Geoffrey Thomas, Joel Beeke, Paul Smalley & Rick Phillips

Killing Sin, Living for Jesus

Show Notes

Legendary pastors Joel Beeke, Geoffrey Thomas, Rick Phillips, and Paul Smalley unite to discuss their groundbreaking collaborative work "The Redeemed Man" - a comprehensive guide addressing biblical masculinity across every domain of life.

The conversation features powerful testimonies spanning seven decades of faithful ministry, from Thomas’s 1950 conversion to Phillips’s dramatic transformation at age 30. These four distinguished Reformed pastors reveal the vision behind creating a book that equips men not just spiritually, but in work, family, physical health, and finishing well.

The discussion emphasizes that true manhood flows from redemption in Christ and must permeate every area of life.

Key takeaways

  • Biblical manhood requires comprehensive life dedication, not just spiritual disciplines but physical health, work, relationships, and every domain under God’s authority.

  • Grace is omnipotence redeeming worthless sinners - the foundational reality that transforms men and sustains them through all life stages.

  • The Christian life is killing sin and looking to Jesus as the author and finisher of our faith.

  • Maintaining zeal through old age requires intentional prayer and dependence on God’s grace rather than coasting on past victories.

  • Holiness produces happiness as a byproduct, but men must pursue holiness out of love for God, not happiness as an end.

  • Every man should be able to say his wife is the most wonderful woman in the world.

Guest's Links

Reformation Heritage Books: https://rhb.org

Joel Beeke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joelbeeke/

Rick Phillips’ Church: https://spcgreenville.org

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Mentioned Resources

Mentioned in this Episode

  • “The Masculine Mandate” - Rick Phillips

  • “Knowing God” - J.I. Packer