The Role of Systematic Theology in Preaching
David R. Helm
If biblical theology helps you to discern the progressive unfolding of God’s redemption plan in Christ, then systematic theology helps you to synthesize everything that the Bible says in the form of doctrines.
An Open Letter to the Pastor about Embracing Weakness
Jeff Robinson Sr.
The Lord, in his love and mercy, shows us that we are weak, and he often does it through affliction. But it is a certain sign of his love.
Don’t Go to Church Carelessly
Carolyn Mahaney,
Nicole Mahaney Whitacre
When we come to the house of God—in Solomon’s day, the temple, and in our time, the church—we are coming into the presence of God.
4 Feasts We Eat Every Week at Church
Kristen Wetherell
The primary spiritual meal of our week is before us on Sunday mornings. Through a sumptuous banquet for our hungry souls, God’s word nourishes us. Together.
Dangerous Bible Study and Puffy Christianity
Jen Wilkin
If all Scripture is God-breathed and profitable, surely there is no such thing as “useless” Bible knowledge. So, why so many warnings that studying the Bible could actually be perilous to our spiritual health?
The Joy of Wonder
Lydia Brownback
Despite the commercialization of Christmas and its overall worldly cast, God still infuses wonder into the season.
Does God Ever Give Christians Over to Their Idols?
G. K. Beale
When we’re committed to something else that doesn’t have the Spirit of God, we become as spiritually inanimate as that thing to which we are committed. We need the Lord to break through.
How to Encourage a Grieving Mother
Katie Faris
Because of what Jesus did on the cross and the suffering that he took for her, every grieving mother has hope that one day these tears will be washed away.
Is Complementarianism Oppressive to Women?
Wayne Grudem,
John Piper
Exegetical support for why we believe Scripture teaches that headship includes primary leadership, which is the responsibility of the man.
10 Things You Should Know about Political Elections
Hunter Baker
The Bible tells us to obey the governing authorities. What does that look like?
You Live in a God-Entranced World
John Piper
The world is not a machine that God made to run on its own. It is a painting, or a sculpture, or a drama.
3 Ways Teens Can Stay Rooted in God's Word
Jaquelle Ferris
It's hard for teens to stay in the Word, but it's easier if they make a plan, set aside a specific time, and read with someone else.
Busting the Myth of Human Omnipotence
Jen Wilkin
God’s power is at work within us. It is at work helping us to overcome sin and to grasp the extent of his love for us.
What Is the Priesthood of All Believers?
Brian A. DeVries
Christ is our priest, and all believers in Christ are priests, in some sense, like Christ. All believers share in this priesthood as we share in Christ and participate with Christ in a spiritual union.
5 Myths about Galileo
Allow us to introduce Paolo Sarpi, a contemporary of Galileo, and the most formidable adversary of the Counter-Reformation in Italy.
Act Like the Human that You Are
C. Everett Koop,
Francis A. Schaeffer
People are special and human life is sacred, whether or not we admit it. Every life is precious and worthwhile in itself—not only to us human beings but also to God.
Podcast: The Misunderstood Doctrine of Total Depravity (Jonathan Gibson)
Jonathan Gibson answers common questions and engages with common objections that Christians often have about the doctrine of total depravity.
Why Christians Should Read Shakespeare
Leland Ryken
Leland Ryken explains why more Christians should read or view Shakespeare than currently do.
Why Pastors (and All of Us) Should Read the Puritans
Joel R. Beeke
Reading the Puritans can contribute to our growth, holiness, and conviction of the need to stay close to the Lord.
Why Am I So Unhappy?
Why are so many people so unhappy in so many different circumstances?
3 Practical Applications of Definite Atonement
Jonathan Gibson
Definite atonement has practical applications for life and mission
Introducing the Digital Greek Scripture Journal
The Digital Greek Scripture Journal provides a flexible, on-the-go interaction with the original Greek text.
Remembering Your Baptism
Pastor Jeff Vanderstelt encourages us to remember our baptism—the sign of the new identity that Christians have in Jesus Christ.
12 Ways People Are Using the ESV Digital Scripture Journal
Over 200 people told us how they were using and what they like most about the ESV Digital Scripture Journals. Read what a few of them had to say.
What Is Pastoral Burnout, and What Contributes to It?
Coleman M. Ford
The things that contribute to pastoral burnout are actually very simple. Coleman Ford explains several of these and offers something for pastors to consider.
The Biblical Foundation for Church Partnerships
Chris Bruno
In thousands of cities across the globe, churches large and small haven’t considered the amazing things God could do through them in partnership with others.
A Street-Level View of the History of Abortion
Leah Savas
There is plenty of scholarship looking into the political history of abortion in America or the legal history, but we wanted to take a different angle.
Podcast: Faith, Family, and the Creative Life (Ruth Chou Simons)
Ruth Chou Simons discusses her life as an artist, sharing her passion for creating beautiful pieces of art that reflect the beauty of our Creator.
How to Read (and Not Read) the Bible
Philip Graham Ryken
We have to read the Bible as literature, but we also have to recognize that it is unlike any other book we know.
Free E-Book: "Adoption" by Russell Moore
Russell Moore calls Christians to seriously consider adoption for their own families and thus take a stand for children, born and unborn.