Puritan Reformed Theology Quotes

“In cases of disagreement, we need to openly and prayerfully examine whether “we are seeking to make affirmations where Scripture itself is silent” or whether “we have made mistakes in our interpretation of Scripture” through “some personal inadequacy on our part, whether it be, for example, personal pride, or greed, or lack of faith, or selfishness, or even failure to devote enough time to prayerfully reading and studying Scripture.”
― Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theology: Historical, Experiential, and Practical Studies for the Whole of Life

“Tolle Lege—take up and read!”
― Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theology: Historical, Experiential, and Practical Studies for the Whole of Life

“First, we must be convinced in our minds that the doctrine of the Sabbath is God’s revealed truth. Second, we must exercise personal self-discipline and say no to other things so we can say yes to seeking God on the Sabbath. Third, in order that our Sabbath-keeping not become a hollow shell or proud legalism, God calls us to make the Sabbath a day of spiritual delight. Fourth, the best Sabbath on earth is only a foretaste of the feast of heaven, and that must be our ultimate hope and desire.”
― Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theology: Historical, Experiential, and Practical Studies for the Whole of Life

“Natural revelation is a work of God; natural theology is a work of man.”
― Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theology: Historical, Experiential, and Practical Studies for the Whole of Life