Articles by Crossway

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.

Podcast: What Your Teenager Needs Most (Paul Tripp)

Paul Tripp offers practical advice and encouragement to parents seeking to raise their teenagers to know God and feel ready to go into the world.

Journaling in Your Bible

The ESV Journaling Bible and the ESV Single Column Journaling Bible were designed especially for those who enjoy the discipline of journaling.

Misunderstood Christian Classics

The way to get attention and be mainstream in the secular establishment is to debunk what has been accepted as true for centuries.

Podcast: When Authority Fails to Reflect God’s Good Design (Jonathan Leeman)

Jonathan Leeman calls on anyone with some kind of authority to think carefully about how they're using that authority, encouraging them to embrace a posture of humility and repentance.

Podcast: Why Church History Matters (Justin Taylor)

Justin Taylor reflects on the immense importance of church history, highlighting why it’s important to make time for it alongside our study of the Bible.

Podcast: The Gospel’s Global Advance (Tim Keesee)

Tim Keesee shares from his own experiences as a missions journalist about the reality of persecution and the best way to approach a short-term mission trip.

Podcast: The Greatest Chapter in the Bible (Andy Naselli)

Andy Naselli talks about what he considers to be the greatest letter ever written: Romans 8.

Christ in All of Scripture – Psalm 51

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

Podcast: Why Are We Apathetic about What Really Matters? (Uche Anizor)

Uche Anizor discusses seven deadly causes of spiritual apathy that we should all be on the lookout for and how to take steps back toward God when we realize we’re not doing well.

Podcast: Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid of the Book of Revelation (Nancy Guthrie)

Nancy Guthrie discusses why the book of Revelation is actually more accessible, more timely, and more encouraging than you probably know.

Read-Aloud Video: ‘Arlo and the Keep-Out Club’

Watch a video and enjoy hearing this children's story about the danger of peer pressure and the joy of friendship with Jesus, read aloud by its author.

Why Tracts?

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

Podcast: What an Old Puritan Can Teach Us about the Holy Spirit (Andrew Ballitch)

Andrew Ballitch discusses John Owen’s writings about the Holy Spirit and insights into spiritual gifts, the illumination of Scripture, and how the Spirit indwells believers.

Simply Read: Day 5

Day 5 of Simply Read, an 8-day Bible reading challenge through the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts.

Christ in All of Scripture – Jonah 2:9-10

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

Podcast: The Secret to Reaching the Next Generation (Kevin DeYoung)

Kevin DeYoung encourages youth leaders to remember that reaching the next generation will not be done through relevant pop culture references or harnessing the power of social media.

Podcast: Understanding the Presence of God (Ryan Lister)

What does the Bible say about the presence of God, and how does it relate the Christian life?

8 Notable Quotes from Ten Words to Live By

Are Christians to disregard the law or embrace it with joy? Learn to see the law of God as a feast for your famished soul.

Introducing a Devotional Liturgy for the Advent Season

A closer look at two new devotionals for this Christmas season to help Christians effectively prepare their hearts for the arrival of their King and worship him the way he deserves.

ESV.org—How to Use Supplemental Study Resources

Go Deeper in Your Study of God's Word Did you know that you can access supplemental study resources with ESV.org? To open the library and see which study resources are available for your account, click …

What Your Complaining Says about God

One of the things that’s important for us to do for our own sanctification is to ask the question, “Why am I grumbling and complaining about this?”

Podcast: How to Translate the Old Testament (Jack Collins)

ESV Translation Oversight Committee member Dr. Jack Collins discusses many of the factors involved in translating the Old Testament.

Letter from the President: Our Commitment to Gospel-Centered Publishing

A special message from President Josh Dennis with a ministry update and reflections on Crossway’s calling.

2018 Fall Resource Guide

As the summer winds down and school and small groups recommence, find some resources to get back into your study of God's Word.

How We Illuminated All 66 Books of the Bible

The ESV Illuminated Bible, Art Journaling Edition includes 66 unique book opener illustrations. Learn more about how they were created.

How 'The Biggest Story: The Animated Short Film' Was Made

Hear more about the creation of The Biggest Story: The Animated Short Film from Jorge Canedo Estrada, director of animation.

Nancy Guthrie's Story of Hope in the Midst of Grief

When Nancy Guthrie's daughter, Hope, was born, she quickly learned that something was wrong. Doctors informed her and her husband, David, that all of the little things that weren't quite right with Hope were evidence …

Podcast: Can We Really Be Content? (Erik Raymond)

What does it look like to cultivate a spirit of contentment in a world that often seems dead set on helping us do just the opposite?

11 Notable Quotes from None Like Him

God is wildly different from us, and this is for good reasons—one of which is to teach us humility before him.