Doctrine for Life

"Abraham did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.”—Romans 4:20-21  This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke shows us how Abraham went from scoffing to trusting in the conclusion of his sermon on Genesis 17:15-27. To enjoy more resources from...

“But my covenant will I establish with Isaac, which Sarah shall bear unto thee at this set time in the next year.”—Genesis 17:21  This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke shows us that God’s covenants are sure even in “impossible” circumstances in the first part of his sermon on Genesis 17:15-27. To enjoy more resources from the pen and pulpit of Dr. Beeke, visit joelbeeke.org .  The Doctri...

How should believers think about circumcision under the New Covenant?  This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke explains the connection between circumcision and baptism as he concludes his sermon on Genesis 17:9-14. To enjoy more resources from the pen and pulpit of Dr. Beeke, visit joelbeeke.org .  The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev...

With each of God’s covenants come signs of His faithfulness to fulfill them.  This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke uncovers the significance and summons of circumcision for the Abrahamic Covenant in the first part of his sermon on Genesis 17:9-14. To enjoy more resources from the pen and pulpit of Dr. Beeke, visit joelbeeke.org . The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons fro...

“In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.”—1 Corinthians 15:52  This week on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Beeke exhorts us to find hope in glorification, which is the perfection of the image of God in man. Presented in partnership with Founders Ministries, this is Dr. Beeke’s final addres...

"But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.”—Galatians 3:11  This week on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Beeke considers the way man is made right with God, justification by faith alone. This is the second of Dr. Beeke’s addresses on the doctrine of man from the Founders National Conference in 2023. Thank you to Founders Ministries f...

“What is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You care for him?”—Psalm 8:4    For the next three weeks, Doctrine for Life and Founders Ministries present Dr. Joel Beeke’s addresses from the Founders National Conference 2023, which focused on the Doctrine of Man. Today, Dr. Beeke answers one of the most urgent questions in society today: What does it mean that man is made in the...

“As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.”—Genesis 17:4  This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke teaches us about the benefits of the Covenant of Grace in his sermon on Genesis 17:2-8. To enjoy more resources from the pen and pulpit of Dr. Beeke, visit joelbeeke.org. The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching min...

How should believers relate to God’s holy law?  This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke continues his sermon on Genesis 17:1, challenging believers to examine themselves and obey God’s commands. To enjoy more resources from the pen and pulpit of Dr. Beeke, visit joelbeeke.org. The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joel R. Beeke. L...

“I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.”—Genesis 17:1  This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke examines God’s call to Abraham to walk in total obedience in Genesis 17:1. The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joel R. Beeke. Listen to these biblical, Christ-exalting broadcasts to experience the truth of God's Wo...

When Christians fail to trust God’s promises, the results are always disastrous.    This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke continues his sermon on Genesis 16:1-13, showing us how God responds to the foolish plans of Hagar, Abram, and Sarai. The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joel R. Beeke. Listen to these biblical, Christ-exal...

You have heard it said that “God helps those who help themselves.” But is that really what the Bible teaches us about the life of faith?   This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke teaches us how foolish it is to use human means to achieve God’s purposes in the first part of his sermon on Genesis 16:1-13. Enjoy more resources from the pen and pulpit of Dr. Beeke at joelbeeke.org.   The Doctr...

How do the signs of God’s covenant strengthen us when we doubt?    This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke continues his study of Genesis 15:7-21, showing us how God assures Abraham of His promises through a covenant sign.  The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joel R. Beeke. Listen to these biblical, Christ-exalting broadcasts to...

How do the signs of God’s covenant strengthen us when we doubt?    This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke continues his study of Genesis 15:7-21, showing us how God assures Abraham of His promises through a covenant sign. The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joel R. Beeke. Listen to these biblical, Christ-exalting broadcasts to...

“Abraham believed in the Lord; and He counted it to him for righteousness.”-Genesis 15:6  This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke teaches us how faith in the Lord can help us overcome our fears in the second part of his sermon on Genesis 15:1-6. To enjoy more resources from the pen and pulpit of Dr. Beeke, visit joelbeeke.org .  The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from th...

“Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.”-Genesis 15:1  This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke reveals how the word of the LORD comforted a fearful Abraham in the first part of his sermon on Genesis 15:1-6. The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joel R. Beeke. Listen to these biblical, Christ-exalting bro...

How does Christ’s Melchizedekian priesthood encourage believers today?  This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke continues exploring Abraham’s encounter with Melchizedek in the second part of his sermon on Genesis 14:17-24. The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joel R. Beeke. Listen to these biblical, Christ-exalting broadcasts to...

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. The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching...

"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. The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministr...

"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?  The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joel R. Beeke. Listen to these biblical, Ch...

"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. The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joel R. Beeke. Listen to these bibl...

“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.  The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joel R. Beeke. Listen to these biblical, Christ-exal...

“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 . ...

“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. The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermons from the preaching ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joel R. Beeke. Listen to these biblical, Christ-exalting broa...

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 .  The Doctrine for Life Podcast presents weekly sermo...