Joel R. Beeke

Caleb and Sophie are your average kids - curious about their world, taught about the character and expectations of God, and wanting to be faithful in what they do. In each of these books the concepts of faith, hope, love, and love for others is distilled down to simple forms and then introduced in ways a child will understand - conversation, prayer, actions, and thoughts. Sophie and Caleb react in ways that you would expect in a child - with simple faith and the sort of fruit of the Spirit you expect in young children.

Caleb and Sophie are your average kids - curious about their world, taught about the character and expectations of God, and wanting to be faithful in what they do. In each of these books the concepts of faith, hope, love, and love for others is distilled down to simple forms and then introduced in ways a child will understand - conversation, prayer, actions, and thoughts. Sophie and Caleb react in ways that you would expect in a child - with simple faith and the sort of fruit of the Spirit you expect in young children.

This booklet gives practical guidance on how to evangelize covenant children and how to make the home a nursery for heaven. The book first explains how parents fail to understand the role of the covenant in their children's lives and then details how to use prayer, family worship, teaching, everyday conversation and mentoring to evangelize children. Dr. Beeke provides a needed guide for a parent's most important and difficult task.

Puritan Theology: Doctrine for Life offers a groundbreaking treatment of the Puritans' teaching on most major Reformed doctrines, particularly those doctrines in which the Puritans made significant contributions. The book addresses Puritan teachings on all six loci of theology, covering fifty areas of doctrine. The book explores Puritan teachings on biblical interpretation, God, predestination, providence, angels, sin, the covenants, the gospel, Christ, preparation for conversion, regeneration, coming to Christ, justification, adoption, church government, the Sabbath, preaching, baptism, heaven, hell, and many other topics. It ends with eight chapters that explore Puritan "theology in practice." Some chapters highlight the work of a specific theologian such as William Perkins, William Ames, John Owen, Stephen Charnock, or Thomas Goodwin on a specific topic. Other chapters survey various authors on a particular subject. The goal of A Puritan Theology is to increase knowledge in the mind and godliness in the soul. It was written for theologians, historians, pastors, and educated laymen who seek to learn more about Puritan theology.

A profound biblical examination of the divine work of sanctification. The mandate for holiness is based in the very character and person of God: we are to be holy because God is holy. His grace never leaves a man where it finds him. Grace always transforms the sinner into a saint—a holy man. God’s will is for His people to be holy, and the explanations of why and how we become holy are throughout the Bible. Explaining the tension between positional and progressive holiness, Joel Beeke and Michael Barrett expound the doctrine of sanctification and show that it is the application of the gospel to our daily lives. If you’ve ever considered why, if we are saved by grace alone, holiness matters, this book is for you.

All pastors and church leaders experience criticism--but that doesn't make criticism easier to process or to address well. With wisdom, charity, and illustrations from decades in the ministry, pastors Joel Beeke and Nicholas Thompson strengthen and equip the reader as they provide a biblical foundation, a Christ-focused theological vision, and practical principles for coping with, and benefitting from, criticism.

Table of Contents: BIBLICAL STUDIES1. The Age of the Spirit and Revival2. Trust in the Incarnate Word3. Our Glorious Adoption: Trinitarian-Based and Transformed Relationships4. Paul and James: Are We Justified by Faith or by Faith and Works?5. Gethsemane's King-Lamb: A Sermon on John 18:7-8, 12-13a6. The Man of Sin: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-127. Delighting in God: A Guide to Sabbath-KeepingSYSTEMATIC AND HISTORICAL THEOLOGY8. God-Centered Theology in the Ministry of the Word9. Calvin on Sovereignty, Providence, and Predestination10. Reading the Puritans11. Godefridus Udemans: Life, Influence, and Writings12. John Bunyan on Justification13. Reformed Orthodoxy in North America14. The Perspicuity of Scripture15. Laurence Chaderton: His Life and Ecclesiology16. Natural Theology: Some Historical PerspectiveEXPERIENTIAL THEOLOGY17. Calvin as an Experiential Preacher18. The Puritans on Conscience and Casuistry19. Assurance of Salvation: The Insights of Anthony Burgess20. Wilhelmus Brakel's Biblical Ethics of Spirituality21. Images of Union and Communion with ChristPRACTICAL THEOLOGY22. Puritans on the Family: Recent Publications23. Consider Christ in Affliction: An Open Letter to True Believers24. Learning from the Puritans on Being Salt and Light25. Puritans on Marital LovePASTORAL THEOLOGY AND MISSIONS26. God-Centered Adult Education27. Plain Preaching Demonstrating the Spirit and His Power28. How to Evaluate Your Sermons29. Practical Application in Preaching30. Authentic Ministry: Servanthood, Tears, and Temptations31. Children in the Church32. The Minister's Helpmeet33. Unprofessional Puritans and Professional Pastors: What the Puritans Would Say to Modern Pastors34. Catechism Preaching35. A Life in the Word36. Why You and Your Family Should Go to Church: Biblical Answers to "Churchless Christianity"CONTEMPORARY AND CULTURAL ISSUES37. Interview with Joel Beeke about Reformed Churches and Seminaries38. Handling Error in the Church: Martin Downes Interviewing Joel R. Beeke39. Practical Lessons for Today from the Life of Idelette Calvin40. Rediscovering the Laity: The Reformation in the Pew and in the Classroom41. In Commemoration of the Heidelberg Catechism's 450th Anniversary: The Catechism as a Confession of Faith42. How to Battle Hostility and Secularism43. Busy but Fruitful: How to Manage Time44. Nurturing Intimate Communication with Your Spouse

Who were the Puritans, and why are they important? What can we learn from them today? The Puritan movement began in England during the sixteenth century and continued all the way into the early eighteenth century. Although the Church of England was formed as a result of the Reformation, the Puritans believed it needed much more reform. Puritan Heroes is a beautifully illustrated book that gives the reader an idea of what the Puritan movement was about and offers a glimpse into the lives of more than twenty of its most well-known leaders (among them William Perkins, Richard Sibbes, Thomas Goodwin, Anne Bradstreet, and Jonathan Edwards). The book concludes with ten important lessons readers can learn from the Puritans and study questions to help them retain these fascinating stories and assist them in applying the lessons to their lives. It also features a bibliography to encourage further study in greater depth, as well as a glossary and timeline to help readers understand historical context. Written for children and young people, it will prove a suitable introduction to the Puritans for adults as well. Table of Contents: 1. Who Were the Puritans? 2. Richard Greenham: Puritan Pioneer 3. William Perkins: Father of Puritanism 4. William Ames: Calvinist and Congregationalist 5. Richard Sibbes: Warm Heart 6. John Cotton: New England Leader 7. Thomas Hooker: Connecticut Founder 8. Jeremiah Burroughs: Gem of Contentment 9. Thomas Goodwin: Swallowed by God's Love 10. John Eliot: Apostle to the Indians 11. Thomas Shepard: God's Story 12. Thomas Brooks: Soul Servant 13. Anne Bradstreet: Pilgrim Poet 14. Richard Baxter: God's Pen 15. John Owen: God's Navigator 16. Christopher Love: Presbyterian Martyr 17. John Bunyan: Traveler and Prisoner 18. John Flavel: Providence's Servant 19. John Howe: Living Temple 20. Joseph Alleine: God's Arrow 21. Matthew Henry: Bible Commentator 22. Jonathan Edwards: In the Hands of a Loving God

In his 100th work, Joel Beeke writes on the power and beauty of true, secure assurance of faith: the heartfelt conviction that one belongs to Christ through faith and will enjoy everlasting salvation. This title opens up Dr. Beeke’s expertise and learning for anyone ‘trapped in a background of easy believism or trapped in the opposite fear of assurance being the certain mark of being presumptuous and so crushing the young shoots of hope and assurance as they appear.’

Joel R. Beeke's work is an academic monograph of historical theology that examines three flashpoints of controversy in Reformation and Post-Reformation theology. As the subtitle, Early Lutheran Predestination, Calvinian Reprobation, and Variations in Genevan Lapsarianism implies, the work addresses, first, the development of the Lutheran doctrine of predestination from Martin Luther (1483-1546) and Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560) to the Formula of Concord (1577); second, the development of John Calvin's (1509-1564) doctrine of reprobation as traced through his writings; and third, the doctrine of predestination in Geneva with a particular emphasis on lapsarianism from Theodore Beza (1519-1605) in the sixteenth century to Jean-Alphonse Turretin (1671-1737) and Jacob Vernet (1698-1789) in the eighteenth century. The fruit of three decades of study by a professor of systematic theology who specializes in Reformation and Post-Reformation theology, this book offers a harvest of insights into questions that stood at the center of Reformation debates. Dr. Donald Sinnema, a leading scholar in predestinarian theology and the Synod of Dort, writes: "Beeke addresses these difficult matters with sensitivity to historical context and development, with systematic acuity, and a broad grasp of secondary scholarly literature with which he dialogues. The result is a balanced analysis of these issues that should bring greater clarity to scholarly understanding of the doctrine of predestination in the early modern era."

Para a maioria dos evang licos, cantar os Salmos uma pr tica que deve ficar no passado. Este livro nos apresenta raz es bem fundamentadas que justificam a pergunta: Por que as igrejas devem voltar antiga pr tica de cantar os Salmos? Nele encontraremos as bases b blicas, hist ricas e confessionais, os benef cios pr ticos, a pura beleza e a gl ria de cantar os Salmos. Aqueles que esperam recuperar a f b blica em nossos dias far o bem em participar da adora o que se encontra nos Salmos inspirados, adora o essa que exalta a Cristo e enriquece a alma." Por que cantar os Salmos? Na verdade, a pergunta deveria ser: "Por que n o cantar os Salmos?" A maioria das tradi es crist s mant m uma posi o elevada quanto autoridade b blica. Os crist os conservadores proclamam a doutrina da inerr ncia b blica. O estudo e a memoriza o das Escrituras s o zelosamente estimulados. Como poss vel, ent o, os Salmos que Deus deu a seu povo especificamente para serem cantados e que por gera es inteiras foram cantados entre todos os principais grupos Protestantes, estejam sendo quase universalmente negligenciados? Como foi que os Salmos, que indiscutivelmente s o a pr pria Palavra de Deus, foram completamente suplantados por hinos em nossos dias?"- Terry Johnson"Quando cantamos esses c nticos... estamos certos de que Deus p e as palavras em nossa boca, como se ele estivesse cantando em n s para exaltar a sua gl ria."- Santo Agostinho

THIS BOOK IS COMPRISED OF FAMILY WORSHIP THOUGHTS EXTRACTED FROM THE REFORMATION HERITAGE STUDY BIBLE. Leading and nurturing your family as you seek to glorify God and encourage spiritual growth in your home is both God's command and your privilege. One of the best and most effective ways to do this is through intentional, worshipful, daily family devotions where the truths of God's life-changing Word are openly discussed chapter by chapter. Hand in hand with your Bible, this Family Worship Bible Guide presents rich devotional thoughts on all 1,189 chapters in the Bible, including searching questions to promote conversation, to help you with this responsibility. Use this resource every day alongside Scripture to read each chapter's major takeaways aloud and then discuss them with your family. With the Holy Spirit's blessing, this book will transform you and your family

THIS BOOK IS COMPRISED OF FAMILY WORSHIP THOUGHTS EXTRACTED FROM THE REFORMATION HERITAGE STUDY BIBLE. Leading and nurturing your family as you seek to glorify God and encourage spiritual growth in your home is both God's command and your privilege. One of the best and most effective ways to do this is through intentional, worshipful, daily family devotions where the truths of God's life-changing Word are openly discussed chapter by chapter. Hand in hand with your Bible, this Family Worship Bible Guide presents rich devotional thoughts on all 1,189 chapters in the Bible, including searching questions to promote conversation, to help you with this responsibility. Use this resource every day alongside Scripture to read each chapter's major takeaways aloud and then discuss them with your family. With the Holy Spirit's blessing, this book will transform you and your family

In this book of sermons on Revelation, Joel Beeke gives you all this and much more as he preaches through Revelation in a thoroughly biblical, doctrinal, experiential, and practical way intended to comfort and mature believers, to warn the unsaved to flee to Christ for salvation, and to exalt Christ as the King of kings and only Head of His church.

The Puritans believed that godly marriages were foundational for the future life of families, churches, and nations. Therefore, they wrote prolifically on the subject of marriage, seeking to bring biblical reformation to this subject in a comprehensive way. Martin Luther, John Calvin, and other previous Reformers had begun this task, but the Puritans took it much further, writing a number of detailed treatises on how to live as godly spouses. Out of the wealth of material available to us from the seventeenth century, Joel R. Beeke and James A. La Belle have gathered together insights from the past and summarized them in a contemporary form in order to encourage modern day coupled to glorify God in marriage. Table of Contents: 1. The Institution and Honor of Marriage 2. The Purposes and Benefits of Marriage 3. Securing a Good Entrance into Marriage 4. Preserving the Honor of Marriage 5. The Mutual Duties of Love and Chastity 6. The Mutual Duties of Help and Peace 7. The Wife's Duties in Marriage 8. The Husband's Duty of Love 9. The Husband's Duty of Authority 10. Concluding Counsel Appendix: George Swinnock's Prayers for Husbands and Wives

In a day when society has in many ways placed itself under Satan's rule, when Satanism is flourishing in Western nations, when certain branches of the church are preoccupied with "deliverance ministries," and when others deny the devil's existence, Fighting Satan is a sober, practical perspective on this vital subject. Joel R. Beeke states, "We must know our enemy. . . . We must know how to withstand him and what spiritual weapons to take up against him. We must defeat him by faith through lives that bear fruit and spread the truth." With questions for reflection and discussion at the close of each chapter, Fighting Satan is ideal for group and individual Bible study.