What can pastors today learn from the Puritans?
Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan welcome Joel Beeke to discuss the lasting wisdom of Puritan pastors and theologians. Drawing from decades of studying and teaching the Puritans, Beeke explains why they placed such a high priority on prayer, personal holiness, and applying Scripture to the hearts and lives of their congregations.
Resources Mentioned:
- Christ Our Mediator by Thomas Goodwin
- The Heart of Christ in Heaven Towards Sinners on Earth by Thomas Goodwin
- A Body of Divinity by Thomas Watson
- Heaven Taken by Storm by Thomas Watson
- The Mischief of Sin by Thomas Watson
- Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices by Thomas Brooks
- Religious Affections by Jonathan Edwards
- Charity and Its Fruits by Jonathan Edwards
- A Faithful Narrative of the Surprising Work of God by Jonathan Edwards
- Thriving in Lifelong Ministry by Joel Beeke
- Pastors and Their Critics by Joel Beeke and Nick Thompson
If you’re ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary’s PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.
| Written by Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan, Joel R. Beeke | The Gospel Coalition | Read full story at Read More
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