Using, Not Abusing the World

Using, Not Abusing the World, by Dr. Joel Beeke

The text for Dr. Beeke's sermon is:

1 Timothy 4:1-5 (Audio)
1 John 2:15-17 (Audio)

If you like this sermon, why don't you check out some of the following books by Dr. Beeke:

Reformed Preaching By Joel Beeke / Crossway Reformed experiential preaching not only informs minds but also engages hearts and transforms the conduct of its hearers! Experienced pastor and professor Joel R. Beeke examines Reformation sermons from Zwingli, Calvin, Bunyan, Edwards, Davies, Lloyd-Jones, and others— and bridges the historical gap by showing ministers how to convey life-transforming truths today.

Theology Made Practical: New Studies on John Calvin and His Legacy By Joel Beeke / Reformation Heritage / Soli Deo Gloria In Theology Made Practical, Joel R. Beeke, David W. Hall, and Michael A. G. Haykin declares the significance of John Calvin’s life and ideas— particularly his contributions to systematic theology, pastoral theology, and political theology— as well as the influence he had on others through the centuries. With focused studies related to the Trinity, predestination, the Holy Spirit, justification, preaching, missions, principles of government, welfare, and marriage, this book demonstrates how Calvin’s thought has been, and still is, a dynamic wellspring of fruitfulness for numerous areas of the Christian life. More than 450 years since Calvin experienced the beatific vision, his thinking about God and His Word still possesses what our culture passionately longs for— true relevancy.

John Bunyan and the Grace of Fearing God By Joel R. Beeke & Paul M. Smalley / P & R Publishing He was the author of one of the best-selling Christian books of all time and his Bible-saturated works have inspired generations of believers all over the world. And yet, as influential as it is, John Bunyan's theology contains a unifying thread that is sorely neglected in the modern church: the vital importance of the fear of God. Few things are more feared in contemporary Christianity than the fear of God, as many believe it to be at odds with belief in a God of love. Joel Beeke and Paul Smalley's John Bunyan and the Grace of Fearing God guides readers through Bunyan's life, delving to the core of his writings to illuminate the true grace of fearing God. Beeke and Smalley demonstrate through this biographical exploration how the only freedom from a guilty fear of God's wrath is in a joyful, childlike fear of his holiness.

Why Should We Sing Psalms? By Joel R. Beeke / Reformation Heritage Books Among evangelicals, singing psalms is largely a thing of the past. In this pamphlet, Joel R. Beeke gives nine reasons why churches ought to return to the ancient practice of psalm singing. Why Should We Sing Psalms? provides the biblical basis, the experiential benefits, and the sheer beauty and glory of singing psalms. Those hoping to recover biblical faith in our day will do well to take part in the Christ-exalting and soul-enriching worship found in the inspired Psalms. About the Series: Many people who are new to the church need instruction in the most basic aspects of godly living. Even where churches are engaged heavily in discipleship, visitors and members often have gaps in their understanding and practice. One of the greatest needs of our time is for the Spirit of God to cultivate biblical godliness in us in order to put the glory of Christ on display through us, all to the glory of God the Father. For these reasons, Joel Beeke and Ryan McGraw are coediting a series of booklets titled Cultivating Biblical Godliness. These booklets treat matters that are vital to Christian experience, and each contribution aims to address a wide variety of people and circumstances at a fundamental and introductory level. This includes teaching people what to believe in order to practice personal holiness as well as specific directions on how to cultivate biblical godliness in relation to issues that are common to God's people. The distinctive feature of this series is its experiential tone. While some booklet series aim to enlighten the mind, these booklets aim to warm the affections as well. The goal is to promote communion with the triune God and to transform the entire person in thought, speech, and behaviour. To this end, the series includes a wide range of authors whom the Spirit has blessed to skillfully stir up the church to personal holiness and affection to Christ through their preaching and writing ministries.