Quotes by Joel Beeke
Joel Beeke (b. 1952) — Reformierter Theologe, Pastor und Autor · reformiert · USA
Joel Beeke (* 1952) ist ein US-amerikanischer reformierter Theologe, Pastor und langjähriger Leiter des Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Er steht für die Wiederentdeckung der puritanischen Theologie und verbindet calvinistische Dogmatik mit einer erfahrungsorientierten, praktischen Frömmigkeit. Bibellesern bietet sein umfangreiches Schrifttum Zugänge zur reformierten Tradition sowie theologische Impulse für Heilsgewissheit, Gebet und persönliche Nachfolge.
Era: Today
Recurring topics: Growth & Character, The Bible & the Word of God, God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Discipleship, Wisdom & Understanding, Church & Congregation, Faith & Trust, Grace & Redemption
Quotes by Joel Beeke
Head knowledge is not evil in and of itself. Most of our Reformed and Puritan forefathers were highly educated. The Reformers never tired of stressing the value of Christian education. But this education must be empowered by the Holy Spirit and applied to the heart. Head knowledge is insufficient without the Spirit’s application to the inward man.
Joel Beeke
God's Word, when rightly expounded, is medicinal for a whole host of spiritual diseases.
Joel Beeke
The sacraments are visible means through which we and Christ commune. They encourage us to be like Christ in all His holiness. The grace received through the sacraments is no different from that received through the Word. Both convey the same Christ.
Joel Beeke
Association promotes assimilation. A Christian who lives in isolation from other believers will fail to receive the blessings as well as the maturity resulting from godly interaction.
Joel Beeke
Prayer helps us cling to the altar of God’s promises by which we lay hold of God Himself.
Joel Beeke
The primary ground of assurance is rooted in the promises of God, but those promises must become increasingly real to the believer through the subjective evidences of grace and the internal witness of the Holy Spirit.
Joel Beeke
The way to godly living is surprisingly simple: We are to walk with God in His appointed way (Micah 6:8), diligently using the means of grace and the spiritual disciplines, and waiting upon the Holy Spirit for blessing. Note that godly living involves both discipline and grace. This emphasis upon duty and grace is fundamental to Reformed, experiential thinking on godly living.
Joel Beeke
Just as the rails of a train (track), which run parallel to each other, appear to merge in the distance, so the doctrines of God’s sovereignty and man’s responsibility, which seem separate from each other in this life will merge in eternity. Our task is not to force their merging in this life but to keep them in balance and to live accordingly.
Joel Beeke
Do not fall prey to the 'one more time' syndrome. Postponed obedience is disobedience. Tomorrow's holiness is today's impurity. Tomorrow's faith is unbelief now.
Joel Beeke
Before picking up a book, ask yourself: Would Christ approve of this book? Will it increase my love for the Word of God, help me to conquer sin, offer abiding wisdom, and prepare me for the life to come? Or could I better spend time reading another book?
Joel Beeke
Disciplined meditation on Scripture helps us focus on God. Meditation helps us view worship as a discipline. It involves our mind and understanding as well as our heart and affections. It works Scripture through the texture of the soul. Meditation helps prevent vain and sinful thoughts (Matthew 12:35) and provides inner resources on which to draw (Psalm 77:10-12), including direction for daily life (Proverbs 6:21-22). Meditation fights temptation (Psalm 119:11, 15), provides relief in afflictions (Isaiah 49:15-17), benefits others (Psalm 145:7), and glorifies God (Psalm 49:3).
Joel Beeke
One of our greatest rewards as Christians is to serve people. If the result is watching them draw closer to Christ through the Spirit’s blessing upon God’s Word and our efforts, what more could we possibly ask for?
Joel Beeke
Read as an act of worship. Read to be elevated into the great truths of God so that you may worship the Trinity in Spirit and in truth. Be selective about what you read, however. Measure all your reading against the touchstone of Scripture. So much of today’s Christian literature is froth, riddled with Arminian theology or secular thinking. Time is too precious to waste on nonsense. Read more for eternity than time, more for spiritual growth than professional advancement.
Joel Beeke
The Greek word…Kurios can mean the teacher who has authority over disciples, the master who has command over servants, or the lord who has power over all. With Jesus, all three meanings apply.
Joel Beeke
Exposition alone is not preaching. A minister who only presents the grammatical and historical meaning of God’s Word may be lecturing or discoursing, but he isn’t preaching. The Word must also be applied. This application is an essential characteristic of Reformed preaching. Without it, vitality is quenched.
Joel Beeke
Do not expect to grow in holiness if you spend little time alone with God and do not take His Word seriously.
Joel Beeke
Sources: wikipedia.org, joelbeeke.org, thegospelcoalition.org, pccmonroe.org
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