REVIEW: "12 Truths Every Teen Can Trust" by Paul David Tripp

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About the book:

✦ Full title: "12 Truths Every Teen Can Trust: Core Beliefs of the Christian Faith That Will Change Your Life"

✦ Author: Paul David Tripp

✦ Genre: Christian nonfiction

✦ Series: No, a standalone book

✦ Recommend for: Ages 14-18

My Personal Rating

⭐⭐⭐⭐

📖 Synopsis

As Christian boys and girls mature into righteous men and women, understanding the core tenets of the faith could not be more critical, especially as they face indoctrination from the outside world. But understanding doctrine is more than just comprehending the truths of Scripture; it’s a God-honoring lifestyle shaped directly by biblical belief. 

In 12 Truths Every Teen Can Trust, pastor and bestselling author Paul David Tripp examines 12 core doctrines of the Christian faith to see how they can transform a teen’s heart and life. Using clear language and relatable examples, he defines doctrines such as God’s sovereignty, justification, and glorification, helping young people fall deeper in love with their Creator and Savior. Each chapter explores a specific doctrine through 7 brief readings, making it perfect for daily study.


💭 My Thoughts 

Whenever I see a Christian nonfiction book geared towards teens, I'm always nervous it will dumb things down for the reader or even present the Bible in a compromised way. So I was really happy that this book was not that way at all. It was solid, biblically grounded, clearly written and theologically rich. I think it would be a great resource for teens, yes, but also for anyone newer to the faith. 

There were parts where the writing was a little abstract for my taste (I noticed this in the author's other book I read as well), and I do think it might be a little dull or repetitive for readers who have been Christians for a while and are already familiar with the gospel story and basic Christian theology. So while it wasn't very engaging for me personally, I still would say it is a solid resource that so many people could benefit from, and I appreciate it for that.


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Bookishly yours, 

Lottie M


*I received this book for free from the publisher (Crossway) in exchange for this honest review. 


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