The Acrostic of Scripture: A Rhyming Biblical Theology for Kids

Jonathan Gibson

ISBN 10: 1645073378 / ISBN 13: 9781645073376

Published by New Growth Press, 2023

About this Item

The Acrostic of Scripture is a vibrant, rhyming journey through the Bible?s big story, helping children see how all of Scripture points to Jesus from A to Z.Using a creative alphabetical structure, authors Jonathan Gibson and Timothy Brindle introduce key themes of biblical theology in a way that is both engaging and easy to remember. Each letter unfolds part of the grand narrative of Scripture, showing young readers how God?s plan of redemption develops across the Bible and is ultimately fulfilled in Christ.Designed for children ages five to eleven, this fourth installment in the Acrostic Theology for Kids series blends rich theology with playful rhythm and memorable language. With imaginative illustrations by C. S. Fritz and a scannable QR code that links to a rap-style audio reading by Timothy Brindle, the book offers a dynamic, multi-sensory experience that makes learning theology both fun and meaningful.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Acrostic of Scripture: A Rhyming Biblical Theology for Kids
• Publisher: New Growth Press
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1645073378
• ISBN 13: 9781645073376
• Binding: Hardback
• Illustrator: C. S. Fritz
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

The Acrostic of Scripture gives parents and teachers a unique way to teach theology to children and makes catechism fun! An alphabet of words introducing biblical theology, written to a rhyming beat, paints a detailed and varied portrait of the unfolding story of the Bible, as it is fulfilled by Jesus. 

Authors Jonathan Gibson and Timothy Brindle have created The Acrostic of Scripture, to help children ages five to eleven learn theology so their “knowledge of God’s big picture is better.” The fourth release in the Acrostic Theology for Kids series, this book is fun to read, simple to memorize, and features illustrations from C. S. Fritz that shine with creativity.

The Acrostic of Scripture includes a QR code in the back that can be scanned to listen to the audio version of the book which Timothy Brindle reads in rap style.

• Gives parents and teachers a unique way to teach theology to children and makes catechism fun!

• Using the alphabet to teach about God has a rich history in the Bible, especially in the Psalms and Lamentations.

• The Acrostic Theology for Kids series introduces systematic theology to children uniquely on their age level.

About the Author

Jonathan Gibson, PhD, is ordained in the International Presbyterian Church (UK) and serves as Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia. He is the author of Isaiah: Good News for the Wayward and Wandering, 2 Peter: Living with the End in Mind, The Moon Is Always Round and the Big Truths for Little Minds series. He is married to Jackie, and they have four children.

Timothy Brindle, ThM, MDiv, is a Pastor at Olive Street Presbyterian Church (PCA), and a candidate for the PhD in Old Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary, where he serves as the Senior Stewardship Officer. He is the author of The Unfolding and has released several Christian hip-hop albums since 2003. Timothy and his wife, Floriana, have nine children and live in Philadelphia.

Casey “C. S.” Fritz grew up on a farm in Oregon, where he milked cows and had a pet pig. To escape the endless chores, C. S. would draw. As a young child, his family moved to Arizona, and it was there he has spent most of his life, married the love of his life, and had two wild kids. C. S. is an award-winning author and illustrator of The Cottonmouth Trilogy, Good Night Tales, The Moonman Cometh, Seekers, and Good Night Classics.