Topical Encyclopedia
The concept of "Good Children" in the context of knowing the Scriptures is deeply rooted in biblical teachings. The Bible emphasizes the importance of imparting scriptural knowledge to children, highlighting the role of parents and the community in nurturing a child's spiritual growth.
Biblical FoundationThe Bible underscores the significance of teaching children the Word of God from an early age. In
Deuteronomy 6:6-7 , it is written: "These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." This passage illustrates the continuous and diligent effort required to instill the Scriptures in the hearts of children.
Proverbs 22:6 further reinforces this idea: "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." This verse suggests that early instruction in the Scriptures lays a foundation for lifelong faithfulness and moral integrity.
Role of Parents and GuardiansParents and guardians are seen as primary educators in a child's spiritual journey.
Ephesians 6:4 advises, "Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." This instruction highlights the responsibility of parents to guide their children with patience and love, ensuring that they grow in understanding and reverence for God's Word.
Community and Church InvolvementThe community and church also play a vital role in a child's scriptural education. In
2 Timothy 3:14-15 , Paul writes to Timothy, "But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you learned them. From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus." This passage indicates the influence of a faith community in nurturing a child's knowledge of the Scriptures.
Benefits of Knowing the ScripturesKnowing the Scriptures equips children with wisdom and moral guidance.
Psalm 119:105 states, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." This metaphor illustrates how the Scriptures provide direction and clarity in life's journey, helping children discern right from wrong.
Moreover, the Scriptures offer comfort and hope.
Romans 15:4 declares, "For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope." By knowing the Scriptures, children gain access to the promises and encouragement found in God's Word.
ConclusionThe Bible presents a clear mandate for teaching children the Scriptures, emphasizing the roles of parents, guardians, and the faith community. Through diligent instruction and nurturing, children can grow to be wise, morally upright, and spiritually grounded individuals, equipped to navigate the complexities of life with a firm foundation in God's Word.
Torrey's Topical Textbook
2 Timothy 3:15And that from a child you have known the holy scriptures, which are able to make you wise to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
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Library
Lions Lacking --But the Children Satisfied
... liveries of white and yellow that the children know not where ... his name; yet he cannot
lack any good thing. ... But do you know that these young lions so gloriously ...
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The Duty of Searching the Scriptures
... You may reply, How shall we know this ... I read what the world calls harmless books,
as other children in knowledge ... still do; but now I have tasted the good word of ...
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The Scriptures Reveal Eternal Life through Jesus Christ
... God's testimony of himself, of his grace and mercy, and good will to ... The word is
the Lord's voice to his own children, bastards cannot know it, "but ...
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Of the Scriptures
... Now ye know, promises put an obligation upon the ... his commands as he pleases to his
children or servants ... himself, by his unchangeable will and good pleasure, by ...
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Good Works
... "I know I shall ... It would be a good thing, perhaps, if we went back to Wesley's rule,
to ... we call the high things of the gospel; for really the children of God ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/good works.htm
A Letter from Origen to Gregory.
... natural readiness of comprehension, as you well know, may, if ... all the strength of
your natural good parts to ... from the mouth of God, that the children of Israel ...
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On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. vi. 19, "Lay not up for ...
... not dare to say, "I am sure that it is for my children," thou dost not in fact know
for whom ... the invasion of the enemy?" If then this be good counsel, let ...
/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon x on the words.htm
Chapter xxi.
... thing instead of another, when we ask Him; since we even, although we are evil,
know how to ... For we do not deceive our children; and whatever good things we ...
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The Good Shepherd.
... the father of whom all Christians are children by faith ... by which all enter; he is
also the Good Shepherd; there ... and the sheep follow him; for they know his voice ...
/.../johnson/the new testament commentary vol iii john/the good shepherd.htm
Days of Conflict
... They did not know that for our sake He had ... and the mother's tender watchcare over
her children, as of ... She saw Him sacrificing Himself for the good of others. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/white/the desire of ages/chapter 9 days of conflict.htm
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