How the Local Church Combats Foolishness
Brett McCracken
The local church feels uncomfortable because it's countercultural on so many fronts. It goes against the spirit of our age.
Resisting the Power of Idolatry
Philip Graham Ryken
One of the things that has really helped me understand the power of idolatry in our own time and place is, strange to say, the plagues in the book of Exodus.
ESV.org—How to Adjust How the Bible Text Is Displayed
Verse-by-Verse, Red Letters, Reader's Mode, and More Did you know that you can change how the Bible text is displayed at ESV.org? Click on the gear icon at the top of the page to open …
How Is It Possible That Jesus Would Delight in Me?
Mike McKinley
Is it true? Does Jesus really want to be friends with me? Does he delight in me? How could that possibly be?
1 John: A 15-Day Devotional
Over the next 15 days, read through John’s first letter to the church alongside explanatory passages adapted from ESV Expository Commentary: Hebrews–Revelation (Volume 12).
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.
Introducing the ESV Student Bible
This affordable edition seeks to meet the needs of young students eager to study God's Word on their own.
Introducing the ESV Audio Player
We're pleased to announce the release of a free new resource that allows you embed audio from the ESV Bible on your blog or website.
Podcast: 5 Strange Stories in the Book of Acts (Nancy Guthrie)
Nancy Guthrie answers a series of questions about some of the amazing but at times confusing stories in the book of Acts.
Learn How to Speak the Language of the Gospel
Even if they want to, many Christians find it hard to talk to others about Jesus. Is it possible this difficulty is because we're trying to speak a language we haven't actually spent time practicing?
What Is the Doctrine of Inseparable Operations?
Matthew Y. Emerson
All of God’s actions are one because God is one. All three persons are all the time acting as the one God because they are the one God.
Christ in All of Scripture - Mark 2:16-17
This series of posts pairs a brief passage of Scripture with associated study notes drawn from the Gospel Transformation Bible.
Artist Spotlight: Ruth Chou Simons
Learn more about ESV Single Column Journaling Bible, Artist series and her work on the Be Transformed cover.
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.
A Costly but Blessed Way
Mary Willson Hannah
Now we follow Jesus far from home, but one great and glorious day we shall follow Jesus home.
Why Tracts Matter
Tracts are meant to be informal or conversational—easily comprehended and relational in style.
Acts: A 14-Day Devotional for Men
In this 14-day devotional, read through the entire book of Acts with devotional readings corresponding to select passages adapted from the ESV Men’s Devotional Bible.
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.
Why Honeymoons Never Last
Jen Wilkin
It happens sooner or later in every relationship: someone will let you down.
Introducing the ‘ESV Economy Bible, Giant Print’
Learn more about this new edition, ideal for ministry use, outreach, and bulk distribution.
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?
Opening Windows to Christ’s Kingdom
Tim Keesee
More than forty years have passed since I first traveled across the world and what drives me now are the glimpses of glory I get as I follow my King in the power of His rising.
Podcast: The Dark History of Abortion in America (Leah Savas)
Leah Savas talks about some of the forgotten history of abortion and about the efforts to protect unborn life in America that extend back over 300 years, even before the nation's founding.
Podcast: The False Humility Threatening to Undermine Scripture (D. A. Carson)
D. A. Carson talks about some of the key themes that have marked his career, including his enduring passion for knowing and correctly handling God’s word and for holding tight to the gospel.
A Pastor's Deepest Fears
Zack Eswine
One of the deepest fears an earnest pastor has is that he is going to let God down.
Gospel Healing VS. Self-Help
Justin S. Holcomb,
Lindsey A. Holcomb
Justin and Lindsey Holcomb speak about the difference between self-help and gospel healing.
Podcast: Who’s in Charge of the Church? (Sam Emadi)
Sam Emadi breaks down the different leadership roles that Scripture outlines, explaining how God designed all of them to strengthen the body and glorify Christ.