Introducing the ‘ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible’
This new study Bible features over 400 short in-text doctrinal summaries connecting Christian beliefs to specific passages aimed at helping Christians make the connection between theology and the Bible.
Introducing ‘The Greek New Testament, Produced at Tyndale House, Cambridge’
The Greek New Testament, Produced at Tyndale House, Cambridge seeks to make a distinctive contribution to biblical scholarship.
What We Would Be Missing If We Didn't Have the Book of Acts
Patrick Schreiner
The book of Acts offers something unique in the Christian canon. It recounts the birth of the church age, and its content has no parallel in the New Testament.
5 Myths about Human Reasoning
Vern S. Poythress
The Bible teaches that we are continuously dependent on God. This dependence includes not only dependence on him for food and physical sustenance, but dependence on him mentally.
Reclaiming Christmas Carols for Our Worship
Bob Kauflin
In the midst of confusing, chaotic, and despairing times, carols give expression to the hope, peace, and joy we’re all longing for.
A Superlative Guide to All 15 Elder Qualifications
David Mathis
As Christians, we have our conflicts and controversies to grieve about our leaders, but the risen Christ has not left us to confusion about what to expect, pray for, and hold our leaders to account for.
What Is Our Only Hope in Life and Death?
John Calvin,
Timothy Keller
Because Jesus gave himself for us, our lives no long belong to us—we surrender our bodies and our souls to the Lord.
Hope for Those Who Have Made Sex an Idol
Jen Oshman
To be sure, sex is a good gift. This good gift, though, when elevated to the best gift—a necessity, a non-negotiable, something we cannot live without—causes great damage.
Feeling Alone in a Crowded Congregation
Jeremy Linneman
We are social beings, and human connection is essential for our brain functioning, physical health, and emotional well-being. Loneliness is the unsurprising symptom of an individualistic society.
Podcast: Disciplines of a Godly Man (Kent Hughes)
Kent Hughes discusses why discipline is so important for the life of a Christian man. He explains how discipline is actually aimed at freeing us to be the men that God called us to be.
What Does It Mean to Flourish?
Sharon W. Betters,
Susan Hunt
As counterintuitive as it sounds, flourishing is a slow and progressive death that brings abundant life.
What We Lose When We Don’t Study the Bible Ourselves
Glenna Marshall
It’s not wrong to use things that make tasks more efficient, but there are some processes in life wherein shortcutting the learning process isn’t best for us. Bible study is one of those things.
A Father's Example of a Legacy Worth Leaving
The following is a letter Ray Ortlund's dad wrote several years before his death, which he left in his desk, where he knew his family would find it.
Making the Most of the Holidays with Your Adult Children
Gaye B. Clark
It’s been estimated that one in four parents are estranged from at least one adult child. The sense of hopelessness mixed with guilt can leave parents feeling depressed and defeated.
Why Your Child’s Misbehavior Shouldn’t Be Your Next Social Media Post
William P. Smith
There’s nothing new about parents talking about their child’s misbehavior, but there are some underlying pitfalls that you should consider, especially as the internet magnifies them.
5 Myths about Biblical Theology
Drew Hunter
The agenda of biblical theology isn’t driven by the questions we bring to the Bible, but by the focus of the Bible itself.
Introducing All-New ESV Heirloom Bibles
Created with the highest-quality materials, these elegant ESV Heirloom Bibles are printed and bound with superior craftsmanship to ensure that they will be cherished by readers for a lifetime.
7 Pitfalls to Avoid in Your Discipleship
As you get going in discipleship doing spiritual good to others, consider a couple of pitfalls you should avoid. The following list isn’t exhaustive, but hopefully it will help you approach the discipling task with wisdom.
Repentance for the Sake of Racial Reconciliation
Mark Vroegop
To what extent can I help to rid even the smallest parts of sinful prejudice and racism out of my life for the glory of God?
5 Reasons Churches Should Teach Theology to Children
Jon Nielson
A focus on reading and teaching Scripture to children does not—and must not—mean that we fail to educate them theologically as well.
Seeing God’s Gracious Hand in the Hurts Others Do to Us
Mark Talbot
We need to know what Scripture says in general about God’s relationship to evil. Scripture declares that the Judge of all the earth will always do what is right.
7 Questions about the Septuagint
Greg Lanier,
William A. Ross
The “Septuagint” is a catchall term that usually refers to the corpus of ancient Greek translations of the Hebrew Bible. What else should we know about it?
10 Things You Should Know About Disability Ministry
Sandra Peoples
Disability ministry serves anyone who needs adjustments to the environment or to the curriculum in order to hear, understand, and respond to the gospel.
7 Back-to-School Prayers for Students
Jaquelle Ferris
Students: as you head back to school, don't forget to prepare and recalibrate your hearts for the days ahead through intentional prayer.
The Book of Revelation Is Not Just about the Future
Charles E. Hill
The symbolism of the book ranges through the entire Old Testament canonical Scriptures and drives us back to the very beginning.
How to Respect the Dignity of Loved Ones with Dementia
John Dunlop, MD
God has made us social people; we thrive in the context of relationships. So do many of those with dementia, who are often desperate for human companionship and an escape from loneliness.
Why Mourning Can Be Good for Us
Paul David Tripp
Mourning sin—past, present, and future—is the first step in seeking and celebrating the hope of divine grace.
6 Questions about the Book of Job
Christopher Ash
The book of Job is realistic in the sufferings it sets before disciples of Jesus and full of glorious hope because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Podcast: How to Read the Bible Every Day in 2020 (David Mathis)
David Mathis discusses how anyone can make Bible reading a habit in 2020, reflecting on the pros and cons of New Year's resolutions and offering practical advice on making a plan to read the Bible every day.
Introducing the For the Bible Tells Me So Series
For the Bible Tells Me So board books immerse little ones in the gospel, teaching them who God is and why they should love and trust him as their Lord and Savior.