Articles by Crossway

Podcast: Hear What God Has Truly Done with Your Sin (Sam Storms)

Sam Storms talks about how God deals with our sin, once and for all.

Resources to Help You Dig into the Bible in 2022

Consider the following resources to help you as you commit to pursuing biblical truth this year.

Introducing the ESV Prayer Bible

This volume demonstrates the connection between the words God has spoken to us in the Bible and the words we speak back to him in prayer.

The Heart Behind the ESV

The ESV is an “essentially” translation of the Bible in contemporary English emphasizing “word-for-word” accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning.

12 Notable Quotes from Marriage and the Mystery of the Gospel

Marriage was created to evidence Christ’s love for his bride, the church. Our earthly relationships, though marred by our sin, can point us toward this true and ultimate reality.

In the Lord I Take Refuge: Daily Devotions through the Psalms with Dane Ortlund

Join author Dane C. Ortlund for a 30-episode journey as he reflects on the riches of the psalms.

Introducing the ‘ESV Story of Redemption Bible’

Be led on a journey through the Bible's storyline from start to finish.

Podcast: What Your Marriage Needs Most (Paul David Tripp)

Paul Tripp discusses how the gospel comes to bear on the day-to-day realities of marriage and why that’s more than just a platitude.

Introducing a New Podcast for Families

Over the course of 26 episodes (each 3-5 minutes in length), listen to the grand story of the Bible as a family with this new podcast for families.

Benefits of a Verse-by-Verse Bible

Proponents of a versified Bible text appreciate how easy it is to quickly find a specific verse, especially when scanning the biblical text while preaching or teaching.

Podcast: Family Discipleship 101 (Adam Griffin)

What is family discipleship, and how can parents start discipling their kids?

Podcast: Real Faithfulness Is the Kind No One Sees (Glenna Marshall)

Glenna Marshall talks about the life-changing practice of Scripture memory, the oft-given advice to give ourselves grace, and the importance of perseverance in the Christian life.

Podcast: Tips for Leading an Effective Bible Study (Lydia Brownback)

What does it look like to lead an effective Bible study? How can a leader keep the conversation on track and guide people to discover the treasures of God's Word?

Dig into Theology with the ‘ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible’ on ESV.org

Learn more about theology with over 400 short doctrinal summaries connected to specific Bible passages—all on ESV.org.

Introducing the Meet Me in the Bible Series

The Meet Me in the Bible series is a new inductive Bible study that provides a simple five-step framework for studying any book of the Bible.

Podcast: The Church's Leadership Crisis (Paul David Tripp)

What is the church's leadership crisis and what is the solution?

Introducing the ‘ESV Exhaustive Concordance’

Introducing a new tool to help with in-depth word study.

‘Women of the Word’ Podcast: Season 3

Season 3 of the Women of the Word podcast is now available. Join us on Wednesdays as we dig deeper into what it looks like to study Scripture!

Introducing the ‘ESV Journaling Psalter’

The 'ESV Journaling Psalter' allows readers to think, pray, question, lament, and give praise, in written form, along with the psalmists.

8 Passages to Read about Parenting

Parenting requires all kinds of help, most helpfully from the God who created us. Find encouragement from Scripture for the task.

A Life-Changing Dyslexia-Friendly ESV Bible Is Now Available as a PDF Download

An ESV Bible with a dyslexia-friendly typeface and layout is now available in an accessible PDF download. Learn more about this Bible and hear about lives that have been changed by it!

The Bible’s Grand Narrative: A 1-Month Reading Plan

Though the Bible compiles the voices and writings of many individuals, it is, in fact, one story—written by God.

Introducing the ‘ESV Scripture Journal: New Testament Set (Artwork by Ruth Chou Simons)’

Introducing a beautiful new ESV Scripture Journal Set featuring artwork from bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons in nineteen journals containing the entirety of the New Testament.

Learning to Kiss the Wave: Dave Furman's Story

What if we can learn to experience the nearness of God in the midst of suffering? What if God intends to work through our trials rather than simply take them away?

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: Understanding the World of the Bible through Archaeology (David Chapman)

How can archaeology bolster our faith and enhance our understanding of the Bible?

Podcast: Diagnosing the Heart of Anger (Christopher Ash)

Christopher Ash discusses why anger is such a powerful, dangerous emotion for the Christian, walking through some of the key Bible passages that address the topic.

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?

Podcast: Why Did God Let Job Suffer? (Christopher Ash)

Christopher Ash discusses the story of Job and how God's goodness shines through suffering. He also explores the roles of Satan, the fall, and the cross of Jesus Christ in human suffering.

On Bible Translations: A Q&A with Leland Ryken - Part 1

Leland Ryken clarifies some of the issues of modern Bible translation and makes a case for an essentially literal approach.