Articles by Crossway

Why We’re Giving Away the ESV Global Study Bible (to Everyone)

We want to equip the global church with theologically rich, gospel-centered content aimed at helping God's people better understand and apply the Bible.

‘The Biggest Story’ Christmas Devotional with Printable Ornaments

Take a journey through the Bible this December with the help of stories from The Biggest Story Bible Storybook, and prepare your family for the birth of Jesus the Savior!

9 Passages of Scripture to Read on Inauguration Day

These nine passages can help center our gaze on Christ—our just king who reigns now and promises to return, bringing true and lasting peace.

5 Passages to Read Christmas Morning

Rejoice in what God has done at Christmas in the reading of his Word and remember the foretold birth of the Savior. God is with us.

Podcast: Calvinism 101 (Kevin DeYoung)

What are the five points of Calvinism really about and how can we believe them, while maintaining gracious humility towards others who don't?

Glimpsing the Gospel in Every Book of the Bible

Biblical literacy is ever-important for Christians as we seek to understand how the Scriptures come together to tell the story of the gospel.

Parenting: A 14-Day Devotional

Learn 14 gospel-centered parenting principles from Paul David Tripp’s book, Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Familly.

10 Key Bible Verses on Blessing

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.

Infographic: What Does Your Church Mean to You?

We asked over 10,000 people to share their views of church. In this infographic, we present some of the interesting results.

How Radically Ordinary Hospitality Changed Rosaria Butterfield’s Life

Rosaria Butterfield invites us into her home to show us how God can use “radical, ordinary hospitality” to bring the gospel to our lost friends and neighbors.

4 Prayers to Pray when You’re Repentant

Turn to God and his Word and the prayers of the saints when your heart cries out to the Lord in repentance.

Delighting in God’s Law: A 10-Day Video Devotional with Jen Wilkin

Join Jen Wilkin, author of Ten Words to Live By, for a ten-day journey through the Ten Commandments, learning what they are and what they mean for our lives.

Study the Greek New Testament for Free at ESV.org

Did you know that you can read and study the Greek New Testament for free at ESV.org?

10 Passages to Read on Reformation Day

Foundational truths from Scripture in celebration of Reformation Day.

7 Passages to Read on Ash Wednesday

Today marks the beginning of the Lent season. Read seven passages of Scripture to help prepare your heart.

50 Reasons We Appreciate Our Pastors

We recently invited our readers to finish the following sentence: "In the last year, I have appreciated my pastor because he . . ." Here are 50 of our favorite responses.

10 Key Bible Verses on Light

And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness.

Marriage: A 7-Day Reading Plan

Marriage is God's invention intended to bring him glory. Begin a 7-day reading plan to guide you through what Scripture says about it.

Podcast: Christians, the LGBTQ Community, and the Call to Hospitality (Rosaria Butterfield)

Rosaria Butterfield encourages us to engage our LGBTQ neighbors for Christ, highlighting how God used the radically ordinary hospitality of Christians to draw her to himself.

Infographic: The Common (Yet Neglected) Problem of Burnout

Are you experiencing burnout? Check out the infographic to learn more about the symptoms and causes of this common problem.

New Year, New Mercies: A 15-Day Devotional with Paul David Tripp

When “behavior modification” or feel-good aphorisms aren’t enough to make you new, learn to trust in God’s goodness, rely on his grace, and live for his glory each and every day.

How Iran Became a Hotspot for Christianity

Despite Muslims’ commitment to bringing up their children in the ways of Allah, the Holy Spirit is stirring the hearts of children and adults in Islamic-ruled countries to bring them to faith in Jesus.

11 Bible Promises about God’s Love

But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Gentle and Lowly: A 14-Day Podcast

Join Dane Ortlund for a 14-day audio devotional to discover the true heart of Christ for sinners and sufferers.

4 Prayers to Pray through Spiritual Darkness

Turn to the Lord in prayer and in his word during times of despair and discouragement. He is near and read to defend, protect, and preserve those he loves.

Resources Related to Abortion and the Sanctity of Life

In light of the recent ruling by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, we wanted to highlight a number of resources that will help Christians to understand the truths of the pro-life position, to articulate that message, and to truly reflect on the sanctity of life.

11 Bible Promises About God’s Grace

“I will make all my goodness pass before you and will proclaim before you my name ‘The LORD.’ And I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy.”

Download Free ‘Easter Stories’ from ‘The Biggest Story Bible Storybook’

This Easter booklet adapted from The Biggest Story Bible Storybook is a perfect way to teach children about the life-changing story of Jesus’s death and resurrection.

Podcast: 12 Key Tools for Bible Study (Lydia Brownback)

Lydia Brownback discusses 12 key tools for Bible study that all Christians can use—tools that will help us go deeper into the biblical text and understand the Bible’s life-giving message for ourselves.

10 Key Bible Verses on Sabbath

So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God rested from all his work that he had done in creation.