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Teaching Truth, Training Hearts

The Study of Catechisms in Baptist Life

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Truth transforms. This collection highlights the rich and often overlooked tradition of Baptist catechisms and their ongoing value for teaching Christian doctrine. For generations, catechisms have served as a simple but powerful tool for grounding believers in the truths of… Read more

Endorsements

  • As this superb collection shows, Baptists have made ample use of catechisms throughout their history, and they still have practical value for building up God’s people today. I welcome this volume and cheer it on!

    Timothy George

    Timothy George

    Dean of Beeson Divinity School

  • Tom Nettles’ Teaching Truth, Training Hearts is a helpful introduction to the rich tradition of Baptist catechisms. All who desire to better know their faith, and to more effectively pass it on to the next generation, will benefit immensely from this book.

    Jason K. Allen

    Jason K. Allen

    President of MBTS

Description

Truth transforms. This collection highlights the rich and often overlooked tradition of Baptist catechisms and their ongoing value for teaching Christian doctrine. For generations, catechisms have served as a simple but powerful tool for grounding believers in the truths of Scripture and helping churches faithfully pass the faith from one generation to the next. Bringing together some of the most trusted catechisms in the Baptist tradition, this volume shows how clear, structured questions and answers can shape both understanding and devotion. Far from being a relic of the past, this approach to teaching remains useful for children, new believers, and mature Christians who want to grow in doctrinal clarity and biblical conviction.

Designed as both a teaching resource and a devotional aid, the book serves pastors, parents, and churches who are committed to careful instruction in the Christian faith. At a time when sound doctrine is often neglected, you will find it an excellent resource for training the intellect and affections.

What You’ll Find Inside

  • A carefully curated collection of historic Baptist catechisms used for centuries in Christian education and discipleship
  • Easy-to-use format ideal for church instruction, family worship, and personal study
  • Helpful tools for memorization and doctrinal clarity across all stages of Christian maturity
  • Resources suitable for children, new believers, and mature Christians alike
  • Catechisms index for quick reference
  • Scripture reference index for Bible study integration
  • Index of people and doctrines for theological study and historical reference

Product details

Page count
332
Dimensions
9" x 6" x 1"
Printed in
United States
Publication year
2017
Published by
Founders Press

Steve Weaver

G. Stephen “Steve” Weaver Jr. is a Baptist pastor and church historian who serves as senior pastor of Farmdale Baptist Church in Frankfort, Kentucky, and has taught as an adjunct professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he earned his PhD. He contributed to the revised edition of Teaching Truth, Training Hearts, writing on Hercules Collins and An Orthodox Catechism.

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Tom Nettles

Senior Professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Author, By His Grace and For His Glory

Tom has most recently served as the Professor of Historical Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is a founding faculty member for The Institute of Public Theology and Founders Seminary. He previously taught at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School where he was Professor of Church History and Chair of the Department of Church History. Prior to that, he taught at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. Along with numerous journal articles and scholarly papers, Dr. Nettles is the author and editor of numerous books. Among his books are By His Grace and For His Glory; Baptists and the Bible, James Petigru Boyce: A Southern Baptist Statesman, and Living by Revealed Truth: The Life and Pastoral Theology of Charles H. Spurgeon.

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