{"product_id":"who-what-why-early-church-bundle-biblical-truth-the-early-church-fathers-heresy-the-apostles-creed","title":"Who What Why | Early Church Bundle | Biblical Truth: (The Early Church Fathers, Heresy, The Apostles' Creed)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Who What Why | Early Church set publishes November 17, 2026. \u003cbr\u003ePre-order now and your book(s) will ship in November.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Who What Why: Early Church | Biblical Truth bundle includes three autographed paperback books: \u003cbr\u003eWho Were the Early Church Fathers?\u003cbr\u003eWhat Is Heresy?\u003cbr\u003eWhy Do We Need the Apostles' Creed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWant to purchase them individually? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thinkingkidspress.com\/collections\/books-by-danika-cooley\"\u003eFind them in the books section\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: inherit; background-color: transparent; font-size: 21px; color: #06abf7;\"\u003eChristian Biographies for Kids | Christian History for Kids | Theology for Kids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.\" - Psalm 16:3, ESV   \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #88c110;\"\u003eChristian History Matters for Our Kids.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory matters. Now, more than ever, we see how important it is for our children to know and understand history and the Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere's why: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin: 0; margin-left: 25px; padding: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin: 0; margin-left: 25px; padding: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #15b6f8; font-size: 22px; line-height: 22px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-align: center; background-color: transparent;\"\u003eGod is the sovereign ruler of all things. It's important for our kids to see his hand in the history of nations and in the lives of both peasants and kings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #15b6f8; font-size: 22px; line-height: 22px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-align: center; background-color: transparent;\"\u003eChristian history is the story of our family history. Our kids get to see how people who love Jesus follow him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #15b6f8; font-size: 22px; line-height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-align: center; background-color: transparent;\"\u003eUnderstanding history can help our kids learn historic and biblical theology. They learn what the Bible says and what that means for us. They also see when the study of Scripture has taken important turns that have changed the Church.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin: 0; margin-left: 25px; padding: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin: 0; margin-left: 25px; padding: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #15b6f8; font-size: 22px; line-height: 22px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-align: center; background-color: transparent;\"\u003eReading Christian biographies and history can be a wonderful way for kids to think outside their own time and culture. God's Church spans centuries and includes people from every nation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #15b6f8; font-size: 22px; line-height: 22px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-align: center; background-color: transparent;\"\u003eChristian biographies help kids consider their own faith, walk with Jesus, and the impact their witness may one day have on others--and on history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin: 0; margin-left: 25px; padding: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElementary-aged kids need middle grade resources that are fun, a little sassy, and that teach valuable lessons. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #15b6f8;\"\u003eWho What Why Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is the perfect resource to teach your kids about history, while helping them apply biblical truths to their lives today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003eVIDEO COMING SOON\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: inherit; background-color: transparent; font-size: 21px; color: #06abf7;\"\u003eThe Early Church\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-Early-Church-Biblical-Truth-SM-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Who What Why | The Early Church | Biblical Truth Set\" width=\"600\" height=\"314\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Early Church was an important time in the history of the Christian Church. It was an active time when biblical truth was taught, defended, and set into creeds that were easy to learn and repeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheologians and Bible teachers in Western and Eastern Europe, Northern Africa, and the Middle East wrote about biblical truth. God's people worked to live out this truth in their day-to-day lives. God used these faithful men to defend important biblical truths that we still teach our children today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeach your kids about the Early Church with fun narrative and important biblical truth through the Who What Why series from Danika Cooley and Christian Focus Publications.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-44793 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Early-Church-Fathers-Interior-InText.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #88c110;\"\u003eWho Were the Early Church Fathers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eWho Were the Early Church Fathers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Danika Cooley is an engaging and inspiring introduction to nine remarkable men who helped shape the Christian faith during its earliest and most challenging years. Written especially for middle-grade readers, this narrative biography brings history to life with vivid storytelling and meaningful lessons from the lives of nine men in the early church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the early church spread across the Roman Empire, it faced intense persecution, false teaching, and confusion. God raised up leaders--known as the Early Church Fathers--to defend the truth of the gospel and guide believers. Through their courage, wisdom, and faith, they helped preserve the message of Jesus for generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eInside this book, readers will:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eMeet influential figures like Ignatius, Polycarp, Augustine, and Athanasius \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eLearn how the early church responded to challenges and false teachings \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eDiscover key Christian beliefs and why they matter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eBe inspired by real stories of courage, sacrifice, and faith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith helpful features like a timeline, sidebars, and engaging narrative chapters, this book makes complex history accessible and meaningful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for young readers, families, and classrooms, \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eWho Were the Early Church Fathers?\u003c\/span\u003e invites a new generation to explore the past--and be inspired to stand firm in truth today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003eVIDEO COMING SOON\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs the gospel spread, false teachers saw an opportunity to gain followers, money, and power. God loves his people, so into this mess of ideas, he sent men to defend the Christian faith against the mixed-up, lofty opinions that were against the knowledge of God.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Who Were the Early Church Fathers?\u003c\/em\u003e, Danika Cooley (Christian Focus Publications, 2026), page 12\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-44800 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/What-Is-Heresy-History-for-Kids-InText.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Heresy| Christian History for Kids\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #88c110;\"\u003eWhat Is Heresy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when truth is mixed with just a little bit of error? In\u003cem\u003e \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eWhat Is Heresy?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, readers are invited on a compelling journey through the early church to uncover the difference between life-giving truth and dangerous deception. With vivid illustrations and clear explanations, this engaging book helps young readers understand why what we believe truly matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing relatable examples--like a cookie ruined by salt--this book makes big theological ideas accessible and memorable. Readers will explore the real stories of early false teachers, the lies they spread, and how faithful Christians stood firm in the truth of God's Word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for families, classrooms, and churches, this book equips the next generation to recognize error and confidently stand for biblical truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eInside this book, readers will: \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eLearn what heresy is and why it's dangerous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eDiscover key truths about Jesus, the Trinity, and salvation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eMeet real historical figures and the challenges they brought \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eUnderstand how the early church defended the faith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eGain tools to spot false teaching in today's world \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nThis is more than history--it's a call to know the truth and live it boldly.\u003ccenter\u003eVIDEO COMING SOON\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNow, the truth is not sugar, and a lie is not salt. But a lie mixed with truth is a lot like a cookie with too much added salt. You see, a cookie baked with false sugar looks good to eat. It may even smell good. But a salty cookie tastes terrible. Eating it may even make you sick.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cem\u003eWhat Is Heresy?\u003c\/em\u003e, Danika Cooley (Christian Focus Publications, 2026), page 9\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-44804 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apostles-Creed-Interior-InText.jpg\" alt=\"Why Do We Need the Apostles Creed | Theology for Kids\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #88c110;\"\u003eWhy Do We Need the Apostles' Creed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy do Christians still recite the Apostles' Creed today? \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eWhy Do We Need the Apostles' Creed?\u003c\/span\u003e invites young readers and families on a fascinating journey through Scripture, church history, and the core truths of the Christian faith. Written in an engaging, story-driven style, this book explains each line of the Creed in clear, memorable language that helps children understand what they believe - and why it matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the early church's struggle against false teachings to the timeless truths about God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit, readers will see how the Creed serves as a guidepost pointing to biblical truth. With vivid storytelling and thoughtful explanations, this book strengthens faith and builds confidence in God's Word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePerfect for families, classrooms, and churches, this book features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eClear explanations of every line of the Apostles' Creed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eEngaging Bible-based storytelling that brings doctrine to life \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eHistorical insights about the early church and the origins of the Creed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eFaith-building teaching that helps children recognize truth and avoid error \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eIdeal content for family devotions, homeschool, and Sunday school \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eA strong foundation in the essential beliefs of the Christian faith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nHelp young believers understand not just \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ewhat\u003c\/span\u003e Christians say, but \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ewhy\u003c\/span\u003e those words matter.\u003ccenter\u003eVIDEO COMING SOON\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEventually, the church wanted a shorter statement of faith--a summary of belief--so people could confess their belief before being baptized. The Apostles' Creed was written for just that reason. During the first three hundred years of the church, new believers would spend three years in a special class, learning what Jesus taught and how we should live for Jesus. Then, on the night before Easter, or Resurrection Sunday, all the new Christians would gather at a river to be baptized.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eWhy Do We Need the Apostles' Creed?\u003c\/em\u003e, Danika Cooley (Christian Focus Publications, 2026), page 11\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-44661\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Endorsement-Douglas-Bond-Biblical-Truth-SM-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Who What Why Early Church Set Endorsement | Douglas Bond\" width=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-44663\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Endorsement-Nathan-Hamilton-Early-Church-Fathers-SM-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Who Were the Early Church Fathers Endorsement | Nathan Hamilton\" width=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-44662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Endorsement-Linda-Lacour-Hobar-Early-Church-Fathers-SM-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Who Were the Early Church Fathers Endorsement | Linda Lacour Hobar\" width=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-44665\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Endorsement-Nathan-Hamilton-Heresy-SM-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Heresy Endorsement | Nathan Hamilton\" width=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-44664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Endorsement-Linda-Lacour-Hobar-Heresy-SM-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Heresy Endorsement | Linda Lacour Hobar\" width=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-44667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Endorsement-Nathan-Hamilton-Creed-SM-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Why Do We Need the Apostles' Creed Endorsement | Nathan Hamilton\" width=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-44666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Endorsement-Linda-Lacour-Hobar-Creed-SM-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Why Do We Need the Apostles' Creed Endorsement | Linda Lacour Hobar\" width=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Christian Focus 4 Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42895893233744,"sku":"WWW-BiblicalTruth-Bundle","price":25.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2417\/4169\/files\/TheEarlyChurchBiblicalTruthSQ.jpg?v=1788559173","url":"https:\/\/thinkingkidspress.com\/products\/who-what-why-early-church-bundle-biblical-truth-the-early-church-fathers-heresy-the-apostles-creed","provider":"Thinking Kids Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}