Doctrine for Life

“Those that must live by faith need often to review and repeat to themselves the promises they are to live upon, especially when they are called to any instance of suffering or self-denial.”—Matthew …

“And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me?”—Genesis 25:32 

This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke continues his sermon on Genesis 25:27-…

“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and …

"But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.”—Psalm 115:3 

This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke points us to God’s power over human activity as he continues His …

“And Isaac intreated the Lord for his wife, because she was barren: and the Lord was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.”—Genesis 25:21 

This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke r…

"Death is the triumphant chariot to carry every child of God to His Father’s mansion house.”—Thomas Watson  

This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke concludes his sermon on Abraham’s final yea…

"Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people.”—Genesis 25:8  

This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke helps us con…

“And it came to pass after the death of Abraham, that God blessed his son Isaac:”—Genesis 25:11 

This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke continues his sermon on God’s blessings in the life of …

Most Christians are familiar with Abraham’s life but know far less about the life of Isaac, the child of promise. 

This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke teaches us how to see God’s blessings…

“And he said unto me, The Lord, before whom I walk, will send his angel with thee, and prosper thy way; and thou shalt take a wife for my son of my kindred, and of my father's house:”—Genesis 24:40 

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Does God’s sovereignty mean Christians should be passive?
 
This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke reminds us that Christians can pursue God’s blessings by faith in his sermon on Genesis 24. …

"Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said,”Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?” And Abraham said, “My son, God will provide himself a lamb.” 

This week, on D…

 How will you respond when God tests your faith? 

This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke begins his exposition of one of the most controversial and misunderstood passages in the Old Testament…

“Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise.”—Galatians 4:28 

This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke concludes his sermon on Genesis 21 by reminding us of the stark contrast …

"Children are a heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.”—Psalm 127:3 

This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke considers the joyful fulfillment of God’s promise to give A…

“There is more mercy in Christ than sin in us.”—Richard Sibbes 

This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke comforts us with the reality of God’s abundant grace when we fall into old sins as he co…

"The fear of man bringeth a snare: but he who puts his trust in the Lord shall be safe.”—Proverbs 29:25 

This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke recounts the way Abraham fell back into an old …

In giving us the Gospel, the God of the universe gave us Himself. 

In this bonus episode of Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke reveals the love of God in giving us His Son as a divine, unspeakable gift…

There are few warnings in Scripture more solemn than this. The Lord Jesus Christ says to us, "Remember Lot's wife."—J.C. Ryle 

This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke concludes his sermon on G…

“Then the Lord rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the Lord out of heaven.”—Genesis 19:24 

This week, on Doctrine for Life, Dr. Joel Beeke warns us about God’s righteous judgme…