Articles by Crossway

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: 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.

Christ in All of Scripture – Exodus 3:13-16

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

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.

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 …

Free Desktop Wallpapers from "The Biggest Story"

We’ve created a collection of free desktop wallpapers featuring some of our favorite illustrations by award-winning illustrator Don Clark from the book.

Gospel Hope for Suffering: A 5-Day Devotional with Paul David Tripp

In this five-day video devotional learn how to trust God more deeply—even through circumstances you wouldn’t choose for yourself.

Celebrating 85 Years of Crossway’s Tracts Ministry

2023 marks the 85th anniversary of the birth of Good News Publishers, and Crossway is casting a vision for its tracts ministry for the future.

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: 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?

Christ in All of Scripture – Psalm 107:1-3

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

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?

Loneliness: A 5-Day Devotional

Single or married, young or old, man or woman—everyone experiences loneliness at various times and to varying degrees. No one is exempt.

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.

The Doctrine of Scripture in the Bible

God speaks definitively to us in Scripture and we can trust the Bible as his words.

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: 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: 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.

Simply Read: Day 2

Day 2 of Simply Read, an 8-day Bible reading challenge through the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts.

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: Snakes and Satan in the Story of Scripture (Andy Naselli)

Where do snakes and dragons appear in the story of Scripture and what part do they play in the history of Redemption?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Artist Spotlight: Joshua Noom

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

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.

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.

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.