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

Topics: Church & Congregation, Grace & Redemption, God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit

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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