The Redeemed Man

by Joel R. Beeke, Paul M. Smalley (Editor), Richard D. Phillips (Editor)

In an age of cowardice and compromise, the church is asking one

"Where are the men?"

The Redeemed Man prepares you to answer Christ's call to become a man in His image—the kind of man the world needs.

Featuring the contributions of trusted pastors, fathers, and husbands, this book answers the questions you're asking as you strive to glorify God in your relationships, work, and spiritual life. Each author gives a unique perspective on the urgent need for men to lead in their homes, churches, and society—all while addressing the confusion surrounding manhood in a godless culture.

Real manhood is redeemed manhood. Are you ready to answer the call?

Contents

Godly Manhood
Richard D. Phillips

Part 1: A Godly Man’s Relationship with God

1. The Redeemed Man Repenting and Believing
Joel R. Beeke and Paul M. Smalley
2. The Redeemed Man Knowing His God
Conrad Mbewe
3. The Redeemed Man Committed to God’s Word
Paul M. Smalley
4. The Redeemed Man Growing in Grace
Sinclair B. Ferguson

Part 2: A Godly Man’s Relationships with People

5. The Redeemed Man Honoring His Parents
Terry Johnson
6. The Redeemed Man Living in Singleness
Curt Daniel
7. The Redeemed Man Loving His Wife
Joel R. Beeke
8. The Redeemed Man Leading His Family
Jason Helopoulos
9. The Redeemed Man Discipling His Children
Richard D. Phillips
10. The Redeemed Man Growing in Family Worship
Joel R. Beeke
11. The Redeemed Man Cultivating Friendships
Michael A. G. Azad Haykin
12. The Redeemed Man Witnessing to Unbelievers
David Strain

Part 3: A Godly Man’s Work

13. The Redeemed Man Viewing Work Rightly
Richard D. Phillips
14. The Redeemed Man Laboring at His Work
Daniel Doriani
15. The Redeemed Man Serving in His Church
Kevin DeYoung
16. The Redeemed Man Managing His Resources
Jim Newheiser
17. The Redeemed Man Enjoying His Recreations
Gerard Hemmings
18. The Redeemed Man Governing as a Citizen
David C. Innes

Part 4: A Godly Man’s Finishing Well

19. The Redeemed Man Sustaining His Health
Joseph Pipa
20. The Redeemed Man Persevering in His Faith
Geoff Thomas
21. The Redeemed Man Entering Retirement
Derek W. H. Thomas
22. The Redeemed Man Preparing for His Death
Ian Hamilton

Contributors

Genres: Christian, Theology

301 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 9, 2025

About the author

Dr. Joel R. Beeke serves as President and Professor of Systematic Theology, Church History, and Homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. He has been in the ministry since 1978 and has served as a pastor of his current church, Heritage Reformed Congregation, since 1986. He is also editor of the Banner of Sovereign Grace Truth, editorial director of Reformation Heritage Books, president of Inheritance Publishers, and vice-president of the Dutch Reformed Translation Society. He has written, co-authored, or edited fifty books and contributed over fifteen hundred articles to Reformed books, journals, periodicals, and encyclopedias. His Ph.D. (1988) from Westminster Theological Seminary is in Reformation and Post-Reformation Theology. He is frequently called upon to lecture at Reformed seminaries and to speak at conferences around the world. He and his wife, Mary, have three children: Calvin, Esther, and Lydia.

Reviews

[Ashton · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this newly released work on godly manhood, nineteen God-fearing men set out to write a collection of ways the redeemed Christian man should live in light of the grace that flows out of Christ’s redeeming work. What does Christian manhood look like? These men take the opportunity to answer that question.

This book is broken up into four parts, each with a number of essays (and each essay with a different author) relating to its parent theme. These include a godly man’s relationship with God, relationship with people, work and finishing well.

I had few expectations going in, but I must say that I am impressed. This obviously was written with “reformed” glasses on, if that means anything to you, but I believe these subjects and portrayals are mostly beneficial to the Christian man and the church as a whole. I could imagine this book reading well with a small group of men, discussing ways each person was convicted or encouraged throughout.

While it was nice getting to read different perspectives, there was significant overlap in many of the chapters. Some chapters more than others. I didn't love that. Nonetheless, the information shared was often useful.

I did have a few gripes with this book. The first of which, something I cannot believe I am writing in a review, is that there were upwards of eleven textual and grammatical errors—probably more, maybe less. I know this is an early copy, but Reformation Heritage needs to do another proofread before the next reprint. Proofreading is a small part of my professional role, so I recognize that most people might overlook many of these errors. But still. Come on.

Another gripe is more of an internal conundrum. Perhaps we might be working with different dictionaries, but I’m conflicted with David Strain's assessment that “we live in a post-Christian society” (145). My knee jerk reaction is to say “I disagree,” but I understand that I could be wrong. In context, it was more of a passing statement and had no real bearing on the content of the chapter. But it did get my wheels turning. (I did revise this comment and fix an error in this section, in case you read an earlier edition of this review.)

That gripe didn’t take away from the book. In fact, none of them did. I’d still recommend it to someone who is looking for a discussion group or for personal and spiritual growth.

3.9/5

[Aaron Hand · Rating 5 out of 5]

In The Redeemed Man (2025), Dr. Joel Beeke and 18 other reformed pastors and theologians join forces in what should be an amazing book for Christian men. This book has 22 chapters, divided up into four main sections, all with the intention of helping men fulfill their God-given roles with clarity and purpose.

Most of the 19 writers only contribute a chapter, and the theme is straightforward for a Christian man like myself. The book begins with a focus on a man’s relationship with God, then with his family as its head and leader. After that with his neighbors, the lost, as a citizen, and other topics pertinent to Christian living and finishing strong. I honestly think this would be a good book to guide a group of men with in a study.

I liked how the chapters were not overly long, yet the tone was practical and organized, with some illustrations along the way. I liked the heavy emphasis on family worship—not just in passing—but for three solid chapters. It’s written with a reformed, Calvinistic point of view.

My overall impression was positive and I’m thankful to have read this book. I’ll probably read it again in time, and may also lead a study with it. I recommend this book, giving it a healthy 5/5 stars.

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well-structured collection of essays on being a man, including discussinos of singleness, marriage, retirement, and finances. Most of them are excellent. Some of them are decent. And then there's the one that recommended homeopathy.


Also, speaking as someone who really likes the KJV and has memorized a good chunk of it - is this really the best translation to use in a book written in 2025? Is it really in the spirit of the KJV translators to rigidly cling to an old translation that is inreasingly difficult to understand? Isn't a little of the force of a passage lost when one has to insert a parenthesis in the middle of it to explain what "the goodman of the house" is?


Anyways, the book was mostly good, insightful, and helpful.

[Eddie Mercado · Rating 4 out of 5]

A helpful collection of essays on what Christian manhood should look like. Nothing groundbreaking, but it doesn’t have to be. These chapters serve as a good launchpad for men to consider what it means to live before the face of God in the home, church, and society. My favorite chapters were the ones on growing in grace (Ferguson), honoring parents (Johnson), leading the family (Helopoulos), witnessing to unbelievers (Strain), and serving in the church (DeYoung).

This would be a fine resource for a men’s study group.

[Matthew Dudley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this book is a very good treatment of The Redeemed Man and how he should live life. There are small areas of disagreement within some chapters or maybe better stated areas where I would like more discussion. Overall I would recommend the book. It is convicting as well.

[JEFFREY · Rating 4 out of 5]

great book, for newly redeemed or the have been redeemed for awhile now.