Articles by Crossway

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.

An Exciting Update to the ESV Bible App for iOS

The new update includes 30+ free reading plans and devotionals, split screen, more subscription content, and support for iPhone X and the new iPad Pro.

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.

5 Ways to Use an Illuminated Bible

Illuminated manuscripts have a long history. Here are five ways to use the new 'ESV Illuminated Bible, Art Journaling Edition.'

Podcast: The Fight against Porn Is a Fight for Justice (Ray Ortlund)

We are royalty created in God’s image for a great and noble purpose. This has the power to free us from the dehumanizing lies of the porn industry.

Introducing ‘21 Servants of Sovereign Joy’ by John Piper

Focusing on 21 leaders from church history, this book offers a close look at the course of their individual lives and their impact on our own spirituality today.

Podcast: Are You Aware of Your Own Blind Spots? (Collin Hansen)

What problems with our lives, priorities, and even theology do we not recognize? What would it look like to wake up to our own blind spots and to lovingly engage with those with whom we disagree?

Reflecting God’s Character: A 10-Day Devotional

Sign up for this free 10-day video devotional with Jen Wilkin walking through key Bible passages that teach us about God's communicable attributes.

Podcast: Sinclair Ferguson on Living a Life Worthy of the Gospel (Sinclair Ferguson)

Sinclair Ferguson walks through why living lives worthy of the gospel is a biblical exhortation that all Christians must take seriously and one that doesn't inevitably lead to the sin of legalism.

Podcast: 8 Questions to Ask Every Time You Open Your Bible (Matthew Harmon)

Questions we should ask when studying the Bible to help us get at the true meaning of Scripture, and how to apply it to our lives today.

Crossway Board Appoints Josh Dennis as New President

The Crossway Board of Directors is delighted to announce that Josh Dennis has been unanimously elected as the next President of Crossway, effective immediately.

Podcast: When Churches Get Doctrine Right and Everything Else Wrong (Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry)

Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry discuss the connection between gospel doctrine and gospel culture and share what it looks like when a church is theologically careful but culturally sick.

Reclaiming Psalm 139 from the Clutches of Coffee Cups and Picture Frames

Psalm 139 is more than just fodder for t-shirts, coffee mugs, and picture frames.

Gospel-Centered Partnership: Faith Comes By Hearing

Faith Comes By Hearing has the mission to “get God’s word to every person and cover the world with the word” by creating and distributing Bible recordings and programs in the languages of people worldwide.

2019 Bible Preview

Crossway is excited to announce some new and unique Bible editions. Browse some of the top releases by month.

Introducing the Greek Scripture Journal: 1–3 John

A new Scripture journal great for college or seminary students learning Greek, pastors preparing for sermons.

Podcast: Why Is Our Culture So Obsessed with Identity? (Brian Rosner)

Brian Rosner talks about how our cultural obsession with identity impacts us as Christians and how we should think about that through the lens of the Bible.

Podcast: We're Thinking about Technology All Wrong (Tony Reinke)

Tony Reinke considers what the Bible has to say about human innovation and the things we create and why Christians are often so attracted to tech dystopianism, the future of AI, and more.

Podcast: Why Every Christian Should Care about Adoption (Russell Moore)

Russell Moore shares his own family’s adoption journey, explaining why adoption is important for all Christians—even those who never actually adopt.

Podcast: The Life and Legacy of J. I. Packer (Sam Storms)

Sam Storms reflects on Packer's remarkable life and ministry, including how Packer came to faith and the impact that his many books have had on generations of Christians.

Introducing ‘ESV Psalms, Photography Edition’

The ESV Psalms, Photography Edition seeks to capture the beauty of this beloved book of the Bible by featuring the text of each psalm alongside captivating original photography of the Irish landscape.

Podcast: Covenant Theology 101 (Guy Waters)

How do we understand the biblical covenants, and how can they help us to read Scripture rightly?

Free E-Book: "Practicing Affirmation" by Sam Crabtree

Why do so many of our relationships suffer from alienation, indifference, and even hostility?

How God Called Wayne Grudem to Serve the Church

In this video, Wayne Grudem recounts his journey to become a professor and author, sharing about his passion to faithfully teach the Bible to God’s people.

11 Notable Quotes from Parenting

As caregivers, parents act as ambassadors of God’s love and care to their children.

Podcast: Help! I’m Married to My Pastor (Jani Ortlund)

In this episode, Jani Ortlund discusses the joys and challenges of being a pastor's wife for nearly five decades.

An Interview with Don Clark

This is an interview with Don Clark, illustrator of The Biggest Story: How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Garden by Kevin DeYoung.

Podcast: How to Read the Old Testament in a Christ-Centered Way (Bryan Chapell)

The Old Testament can feel confusing and intimidating. In this episode, we hear from Bryan Chapell about how reading it with an eye on the gospel helps us understand it better.

Podcast: Why Apologetics Is Easier Than You Think (Neil Shenvi)

Neil Shenvi talks about how every Christian can do apologetics and why we must not stop advocating for the truthfulness of Christianity—even in our post-truth age.

Celebrating God’s Faithfulness in 2020

As we near the end of 2020, we thank God for his continued faithfulness to Crossway over the course of a year full of unexpected challenges.