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Podcast: Answering Hard Questions about Predestination and Free Will (Andy Naselli)

Andy Naselli answers a few of the most common questions about the doctrine of predestination, including what the Bible really says about it and what impact this teaching may have on the idea of free will.

We Were Made for Intimacy

We were made for closeness to others and to God through Christ, and yet it doesn’t always feel as though we can grasp God’s nearness to us.

9 Questions about Christ Our Redeemer

Because our Redeemer is truly God and truly human and died for us, our sins can be forgiven.

Enter to Win a Free Resource Library for Your Pastor

We want to express our love and appreciation for our spiritual leaders this October. Over the next two weeks, we’re inviting you to enter to win a free resource library on behalf of your pastor/elder.

Gospel-Centered Partnership: The Rafiki Foundation

Through a recent partnership with Crossway, The Rafiki Foundation is now working to equip thousands of Christian leaders in Africa with study Bibles and other ministry resources.

Using Reader's Mode in the New ESV Bible App

We removed verse numbers, section headings, and translation footnotes so as to declutter each page and help readers focus their attention on the biblical text itself.

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

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

9 Notable Quotes from ‘Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy’

Lament gives us a language to express our grief and sorrow to God, while asking him to lead us to deeper trust.

4 Prayers to Pray When You’re Afraid

When fear paralyzes you, turn to the Lord through his word and in prayer and be comforted by the light that overcomes darkness.

2 New Bible Study Resources for ESV.org

Access two resources via subscription on ESV.org that will prove valuable as you study, apply, and teach God's Word.

Podcast: How to Explain the Hypostatic Union to a Fifth Grader (Stephen Wellum)

Stephen Wellum explains where we see the hypostatic union taught in Scripture and highlights why all Christians would benefit from taking time to think carefully about Jesus being fully God and fully man.

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.

Introducing the Crossway Short Classics Series

Rediscover these historically significant classic works and be encouraged by timeless truths for all Christians.

12 Notable Quotes from Confronting Christianity

The gospel challenges some of our culture’s deepest beliefs and can prompt a lot of questions, yet we are called to make a defense for our hope.

9 Notable Quotes from Coronavirus and Christ

The only firm foundation we have in an unpredictable world is the rock of Jesus Christ.

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.

Podcast: What You Believe about God's Sovereignty Matters for Real Life (Paul Tripp)

Paul Tripp discusses what the Bible actually teaches about the extent of God’s sovereignty, the purpose of evil and suffering, and the idea of free will.

4 Ideas for Art Journaling with Your ESV Digital Scripture Journal

Here are just a few ideas for how you might use the ESV Digital Scripture Journal to express your creativity and connect with God through Scripture.

9 Passages to Read about Marriage

Scripture speaks to how husbands and wives should honor and love one another for the good of each other and the glory of God.

Podcast: If You Don’t Catechize Your Kids, the World Will (Kevin DeYoung)

Kevin DeYoung talks about how Christians (parents and non-parents alike) can help children to trust Jesus, embrace the Bible, and love others—even those with whom we disagree.

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.

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?

Introducing ‘Do You Believe?’ by Paul David Tripp

Paul David Tripp takes a close look at 12 core doctrines and how they engage and transform the human heart and mind.

Podcast: The Surprising Power of Lament (Mark Vroegop)

Mark Vroegop shares his family’s story of loss and grief, recounting how God used that experience to introduce him to the biblical concept of lament.

The Final Days of Jesus: Saturday, April 4, AD 33

In this video series, well-known New Testament scholars explore the background and significance of the history-shaping events that occurred during Jesus's last week on earth.

Podcast: Reading the Psalms with Jesus in View (Dane Ortlund)

Dane Ortlund discusses how the psalms uniquely invite us into prayer and devotion, how they reflect the greatness of God, and how he cares for his people.

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.

Custom ESV Bibles for All

The Custom ESV Bible Program allows you to create a custom cover to represent your church, ministry, or organization.

Podcast: The Truth about Satan and Demons (Iain Duguid)

What does the Bible really teaches us about the devil and how can we avoid overestimating or underestimating his impact on the world?

The Bible’s Big Message

As we first begin to read the Bible, we may be overwhelmed at the many different stories and characters. But there is a single big story that is told all through the Bible.