Articles by Crossway

Introducing ‘Good News of Great Joy’ by John Piper

Joyous reflection and eager anticipation mark the season of Christmas, as Christians around the world celebrate the coming of their Savior.

Podcast: The Graduation Speech You Won’t Hear This Year (Kevin DeYoung)

Kevin DeYoung argues that the last thing that God wants us to do is be true to ourselves, at least when it comes to our natural selves.

Podcast: Surviving College with Your Faith Intact (Michael Kruger)

Michael Kruger discusses the top intellectual challenges to biblical Christianity many students will face on a secular campus.

The Apostle Paul: A 5-Day Devotional

Over the next five days, learn more about the apostle and be encouraged to imitate his example of unwavering confidence in God's grace and love toward others.

The Reader's Bible Experience Using ESVBible.org

Here is a brief tutorial for utilizing the settings within ESVBible.org on your web browser for a similar reading experience as an e-reader edition.

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.

Favorite Christmas Traditions from Crossway Kids’ Book Authors

Read what the authors of Crossway kids' books had to say about their favorite Christmas traditions, and perhaps even find inspiration to incorporate new traditions into your own celebrations this year.

An Interview with David Wells

David Wells, author of God in the Whirlwind: How the Holy-love of God Reorients Our World, is asked a few questions about what he hopes to accomplish with his new book and why he thinks a renewed appreciation for God's "holy-love" is important for evangelicalism.

7 Notable Quotes from Surviving Religion 101

The college years can challenge your faith and belief in the Bible, so it’s important to equip yourself to engage secular challenges with intellectual honesty, compassion, and confidence.

Introducing the ‘ESV Thinline Reference Bible’

Learn more about a great resource for pastors, students, and all other avid readers of God’s Word.

Set Free from Self-Focus: A 6-Day Devotional

Begin to discern subtle false messages from the truth in God’s Word—exchanging a self-focused life for the abundant life Jesus promises in the gospel.

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.

Podcast: How Should We Define the Gospel? (Greg Gilbert)

Greg Gilbert discusses why Christians so often struggle to clearly define a simple yet foundational concept: the gospel.

My Heart Cries Out: A 6-Day Devotional

Over the course of six days, watch videos and read Scripture and gospel meditations written by Paul David Tripp, adapted from My Heart Cries Out: Gospel Meditations for Everyday Life.

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.

4 Challenges to Christ's Deity

Crossway lists four specific challenges to the deity of Christ that we tend to face today.

Reading the Creation Story on the Shoulders of Giants

Reflect on God's creation of the universe and read from Genesis along with commentary notes from giants of the faith, such as John Calvin, Thomas Manton, Anselm, and Augustine.

8 Notable Quotes from What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality?

God’s word addresses how we, as Christians, should think about sexuality and offers us hope and wisdom for navigating today’s cultural landscape with humility and grace.

Download the Free 'Alive in Him' Study Guide

Dig deeper into the book of Ephesians with the ‘Alive in Him’ study guide.

Podcast: The Power of Habitual Gratitude (Sam Crabtree)

Sam Crabtree explains why gratitude is actually more foundational to the Christian life than you probably think and offers practical advice for cultivating gratitude in the ups and downs of our everyday lives,

Introducing the ‘Pour Out Your Heart Prayer Journal: A Planner for a Life of Prayer’

Designed to be used over many years, this durable hardcover journal features a unique method that guides readers toward an intentional, Scripture-focused prayer life.

A Friend Who Will Never Fail You

We can be assured of Christ's love for us because he gave his life to save us. He is a trustworthy friend.

12 Notable Quotes from Enough about Me

Self-care may produce happiness and temporary relief from stress or hardship, but real joy comes when we stop serving ourselves and find meaning and purpose in something outside of ourselves.

Simply Read: Day 4

Day 4 of Simply Read, an 8-day Bible reading challenge through the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts.

The Prayers of Jesus: A 5-Day Devotional

Jesus’s ministry on earth as a human was marked by a devotion to prayer. Through his prayer life, we see what it means to truly depend on God.

A 5-Minute Preview of The Crossway Podcast

Listen to a short preview of The Crossway Podcast, which officially launches on Monday, April 1, 2019.

Advent Crafts for Kids

Use these Christmas crafts to help explain the truths of the Christmas story to children in your church or family.

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: How to Translate the New Testament (Peter Williams)

ESV Translation Oversight Committee member Dr. Peter Williams discusses many of the factors involved in translating the New Testament.

Christ in All of Scripture – Zephaniah 1:7-16

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