Learning God's Two Words
Children have a natural love for memorization, and what better truth to instill in their hearts than a clear understanding of God’s commands and promises? As parents guide their children through this catechism, they too will deepen their own knowledge of God’s Word, making this resource beneficial for the entire family. In today’s church, there is no greater need than to recover the Reformation’s Law/Gospel theology, and Jay Wipf has provided a valuable gift in preparing this catechism for children. Understanding the distinction between God’s two words—Law and Gospel—and how they work together is essential for every believer. Rooted in the book of Romans, this simple yet profound question-and-answer format helps children and families grasp these foundational truths. May readers not only develop a greater understanding of the Law/Gospel paradigm but also experience the transformative power of the Gospel through God’s Word.
About the Author
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Jay Wipf is a devoted theologian, dedicated to passing on the Christian faith to the next generation, making biblical truths accessible to believers of all ages. With a strong foundation in Reformation theology, he has a passion for teaching the essential doctrines of the Christian faith in a way that is both engaging and understandable. Wipf believes that children are capable of grasping deep theological concepts when taught in a structured and clear manner. His catechism reflects this conviction, providing a tool for parents, pastors, and educators to guide the next generation in understanding God’s Law and Gospel. Through his work, Wipf aims to cultivate a love for Scripture and a firm foundation in Biblical teachings that will last a lifetime.
Jay and his wife Rachel earned degrees in Christian Education from Grace University. Jay studied at Reformed Baptist Seminary and earned his Master of Theological Studies degree. They met, by God’s grace at Grace, have been married over 15 years, and have five children. Jay and his family live in South Dakota where he works in facilities management and serves within the local church. Jay is also a cohost of the RENEWALCAST podcast.
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“Children love to memorize. What better to hide in their heart than a clear understanding of God’s commands and promises? Parents will discover their own understanding of God’s Word growing as they use this guide.”
Michael Horton
Endorsements
“Children recognize quickly that they belong to their parents and their parents remain their parents even in times when they as children do not behave so well. They understand the difference between their relationship as children to their parents and their behavior as children. Wipf lays out this same pattern in distinguishing the law of God, which expresses God’s will for our behavior, and the gospel or good news that God gives us in restoring us through Christ to his family, as his children. Reading Wipf’s catechism brings profit and edification to believers of all ages as it introduces them to the basic structure of the Biblical message and shows how both law and gospel function in believers’ lives.”
– Robert Kolb, Professor of Systematic Theology Emeritus, Concordia Seminary, Saint Louis.
“Jay Wipf’s catechism provides what is lacking in much of Christian children’s literature. It teaches both important Christian orthodoxy, which has become obscure in many Christian circles today, and the distinction between the Law and the Gospel, which the Protestant Reformers believed, if absent, would corrupt all Christian doctrine and practice. This catechism stretches children’s minds, which is necessary to promote greater growth. It will also do the same for adults.”
– Brian Onstead, Pastor of Trinity Bible Church, Powell, WY
“Children love to memorize. What better to hide in their heart than a clear understanding of God’s commands and promises? Parents will discover their own understanding of God’s Word growing as they use this guide.”
– Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California
“There is no greater need in the church today than to recover the Reformation’s law/gospel theology. We can only faithfully live the Christian life when we rightly understand the relationship between the law and the gospel, both of which are good words that point us to the Lord Jesus Christ. Jay Wipf has given the church a good gift in preparing this catechism for children. I commend this to anyone who is looking for an aid in teaching children about the Reformational law/gospel theology!”
– Tom Hicks, Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church of Clinton, Louisiana. He serves on the board of directors for Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary and is an adjunct professor of historical theology for the Institute of Reformed Baptist Studies.
