‘Big Truths for Young Hearts’ is a great theology book written by an equally great theology professor. However, it’s not the type of the book that one would expect from Bruce Ware. The whole idea behind this book is to equip and encourage parents to raise their children to know and love God through instilling in them a love for theology. Basically this book is a systematic theology that covers all areas of doctrine. Children will find it easy to understand and adults, of all ages and spiritual maturity, would benefit greatly from it. You will find at the end of each chapter discussion questions and a memory verse to use during family devotions. This is an excellent tool for parents, Sunday school teachers, youth leaders and pastors. I highly recommend it.
Bruce Ware is professor of Christian theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and the 2009 President of the Evangelical Theological Society.
Regular readers of this blog will know that both Jen and I have been making our way through Russell Moore’s book ‘Adopted for Life’. Moore is the dean of the School of Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. I really didn’t know what to expect by reading a book on adoption… I actually got the book as a freebie at the Gospel Coalition and at the time had no interest in reading it. However I’m glad that the Lord has put adoption on our hearts and led us back to this book. It is a rich book that not only shares one family’s journey but also takes considerable time in showing us that the very nature of adoption is rooted in the Gospel. As Moore explains:
I must admit that I bought this book as a bit of a joke for someone I know. Actually it was the subtitle that caught my attention – ‘How to make a decision without dreams, visions, fleeces, impressions, open doors, random bible verses, casting lots, liver shivers, writing in the sky, etc.‘ Hilarious I know, but let’s be real here – most of us have gone there at some stage in our lives. Anyway, when I bought this book I didn’t know what to expect… however when I actually read it, I was pleasantly surprised.
