander over their 40 year relationship. This little gem is full of instruction on the reason we are here and the way that we can live to the glory of God and the enjoyment of God. Parents and children, teachers and pupils, pastors and congregation alike will benefit from this wonderful book. An Introductory article by Benjamin Warfield adds to the value of this work. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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The Shorter Catechism Explained From Scripture by Vincent, Thomas $9.00 | Paperback | 282 pages | Banner of Truth Trust OUR PRICE: $7.50 The shorter catechism has been used for centuries as a teaching basis for an introduction to the doctrines of the Christian faith. This London pastor of the 17th century made extensive use of it to train his young pepole, and his explanation of the catechism has been an invaluable, classic work, reprinted many times over the centuries. Click for Details & Reviews Quantity:

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