Product Details
- Cover Type:
- 272 Pages
- Publisher: New Growth Press
- Publication Date: October 2015
- ISBN: PAL_10_MACHOMAOLOGYANCIENTTRUTHSEV9781942572282
The Ology: Ancient Truths Ever New
Two young children discover a hidden treasure—a carefully wrapped ancient book full of deep truths about God presented in simple language using everyday examples. The children are captivated by the book and by the life-changing truths they find inside about God, their world, and themselves. Families with children of all ages will also love this multilayered resource that systematically teaches the great truths of the Bible to six-year-olds through preteens.
The Ology is a beautifully illustrated storybook that clearly explains transformative truths from the Bible. Within a traditional systematic theological framework, each truth is connected to the larger redemptive story of Scripture. The doctrine of God, for example, is presented in the larger framework of creation, where the attributes of God are on display and easier to understand. The addition of Bible references that support the truths in each spread and questions for further discussion make this a resource that families can use with all of their children. Families who read this book will be giving their children a gift that will last a lifetime—a solid foundation of biblical truth that will point them to the God who loves them and gave himself for them.
Marty Machowski is a Family Life Pastor at Covenant Fellowship Church in Glen Mills, PA, where he has served on the pastoral staff for over twenty years. He is the author of the Gospel Story for Kids series, which includes The Gospel Story Bible, Long Story Short, Old Story New, and the Gospel Story Curriculum, as well as the Advent devotional and curriculum Prepare Him Room. He and his wife Lois and their six children reside in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
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“The Ology turns the study of what Bible students recognize as Systematic Theology into lessons blended into a story for kids 612 years of age. Covering all the major topics of the Bible in a comprehensive way, it draws kids in with vivid illustrations, both in words and pictures. I know this is going to be a big hit for parents who want a family worship tool, and for their children to grasp the key subjects the Bible raises. A perfect companion to Martys other books.”
Dennis Gundersen
Author, Grace & Truth Books
“Im always on the lookout for resources that will serve my grandkids, and Ive just found another one. Marty Machowski has done it again! The Ology takes huge truths about God, Scripture, and Christ and him crucified and makes them accessible and appealing to young minds. Ill be passing this one out to all twelve of my grandkids.”
C. J. Mahaney
Sovereign Grace Church of Louisville
“Many parents struggle to teach their children systematic theology, or even lead family devotions. The Ology will help you do both. Marty has made another significant contribution to biblically faithful, gospel-centered, creatively designed, accessible materials that help parents raise their kids not merely to know about God, but to have a relationship with him through Jesus Christ.”
Bob Kauflin
Director of Sovereign Grace Music
“I love Marty Machowskis books, and even better, so do my children. The Ology is another beautiful and creative book meant to expose children to the deepest and most important truths. I am reading it with my children, and would encourage you to do the same.”
Tim Challies
www.challies.com
“Systematic theology can conjure up images of big, dusty books. Can it be engaging for kids? If you say no, The Ology will surprise you. Discover what election has to do with earthworm chunk ice cream . . . or eschatology with an ant flying a car. Marty Machowski is an artful storyteller. Andy McGuires illustrations are beautiful. Their childrens theology is both surprisingly winsome and biblically faithful. Thanks be to God!”
Jared Kennedy
Pastor of Families at Sojourn Community Church in Louisville, KY
“The Ology: Ancient Truths Ever New is a special book. It provides a visual means for teaching a child the basic, biblical doctrines that we as believers love. With the need for greater biblical and theological literacy in the church today, I believe that The Ology can engage and teach both children and adults together. Childrens catechisms are a great tool for memorizing theological concepts but The Ology, with it beautiful and creative art work, as well as its vibrant storytelling style, provides a sound learning tool in book form that will stimulate listening, learning, questioning, and discovery. Gods truth will come alive to the families who use it. I highly recommend this solid work for use in teaching and training children in basic Christian doctrine. Children will enjoy learning theology from The Ology: Ancient Truths Ever New!”
Dr. Rod Culbertson
Jr., DMin, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, NC
“Marty Machowski has provided parents with a valuable resource to raise up their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord (Eph. 6:4). The Ology is biblically saturated, theologically rich, clearly written, and helpfully illustrated. May the Spirit use this book to establish the next generation on the rock of Gods Word (Matt. 7:2427) and produce disciples who follow Jesus for a lifetime!”
Matthew S. Harmon
Professor of New Testament Studies, Grace Theological Seminary
“From the beginning God revealed himself to his people that they might know him, love him, and be his beloved children. Theology was for all of Gods people, not just seminary professors! The Ology takes us back to this earlier understanding, using story and art to make scriptural truth understandable and real to all of Gods children, regardless of age. I eagerly look forward to reading The Ology with my grandson!”
R. J. Gore Jr.
DMin, PhD, Professor of Systematic Theology and Acting Dean Erskine Theological Seminary
“The Ology is a great answer to the dilemma of how parents can introduce their children to biblical theology. We must go beyond Bible stories and be nice morality. Memorizing a catechism seldom works in todays world. Marty Machowski brings solid reformed theological truth into a most attractive and understandable format. Parents everywhere will rejoice to see their children get it as they work through The Ology together.”
Gerry Breshears
PhD, Professor of Theology, Western Seminary, Portland
“This well-illustrated book clearly and logically introduces theology for children.”
Andy Naselli
Assistant Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Bethlehem College & Seminary in Minneapolis
“This marvelous book works on every level: It is thoroughly biblical, doctrinally sound, gospel-centered, well written, and exquisitely illustrated. Though intended for children, The Ology will also be of immense help to their parents, relatives, and friends. I intend to buy this book for my grandchildren and read it together with them over and over and over again. I cant give The Ology a higher endorsement than that!”
Gregg R. Allison
Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; secretary of the Evangelical Theological Society; pastor and author
“Every childand every parentis already a theologian. The question is what kind of theologian we will be. Will our children grow up learning sound doctrine, rightly dividing the word of truth? Or will they end up fashioning a godand a theologyin their own image? There are many good theologians in the church today, and many teachers who love children. But few are a combination of both like Marty Machowski. I am delighted to commend this engaging resource to help all of us know and worship the God of the Bible!”
Justin Taylor
Managing editor, ESV Study Bible; coauthor, The Final Days of Jesus
“Appealing, truthful, and comprehensive, Marty Machowski has written The Ology as a systematic theology accessible to children. I can see parents reading this book while their children snuggle beside them or sit on their lap and listen. Little ones will enjoy looking at this beautifully illustrated volume as their parents read it to them. Its also the kind of book you can read to your children again and again. When they are old enough, theyll want to read it on their own. Can you ask for more in a Christian book for children?”
Don Whitney
Professor of Biblical Spirituality, Associate Dean for the School of Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
“The Ology has quickly become my favorite introduction to Christianity for children. Machowski has brilliantly written this systematic theology as a storythe great Story. He writes with a profound simplicity that children will understand, yet with a depth and beauty that will move adults to worship. And he makes the gospel crystal clear. This book is a wonderful resource for family worship or childrens devotions.”
Jon Bloom
Chair & cofounder, Desiring God; author
“I love good childrens books, and this one is truly beautiful, both in its words and pictures. Machowski meets children where they are and tells them the greatest story of all. The best part is, its true!”
Dr. Joel R. Beeke
President of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan
“Few tasks are of greater importance than the discipling of children. Christian parents and Sunday school teachers, committed to biblical fidelity, cannot neglect the tremendous task of teaching children the great truths of Scripture. Marty Machowskis The Ology: Ancient Truths Ever New is a wonderful new book that will equip parents for the task of discipleship and also help children immerse themselves in the Christian worldview.”
R. Albert Mohler
Jr., President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Product Description
Two young children discover a hidden treasure—a carefully wrapped ancient book full of deep truths about God presented in simple language using everyday examples. The children are captivated by the book and by the life-changing truths they find inside about God, their world, and themselves. Families with children of all ages will also love this multilayered resource that systematically teaches the great truths of the Bible to six-year-olds through preteens.
The Ology is a beautifully illustrated storybook that clearly explains transformative truths from the Bible. Within a traditional systematic theological framework, each truth is connected to the larger redemptive story of Scripture. The doctrine of God, for example, is presented in the larger framework of creation, where the attributes of God are on display and easier to understand. The addition of Bible references that support the truths in each spread and questions for further discussion make this a resource that families can use with all of their children. Families who read this book will be giving their children a gift that will last a lifetime—a solid foundation of biblical truth that will point them to the God who loves them and gave himself for them.
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Product Details
- Cover Type:
- 272 Pages
- Publisher: New Growth Press
- Publication Date: October 2015
- ISBN: PAL_10_MACHOMAOLOGYANCIENTTRUTHSEV9781942572282