Articles by Crossway

Free E-Book: "Why Trust the Bible?" by Greg Gilbert

The Bible stands at the heart of the Christian faith. But this leads to an inescapable question: why should we trust it?

Podcast: Help! I’m Afraid to Share My Faith (Isaac Adams)

Isaac Adams discusses the nature of evangelism and why we so often feel intimidated, unequipped, or unsure of how to even speak about the gospel to others in our lives.

Podcast: Struggling to Pray? Start Here. (Kevin DeYoung)

Kevin DeYoung talks about our common struggle to pray and how the Lord's Prayer—the prayer that Jesus offered as a model for our prayers—can help us to pray to God day in and day out.

Podcast: Confronting the Idols of Body Image, Sex, Abortion, and Motherhood (Jen Oshman)

Jen Oshman discusses the many empty promises that the culture of the modern world makes that run counter to the clear teaching of Scripture and God's good plan for us.

Podcast: The Good News About Not Being a Perfect Mom (Katie Faris)

Katie Faris discusses the false expectations put on moms and the true grace they can experience.

Podcast: Snakes and Satan in the Story of Scripture (Andy Naselli)

Where do snakes and dragons appear in the story of Scripture and what part do they play in the history of Redemption?

Podcast: How Confronting Death Helps Us Live (Matthew McCullough)

How can thinking and being really honest about the reality of death paradoxically free us to find hope and joy in God like never before?

Christ in All of Scripture – Exodus 3:13-16

This series of posts pairs a brief passage of Scripture with associated study notes drawn from the Gospel Transformation Bible.

Gospel Hope for Suffering: A 5-Day Devotional with Paul David Tripp

In this five-day video devotional learn how to trust God more deeply—even through circumstances you wouldn’t choose for yourself.

Podcast: Why Union with Christ Is More Amazing Than You Think (Marcus Johnson)

What is the doctrine of union with Christ, and why is it so misunderstood today?

Christ in All of Scripture – Psalm 107:1-3

This series of posts pairs a brief passage of Scripture with associated study notes drawn from the Gospel Transformation Bible.

ESV.org—How to Start an Interactive Bible Reading Plan

Make a Habit Out of Reading the Bible Every Day Did you know that you can start an interactive Bible reading plan on ESV.org? After creating a free account, simply click on the calendar icon …

Podcast: Learning from the Church Fathers (Michael Haykin)

What can we learn from the early church fathers and how can early Christian creeds help us define our faith today?

Share God’s Big Promise with Your Kids through this Free Audiobook

We are pleased to share the entire audio of The Promise by Jason Helopolous on The Crossway Podcast.

Podcast: The Dehumanizing Habits That Social Media Has Normalized (Paul Tripp)

Paul Tripp discusses how we as God’s people should think about the reactive culture in which we live and how to make sure we're not part of the problem.

The Biggest Story: How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Garden

Kids need to know how classic Bible stories connect to Scripture’s overarching message about God’s glorious plan to redeem his rebellious people.

Free Desktop Wallpapers from "The Biggest Story"

We’ve created a collection of free desktop wallpapers featuring some of our favorite illustrations by award-winning illustrator Don Clark from the book.

Podcast: Help! I Can’t Find Someone to Disciple Me (Garrett Kell)

In this episode, Garrett Kell discusses why all Christians are called to be discipled and to disciple others.

Celebrating 85 Years of Crossway’s Tracts Ministry

2023 marks the 85th anniversary of the birth of Good News Publishers, and Crossway is casting a vision for its tracts ministry for the future.

How to Use the ESV for Preaching and Teaching

Here, a few members of the ESV Translation Oversight Committee comment on the translation philosophy and why it makes a difference in preaching and teaching.

Podcast: A Better Way to Talk about the “Call to Ministry” (Bobby Jamieson)

Bobby Jamieson talks about his own path to church leadership, what role seminary played, and as well as what advice he'd give to those aspiring to be pastors.

Loneliness: A 5-Day Devotional

Single or married, young or old, man or woman—everyone experiences loneliness at various times and to varying degrees. No one is exempt.

The Doctrine of Scripture in the Bible

God speaks definitively to us in Scripture and we can trust the Bible as his words.

Podcast: The Life and Legacy of Tim Keller (Matt Smethurst)

Matt Smethurst explores the preaching, convictions, and pastorship of Tim Keller and his ongoing influence in evangelicalism today.

Full Audiobook: How Can I Get More Out of My Bible Reading? by Jeremy Kimble

Today, we are pleased to share the entire audio of How Can I Get More Out of My Bible Reading? by Jeremy M. Kimble on The Crossway Podcast.

Introducing the ‘ESV Daily Devotional New Testament’

Introducing a new 365-day plan to help you read and pray through the entire New Testament.

Peace: A 7-Day Reading Plan

This 7-day Bible reading plan was designed to help you find the peace that God offers to us in his Word.

Podcast: The Rewarding Risks of Church Membership (Thabiti Anyabwile)

Thabiti Anyabwile reflects on the value and benefits of local church membership, showing what the Bible really teaches about the idea of formal membership.

Christ in All of Scripture - 1 Kings 3:5-14

This series of posts pairs a brief passage of Scripture with associated study notes drawn from the Gospel Transformation Bible.

Podcast: Why Have So Many People Stopped Going to Church? (Paul Tripp)

Paul Tripp reflects on the importance of not just the universal church but the local gathered church, and he responds to many of the reasons that people stop going to church.