Welcome to my site! It contains a wide variety of articles relating to life, the gospel, the Great Commission, discipleship, and other important topics including summaries of recommended books. You will also find links to books I have written or am in the process of creating. I hope this content blesses and strengthens your discipleship journey with the Lord Jesus.
You may be wondering why I call this site “Third Peter.” I am the third in a long line of Pete Becks, going back to my grandfather and extending to my grandson. While my father was alive, it was always necessary to label me “the third” to keep me separate from him. I have always used that appellation, and now there are an additional two Pete Becks to keep in order; hence – the website name. Since most Bible students know that the apostle Peter only wrote two books, hopefully the name sparks just a little interest.
I became a follower of Christ in 1971 during the height of the Jesus Revolution. My lovely wife is the one who shared the gospel with me. Together we have served the Lord since that time in one capacity or another.
My passion has always been Bible teaching and the pursuit of truth. When the Holy Spirit opened my eyes to Jesus as a young college student, I realized that my quest for truth had reached its goal, the one who is called “The Truth.” He has been teaching us from the Word of God ever since. My prayer has always been that we would never stop pursuing the truth and never become an “old wine skin,” closed to the “new thing” God might be doing.
After serving as pastor of the church we planted in Burlington for 34 years, in 2023 I stepped down from being the lead elder, handing leadership responsibilities to my son-in-law. I continue to teach, write, counsel, and am available for other pastoral functions as needed. I do what I can to support my local church and the body of Christ at large, including teaching the Bible in foreign countries occasionally.
God has blessed my wife, Martha, and me with four exceptional children, ten amazing grands, and four great-grandchildren. We reside in Burlington, NC, our home for the last 35 years.
Pete Beck III
Bible Teacher and Author