Joel Beeke Born : 1952 Browse All Authors Top 10 quotes by Joel Beeke God’s Word, when rightly expounded, is medicinal for a whole host of spiritual diseases. Joel Beeke host disease spiritual Do not expect to grow in holiness if you spend little time alone with God and do not take His Word seriously. Joel Beeke alone-with-god holiness littles Let every preacher take note: Amid the frustrations and hardships of ministry, the most Christ-like thing is to stay focused on your calling, give thanks to God, and go on preaching the Gospel. Joel Beeke preaching-the-gospel frustration christian Every person in the world is by nature a slave to sin. The world, by nature, is held in sin's grip. What a shock to our complacency- that everything of us by nature belongs to sin. Our silences belong to sin, our omissions belong to sin, our talents belong to sin, our actions belong to sin. Every facet of our personalities belong to sin; it own us and dominates us. We are its servants. Joel Beeke omission silence personality Like the Puritans, live in terms of the settled judgement that the joy of heaven will make amends of any losses and crosses, strains and pains that we must endure on earth if we are going to follow Christ faithfully. Regard preparedness to die as the first step in learning to live. Joel Beeke pain loss joy In essence, sin is all that is in opposition to God. Sin defies God; it violates His character, His law, and His covenant. It fails, as Martin Luther put it, to 'let God be God.' Sin aims to dethrone God and strives to place someone or something else upon His rightful throne. Joel Beeke essence law character Spiritual adoption is the excellency and apex of God's salvation. Joel Beeke adoption salvation spiritual Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness is Adophe Monod at his best. It is a masterpiece, bringing together profound comfort, realistic understanding, practical wisdom, and heavenly glory for every believer and, in a special way, for those who are preparing for or are working directly in some ministry. By the Spirit's grace, if you digest Monod's book slowly, seriously, and prayerfully, you will make great spiritual gain as you engage in holy warfare against your own temptations and lusts. You really must read this book. Joel Beeke spiritual book jesus No vocation on this side of heaven is as privileged or rewarding as Christian ministry Joel Beeke ministry christian heaven A magnificent achievement that witnesses powerfully to the rich development, harmony, and piety of the Reformed faith. Joel Beeke rich achievement development
