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Podcast: The Heart of the Abortion Debate (Scott Klusendorf)

Scott Klusendorf discusses abortion and the current state of the pro-life movement, highlighting the biggest mistakes pro-life people make and responding to common pro-choice arguments.

9 Passages to Read about Pastoral Ministry

Scripture has a lot to say about the responsibilities and blessings of being in the ministry.

The Story of Redemption: A 1-Year Reading Plan

Over the course of 365 days, read through Scripture chronologically, and see how the story of redemption has unfolded over time.

Podcast: John Piper Answers Common Questions about the Second Coming (John Piper)

John Piper makes the case that although questions about the second coming are important, there's an even more fundamental question that we all must ask ourselves: Am I truly longing for Christ's return?

Infographic: How Is Your Phone Changing You?

We surveyed 7,000 people about their phone usage habits—learn more about their answers in this infographic.

Remembering John MacArthur (1939–2025)

Today we join the abundance of Christians around the world expressing gratitude to the Lord for his servant John MacArthur.

15 Passages to Read Together with Your Family

Reading the Bible aloud together can have a powerful impact. If you’re not sure where to begin, read any of these 15 passages as you commit to reading the Bible as a family.

Walk with Jesus During His Last Week on Earth

The final days of Jesus were the most important days of the most important person who ever lived.

Jesus’s Path to the Cross: A 9-Day Devotional

Travel with Jesus through Scripture on his path to the cross, learning more about the people and places he encountered along the way.

8 Tips for Studying God's Word

Learn some practical tips for engaging with and getting the most out of your time in God's living, active Word.

13 Passages to Read on Mother’s Day

Consider these passages for encouragement as a mother or to reflect on the sacrificial love of a mother in your life.

10 Notable Quotes from Gentle and Lowly

The gospel flows from God’s deepest heart for his people, a heart of tender love for the sinful and suffering.

Which ESV Bible Is Right for You?

To help you find the Bible that’s right for you or someone you love, we’ve compiled a list of some of our most popular editions, organized by category.

4 Prayers to Pray when You’re Sorrowed

Turn to the Word of God and the prayers of the saints when your heart is saddened and in need of the gospel’s hope.

Paul Miller’s Story of Learning to Love

Paul Miller shares his story of learning to love by discovering the pattern of Jesus’s life.

Podcast: The Freeing Reality that You Are Not Enough (Jen Wilkin)

Jen Wilkin discusses God-given limits as created beings, reflecting on why the common refrain that we should look inside ourselves for meaning and purpose is so misguided.

9 Bible Promises About God’s Forgiveness

For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.

Introducing the ‘Women of the Word’ Podcast with Jen Wilkin

Join Jen Wilkin over ten weeks as she walks through methods, tips, and encouragements to studying the Bible more deeply so we might know and love the God of the Bible better.

Podcast: Complementarianism Is Not about Competency (John Piper)

John Piper discusses complementarianism, with both personal and practical implications, and how we should think about it in the #MeToo era.

Introducing the ‘ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible’

This new study Bible features over 400 short in-text doctrinal summaries connecting Christian beliefs to specific passages aimed at helping Christians make the connection between theology and the Bible.

Introducing the For the Bible Tells Me So Series

For the Bible Tells Me So board books immerse little ones in the gospel, teaching them who God is and why they should love and trust him as their Lord and Savior.

Podcast: How to Read the Bible Every Day in 2020 (David Mathis)

David Mathis discusses how anyone can make Bible reading a habit in 2020, reflecting on the pros and cons of New Year's resolutions and offering practical advice on making a plan to read the Bible every day.

Introducing ‘The Greek New Testament, Produced at Tyndale House, Cambridge’

The Greek New Testament, Produced at Tyndale House, Cambridge seeks to make a distinctive contribution to biblical scholarship.

12 Bible Passages for Overwhelmed Fathers

A father’s world is filled with responsibilities and concerns, and the stress that can arise from helping to support a family can be overwhelming. But God offers all fathers wisdom and strength from his Word.

Pastor: Request 50 Free Copies of an Illustrated Easter Booklet for Kids by Kevin DeYoung

Request 50 free copies of a new illustrated Easter booklet for kids from Kevin DeYoung.

Introducing the ‘Morning and Evening’ Podcast

The Morning and Evening podcast features Charles Spurgeon’s classic devotional in its entirety made available in twice-daily episodes.

5 Benefits to Reading Entire Books of the Bible in One Sitting

Read whole letters written by the apostle Paul in one sitting without distraction.

The Doctrine of the Church in the Bible

Paul uses the picture of the body to teach the horizontal dimension of union with Christ.

Resources to Help You Read and Study the Bible in 2023

We know being in the Scriptures daily is essential to the Christian life, but it can be overwhelming to know where to start and what to do. These resources will help you read, study, and understand the Bible.

Podcast: Disciplines of a Godly Man (Kent Hughes)

Kent Hughes discusses why discipline is so important for the life of a Christian man. He explains how discipline is actually aimed at freeing us to be the men that God called us to be.