Articles by Crossway

Podcast: 15 Questions about Reading and Understanding the Bible (Greg Gilbert)

Greg Gilbert answers common questions about reading the Bible such as: How do I get started with a consistent habit of Bible reading? When should I read it? How long? And what if I don’t understand something?

Reading the Christmas Story on the Shoulders of Giants

Read through this well known passage from Luke chapter 2 along with commentary notes from giants of the faith such as Martin Luther, John Owen, Charles Spurgeon, and Jerome.

8 Tips for Engaging with Your Bible Artistically

God invites us to meditate on his Word (Ps. 1:2). Art journaling is one of many ways to study and reflect on Scripture.

Podcast: How to Pursue Meaningful Mentoring Relationships (Melissa Kruger)

What are some core aspects that should be in place in every mentoring relationship, and how can we build relationships that actually help others follow Christ?

Introducing the ESV Panorama New Testament

View many of the New Testament books in their entirety on a panoramic, two-page spread with this new edition.

Introducing ‘The Hebrew Old Testament, Reader’s Edition’

This new edition was created with both new and seasoned Hebrew readers in mind to accelerate facility with the original language text.

Podcast: What Do Protestant Evangelicals and Roman Catholics Disagree About? (Michael Reeves)

Michael Reeves discusses what the Protestant Reformation was really all about and whether or not is it still relevant today.

New ESV Study Bible Covers

The ESV Study Bible presents the biblical text amidst a host of supplemental resources offering extra insight into God's Word.

Podcast: We're in a Strange New World. Now What? (Carl Trueman)

Carl Trueman explores the history of Western thought with the view of answering two simple questions. How did we get here? How should the church respond?

Podcast: Sourdough Starters, Daily Bread, and the Goodness of Jesus (Abigail Dodds)

A discussion with Abigail Dodds about what the mixture of flour, water, and yeast can teach us about God, the Bible, and what it really means to be satisfied by our Savior.

Coming Soon: ‘The Biggest Story Curriculum’

Releasing in June, The Biggest Story Curriculum will incorporate a host of integrated print and digital components to teach kids key Bible stories from Genesis to Revelation.

Podcast: The Misunderstood Doctrine of Total Depravity (Jonathan Gibson)

Jonathan Gibson answers common questions and engages with common objections that Christians often have about the doctrine of total depravity.

Podcast: 12 Quick Questions about the Reliability of the Bible (Peter Williams)

Peter Williams answers tough questions about the reliability of the Bible, offering assurance to those who have ever felt like their trust in God's word has been shaken.

Podcast: Why Is Obeying God So Simple and Yet So Incredibly Hard? (David Gibson)

David Gibson talks about our struggle with obeying God's word and what that reveals about our sinful hearts, our theology, and our understanding of the Christian life.

12 Things You Might Not Know about ESV.org

We recently launched the new ESV.org, an online Bible study tool created to help you read and engage with God's Word on a regular basis.

Dig into God’s Word with the Updated ESV Bible App for Android

One of the most immediate, inexpensive, and portable options for accessing God's Word is via digital means.

Podcast: The Scoundrels of Scripture (Nancy Guthrie)

What can we learn from some of the less well-loved characters of Scripture? Why is Jesus's scandalous family tree good news for sinners like us?

Podcast: How to Endure Inexplicable Suffering (Eric Ortlund)

Eric Ortlund looks at the example of Job and how, as Christians, we should respond when we face the kind of suffering that Job did.

Introducing the ESV Bible with Creeds and Confessions

Creeds and confessions have been used throughout Christian history to summarize the Bible's teaching, distilling the key truths of Scripture into concise and succinct propositions.

Podcast: Jackie Hill Perry on Recording the Entire ESV Bible: “It Changed Everything”

Jackie Hill Perry shares what it was like to spend over sixty-five hours reading God's word aloud in a recording studio with unsaved audio engineers listening in the whole time.

A Free Resource for Lent

In Behold the King of Glory, Russ Ramsey presents readers with a carefully researched retelling of the gospel story.

Podcast: How You Can Jump-Start Your Bible Memorization in 2024 (Andrew Davis)

Andy Davis shares encouragement for every Christian to begin their journey of Bible memory—including practical advice on where to start and how long to spend on Bible memory each day.

Podcast: How Should Christians Navigate Political Disagreements among Friends? (Jonathan Leeman)

How should Christians think about political disagreements within the church and how much should politics be shared from the pulpit?

10 Key Bible Verses from the Sermon on the Mount

You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet.

Why Dating Doesn’t End with Marriage

Justin Buzzard helps men remember and re-learn the all-important (and often forgotten) skill of dating their wives.

Podcast: Thinking Biblically about Transgenderism (Denny Burk)

How should Christians think about transgenderism, and how should we talk to our kids about it? What does the Bible teach on gender and sexuality?

Podcast: Q&A: A Bible Scholar Answers Your Questions about the Book of Revelation (Tom Schreiner)

New Testament scholar Tom Schreiner answers questions submitted by readers about the book of Revelation and surrounding topics.

The Most-Read Crossway Articles from 2024

Review some of the year’s most popular articles that cover various biblical and ethical questions related to alcohol, tattoos, heaven, and a number of challenging doctrines.

A Sample Worship Service Liturgy for the Christmas Season

Is your Advent worship service ready? We’ve carefully curated a complete, ready-to-use order of worship featuring hymns and readings from The Sing! Hymnal.

Podcast: How Ancient Liturgy Can Renew Your Walk with Jesus Today (Jonathan Gibson)

Jonathan Gibson talks about why liturgy can be such a powerful force for good in the life of the Christian when rightly understood and practiced.