The author of Hebrews says Christ is “a priest after the order of Melchizedek.” But who is Melchizedek? And what can this mysterious Old Testament figure teach us about Christ today? This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke explores the identity of the King of Salem in the first part of his sermon on Genesis 14:17-24.Learn more about the Puritan Treasures for Today here.Check out Reformed Systematic Theology, Volume 4: Church and Last Things by Dr. Joel Beeke and Dr. Paul Smalley ...

"Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves”—Matthew 10:16 Today on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke helps us navigate the difficult responsibility to be in the world but not of the world, in the second part of his sermon on Genesis 14:1-16.Learn more about the Puritan Treasures for Today here.Check out Reformed Systematic Theology, Volume 4: Church and Last Things by Dr. Joel Beeke and Dr. Paul Smalley here.Learn mo...

"As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men”—Galatians 6:10 Today on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke answers a common question in the first part of his sermon on Genesis 14:1-16: What is the believer’s responsibility to the world?

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”—Matthew 5:9 Today, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke points us to Jesus Christ as the Great Peacemaker in the second part of his sermon on conflict resolution from Genesis 13:5-13. Thank you for listening to Doctrine for Life with Dr. Joel Beeke. If you were encouraged by this episode and would like to hear more, please consider subscribing and sharing with a friend. To enjoy more resources from the pen and p...

“Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.”—Philippians 2:4 Today, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke unpacks biblical principles for conflict resolution in the first part of his sermon on Genesis 13:5-13. Thank you for listening to Doctrine for Life with Dr. Joel Beeke. If you were encouraged by this episode and would like to hear more, please consider subscribing and sharing with a friend. To enjoy more resources from the pen and pulpit o...

“He that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.”—Galatians 6:8 Today on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke warns us that worshipping idols always leads to harm in the second part of his sermon on Lot and Abraham from Genesis 13. Enjoy more resources from the pen and pulpit of Dr. Beeke at joelbeeke.org. Thank you for listening to Doctrine for Life with Dr. Joel Beeke. If you were encouraged ...

“Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world.”—1 John 2:15   Today, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke reminds us of the dangers of the lusts of the eyes in the first part of his sermon on Lot and Abraham from Genesis 13. Thank you for listening to Doctrine for Life with Dr. Joel Beeke. If you were encouraged by this episode and would like to hear more, please consider subscribing and sharing with a friend. To enjoy more resources from the pen and pulpit of Dr. Beeke,...

What can we do when our sin puts us in impossible situations? In today’s episode of Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke reveals God’s mercy toward Abraham’s foolishness in the land of Egypt in the second part of his sermon on Genesis 12:17. If you would like to enjoy more resources from the pen and pulpit of Dr. Beeke, please visit joelbeeke.org.  Thank you for listening to Doctrine for Life with Dr. Joel Beeke. If you were encouraged by this episode and would like to hear more, please...

Trusting our ways over God’s always leads to grievous consequences. In today’s episode of Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke exposes Abraham’s foolishness in the land of Egypt in the first part of his sermon on Genesis 12:17. If you would like to enjoy more resources from the pen and pulpit of Dr. Beeke, please visit joelbeeke.org.  Thank you for listening to Doctrine for Life with Dr. Joel Beeke. If you were encouraged by this episode and would like to hear more, please consider subscribing...

Much like our father, Abraham, the Christian lives out a pilgrimage of faith. In today’s episode of Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke compares Abraham’s journey to Canaan to our lives today in the second part of his sermon on Genesis 12:4-9. If you would like to enjoy more resources from the pen and pulpit of Dr. Beeke, please visit joelbeeke.org.  Thank you for listening to Doctrine for Life with Dr. Joel Beeke. If you were encouraged by this episode and would like to hear more, please...

Much like our father, Abraham, the Christian lives out a pilgrimage of faith. In today’s episode of Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke compares Abraham’s journey to Canaan to our lives today in the first part of his sermon on Genesis 12:4-9. If you would like to enjoy more resources from the pen and pulpit of Dr. Beeke, please visit joelbeeke.org.  Thank you for listening to Doctrine for Life with Dr. Joel Beeke. If you were encouraged by this episode and would like to hear more, please...

What does real, vibrant faith look like? And how can we know if we have it? In today’s episode of Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke continues his message on Abraham’s calling in Genesis 12:1-3 to show us how the life of faith embraces God alone, receiving from him eternal blessings. If you would like to enjoy more resources from the pen and pulpit of Dr. Beeke, please visit joelbeeke.org.  Thank you for listening to Doctrine for Life with Dr. Joel Beeke. If you were encouraged by this...

“By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed.”—Hebrews 11:8  In today’s episode of Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke expounds on the nature of true faith in a sermon on God’s call to Abraham from Genesis 12:1-3. If you would like to enjoy more resources from the pen and pulpit of Dr. Beeke, please visit joelbeeke.org.  Want to start reading the Puritans but don’t know where to begin? Puritan Treasures for Today from...

What did it mean to be a believer four thousand years ago? In today’s episode of Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke continues his introduction to the faithfulness and frailty of Abraham from Genesis 11:26-32. If you would like to enjoy more resources from the pen and pulpit of Dr. Beeke, please visit joelbeeke.org.  Would you like to deepen your understanding of Reformed Theology? Check out Reformed Systematic Theology, Volume 4: Church and Last Things by Dr. Joel Beeke and Paul Smalley to...

What can Christians today learn from the life of Abraham? In today’s episode of Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke introduces us to one of the central figures of the biblical storyline in the first part of his sermon on Genesis 11:26-32. If you would like to enjoy more resources from the pen and pulpit of Dr. Beeke, please visit joelbeeke.org. Would you like to deepen your understanding of Reformed Theology? Check out Reformed Systematic Theology, Volume 4: Church and Last Things by Dr. Joel...

Even after the flood, man's heart is still filled with evil. Listen to this week's episode of Doctrine for Life with Dr. Joel Beeke to learn how idolatry led men to reject the Noahic covenant. To access more resources from Dr. Joel Beeke, visit joelbeeke.org. Would you like to deepen your understanding of Reformed Theology? Check out Reformed Systematic Theology, Volume 4: Church and Last Things by Dr. Joel Beeke and Paul Smalley to explore key Scripture topics from biblical, doctrinal,...

Even after the flood, man's heart is still filled with evil. Listen to this week's episode of Doctrine for Life with Dr. Joel Beeke to learn how idolatry led men to reject the Noahic covenant. To access more resources from Dr. Joel Beeke, visit joelbeeke.org. Would you like to deepen your understanding of Reformed Theology? Check out Reformed Systematic Theology, Volume 4: Church and Last Things by Dr. Joel Beeke and Paul Smalley to explore key Scripture topics from biblical, doctrinal,...

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