Articles by Crossway

The Biggest Story: How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Garden

Kids need to know how classic Bible stories connect to Scripture’s overarching message about God’s glorious plan to redeem his rebellious people.

Podcast: Struggling to Pray? Start Here. (Kevin DeYoung)

Kevin DeYoung talks about our common struggle to pray and how the Lord's Prayer—the prayer that Jesus offered as a model for our prayers—can help us to pray to God day in and day out.

Podcast: Confronting the Idols of Body Image, Sex, Abortion, and Motherhood (Jen Oshman)

Jen Oshman discusses the many empty promises that the culture of the modern world makes that run counter to the clear teaching of Scripture and God's good plan for us.

Podcast: How Reliable Is the New Testament? (Peter Williams)

Peter Williams, author of Can We Trust the Gospels? answers a crucial question: can we really trust the New Testament Gospels?

Introducing the ‘ESV Daily Devotional New Testament’

Introducing a new 365-day plan to help you read and pray through the entire New Testament.

Full Audiobook: How Can I Get More Out of My Bible Reading? by Jeremy Kimble

Today, we are pleased to share the entire audio of How Can I Get More Out of My Bible Reading? by Jeremy M. Kimble on The Crossway Podcast.

Podcast: Help! I’m Afraid to Share My Faith (Isaac Adams)

Isaac Adams discusses the nature of evangelism and why we so often feel intimidated, unequipped, or unsure of how to even speak about the gospel to others in our lives.

14 Notable Quotes from Habits of Grace

“Habits of grace” are the God-designed channels through which his glorious grace flows—making them life-giving practices for all Christians.

Podcast: Do Christians Need to Follow the Mosaic Law? (Frank Thielman)

What does the New Testament teach about how the Old Testament applies to Christians?

ESV.org—How to Start an Interactive Bible Reading Plan

Make a Habit Out of Reading the Bible Every Day Did you know that you can start an interactive Bible reading plan on ESV.org? After creating a free account, simply click on the calendar icon …

Podcast: The Good News About Not Being a Perfect Mom (Katie Faris)

Katie Faris discusses the false expectations put on moms and the true grace they can experience.

Introducing the ‘Reactivity’ Podcast with Paul Tripp

Join Paul Tripp in this new podcast as he encourages Christians to think wisely about their social media interactions and to be a beacon of light in an age of toxicity.

Peace: A 7-Day Reading Plan

This 7-day Bible reading plan was designed to help you find the peace that God offers to us in his Word.

Podcast: Help! I Can’t Find Someone to Disciple Me (Garrett Kell)

In this episode, Garrett Kell discusses why all Christians are called to be discipled and to disciple others.

Artist Spotlight: Joshua Noom

Learn more about artist Joshua Noom and his work on the ESV Single Column Journaling Bible, Artist Series.

Introducing the 'ESV Devotional Psalter'

The devotional content of the ESV Devotional Psalter is intentionally designed to point to and highlight the biblical text, and to build bridges from the Psalms into the reader's heart.

The Promises of God: A 7-Day Devotional

We are to treat a promise of God as reality, as someone treats a check. We are to take the promise and endorse it with our own name by personally receiving it as true.

Podcast: Prayer as an Invitation, Not an Obligation (John Onwuchekwa)

In this episode, John Onwuchekwa discusses how prayer can deepen our relationship with God instead of being a source of guilt.

Podcast: Fighting for Faith in the Midst of Doubt (Glenna Marshall)

Glenna Marshall discusses how we should view our doubts about the Bible, the gospel, and God's love for us, and how our struggles with doubt should give way to a more resilient faith.

Podcast: The Dehumanizing Habits That Social Media Has Normalized (Paul Tripp)

Paul Tripp discusses how we as God’s people should think about the reactive culture in which we live and how to make sure we're not part of the problem.

Podcast: The Rewarding Risks of Church Membership (Thabiti Anyabwile)

Thabiti Anyabwile reflects on the value and benefits of local church membership, showing what the Bible really teaches about the idea of formal membership.

Podcast: Why Union with Christ Is More Amazing Than You Think (Marcus Johnson)

What is the doctrine of union with Christ, and why is it so misunderstood today?

Podcast: Learning from the Church Fathers (Michael Haykin)

What can we learn from the early church fathers and how can early Christian creeds help us define our faith today?

Podcast: How I Study the Bible (Lauren Chandler)

Lauren Chandler shares her Bible study and reading habits and how Scripture has impacted her personal life and work as a songwriter.

Podcast: God’s Work in the African Church (Conrad Mbewe)

Conrad Mbewe discusses what American Christians should know about the church in Africa, dispelling common misconceptions and sharing some of the big issues facing local congregations.

Read-Aloud Video: ‘Lucy and the Saturday Surprise’

Watch a video and enjoy hearing this children's story about the dangers of envy and joy of contentment read aloud by its author Melissa Kruger.

Podcast: A Better Way to Talk about the “Call to Ministry” (Bobby Jamieson)

Bobby Jamieson talks about his own path to church leadership, what role seminary played, and as well as what advice he'd give to those aspiring to be pastors.

10 Most Popular Articles from 2017

Catch up on some of this year's most popular articles.

Podcast: How Confronting Death Helps Us Live (Matthew McCullough)

How can thinking and being really honest about the reality of death paradoxically free us to find hope and joy in God like never before?

11 Notable Quotes from Gospel Fluency

To become fluent in a new language, you must immerse yourself in it until you actually start to think about life through it.