Podcast: The Dark History of Abortion in America (Leah Savas)
Leah Savas talks about some of the forgotten history of abortion and about the efforts to protect unborn life in America that extend back over 300 years, even before the nation's founding.
Is the Reformation Yesterday’s News?
Tim Chester,
Michael Reeves
The Reformation still matters because the debates between Catholics and Protestants have not gone away.
How Education Can Bring Renewal to the Church
Ted Newell
When disciplined learning tells the Christian story in a fresh way, history has shown that vibrant expressions of faith result.
Podcast: The Man behind Calvinism (Derek Thomas)
Derek Thomas discusses John Calvin's enduring legacy, reflecting on the importance of predestination in hius theology and describing what it would have been like to have Calvin as your pastor.
Reading the Bible with Dead Guys: J.C. Ryle on Luke 2
J. C. Ryle
*Reading the Bible With Dead Guys is a weekly blog series giving you the chance to read God's Word alongside some great theologians from church history.
Mary Rich: Turning Pain into Power
Jenny-Lyn de Klerk
It is often our deepest pains that inspire and motivate us to do the greatest good we can do in our lifetimes.
Not Exactly Indiana Jones
David W. Chapman
Of course, everybody knows that movie is not true a true representation of the field, but it also kind of shapes the way that we think of archaeology.
What Modern Atheists Could Learn from David Hume
One of the most important things that modern atheists can learn from David Hume is the limitations of sense perception and reason.
Excellent Revelations through Ordinary Means
Tim Chester
As was typical among the Puritans, the Lord’s Supper is seen not simply as a memory aid, but an occasion in which Christ is present among his people through the Holy Spirit.
Podcast: The Dutch Philosopher/Poet/Politician/Journalist/Theologian You Should Know (James Eglinton)
James Eglinton introduces us to Herman Bavinck, explains his role in the neo-Calvinist movement in the Netherlands, and reflects on advice that Bavinck might offer us if he were alive today.
Imagination: Not Just for Kids
Matthew P. Ristuccia
Imagination is not just for kids; it’s part of all of us.
You Are More Than You Think!
Matthew P. Ristuccia
Just as much as we Christians take seriously the call to disciple how we think, so we should also take seriously the call to disciple how we imagine.
It's the End of the World As We Know It
J. V. Fesko
Many people likely read the concluding chapters of the Westminster Standards and note is subdued tones, its careful statements, and its rather generic conclusions about the end of the world.
J. I. Packer: In His Own Words - Transcript
Transcripted by desiringGod.org Part 1: Early Life Leland Ryken: Who is J. I. Packer? Put simply, in the last half of the twentieth century and early part of our own century, J. I. Packer has …
Deciphering the Fallacies of History
Carl Trueman examines history and the common foibles that go into it.
Podcast: The Puritans We Forgot (Jenny-Lyn de Klerk)
Jenny-Lyn de Klerk talks about why it’s worth exploring the lives and theological insights of Puritan women who have often been overlooked.
The Recipe for Good Pastoral Theology
Michael Reeves
Spurgeon was an avid student of Scripture, but is not often thought of as a theologian.
Lady Brilliana Harley: Four Hundred Love Letters
Jenny-Lyn de Klerk
I learned a lot from reading Harley. But I think one of the most valuable parts of studying her letters, at least for me, was that they showed me how important a simple note of encouragement can be.
Did Martin Luther and John Owen Champion a Rationalistic Gospel?
Kelly M. Kapic,
Ty Kieser
“You have to get them lost before they can be found,” echoed across the auditorium as I sat listening to the speaker encourage the crowd of eager students in a “how to evangelize” lecture.
9 Notable Quotes from Weep with Me
In the Bible, lament is a prayer that leads to trust, which can be a starting point for the church to “weep with those who weep."
Podcast: What We Can Learn from the Prayers of Church History (Zach Carter and Jonathan Arnold)
Zach Carter and Jonathan Arnold help us understand and engage with written prayers throughout church history.
How Much Has J. I. Packer Written?
J. I. Packer’s writing career has been remarkable to say the least.
Making Sense of the Failures of Godly Leaders, Past and Present
Tim Cooper
We are sinners and saints at the same time. It’s part of the human condition. That’s an important thing to grapple with and understand and accept that that’s a reality.
Dig into Historic Creeds and Confessions on ESV.org
Learn more about these how these truths can shape and motivate the lives of all who follow Christ.
What Francis Grimké Would Say to the Church Today About Racial Prejudice
Drew Martin
Francis Grimké would have a lot that he would want us to know about racial prejudice. He preached prolifically on this topic and had so many thoughts.
Understanding the Difference Between Critical Theory and Critical Race Theory
Bradley G. Green
Critical race theory would be generally progressive and Marxist-leaning, whereas critical theory is explicitly Marxist and transformed, reworked Marxism.
Preface to the Theologians on the Christian Life Series
Series Preface Some might call us spoiled. We live in an era of significant and substantial resources for Christians on living the Christian life. We have ready access to books, DVD series, online material, seminars—all …