Since it was released in 2009, the booklet Helping Children Understand the Gospel has been used in a number of creative ways. Although it was written to help parents explain the Gospel to their children in an accurate and child-friendly manner, God has multiplied its usefulness to bless the church. Understanding and meditating on the truths of the Gospel is is not just for children, but for families, teachers, youth, young adults and grandparents, too!
In January 2010, Riverpark Bible Church in Fresno, California, used Helping Children Understand the Gospel to begin a church-wide, 10-week, “Ten Truths” study. After encouraging parents to read parts one and two of the booklet on their own, they kicked off the study with a sermon outlining the ten truths. In this video Pastor Dave and Sandy Parker share what they did and what happened:
If you are curious about the Ten Essential Truths of the Gospel that make up the devotional guide in the booklet, here they are:
Truth One: God is the sovereign Creator of all things. Truth Two: God created people for His glory. Truth Three: God is holy and righteous. Truth Four: Man is sinful. Truth Five: God is just and is right to punish sin. Truth Six: God is merciful. He is kind to undeserving sinners. Truth Seven: Jesus is God’s holy and righteous Son. Truth Eight: God put the punishment of sinners on Jesus. Truth Nine: God offers the free gift of salvation to those who repent and believe in Jesus. Truth Ten: Those who trust in Jesus will live to please Him and will receive the promise of eternal life—enjoying God forever in heaven.
