Two Distinct Ways Owen and Didymus Each Defend the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
Kelly M. Kapic,
Ty Kieser
Didymus argued against those who denied the divinity of the Spirit, and Owen argued against those who denied the personhood of the Holy Spirit, yet they used the same arguments to defend their claims.
Mary Rich: Turning Pain into Power
Jenny-Lyn de Klerk
It is often our deepest pains that inspire and motivate us to do the greatest good we can do in our lifetimes.
The Measure of God's Love (Toward Those Worse Off Than Frogs)
John Piper
The measure of God’s love for us is shown by two things. One is the degree of his sacrifice in saving us from the penalty of our sin. The other is the degree of unworthiness that we had when he saved us.
Want to Pray More? Try Memorizing Scripture
Andrew M. Davis
A good quiet time is when the Lord is speaking to us by his word and his Spirit, and we are speaking back to him what we are hearing in his word by the Spirit.
Reading the Bible with Dead Guys: J.C. Ryle on Luke 2
J. C. Ryle
*Reading the Bible With Dead Guys is a weekly blog series giving you the chance to read God's Word alongside some great theologians from church history.
Hebrews 11: A 5-Day Devotional
Recount Hebrews 11 and the stories of faith-filled men and women throughout biblical history whom God commended for believing what they could not yet see.
Artist Spotlight: Ruth Chou Simons
Learn more about ESV Single Column Journaling Bible, Artist series and her work on the Be Transformed cover.
1–2 Peter: A 10-Day Devotional Reading Plan
Over the course of 10 days, dig deeper into the books of 1–2 Peter and learn how God uses hope, humility, and holiness to prepare believers for their final home in heaven.
Podcast: Why Did God Put Difficult People in My Church? (Jamie Dunlop)
Jamie Dunlop explains how unity—not necessarily uniformity—in the face of diversity glorifies God and strengthens the church's witness.
Introducing the Custom ESV Bible Program
Our new program was created to enable churches, ministries, and individuals to customize ESV Bibles at a reasonable cost.
Christian Publishing
Where would your church be without Christian publishing companies?
How to Respond to Hurtful Comments When You're Grieving
Nancy Guthrie
So you’re grieving and someone has said something to you that, instead of being helpful like they’d hoped it would be and like you would have wanted it to be, was actually hurtful. What are you going to do with that?
What Is the Aim of Our Singing in Church?
Matthew Boswell
The aim of singing in Scripture is multifaceted. At the very top of that list, singing should be seen as an act of worship unto God. Psalm 96:1 says, “Sing to the Lord.”
Introducing the ESV Kid’s Bible, Compact
A new Bible for 8–12-year-olds that offers explanations of major biblical concepts with kid-friendly supplemental pages.
Not Exactly Indiana Jones
David W. Chapman
Of course, everybody knows that movie is not true a true representation of the field, but it also kind of shapes the way that we think of archaeology.
3 Considerations When Reviewing Books Your Children Want to Read
Korrie Johnson
When our children leave our homes, we want them to have the skills and experience to be lifelong readers who know how to choose their books wisely.
Podcast: Race, Ethnicity, and the Bible (Steven Bryan)
Steven Bryan talks about how Christians should approach the various “collective identities” that bind—and divide—us in our world today.
Compromise on Marriage, Lose the Gospel
Who Created Marriage? We must not compromise on same-sex marriage. If we had invented marriage, we could reinvent it—there would be no problem with that. We could make it whatever we wanted it to be. …
Podcast: 5 Stories of Forgotten Women in the Bible (Colleen Searcy)
Colleen Searcy discusses the neglected or even forgotten stories of women in Scripture that teach us more about who God is.
Video: Nancy Guthrie on the Miracle of Bible Study
In this video, popular author and Bible study leader Nancy Guthrie discusses how God used regular time in his Word to work a miracle in her heart.
Podcast: What Does It Mean When the Bible Says Life Is Meaningless? (Lydia Brownback)
Lydia Brownback talks through how to approach the book of Ecclesiastes and points out its core message for Christians today.
Podcast: How to Develop Healthier Tech Habits in 2025 (Samuel James)
Samuel James talks about one of the biggest areas where we all might need to do some adjustments this new year.
Don't Go through Life Overcome with Guilt
Dane Ortlund
The Psalms give us language to pray to God when we are guilty and seeking forgiveness.
Faith Makes Both Past and Future Mercies Present to the Soul
John Owen
There be three things, in the past, or future mercies, which faith makes present to the soul, giving in the substance of them, (1) their love, (2) their consolation, (3) their use and benefit.
Adam and Eve, Chimps, and Human Dignity
The image of God is not merely reflected in the soul, but in the body-soul combination that makes human beings a special creation.
Why Are Parts of the Gospels So Similar and Others So Different?
Andreas J. Köstenberger
With a discussion of central themes of the Gospels in the four-Gospel canon of the New Testament, let's consider the relationship among the first three Gospels—the so-called Synoptic problem.
January 2022 New Releases
Explore a list of new books out this month, like A Dozen Things God Did with Your Sin by Sam Storms and God, Technology, and the Christian Life by Tony Reinke.
How to Teach Your Kids about Politics
Andrew T. Walker,
Christian Walker
When we think about politics, we must think of the idea of authority. In fact, Romans 13 talks about how the government is actually a minister on God’s behalf.