Articles by Crossway

Podcast: How to Lament after Two Years of Loss (Mark Vroegop)

Mark Vroegop considers what it looks like to lament the COVID-19 pandemic—and how that lament can help us heal, both individually and as churches.

Podcast: Positive Thinking ≠ Lasting Encouragement (Lindsey Carlson)

Lindsey Carlson talks about the discouragement we all face and where to turn for true encouragement that won’t let us down.

Podcast: The Cure to Our Polarization and Outrage: Humility (Gavin Ortlund)

Gavin Ortlund talks about misconceptions we often have about humility—that it corresponds to weakness or that it hides our abilities—and discusses how humility is so foundational for experiencing true joy in Christ.

The Law, the Gospel, & Parenting

Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson were recently interviewed by the BCC (Biblical Counseling Coalition) for their new book, Give Them Grace.

Podcast: Why Discernment Today Is So Needed Yet So Neglected (Tim Challies)

Tim Challies talks about what spiritual discernment actually looks like, why it's so important for the mature Christian, and how to cultivate it in our own lives.

Mighty Acts of God

Written for elementary school-aged children, Mighty Acts of God tells the story of God's revelation of himself, his saving purposes, and his covenant.

Christ in All of Scripture - Philemon 1:17-20

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

Video: J. I. Packer's Life and Legacy

In this video, Justin Taylor sits down with Sam Storms and Leland Ryken to discuss the life and legacy of an evangelical titan.

The Power of God's Word in India

Sometimes, in God’s plan and providence, this ministry takes us to the farthest corners of the world.

Podcast: How Should We Respond to Our Doubt? (Randy Newman)

Randy Newman explains that when we struggle with questions about our faith, we should view these not as roadblocks to faith but as natural twists and turns that accompany our lives as Christians.

Is Your Church Considering the ESV?

At some point in their ministry every pastor is asked the question, “What Bible translation do you recommend?”

Podcast: Inherent Dangers of the Information Age (Brett McCracken)

Brett McCracken discusses what it looks like to pursue true wisdom in a noisy and confused age.

An Historic Opportunity in China

Lane T. Dennis proposes two historic opportunities in China.

Coming Soon: New ESV Journaling Bibles

All editions of the ESV Journaling Bible and ESV Single Column Journaling Bible are scheduled to be back in stock on June 15, 2015.

Video: John Piper Reads "The Innkeeper"

John Piper reads his illustrated poem The Innkeeper.

Artist Spotlight: Lulie Wallace

Learn more about artist, Lulie Wallace, and her work on the ESV Single Column Journaling Bible, Artist Series.

Podcast: Was Jesus a Pacifist? (Tom Schreiner)

Did Jesus teach a form of pacifism? How should we square Jesus’s command to love our enemies with the way that God’s people were commanded to conquer their enemies?

Raising Children in a Post-Christian, Anti-Family Society

Voddie Baucham shares what parents have been saying about his book, Family Driven Faith.

Let’s Be Thankful

Remember that God is good even outside of the gifts he often graciously bestows to his children.

Podcast: The NT Authors Quoted the OT Way More Than We Do (Greg Lanier)

In today's episode, Greg Lanier talks about the many ways that the Old Testament stands as an indispensable foundation for the New.

Podcast: Answering the Best Objections to the Resurrection (Timothy Paul Jones)

Timothy Paul Jones discusses the historical eyewitness evidence for Jesus’s resurrection and the details that distinguish it from other religious myths.

5 Practical Ways Pastors Can Care for Their Wives

Though a pastor expends much energy and effort on relationships in the church, he shouldn't neglect his most important at-home relationship.

Luke: A 10-Day Devotional Reading Plan

See how the Gospel of Luke presents Jesus as the promised King of kings, showcasing how Jesus’s earthly ministry is good news to the downtrodden, the hurting, and the outsider.

Christ in All of Scripture – Genesis 50:18-20

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

Watch the First 3 Minutes of 'The Biggest Story: The Animated Short Film'

Get a glimpse into the film's rich content, striking animations, and beautiful storyline.

Podcast: An Overlooked Problem of Atheism (Mitch Stokes)

Mitch Stokes talks about the many problems with an atheistic worldview—including logical holes that skeptics often prefer to ignore.

Podcast: Does God Choose Who Will Be Saved? (Robert Letham)

Robert Letham talks about predestination, God’s sovereignty, free will, how it all fits together, and how these doctrines are a great source of encouragement for the believer.

Podcast: Why You Can't Put Jesus in a Box (Rebecca McLaughlin)

Rebecca McLaughlin discusses a number of unbiblical misconceptions that we may have about Jesus and offers encouragement for those with questions about who Jesus is.

"Keeping Holiday"

Crossway recently interviewed Starr Meade, the author of the new children's book Keeping Holiday, about literature, her new book, and more.

Podcast: Answering Your Questions about Parenting Adult Children (Gaye Clark)

Gaye Clark answers several listener-submitted questions about how we should handle the difficult dynamic of cultivating a relationship with our adult children.