Blessed: The Organization of Revelation with Vern Poythress (Episode 6)
Nancy Guthrie
Nancy Guthrie talks with Vern Poythress about reading the book of Revelation not as a puzzle book to be figured out but as a picture book which should stir us up to be moved by Christ's rule and God's plan for history.
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.
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.
10 Things You Should Know about Political Elections
Hunter Baker
The Bible tells us to obey the governing authorities. What does that look like?
Why Christians Should Read Shakespeare
Leland Ryken
Leland Ryken explains why more Christians should read or view Shakespeare than currently do.
Podcast: Becoming Better or Going Deeper? How Real Change Happens (Dane Ortlund)
Dane Ortlund discusses why we, as children of God, can remain hopeful—even when our journey toward Christlikeness is painfully slow.
Reading the Parable of the Prodigal Son on the Shoulders of Giants
Read the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15 and reflect on the magnificence of this story from Jesus along with commentary notes from gifted teachers throughout church history.
The Joy of Wonder
Lydia Brownback
Despite the commercialization of Christmas and its overall worldly cast, God still infuses wonder into the season.
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.
A Key Difference between Social Conservatism and Political Conservatism
Andrew T. Walker
I am a political conservative myself and I’ll fully admit that there are aspects of political conservatism today that gain acceptance under the umbrella of political conservatism that I am wary to adopt.
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.
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.
The Cultural Misconception of Blessing
William R. Osborne
We are all familiar with the hashtags around social media. The word blessing gets thrown around a lot, so people have an idea of what they think blessing means.
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 Distinct about the Theology of Philemon?
Kevin W. McFadden
Some question whether we should even say that the book of Philemon has a theology since it is merely a short, practical letter written to an individual Christian rather than a church.
What Makes Christian Prayer Christian?
Joel R. Beeke,
Paul M. Smalley
Nothing is more characteristic of the child of God than that he prays to God. Prayer should be as natural to the regenerate soul as breathing is to a living body.
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.
Why Am I So Unhappy?
Why are so many people so unhappy in so many different circumstances?
Introducing the Digital Greek Scripture Journal
The Digital Greek Scripture Journal provides a flexible, on-the-go interaction with the original Greek text.
The Sacraments Are a Christian’s Answer to Questions of Identity
Kevin P. Emmert
Put differently, being in Christ is our primary identity as Christians. This is true because Jesus Christ, the Son of God incarnate, is the God-man
Remembering Your Baptism
Pastor Jeff Vanderstelt encourages us to remember our baptism—the sign of the new identity that Christians have in Jesus Christ.
How Psalm 51 Led My Friend to Christ
Sharonda Cooper
Sharing the gospel can be intimidating. If we’re honest, we’ll admit that fear of rejection often leads us to conjure up all sorts of reasons to avoid gospel conversations with unbelievers.
3 Practical Applications of Definite Atonement
Jonathan Gibson
Definite atonement has practical applications for life and mission
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.
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.
Why Study the Books of 1–3 John
Michael LeFebvre
The more divisive, the more stressful, the more anxious, and the more lonely our society grows, the more compelling the need becomes for a clear exhortation to love.
The Beauty of Shared Suffering
Joni Eareckson Tada
God delights in identifying with us in our suffering. He feels the sting in his chest when you hurt. He takes
it personally.
Christian Hedonism Is About Genuine Love and True Obedience
John Piper
Loving acts are genuine to the degree that they are not done begrudgingly. And the good alternative to begrudgingly is not neutrally or dutifully but gladly.
Introducing the ‘Big Picture Bible Crafts’
Combined with reading the Bible, hands-on activities are a great way for small children to engage with and learn truths from Scripture.