Articles by Crossway

The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community

This new book calls us to embrace the uncomfortable aspects of Christian community, whether that means believing difficult truths, pursuing difficult holiness, or loving difficult people.

A Brief Introduction to the History of the Illuminated Manuscript

The practice of illumination—adding decoration to book manuscripts—dates back to the early fifth century.

15 Passages to Read Together with Your Family

Reading the Bible aloud together can have a powerful impact. If you’re not sure where to begin, read any of these 15 passages as you commit to reading the Bible as a family.

6 ESV Bibles You Can Take Anywhere

Someone searching for the ideal Bible that will be able to handle the wear and tear of everyday life usually looks for something portable, durable, and affordable.

What Do I Use to Write in My Bible?

When it comes to underlining and writing in the margins of our Bibles, the choice of writing utensil can make all the difference in preserving the appearance and longevity of the thin Bible paper.

9 Passages to Read on National Day of Prayer

Nine verses to meditate on during National Day of Prayer.

Introducing the ‘ESV Journaling New Testament, Inductive Edition’

This new edition is purposed to give you space to go deeper in your study of God's Word.

Crossway Statement on the ESV Bible Text

Understand the goal behind our decision to stabilize the English Standard Version.

You Might Be An Idolater If...

We need the Spirit to give us power over our idolatrous desires.

What Is the Wisdom Pyramid?

Today’s world has more and more information readily available, but less and less wisdom.

5 Ways to Use the ESV Digital Scripture Journal

There are countless ways to use the ESV Digital Scripture Journal to dig into God’s Word, from taking sermon notes, to inductive Bible study, to art journaling.

Read-Aloud Video: ‘Arlo and the Great Big Cover-Up’

Watch a video and enjoy this children's story about sin, repentance, and forgiveness read aloud by its author.

Podcast: Making Sense of Transgenderism and the Sexual Revolution (Carl Trueman)

Why is our culture obsessed with gender identity and sexuality? Learn what history has to say about our modern times and how Christians can navigate this increasingly hostile issue.

Pastor: Request 200+ Free Copies of ‘Gentle and Lowly’ for Your Church

In partnership with a generous ministry donor, Crossway is pleased to offer any church in the US up to 208 free copies Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund.

Podcast: The Danger in Being a Self-Made Woman (Jen Oshman)

What does it look like to pursue real fulfillment in God, rather than in ourselves? And what's wrong with the self-obsessed, individualistic culture that dominates our world today?

Why Are There Four Gospels? How Are They Unique?

In Discovering Jesus: Why Four Gospels to Portray One Person? T.D. Alexander explains how each Gospel offers different themes and perspectives on the account of our Savior.

The Solas of the Reformation: A 5-Day Reading Plan

We've created a free, 5-day devotional leading readers through the five solas of the Reformation.

Looking for a Large Print Bible?

Brian Martin and A.J. Penney speak about the main goals for producing a large print edition and also the major challenges to the process.

Find a Bible Reading Plan for the New Year

We have made over fifty Bible reading plans available with varying lengths, topics, and styles. Find one that fits your lifestyle and reading goals, and establish a regular habit of Bible reading this year.

5 Myths about Christian Publishing

The gospel transforms everything in the universe, including publishing. Everything else is to be considered downstream.

Introducing the ESV Bible, Read by Kristyn Getty

From Genesis to Revelation, encounter the word-for-word reading of the ESV Bible text through this audio recording by musician and hymn-writer, Kristyn Getty.

Introducing the ‘Blessed’ Podcast with Nancy Guthrie

In this new podcast, Nancy Guthrie—author, Bible teacher, and podcast host—leads listeners to a deeper understanding of the book of Revelation through conversations with respected Bible scholars, pastors, and other Bible teachers.

Introducing ‘The Complete Works of John Owen’

The Complete Works of John Owen brings together all of Owen’s original theological writing, including never-before-published work, reformatted for modern readers in 40 user-friendly volumes.

A New Advent Devotional by Paul David Tripp

We all love the sights, sounds, colors, and tastes of the season, but are we loving Christmas for all the wrong reasons?

Podcast: Verses That Changed My Life (John Piper)

John Piper reflects on key verses that have had a huge impact on his life and helped him grasp the connection between our joy and God’s glory.

Introducing the ‘ESV Illuminated Bible, Art Journaling Edition’

This unique Bible features over 500 elegantly hand-lettered gold ink illustrations by artist Dana Tanamachi.

Daily Wisdom from Proverbs: A 1-Year Reading Plan

This daily reading plan helps you digest the entire book of Proverbs over the course of a year, reading just a few verses each day.

Christ in All of Scripture – Genesis 1:26-28

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

Introducing the ESV Large Print Thinline Bible

Featuring the complete ESV Bible text, this edition sports a larger, 10-point type size while maintaining a portable format at less than 1 inch thick.

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.