Welcome to my site, which contains a wide variety of articles relating to the Christian life, the gospel, the Great Commission, discipleship, biblical cosmology, Israel and Dispensationalism, the new covenant, the church, the value of the Septuagint, and other important topics, including summaries of books and prayers for specific issues. You will also find links to books I have written or am in the process of creating. I hope this content blesses and strengthens you on your discipleship journey with our Lord and Savior, 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 call me “the third” to prevent confusion, since, for some reason, we all go by our middle name, Pete. Presently there are two other Pete Becks in the family to keep in order; hence – the website name. Since most Bible readers know that the apostle Peter only wrote two books, hopefully the title sparks some 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 long before we married. I owe her a lot. Together we have served the Lord since that time in one capacity or another.
Even before I came to know the Lord, I believe God gave me a passion to know truth.
When the Holy Spirit opened my heart to believe in the risen Lord Jesus as a young college student, my quest for truth was satisfied by encountering the one who is called “The Truth.” Although, as is true for us all, I have much truth yet to discover, Jesus satisfied my deepest longings and still does. He has led me into more and more truth that is found in his holy Word, the Bible.
The longer I live, the more appreciation and awe I have for God’s written Word.
I am not embarrassed by or make excuses for any part of the Bible, even if it disagrees with what is commonly accepted or believed by most people. God’s truth does not require others to receive it in order to be true, but those who do receive it learn to love it.
God’s truth found in the Bible reigns supreme over every other voice, opinion, or declaration, including those lies which masquerade as science.
I agree with Paul, who wrote:
...let God be found true, though every man be found a liar, as it is written, “THAT YOU MAY BE JUSTIFIED IN YOUR WORDS, AND PREVAIL WHEN YOU ARE JUDGED.” Romans 3:4 (NASB95)
My prayer is that we will never close our hearts to God’s truth and become what the Bible calls an “old wine skin” – hardened and unable to receive or contain what God is currently doing or revealing to his church. The depth and breadth of God and his Word are without limit. Knowing God better will be an eternal and glorious occupation for his people.
After serving for over 30 years as pastor of the church we helped plant in Burlington, NC, in 2023 I retired and handed those responsibilities to another who is doing a very fine job. I continue to study, teach, write, and do what I can to support and help out in our small-group-based local church and in the body of Christ at large, as opportunities arise.
God has blessed my wife and me with four exceptional children, ten amazing grands, and five great-grandchildren. We reside in Burlington, NC.
Pete Beck III
Bible Teacher and Author