Contagious Christian Living: With Study Guide

by Joel R. Beeke

When some people smile, they ignite smiles in people around them. They have contagious smiles. If that's what a contagious smile is, what is contagious Christian living? It is living that is so godly and so consistent that people around them cannot help but be impacted and inspired. In Contagious Christian Living, Joel R. Beeke looks at four people in the Bible to find out how people today can live an influential life in dependence on the Holy Spirit. Here is your invitation to read about, and pray for, the sacrificial submission of Jephthah's daughter, the Christ-centeredness of Bartimaeus, the contagious blessings of Jacob, and the consistent integrity of Daniel.

Genres: Christian Living

136 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2010

About the author

Joel R. Beeke (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) is the chancellor and professor of homiletics and systematic theology at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. He has served as a pastor since 1978 and currently ministers at the Heritage Reformed Congregation of Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is the editor of the Puritan Reformed Journal and The Banner of Sovereign Grace Truth magazine, the board chairman of Reformation Heritage Books, the president of Inheritance Publishers, and the vice president of the Dutch Reformed Translation Society.

Beeke has written and coauthored 120 books, edited 120 books, and contributed 2,500 articles to Reformed books, journals, periodicals, and encyclopedias. He frequently lectures at seminaries and speaks at Reformed conferences around the world. The Lord has blessed him and his wife Mary with three children and eleven grandchildren.

Reviews

[Lauren Griffith · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful work with practical encouragement for following Christ faithfully. Beeke challenges the heart of Believers by calling them to reflect on the lives of faithful followers in Scripture (i.e Daniel). He walks the reader through the fiery trials seen in Scripture and poses questions to his readers about their own lives. I thoroughly enjoyed the book- I found it extremely convicting and I would definitely recommend it to a friend.

Favorite line: “Our real problem is that, though we are not ashamed to beg from the world, we are too proud to bow before God.” Pg. 38

[Colten Griffith · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars - decent book! Would be a great resource for new/young Christians, and is a good book for reminding and challenging mature believers of fundamental truths. The questions in the back of the book make it useful for group study too.

[Tiffany Dubois · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend this book. Beeke uses the lives of a few men and women as examples of living a life worth living. I found the chapters on Jacob and Daniel to be especially convicting. Beeke uses their well known stories to point out simple and profound truths. I will read this book again.

[Rita · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book. As a Christian, it is important to be a light in a world of darkness. It serves as a great guide on discipleship.