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How the Book of Psalms Is Like No Other Biblical Book
The book of Psalms is special because it equips us to speak to God.
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The ministry of the deacons is an extension of the ministry of the elders to care for the flock of God.
How to Root out Apathy with the Power of Habit
Practicing spiritual disciplines may feel like work at first. Establishing new habits always presses against our apathy in uncomfortable ways.
Every church, practically and functionally, has to come down on a position. You’re either going to install women into the office of deacon—or not.
An Open Letter to the Overwhelmed Parent at Christmas
For the believer, the most important thing we can do this Christmas is not wrap another present, but open up our hearts and minds anew to the wonder of God coming to earth.
7 Reasons to Study the Book of Job
Christopher Ash offers seven reasons to study the book of Job.
Ex-Evangelicals and the Search for a Deeper Faith
Why do evangelicals become ex-evangelicals? The answers vary: some leave because they have been wounded by unwise or even abusive leaders, or maybe there is just a long, slow drifting away.
How Should We Read Jesus's Parables?
Jesus is the embodiment of the wisdom of God—he is the Word of God—so at their center, the wisdom scenes of the parables picture the centrality and the supremacy of Christ.
Introducing a New Bible Browsing Experience
Check out our brand-new online Bible browsing features designed to make it easier than ever to find the ESV that's right for you.
Does Critical Theory Actually Matter for Me Today?
The terms or phrases “critical theory,” or “critical race theory,” or “cultural Marxism” have been fairly dominant in the blogosphere and news cycles and the various news feeds in recent years.
Why Doesn't God Do More to Convince Us of His Existence?
If the Christian God exists and loves us, and if our eternal destiny hangs in the balance, why isn’t the evidence for his existence absolutely undeniable?
Finding God's Grace While Waiting for a Prodigal
By God’s grace, waiting on a prodigal can actually strengthen your faith.
Why Good Theology Matters in Prayer
Knowing who God is and what he’s like as revealed in Scripture is very important as we approach God in prayer.
Is Leviticus just a collection of disconnected laws? How does this book of the Bible really point to Christ?
Most of us would be quick to speak up and protest our innocence. It’s just human nature to want to speak up and justify ourselves.
Individualism Is Defeated Every Sunday Morning
Paul Tripp describes a transformational perspective that changes the Sunday worship service from feeling like an obligation to being a wonderful gift.
What Do Fire and Water Tell Us About Creation?
Since God is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and end of everything, who holds it all together and for whom all things exist, then we can only understand creation theologically in this light.
In four ways, the Old Testament book of Amos is essential for a robust understanding of the gospel.
An Open Letter to a Young Woman Contemplating an Abortion
If by “personal” we mean something that belongs to you and no one else, your decision about whether or not to end this pregnancy by abortion is not as personal as they say.
7 Tips for Planning a Sermon Series
How can pastors approach teaching the whole word of God to the people of God? It can be a daunting task.
What Does Radically Ordinary Hospitality Look Like?
Those who live out radically ordinary hospitality see their homes not as theirs at all but as God’s gift to use for the furtherance of his kingdom.
The Church and Homosexuality: 10 Commitments
Of the many complexities involving the church and homosexuality, one of the most difficult is how the former should speak of the latter.
Why the 10 Commandments Are Still Relevant
The law in the New Testament is to show us that in the life of the believer, the law is in fact a means of grace because it shows us what pleases God.
Good Bible Reading Requires Humility
The first step in reading the Bible in the power of another is to begin with humility. It begins with the renunciation of pride.
What in the World Is a Worldview?: Part 5
James N. Anderson suggests five different ways to discern someone’s worldview.
Help! I Don’t Know Where to Start with Racial Reconciliation
Lament doesn't solve all the problems of racial disharmony. It’s not without risk. But it helps.
Q&A: Paul Tripp Answers Your Questions about Marriage
Paul Tripp answers questions from around the world about healthy communication, asking forgiveness, offering correction, and reigniting a sense of romance.
15 Strategies for Men to Strengthen Their Friendships
Men, you were made for friendship. You can forge deep relationships and cultivate a culture of brotherhood around you. Here are 15 strategies.
9 Passages to Read on Gratitude
Center your heart and mind on biblically rooted thanksgiving with these nine passages of Scripture.
However you read this passage, the words are stunning. Its force is unmistakable. It has rightly been called the John 3:16 of the Old Testament.