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Puritan children began to study the basic tenets of Christianity at age four. Many memorized the Westminster Catechism at no later than five, and some started as early as three years old. Not all these children were geniuses; their parents simply took the spiritual discipline and instruction of their offspring very, very seriously.

Most of us assume really young kids can't understand theology and doctrine. In some ways they can't, but whether they get it all right away or not isn't the point. The point is that God instructs us to raise our children in His name, and that they're never too young to hear the truths of His character described and expounded.

Spiritual understanding isn't the same as intellectual knowledge, anyway. While it takes hard mental work to do calculus or write a research paper, God's truth comes to us largely through His Spirit. That's not to say we just "let go, and let God"; we're guided by godly men and logic to understand the Bible, but anything we do understand is through God and not our own efforts.

How then can we say what our kids do or do not understand? Our duty as Christian parents isn't to determine what the young ones will "get" and only teach those things; it's to instruct them in all God's truth, and show them the way of righteousness both through God's Word and the example of other Christians (including ourselves!).

We think it's best to start with the story of the Bible, but there are a couple things we don't mean by that. One, individual stories shouldn't be plucked out of context and turned into morality tales; all of Scripture needs to be explored, with a constant focus on Christ as the central unifying theme. Second, the Bible narrative is full of doctrinal insight, and should be read with that in mind.

In our postmodern culture, a lot of noise is made about the redemptive nature and power of stories. We don't disagree—but stories are only redemptive if they impart God's truth. The story contained in God's Word, of man's Fall and Christ's redemptive work, is the only one that perfectly reveals God's truth, and therefore the only perfectly redemptive story.

There's also more to it than just characters, plot, and action. Each part of the story tells us something about God's character and nature, guiding us to deeper faith, deeper love, and more obedient living. These are the things we want and ought to show our kids, the most important elements of any Christian education, and no child is too young to start learning them.

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10 Questions About Salvation
by Champ Thornton, foreword by Paul David Tripp
from Crossway Books
for 2nd-8th grade
in Devotions for Kids (Location: BIBR-DEV)
$11.04
Biblical Worldview - Assessments
by Mark L. Ward Jr., Ph.D.
2nd edition from Bob Jones University Press
for 11th-12th grade
in BJU Bible Truths (Location: BIB-BJU)
$21.74
Biblical Worldview - Assessments Answer Key
by Mark L. Ward Jr., Ph.D.
2nd edition from Bob Jones University Press
for 11th-12th grade
in BJU Bible Truths (Location: BIB-BJU)
$15.83
Biblical Worldview Student Text
by Mark L. Ward Jr., Ph.D.
2nd edition from Bob Jones University Press
for 11th-12th grade
in BJU Bible Truths (Location: BIB-BJU)
$33.61
Biblical Worldview Student Text (ESV) old
by Mark L. Ward Jr., Ph.D.
from Bob Jones University Press
for 11th-12th grade
in Old Edition Bible (Location: ZCLE-BIB)
$31.11
Biblical Worldview Teacher Edition
by Mark L. Ward Jr., Ph.D.
2nd edition from Bob Jones University Press
for 11th-12th grade
in BJU Bible Truths (Location: BIB-BJU)
$53.89
Big Book of Questions & Answers
by Sinclair B. Ferguson
from Christian Focus Publications
for 1st-3rd grade
in Family Worship (Location: BIBR-FAWO)
$9.00 $4.50 (1 in stock)
Big Truths for Young Hearts
by Bruce A. Ware
1st edition from Crossway Books
for 1st-8th grade
in Bible Doctrine for Kids (Location: BIBR-DOC)
$18.99
Boy, Have I Got Problems!
Discover 4 Yourself Inductive Bible Studies
by Kay Arthur and Janna Arndt
from Harvest House
for 3rd-6th grade
in Bible Study & Reference for Kids (Location: BIBR-STU)
$12.99
Christian Studies Book I - Student Book (old)
by Cheryl & Leigh Lowe
from Memoria Press
for 3-5
in Old Edition Bible (Location: ZCLE-BIB)
$12.00
Christian Studies Book IV - Reader
by Cheryl & Leigh Lowe
2nd edition from Memoria Press
for 6th-8th grade
in Memoria Press Christian Studies (Location: BIB-MPCS)
$11.99 $8.00 (1 in stock)
Christian Studies Book IV - Reader (old)
by Cheryl & Leigh Lowe
from Memoria Press
for 6th-8th grade
in Old Edition Bible (Location: ZCLE-BIB)
$9.10
Christian Studies Book IV - Student Book
by Cheryl & Leigh Lowe
from Memoria Press
for 6th-8th grade
in Memoria Press Christian Studies (Location: BIB-MPCS)
$17.43
Christian Studies Book IV - Teacher Book
by Cheryl & Leigh Lowe
from Memoria Press
for 6th-8th grade
in Memoria Press Christian Studies (Location: BIB-MPCS)
$20.19 $12.00 (1 in stock)
Do Hard Things
by Alex & Brett Harris
from Multnomah Books
for 7th-12th grade
in Growing Up Christian (Location: XCL-GROW)
$13.60
Early Church
by Henry Chadwick
2nd edition from Penguin Putnam
for Adult
in Church History (Location: XCH-HIS)
$18.00
Engaging Today's Prodigal
by Carol Barnier
New Edition from Moody Press
for Adult
in Clearance: Christian Books (Location: XCLE)
$6.00
Firmly Planted: Books of Moses Part 2 - Family Study Guide & Workbook
by Jay & Heidi St. John
from Real Life Press
for Kindergarten-Adult
$32.00
For Christ's Crown
by Richard Hannula
1st edition from Canon Press
for 5th-Adult
in Church History for Kids (Location: XCH-KID)
$13.60
Get Your Story Straight
by Kristen Hatton
1st edition from New Growth Press
for 8th-12th grade
in Growing Up Christian (Location: XCL-GROW)
$19.54
God Speaks Numanggang (old cover)
by David Hazell
from My Father's World
for 2nd-4th grade
in My Father's World (Location: CUR-MFW)
$4.50
God's Battle
Making Him Known Series - Book 5
by Sally Michael
from P&R Publishing
for 2nd-6th grade
in Devotions for Kids (Location: BIBR-DEV)
$20.39 $9.60 (2 in stock)
God's Design
Making Him Known Series - Book 8
by Gary Steward, Sally Michael
from P&R Publishing
in Devotions for Kids (Location: BIBR-DEV)
$20.39
God's Gospel
Making Him Known Series - Book 7
by Jill Nelson
from P&R Publishing
for Kindergarten-5th grade
in Devotions for Kids (Location: BIBR-DEV)
$20.39 $9.60 (1 in stock)
God's Great Story
by Jon Nielson
from Crossway Books
for 7th-12th grade
in Growing Up Christian (Location: XCL-GROW)
$19.54
God's Mighty Acts in Creation
by Starr Meade
1st edition from Crossway Books
for 3rd-6th grade
in Devotions for Kids (Location: BIBR-DEV)
$12.74
God's Mighty Acts in Salvation
by Starr Meade
from Crossway Books
for 3rd-6th grade
in Devotions for Kids (Location: BIBR-DEV)
$11.04
God's Names
Making Him Known Series - Book 1
by Sally Michael
from P&R Publishing
for 2nd-6th grade
in Devotions for Kids (Location: BIBR-DEV)
$20.39
God's Promise
Making Him Known Series - Book 2
by Sally Michael
from P&R Publishing
for 2nd-6th grade
in Devotions for Kids (Location: BIBR-DEV)
$20.39
God's Providence
Making Him Known Series - Book 3
by Sally Michael
from P&R Publishing
for 2nd-6th grade
in Devotions for Kids (Location: BIBR-DEV)
$20.39 $9.60 (1 in stock)
God's Servant, Job
by Douglas Bond
from P&R Publishing
for Nursery-3rd grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$8.49
God's Wisdom
Making Him Known Series - Book 4
by Sally Michael
from P&R Publishing
for 2nd-6th grade
in Devotions for Kids (Location: BIBR-DEV)
$20.39 $9.60 (1 in stock)
God's Word
Making Him Known Series - Book 6
by Sally Michael
from P&R Publishing
for 2nd-6th grade
in Devotions for Kids (Location: BIBR-DEV)
$20.39 $9.60 (1 in stock)
Gospel for Children
by John Leuzarder
from Shepherd Press
for Preschool-2nd grade
in Devotions for Kids (Location: BIBR-DEV)
$8.49
Grandpa's Box
by Starr Meade
from P&R Publishing
for 3rd-6th grade
in Bible Doctrine for Kids (Location: BIBR-DOC)
$17.99 $9.00 (1 in stock)
Grasping God's Word - Workbook
by J. Daniel Hays, J. Scott Duvall
3rd edition from Zondervan
for 11th-Adult
in Bible Reference (Location: XBI-REF)
$13.97
Growing in Godliness
by Lindsay Carlson
from Crossway Books
for 7th-12th grade
in Growing Up Christian (Location: XCL-GROW)
$12.74
Growing Up Christian
by Karl Graustein
from P&R Publishing
for 9th-Adult
in Growing Up Christian (Location: XCL-GROW)
$14.44 $7.20 (1 in stock)
History of the Church
by Eusebius
Revised from Penguin Putnam
for 10th-Adult
in Ancient Literature (Location: LIT1-ANC)
$17.00
History of the Early Church - Student Guide
by Cody King
from Memoria Press
for 9th-12th grade
in Memoria Press Christian Studies (Location: BIB-MPCS)
$17.43
How Do We Know That Christianity is Really True?
Biq Questions Series
by Chris Morphew, Illustrated by Emma Randall
from Good Book Company
for 3rd-8th grade
in Worldview & Apologetics for Kids (Location: BIBWV-APK)
$12.99
How to Ruin Your Life by 30
by Steve Farrar
New Ed from Moody Press
in Growing Up Christian (Location: XCL-GROW)
$12.74
How to Stay Christian in High School
by Steven P. Gerali
Reissue from NavPress
for 9th-12th grade
in Growing Up Christian (Location: XCL-GROW)
$12.99 $7.50 (2 in stock)
How to Study Your Bible for Kids
Discover 4 Yourself Inductive Bible Studies
by Janna Arndt, Kay Arthur
from Harvest House
for 3rd-6th grade
in Bible Study & Reference for Kids (Location: BIBR-STU)
$11.99
Jesus in the Spotlight
Discover 4 Yourself Inductive Bible Studies
by Kay Arthur & Janna Arndt
from Harvest House
for 4th-6th grade
in Bible Study & Reference for Kids (Location: BIBR-STU)
$11.04
Journey Through the Bible Book 1
by John Benz
2nd edition from Christian Liberty Press
for 7th grade
in CLP Bible Curriculum (Location: BIB-CLP)
$15.17
Journey Through the Bible Book 2
by John Benz
2nd edition from Christian Liberty Press
for 7th-8th grade
in CLP Bible Curriculum (Location: BIB-CLP)
$15.17
Journey Through the Bible Book 3
by John Benz
from Christian Liberty Press
for 8th-9th grade
in CLP Bible Curriculum (Location: BIB-CLP)
$15.17
Kregel Pictorial Guide to Church History Volume 2
by John D. Hannah
from Kregel Publications
for 7th-12th grade
in Church History for Kids (Location: XCH-KID)
$10.19 $6.00 (1 in stock)
Kregel Pictorial Guide to Church History Volume 3
by John D. Hannah
from Kregel Publications
for 7th-12th grade
in Church History for Kids (Location: XCH-KID)
$10.19 $6.00 (1 in stock)
Kregel Pictorial Guide to Church History Volume 4
by John D. Hannah
from Kregel Publications
for 7th-12th grade
in Church History for Kids (Location: XCH-KID)
$10.19 $6.00 (1 in stock)
Kregel Pictorial Guide to Church History Volume 5
by John D. Hannah
from Kregel Publications
for 7th-12th grade
in Church History for Kids (Location: XCH-KID)
$10.19 $6.00 (1 in stock)
Kregel Pictorial Guide to Church History Volume 6
by John D. Hannah
from Kregel Publications
for 8th-12th grade
in Church History for Kids (Location: XCH-KID)
$10.19 $6.00 (1 in stock)
Kregel Pictorial Guide to the Story of the Bible
by Tim Dowley
from Kregel Publications
for 7th-Adult
in Church History for Kids (Location: XCH-KID)
$10.19
Leofwine the Monk: Or, the Curse of the Ericsons
Emma Leslie Church History Series
by Emma Leslie
from Salem Ridge Press
for 5th-9th grade
in Historical Fiction (Location: FIC-HIF)
$12.71
Life of Christ
by James Stalker
2nd edition from Christian Liberty Press
for 7th-12th grade
in CLP Bible Curriculum (Location: BIB-CLP)
$12.33
Life of Jesus for the Very Young
by Isobel Tallach
from Banner of Truth Trust
for Nursery-1st grade
in Bible Stories for Kids (Location: BIBR-STO)
$2.55 $1.60 (1 in stock)
Long Story Short
by Marty Machowski
from New Growth Press
for 1st-6th grade
in Family Worship (Location: BIBR-FAWO)
$29.99 $14.00 (3 in stock)
Martyr's Victory
Emma Leslie Church History Series
by Emma Leslie
from Salem Ridge Press
for 5th-9th grade
in Historical Fiction (Location: FIC-HIF)
$12.71
Most Important Thing You'll Ever Study
by Starr Meade
from Crossway Books
for 6th-10th grade
in Miscellaneous Bible Curriculum (Location: BIB-MISC)
$79.99
My Big Book of 5-Minute Devotions
by Douglas Kennedy, Pamela Kennedy
from Ideals Children's Books
for Preschool-3rd grade
in Devotions for Kids (Location: BIBR-DEV)
$12.99
Noah's Ark
by Peter Spier
from Dell Publishing
Bible Stories for Preschool-2nd grade
1978 Caldecott Medal winner
in Picture Books (Location: PICTURE)
$7.64 $4.00 (1 in stock)
Proof Pirates
by Lindsey Blair, Timothy Paul Jones, Jonah Sage
from New Growth Press
for Kindergarten-5th grade
in Family Worship (Location: BIBR-FAWO)
$15.25
Real: Owning Your Christian Faith
by Daniel Darling
from New Hope Publishers
for 9th-Adult
in Growing Up Christian (Location: XCL-GROW)
$12.00
Rise
by Trip Lee, foreword by John Piper
from Thomas Nelson Publishers
for 7th-12th grade
in Growing Up Christian (Location: XCL-GROW)
$19.99
Start Here
by Alex Harris, Brett Harris
1st edition from Multnomah Books
for 7th-12th grade
in Growing Up Christian (Location: XCL-GROW)
$11.04
Tales of Persia
by William Miller
from P&R Publishing
Biography for 4th-8th grade
in History of Missions (Location: XCH-MIS)
$13.99 $7.00 (3 in stock)
That I May Know Him
by H. Douglas Garland
from Bob Jones University Press
for 9th-12th grade
in Old Edition Bible (Location: ZCLE-BIB)
$7.00
Transformed by Truth
by Katherine Forster
from Crossway Books
for 7th-12th grade
in Growing Up Christian (Location: XCL-GROW)
$12.74
Trial and Triumph
by Richard Hannula
from Canon Press
Biography for 5th-9th grade
in Church History for Kids (Location: XCH-KID)
$18.69
Understanding the Faith (ESV)
by Stephen Smallman
Revised ESV Edition from P&R Publishing
for 4th-8th grade
in Bible Doctrine for Kids (Location: BIBR-DOC)
$11.99
Wars of the Jews - Text
by Josephus
from Memoria Press
for 10th-12th grade
in Memoria Press Christian Studies (Location: BIB-MPCS)
$10.12
Way of the Word
by Bryan Smith
from Bob Jones University Press
for 9th-12th grade
in Old Edition Bible (Location: ZCLE-BIB)
$12.00 $3.00 (11 in stock)
What's Up? - Student Guide
Fir from New Growth Press
for 5th-8th grade
in Bible Study & Reference for Kids (Location: BIBR-STU)
$15.29
What's Up? - Teacher Guide
by Deborah Harrell, Jack Klumpenhower
Fir from New Growth Press
for 5th-8th grade
in Bible Study & Reference for Kids (Location: BIBR-STU)
$17.00 $12.00 (1 in stock)
Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen?
Big Questions Series
by Chris Morphew, Illustrated by Emma Randall
from Good Book Company
for 3rd-8th grade
in Worldview & Apologetics for Kids (Location: BIBWV-APK)
$12.99
Window on the World
by Daphne Spraggett, Jill Johnstone
Revised Edition from InterVarsity Press
for 2nd-8th grade
in Devotions for Kids (Location: BIBR-DEV)
$25.50 $14.40 (2 in stock)
Young, Restless, Reformed
by Collin Hansen
from Crossway Books
for 9th-Adult
in Reformed Theology (Location: XTH-REF)
$12.00
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