Articles by Crossway

Podcast: How to Endure Inexplicable Suffering (Eric Ortlund)

Eric Ortlund looks at the example of Job and how, as Christians, we should respond when we face the kind of suffering that Job did.

Free E-Book: "Adoption" by Russell Moore

Russell Moore calls Christians to seriously consider adoption for their own families and thus take a stand for children, born and unborn.

Updates to the ESV Bible App for Android and iOS

The ESV Bible app—available for both iOS and Android devices—was designed to facilitate a beautiful and intuitive digital Bible reading experience.

12 Ways People Are Using the ESV Digital Scripture Journal

Over 200 people told us how they were using and what they like most about the ESV Digital Scripture Journals. Read what a few of them had to say.

Introducing the New ‘Daily Strength’ and ‘Daily Joy’ Podcasts

Crossway is excited to announce the launch of two brand-new, daily podcasts starting January 1st—one for women called Daily Joy and one for men called Daily Strength.

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: 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?

Christ in All of Scripture – Nehemiah 1

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

The Triumph of Easter: A 6-Day Devotional for Families

There is no story more worthy of being retold in our families than the true account of Jesus's life, death, and resurrection.

Awe: Why It Matters for Everything We Think, Say, and Do

Human beings are hardwired for awe. We are worshipers. We are searching for joy, hope, and fulfillment.

Meditate on the Psalms with the ‘ESV Devotional Psalter’ on ESV.org

Featuring a brand-new devotion for all 150 psalms in the Bible, the 'ESV Devotional Psalter' is now available as part of the Basic subscription plan via ESV.org.

Podcast: Sourdough Starters, Daily Bread, and the Goodness of Jesus (Abigail Dodds)

A discussion with Abigail Dodds about what the mixture of flour, water, and yeast can teach us about God, the Bible, and what it really means to be satisfied by our Savior.

Announcing the Completion of the Knowing the Bible Series

Each study in the series covers one or more books of the Bible over 12 weeks, making practical applications and connections between the passage and the rest of Scripture.

Christ in All of Scripture – Judges 2:16-19

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

Podcast: Womanhood and the Bible (Abigail Dodds)

We need kindness and grace when discussing womanhood—even with those within the church. In this episode, Abigail Dodds offers wise, biblically based advice.

Podcast: Q&A: A Bible Scholar Answers Your Questions about the Book of Revelation (Tom Schreiner)

New Testament scholar Tom Schreiner answers questions submitted by readers about the book of Revelation and surrounding topics.

Podcast: How to Become a Better Bible Reader (Phil Ryken)

What are the literary qualities of Scripture and why should we not just read the Bible for what it says, but for how it says it?

Introducing ‘The Biggest Story Bible Storybook’ Audiobook

The new audiobook for The Biggest Story Bible Storybook enhances each story with music, sound design, and narration by Michael Reeves, giving kids a fun, compelling way to experience the Bible.

Introducing the ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal, Gospels Set

Each of the four books features hand-lettered, gold-ink illustrations by renowned artist Dana Tanamachi, inviting readers to add their own artwork and reflections to each page.

An Update on Crossway in Response to COVID-19

There is a great need for the word of God and gospel-centered publishing, and in recent weeks we have felt a palpable sense of urgency in our labors to point God’s people to the hope we have in Christ.

Called to Care for Widows

Crossway interviewed Carol Cornish based on her new book, The Undistracted Widow.

Podcast: How Ancient Liturgy Can Renew Your Walk with Jesus Today (Jonathan Gibson)

Jonathan Gibson talks about why liturgy can be such a powerful force for good in the life of the Christian when rightly understood and practiced.

Free E-Book: "What's Your Worldview?" by James Anderson

How Do You View the World? It’s a big question. And how a person answers has the power to shape literally everything about his or her life. In What's Your Worldview?: An Interactive Approach to …

Help for Finding the Right ESV Bible

Not sure what kind of Bible you're looking for? We're here to help.

Podcast: Jackie Hill Perry on Recording the Entire ESV Bible: “It Changed Everything”

Jackie Hill Perry shares what it was like to spend over sixty-five hours reading God's word aloud in a recording studio with unsaved audio engineers listening in the whole time.

5 Prayers for Children

The following prayers are from The Primer (1652) by John Owen and can be used to give children a framework for talking to the Lord in prayer.

Introducing the 30 Days in the Psalms with Kristyn Getty Podcast

Discover Afresh the Beauty and Power of God's Word The book of Psalms has been cherished by Christians for centuries. Down through the ages and across the globe, the church has clung to these biblical …

Introducing Unfolding Grace for Kids

In Unfolding Grace for Kids, children ages 8–12 are invited on a guided journey through 40 select Scripture readings to uncover the unifying message of God’s Word.

9 Notable Quotes from Seasons of Waiting

God uses seasons of waiting to teach us patience and make us more like himself.

Podcast: Becoming Better or Going Deeper? How Real Change Happens (Dane Ortlund)

Dane Ortlund discusses why we, as children of God, can remain hopeful—even when our journey toward Christlikeness is painfully slow.