Category Archives: Family

Practical Ways to Teach the Bible to Kids

Posted on April 28, 2012 by PS

Yesterday’s post, Teaching the Bible to Children, presented a balanced framework for teaching kids a comprehensive understanding of Christianity based on three legs of a stool  1) the Biblical storyline 2) systematic study of topic and 3) common life challenges … Continue reading →

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What to Teach Children about the Bible

Posted on April 27, 2012 by PS

There are three legs of a stool that you need to teach for children for them to understand the Bible and apply it to what they face in their life.  If one of these legs is missing, the stool is … Continue reading →

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What the Wise Parent Teaches Their Children from Proverbs

Posted on April 23, 2012 by PS

A wise parent teaches his/her children many things.  John MacArthur highlight ten critical lessons about wisdom from Proverbs in What the Bible Teaches about Parenting.  We should teach our kids to: Fear God (Proverbs 1:7, 9:10) by: Revering His holiness … Continue reading →

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Characteristics of the Wise from Proverbs

Posted on April 22, 2012 by PS

Real wisdom for life is the most valuable gift parents can pass on to their children – certainly superior to any material legacy.  Wisdom encompasses not only what we know, but also what we do and sometimes what we don’t … Continue reading →

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Ways We Discourage Our Children – John MacArthur

Posted on April 10, 2012 by PS

In the short article titled Cultivating a Godly Child by John MacArthur, MacArthur outlines nine behaviors that provoke and discourage children to frustration: 1. Over-protection: not allowing them to develop independence and take risks 2. Favoritism: comparing siblings results in … Continue reading →

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Do Children Who Die Go to Heaven? – John MacArthur Sermon

Posted on April 9, 2012 by PS

In John MacArthur’s sermon titled The Salvation of Babies Who Die, he explains his view of what happens when children die young.  You should listen to the message yourself including part 2, but here’s a summary of what he taught … Continue reading →

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Evaluating a Child’s Spiritual Condition – John MacArthur Sermon

Posted on April 8, 2012 by PS

In John MacArthur’s sermon about Evaluating a Child’s Spiritual Condition, he provides some indications what true conversion of a child looks like and how we’ll see God’s work in their life.  Since we are evangelists to our children, the most … Continue reading →

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Warnings and Guidelines for Evangelizing Children

Posted on April 1, 2012 by PS

John MacArthur’s Grace Community Church has a well thought out statement about evangelizing children.  It breaks into two sections: Warnings about Evangelizing Children We should be careful not to: Oversimplify the Gospel by excluding relevant portions such as evil, sin, punishment … Continue reading →

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Historically Rootless

Posted on March 18, 2012 by PS

In our modern thinking, the studying the past is worthless.  We want the latest and greatest technology, trendy cloths and breaking news.  A book published a few years ago may be considered dated and a newer edition on the same topic preferred.  … Continue reading →

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What is Your Children’s Salvation Worth?

Posted on March 16, 2012 by PS

What would you give up to ensure that your children repent of their sin and put their faith in Jesus, so that they might to go heaven one day?  Is that worth all of your savings?  Would you be willing to … Continue reading →

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