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 (b. 1952), Reformierter Theologe, Pastor und Autor

Topics: Wisdom & Understanding, Growth & Character

Joel Beeke

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.

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