Developing Healthy Spiritual Growth: Knowledge, Practice and Experience

by Joel R. Beeke

Joel Beeke is increasingly recognised as the leading 'doctor of the soul, ' skillfully applying accurately exegeted biblical texts and combining them with his vast store of Puritan knowledge. All of this is applied with a rare warmth and accessibility. Contents: - Spiritual Growth in Knowledge Grow in knowledge of the Son Grow in knowledge of the Holy Spirit Grow in knowledge of the Father Spiritual Growth in Practice Growing in Christ's pattern Growing in pleasing God Growing in spiritual fruitfulness Spiritual Growth in Experience Grow in the experience of God's power Grow in the experience of gratitude

Genres: Christian Living, Theology

144 pages, Paperback

Published October 18, 2013

About the author

Dr. Joel R. Beeke serves as President and Professor of Systematic Theology, Church History, and Homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. He has been in the ministry since 1978 and has served as a pastor of his current church, Heritage Reformed Congregation, since 1986. He is also editor of the Banner of Sovereign Grace Truth, editorial director of Reformation Heritage Books, president of Inheritance Publishers, and vice-president of the Dutch Reformed Translation Society. He has written, co-authored, or edited fifty books and contributed over fifteen hundred articles to Reformed books, journals, periodicals, and encyclopedias. His Ph.D. (1988) from Westminster Theological Seminary is in Reformation and Post-Reformation Theology. He is frequently called upon to lecture at Reformed seminaries and to speak at conferences around the world. He and his wife, Mary, have three children: Calvin, Esther, and Lydia.

Reviews

[Trisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Though he often addresses pastors in this book, it is a short and practical book for every Christian. Beeke's warmth shines through as he encourages us with the truth of Colossians 1:9-14.

[Iain Hamill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helpful thoughts on the nature of spiritual growth - the last chapter is the most practical.

[Brian Algie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very practical guide on Colossians 1:9-14 that will only encourage, challenge, and strengthen you toward spiritual growth, for God is at work in you (Phil. 2:12-13).

[Brian Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

This brief book of three sermons on Colossians 1:9-14 has been the most spiritually nourishing book that I have recently read. It led me to desire to know Christ more, to follow him better, and to grow in my experience of the Spirit's sanctifying work.

[Benjamin Glaser · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is what I have come to expect from Joel Beeke. Clear, consistent, orthodox, and experientially moving.

Highly Recommend.

[James Sibley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book from Joel Beeke. Based on Paul's prayer from Colossians 1, this book is clear, deeply biblical and challenging. Spiritually nourishing. Highly recommend.