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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.

How to Use the ESV for Preaching and Teaching

Here, a few members of the ESV Translation Oversight Committee comment on the translation philosophy and why it makes a difference in preaching and teaching.

Christ in All of Scripture - 1 Kings 3:5-14

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

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: 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: Why Your Church Needs Plural Leadership (Dave Harvey)

Dave Harvey discusses why plural leadership—a team of elders—is so crucial for the health of a local church.

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.

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: Asking God "Why" in the Midst of Suffering (Mark Talbot)

Is it okay to ask God why when suffering? What do you do when you go through profound suffering?

Podcast: The Life and Legacy of Tim Keller (Matt Smethurst)

Matt Smethurst explores the preaching, convictions, and pastorship of Tim Keller and his ongoing influence in evangelicalism today.

‘Charlie and the Preschool Prodigal’ Read-Aloud Video

Watch a video and enjoy hearing this retelling of the parable of the prodigal son through the eyes of wild-child Eddie and his rule-following brother, Charlie.

Free E-Book: "Communion with the Triune God" by John Owen

Does it make a difference that the God Christians claim to worship has revealed himself as triune—the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?

Introducing the New ESV CrossReference Tool

This free tool for your blog or website scans each page for all Bible references, automatically turning each reference into a hoverable link.

Podcast: How to Lead God-Glorifying Worship (Bob Kauflin)

Bob Kauflin discusses his work as a songwriter and worship leader, reflecting on his process for writing songs for the church.

Podcast: Am I Really Supposed to Forgive and Forget? (Erika Allen)

Erika Allen discusses the emotional challenge of forgiving someone who has sinned against us and thoughtfully answers questions about what is required for true forgiveness.

Podcast: The Life and Mind of C. S. Lewis (Harry Lee Poe)

Learn fascinating details about the start of Lewis’s career, his personal faith, the relationships that would shape his world, and the books that would make his name world-renowned.

Introducing ‘New Morning Mercies (Note-Taking Edition)’

This new edition of Paul David Tripp’s best-selling book has been updated with space in the margins for note taking, encouraging readers to reflect on the devotional content.

Why Tracts?

Tracts are creative, short-form gospel presentations, convenient to use and economical to produce and distribute.

The Doctrine of Grace and Peace in the Bible

Benedictions are God’s good words for us as he looks on us with joy and love and grants us grace and peace.

10 Most Popular Articles from 2017

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

You Can Change: A 5-Day Devotional Reading Plan

Over the course of five days, be encouraged by God’s commitment to his own in this devotional adaptation from John Piper’s book, Providence.

Podcast: Distinguishing Christmas Tradition from Truth (Andreas Köstenberger)

Andreas Köstenberger explores how to distinguish fact from fiction when it comes to the Christmas story, discussing the real date of Jesus's birth, the wise men and the star, and key Old Testament prophecies and allusions surrounding the incarnation.

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: “Love Is Love” vs. “God Is Love” (Sam Storms)

Sam Storms explores what it really means when the Bible says that God is love and what we should do when we struggle to feel his love—even as we affirm it by faith.

The Scoundrels of Scripture: A 6-Day Video Devotional

Learn from the stories of a handful of the Bible’s scoundrels and see more clearly the ways in which they reveal the generous grace of Jesus toward sinners.

Podcast: The Life and Legacy of R. C. Sproul (Stephen Nichols)

Stephen Nichols discusses the fascinating life and ministry of the late R. C. Sproul reflecting on who he was in private and how his theological passions shaped his ministry.

Did You Know ‘The New City Catechism’ Is Available in 14 Languages?

Did you know The New City Catechism is available in 14 languages?

Introducing the What Is the Gospel? Study Guide

This study guide was created to help readers define the gospel and apply the it to their lives.

Podcast: The Meaningful Work of Church Deacons (Matt Smethurst)

Matt Smethurst discusses the important role that deacons should play in the life of the local church.

Podcast: Paralysis, Heartache, and Hymns of Hope (Joni Eareckson Tada)

Joni Eareckson Tada talks about how she has wrestled with the truth of God’s sovereignty over her life through the years and how she hangs on to the hope of heaven each and every day.