The defense of the faith is not a luxury or an intellectual vanity, but instead is a task appointed by God that you should be able to give a reason for the hope that is in you as you bear witness before the world.
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The Gospel: An "It" or a "He"?
We can proclaim the saving significance of the gospel, but may we never forget that “it” is not very good news at all unless “he” is truly present to save.
Why a Consumer Mentality Doesn’t Work at Church
Particularly as Western Christians, we need to understand that we’ve been steeped in consumerism our entire lives. It is all through our hearts. One way we see that is in how we think about church.
What am I going to do with the things of earth?
Learning to Treasure Christ by Enjoying His Gifts
I don't know of a modern evangelical who has thought and written more biblically, more deeply, more creatively, or more practically about the proper enjoyment of creation and culture than Joe Rigney.
Imagination: Not Just for Kids
Imagination is not just for kids; it’s part of all of us.
Video: How to Cultivate "Gospel-Doctrine" and "Gospel-Culture"
Ray Ortlund sits down with Justin Taylor to discuss his new book, The Gospel: How the Church Portrays the Beauty of Christ.
Counsel for Pastors Intimidated by Counseling
The call to counsel can be a bit intimidating. But having wise conversations with God’s people is something he intends for us to do.
How to Comfort the Grieving: Click the “Like” Button
These days, people are more comfortable sharing grief online and are perhaps more comfortable receiving expressions of caring that way too.
Like Israel of old, we begin our lives with a sensory disability: we are spiritually ignorant, blind, and deaf.
You must be willing to do whatever is necessary to position yourself as a tool of redeeming grace.
Podcast: Does Your Heart Ache for More? (Amy DiMarcangelo)
Amy DiMarcangelo talks about how our many longings point us to Christ—the only person who understands our every need and offers us eternal joy in himself.
Christ in All of Scripture – Nehemiah 1:4-9
This series of posts pairs a brief passage of Scripture with associated study notes drawn from the Gospel Transformation Bible.
How Motherhood Revealed My Desperate Need for God
Love is patient, love is kind, it keeps no record of wrongs, and I just know that I fall short—that I can’t conjure up that kind of love on my own.
Video: Four Ordinary Means of Grace
Kevin DeYoung explains that there are four very ordinary means to pursuing holiness.
Podcast: The Greatest Act of Redemption in the Entire Old Testament (Ian Vaillancourt)
Ian Vaillancourt talks about why the story of the exodus is so central to the Old Testament as a whole and how the story of Israel's rescue from Egypt pointed forward to the coming of Christ in more ways than one.
Why You Don't Need to Live Confused, Accused, and Defeated
The truth of the gospel frees us from the power of guilt and condemnation.
Wise Women Know How to Think, Feel, and Want (Part 2)
Just consider the roller-coaster ride of emotions we can experience in the course of a single week (or, for some of us, a single day): anger, love, frustration, joy, sorrow, annoyance, irritation, fear, anxiety, peace, satisfaction, exultation, discouragement, happiness, fulfillment, dissatisfaction, anticipation.
Learn more about this month's new titles including Providence by John Piper, Ten Words to Live By by Jen Wilkin, and the ESV Single Column Journaling Bible, Artist Series.
You Will Always Have the Time to Do What God Calls You to Do
You probably don’t have time to do all you want to do or all you dream of doing, but you have the time to do the things you should be doing, the things that God is calling you to do.
New releases from Crossway this month include the ESV Concise Study Bible™, Unfolding Grace for Kids, and Gentle and Lowly, Gift Edition by Dane Ortlund.
Extend Hospitality Beyond Your Church
While our hospitality should start in our local churches, it shouldn’t stop there. In addition to welcoming one another, we should welcome unbelievers, as well as needy saints.
The antidote I need is to remember that each of us has been called with different gifts.
As 2018 draws to an end, we would like to look back at what God has been pleased to do in and through Crossway over the last 12 months.
Christ in All of Scripture - Hebrews 1:1-4
This series of posts pairs a brief passage of Scripture with associated study notes drawn from the Gospel Transformation Bible.
Do Not be Paralyzed by Your Weaknesses
In honor of Reformation Day this week, here's a practical post about "gutsy guilt" in Martin Luther.
Justin Taylor Appointed as Crossway's Publisher for Books
Crossway announces the appointment of Justin Taylor to the position of Senior Vice President and Publisher for Books.
Introducing the ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: Old Testament Set
Journal through the Old Testament with these individual volumes of Scripture—packaged in thin portable notebooks.
Video: 6 Reasons to Pray the Bible
Here are six benefits of praying through the Bible.
Learn more about the new and notable resources releasing this month from Crossway, including the ESV Holy Bible: Dyslexia-Friendly Edition and How Do I Disciple Others?* by J. Garrett Kell.