The Seeds of Promise and Grace Planted in Genesis 3
Mitchell L. Chase
If we study the fall in Genesis 3, I think we're going to notice that the seeds that are planted in that chapter are going to bear much fruit to flower over the progressive revelation of the Old Testament.
Reading the Bible with Dead Guys: John Calvin on John 1:1
John Calvin
*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.
Human Obedience VS. Passive Righteousness
Elyse Fitzpatrick,
Jessica Thompson
What's the difference between human obedience and passive righteousness? And how does this affect the way we train our kids?
Podcast: Why the Nicene Creed Is the Most Important Christian Text Aside from the Bible (Kevin DeYoung)
Kevin DeYoung clarifies confusing aspects of the Nicene Creed and highlights how it has played a central role throughout much of church history.
How the Gospel Speaks to Motherhood
The gospel has a practical effect on every aspect of life, including the way you raise and shepherd your children.
Consider Your Money Philosophy
Paul David Tripp
Are we truly using and thinking of money with a Christ-centered heart? These questions will help you evaluate the role of money in your life.
Journaling in Your Bible
The ESV Journaling Bible and the ESV Single Column Journaling Bible were designed especially for those who enjoy the discipline of journaling.
Jesus Is Not Ashamed of Those Who Have Nothing: The Story of the Thief on the Cross
Erik Raymond
The reality is that Jesus doesn't need anything. And we see this vividly in the story of the thief on the cross.
Podcast: The Antidote to a Boring Prayer Life (Donald Whitney)
Donald Whitney talks about a simple, proven approach to prayer that has the potential to transform your spiritual life for the better.
The Wilderness Offers Us New Sight
Abigail Dodds
When we walk through any season of wilderness, the greatest danger is not the scorching heat of the trial; it is that we would be blind to the God who sees us.
The Way We Grow as Christians
Dane Ortlund
We need to look to Christ. We need to draw our strength from him. The way we grow is simply by looking to Christ.
Where Is the Promise of the Gospel Found in the Pentateuch?
Ian J. Vaillancourt
There are going to be two lineages, two seeds: one of the woman and one of the serpent. Ultimately, the seed of the serpent is going to bruise the heel of the seed of the woman.
Preview: ‘The Death of Porn’ by Ray Ortlund
Today, we are pleased to share a special hour-long audio preview of The Death of Porn by Ray Ortlund.
Grace: The Dominant Note of Christmas
John Piper
God the Son, who is God, and who is with God, came to reveal God in a way he had never been revealed before.
Is Your Church Considering the ESV?
At some point in their ministry every pastor is asked the question, “What Bible translation do you recommend?”
5 Ways We See the Beauty of Christ in the Prodigal’s Father
Chris Brauns
The more we think about who God is, the more we consider the beauty of the Lord Jesus Christ and the more we will celebrate repentance for ourselves and others.
What Tom Brady Can Teach Us about Contentment
Erik Raymond
He made it to the top and thought “There’s got to be more than this.”
Can Media Be Effective for Christ?
Read Mercer Schuchardt
If contemporary Christians wish to transmit a meaningful gospel to a world awash in meaningless media, then they have a dual dilemma to confront before they can hope to proceed successfully.
Are You Awake in the Gospel?
Jared C. Wilson
Gospel wakefulness persists and endures, settling deep into the heart and the conscience of a believer that it carries through all emotional highs and lows.
Why Our Limits Are a Good Thing
Jen Wilkin
Every boundary that he places in our lives—every limit that he gives us—is for our flourishing.
Why Every Serious Atheist Should Be a Moral Nihilist
Every consistent atheist ought to be a moral nihilist.
Let’s Be Thankful
Remember that God is good even outside of the gifts he often graciously bestows to his children.
Prosperity or Idolatry?
Voddie Baucham Jr.
Is God opposed to prosperity? Where is the line between being grateful for the gifts he's given us and idolatry?
The Key to Understanding Why Parenting Is Hard
Paul David Tripp
The Bible is incredibly helpful in leading us to understand why parenting is so challenging.
How Motherhood Mimics the Cross
Abigail Dodds
God gives us gifts and abilities; then he gives us children. And perhaps it seems he’s made an error when our gifts and abilities seem completely irrelevant to the job of bringing up children and caring for a home.
A History of Crossway’s Tract Ministry
Through all areas of publishing, Crossway strives to articulate and apply the truth of the gospel to every area of life, and to invite as many readers as possible to trust Jesus Christ as their Savior.
The Gospel Is for Pastors Too
Richard Baxter,
Tim Cooper
If the people in our charge are to teach, admonish, and exhort each other daily, no doubt we pastors may do the same for one another
A Personal vs. Private Relationship with Christ
Jen Oshman
As we've prioritized our personal relationship with Christ, we've also privatized it.
11 Notable Quotes from None Like Him
God is wildly different from us, and this is for good reasons—one of which is to teach us humility before him.