Articles by Crossway

Introducing the 'ESV Scripture Journal'

These beautiful journals encourage thoughtful meditation on God's Word.

Why An ESV Women's Devotional Bible?

A note from Erika Allen, managing editor of the ESV Women's Devotional Bible.

An Important Letter From Crossway's President

Crossway requests support from readers and supporters to help us raise money to help provide the Bible and Bible learning resources to 1 million people.

How Prisoners Are Finding Freedom in the Midst of Life Sentences

The vision of the Heart of Texas Foundation College of Ministry is to bring the light of Christ to those in Texas prisons, specifically those prisons with inmates serving very long sentences.

Podcast: How to Read 4 Confusing and Controversial Passages in Romans (Brian Rosner)

Dr. Brian Rosner discusses the controversial, confusing, and difficult to understand parts of Romans, and what makes this book so helpful for believers today.

Preview: A Special Excerpt from ‘R. C. Sproul’ by Stephen Nichols

A special one-hour excerpt from ‘R. C. Sproul: A Life’ by Stephen J. Nichols, focusing on the final days of Sproul’s life and the lasting legacy of his ministry.

An Interview with Andreas Köstenberger & Justin Taylor

Andreas Köstenberger and Justin Taylor are interviewed about their new book, The Final Days of Jesus: The Most Important Week of the Most Important Person Who Ever Lived.

Podcast: Are Science and Faith Really at Odds? (Hans Madueme)

Hans Madueme discusses the relationship between Christian and scientistic worldviews and how science and faith can be brought together today.

Podcast: What’s Up with That Talking Snake? (Mitchell Chase)

Mitchell Chase walks us through the story of the fall from Genesis 3, showing how it connects to the whole of Scripture and highlighting key moments that we need to understand.

A Sneak Peek at Women of the Word Month

Before the official launch of Women of the Word Month on July 1, we thought our readers might be interested in a sneak peek at the email devotional.

Podcast: The State of Women’s Ministry in the US (Courtney Doctor and Joanna Kimbrel)

Courtney Doctor and Joanna Kimbrel delve into the key questions and concerns that arise in women's ministry, touching on practical issues like how to get started and how to encourage discipleship.

Introducing Our New Articles Homepage

Today we're excited to launch our brand-new articles homepage. Learn more about its features here.

Sign Up for Paul Tripp's Daily Thanksgiving Devotional

Crossway invites you to sign up for an exclusive daily email devotional starting November 17 and running through Thanksgiving Day.

Ask a Pastor's Wife: Prayer Life

Gloria Furman responds to Laura who writes, "How do you organize your prayer life?"

Win Free Access to the ESV Study Bible + iOS App

Don’t Have the ESV Study Bible + iOS App? Last week we announced new updates to our ESV Bible and ESV Study Bible + mobile apps for iOS. Now fully compatible with the iPhone 6 …

Podcast: How to Answer the Hard Questions Your Kids Ask About God (Champ Thornton)

Champ Thornton addresses some of the challenges that come with answering your kids' hardest questions and how to approach complex topics like faith and salvation.

DeYoung's Crazy Busy Wins Christian Book of the Year Award

On April 28, the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association announced winners in the 2014 Christian Book Award program, conferring Kevin DeYoung's Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem with the industry's highest honor: Christian Book of the Year.

How Is God Defeating Satan?: A 5-Day Devotional

John Piper explains four ways God is defeating Satan by allowing Satan to deceive, influence, and tempt—for now.

Video: Justin Taylor (Sorta) Interviews Dane Ortlund

In this video, Justin Taylor asks Dane Ortlund about two common objections related to Jonathan Edwards.

Podcast: How to Radically Pursue Justice While Living in the Suburbs (Amy DiMarcangelo)

Amy DiMarcangelo discusses how our lives can often look relatively comfortable, and she shares her own story of learning what it means to live sacrificially for God in the midst of everyday life.

David Wells: God in the Whirlwind

In this video series (part 1, part 2, part 3), Dr. David Wells reflects on the message of his newest book, God in the Whirlwind: How the Holy-Love of God Reorients Our World.

Podcast: How the Sacraments Help Us Know Who We Truly Are (Kevin Emmert)

Kevin Emmert explains why the sacraments are so central to our lives as believers and why their shaping power is more relevant than ever in a world obsessed with identity and self-expression.

Crossway Flood Update: Help Still Needed

Crossway encourages readers and supporters for gifts of support.

Christ in All of Scripture - Genesis 50:15-21

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

5 Things Pastors Should Ask Themselves Before Sunday

Pastors must check in with their own hearts and minds before proceeding with leading their flock each and every week.

Video: Studying the Book of Psalms

In this video, Douglas Sean O’Donnell introduces us to Psalms: A 12-Week Study, which is part of Crossway's Knowing the Bible study series.

Screen 'The Biggest Story: The Animated Short Film' at Your Church for Free

Screen the film, created to show kids how classic stories in the Bible connect to Scripture’s overarching message.

Video: Justin Holcomb on the Book of Acts

Justin Holcomb, author of Acts: A 12-Week Study, explains how the book of Acts chronicles the spread of the gospel in the early church and offers transformative grace for us today.

Christ in All of Scripture - James 2:14-19

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

Jonathan Leeman on The Church and the Suprising Offense of God's Love

Is church discipline biblical? Jonathan Leeman wrote The Church and the Surprising Offense of God's Love to help Christians start taking their membership in their local church seriously . . .