Family Worship, 2nd ed.

by Joel Beeke

Publisher:

Reformation Heritage

, 2009

Overview

Dr. Beeke offers a heartfelt and solemn plea for families to return to biblical, consistent and passionate family worship. With pastoral insight and care the author provides practical and valuable answers to the practice of family worship and at the same time addresses objections raised against it. In a world of impossible standards and idealism, this book is a helpful and motivating guide to implement or increase the depth of your family devotions.

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Key Features

• Discusses the need for families to return to consistent and passionate family worship
• Provides practical and valuable answers to the practice of family worship
• Addresses objections raised against family worship and devotions

Contents

• Theological Foundations of Family Worship
• The Duty of Family Worship
• Implementing Family Worship
• Objections Against Family Worship
• Motivations for Family Worship

Top Highlights

“‘The representative principle inherent in God’s covenant dealings with our race indicates that the head of each family is to represent his family before God in divine worship and that the spiritual atmosphere and long term personal welfare of that family will be affected in large measure by the fidelity—or failure—of the family head in this area.’” (Pages 9–10)

“Family worship is not a substitute for other parental duties. Family worship without parental example is futile. Spontaneous teaching that arises throughout a typical day is crucial, yet set times of family worship are also important. Family worship is the foundation of biblical child-rearing.” (Pages 2–3)

“Would we see revival among our children? Let us remember that God often uses the restoration of family worship to usher in church revival.” (Page 2)

“All families must call upon God’s name or else subject themselves to the displeasure of God.” (Page 11)

“The theological foundations of family worship are rooted in the very being of God” (Page 3)

Praise for the Print Edition

The quincentenary of Calvin’s birth last year produced a veritable host of books on the French Reformer, some tremendous, some so-so. This is one of the best, and no wonder: combine the richest themes of Calvin’s theology and a stellar company of authors who know their subjects really well and you have the present volume. Truly a savory entrée of Calviniana!

—Michael A. G. Haykin, professor of church history and biblical spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Product Details

• Title: Family Worship
• Author: Joel Beeke
• Series: Family Guidance Series
• Publisher: Reformation Heritage
• Print Publication Date: 2009
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Pages: 66
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Families › Religious life
• ISBNs: 9781601780584, 1601780583
• Resource ID: LLS:FAMILYWORSHIP
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T23:54:32Z

About Joel Beeke

Joel R. Beeke is president and professor of systematic theology and homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, pastor of the Heritage Netherlands Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, editorial director of Reformation Heritage Books, and editor of the Banner of Sovereign Grace Truth. He has written, coauthored, or edited over 70 books.