Articles by Crossway

Infographic: What's Your Take on Singleness, Dating, and Marriage?

In May 2017, we asked our readers questions about their views on dating and marriage. In total, nearly 7,000 people filled out the survey, revealing some interesting insights into how we view (and pursue) marriage and dating today.

8 Tips for Taking Good Sermon Notes

Consider using these eight tips, and use a notebook or the margins of your ESV Journaling Bible to record thoughts and sermon notes.

7 Passages to Read on Ash Wednesday

Today marks the beginning of the Lent season. Read seven passages of Scripture to help prepare your heart.

How to Study the Bible: A 5-Day Plan with Jen Wilkin

As Christians, we believe the Bible is the very word of God, and it’s pivotal that we spend time knowing and loving him through it.

Podcast: Are Christians Obligated to Give 10%? (Sam Storms)

What does the Bible teaches about tithing? Are Christians still obligated to give 10% of their income today?

12 Passages to Read on Thanksgiving Day

Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!

Introducing the ESV Holy Bible: Dyslexia-Friendly Edition

Approximately 17 percent of the global population has dyslexia, and many do not have the proper resources to easily read God’s Word.

10 Apps to Use with Your ESV Digital Scripture Journal

Here are ten apps we've tested and that work well with the ESV Digital Scripture Journal.

‘The Biggest Story’ Christmas Devotional with Printable Ornaments

Take a journey through the Bible this December with the help of stories from The Biggest Story Bible Storybook, and prepare your family for the birth of Jesus the Savior!

Glimpsing the Gospel in Every Book of the Bible

Biblical literacy is ever-important for Christians as we seek to understand how the Scriptures come together to tell the story of the gospel.

9 Passages of Scripture to Read on Inauguration Day

These nine passages can help center our gaze on Christ—our just king who reigns now and promises to return, bringing true and lasting peace.

How Iran Became a Hotspot for Christianity

Despite Muslims’ commitment to bringing up their children in the ways of Allah, the Holy Spirit is stirring the hearts of children and adults in Islamic-ruled countries to bring them to faith in Jesus.

5 Passages to Read Christmas Morning

Rejoice in what God has done at Christmas in the reading of his Word and remember the foretold birth of the Savior. God is with us.

Things You May Not Know About Bible Paper

A few weeks ago we posted a crash course on Bible cover materials, and now we turn our attention to the interior of the Bible.

10 Key Bible Verses on Gentleness

I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness . . .

Podcast: Help! I Hate My Job (Jim Hamilton)

Jim Hamilton discusses what to do when you hate your job, offering encouragement for those frustrated in their work and explaining the difference between a job and a vocation.

4 Prayers to Pray when You’re Repentant

Turn to God and his Word and the prayers of the saints when your heart cries out to the Lord in repentance.

Why We’re Giving Away the ESV Global Study Bible (to Everyone)

We want to equip the global church with theologically rich, gospel-centered content aimed at helping God's people better understand and apply the Bible.

Resources to Help You Meditate on Scripture in 2026

There are many ways to engage with the Bible and countless tools available that allow you to dig deeper into the text and better meditate on Scripture. Consider these resources to use in this new year.

Free Digital Bible Resources during Coronavirus

To help you make the best use of your time during these days of upheaval, we're offering you the ESV.org basic subscription plan free of charge today through Sunday, May 31, 2020.

Podcast: Calvinism 101 (Kevin DeYoung)

What are the five points of Calvinism really about and how can we believe them, while maintaining gracious humility towards others who don't?

10 Passages to Read on Reformation Day

Foundational truths from Scripture in celebration of Reformation Day.

10 Key Bible Verses on Money

Scripture tells us that we cannot serve two masters and that the love of money is the root of all evil. What is the proper way to use our money for the glory of God and the good of others?

11 Bible Promises about God’s Love

But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Parenting: A 14-Day Devotional

Learn 14 gospel-centered parenting principles from Paul David Tripp’s book, Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Familly.

10 Bible Promises about Eternity

But the LORD is the true God; he is the living God and the everlasting King. At his wrath the earth quakes, and the nations cannot endure his indignation.

Infographic: What Does Your Church Mean to You?

We asked over 10,000 people to share their views of church. In this infographic, we present some of the interesting results.

10 Key Bible Verses on Truth

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

10 Key Bible Verses on the Sanctity of Life

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.

Delighting in God’s Law: A 10-Day Video Devotional with Jen Wilkin

Join Jen Wilkin, author of Ten Words to Live By, for a ten-day journey through the Ten Commandments, learning what they are and what they mean for our lives.