Praying for Help to Do God’s Will

(1) Its petition; (2) Its purchase; (3) Its profit.

(1) The rich confession in this prayer; (2) The sincere request in this prayer; (3) The solid pleading ground in this prayer; (4) The practical fruit from this prayer.

(1) Its exposition; (2) Its privileges; (3) Its duties; (4) It motives.

In this third episode of the Theology for Doxology, Fletcher Matandika sat down to interview a significant figure in the Reformed world—Dr. Joel Beeke! Dr. Beeke brought to the table fresh encouragement for veteran ministers who faithfully serve their churches and also advice on how Christians should live out their Christianity in their daily lives. If this episode was helpful, please follow our broadcaster dashboard to stay tuned to our bi-weekly Monday podcast and check out LCC's Theology for Doxology Bible study and Sunday sermons. God bless you. This podcast episode was recorded at the 2026 General Assembly (GA) of the Reformed Baptist Network (RBNet). Learn more about the RBNet: https://reformedbaptistnetwork.com. Find Dr. Beeke's upcoming book: https://heritagebooks.org/products/thriving-in-lifelong-ministry-hardcover Find us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdAplYaZIXh_byHuPdU67ew Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XkWTBdvFRprGAlCX6bNPn Our website: https://lighthousestephenville.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthousestephenvilletexas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lighthousestephenvilletexas/ Soli Deo gloria! - To God alone be the glory!

(1) A double relationship; (2) A double environment; (3) A double argument.

Welcome to today's episode, where we trace one of the most profound and comforting truths in the Christian life: the vital distinction between saving faith and the full enjoyment of assurance. Drawing from John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, we explore Christian's journey from passing through the Wicket Gate to the climactic moment at the Cross where his heavy burden finally rolls away into the empty tomb. Guided by Westminster Larger Catechism Q. 81 and the classic pastoral insights of Thomas Ridgley, Thomas Brooks, Thomas Goodwin, John Owen, and Richard Sibbes, we confront modern misunderstandings—including the polemical debate between Dr. Joel Beeke and David Engelsma—to show why full assurance is not the immediate essence of faith, but a precious fruit grown over time. Join us as we consider Goodwill's tender counsel to be content to bear our burdens until the place of deliverance, offering deep encouragement to every "bruised reed" and "smoking flax" looking away from their own fragile feelings and fixing their eyes on the finished work of Jesus Christ.