2026 Christmas Gift Guide
2026 Christmas Gift Guide
Where the Story of Jesus Begins
We might think that the story of Jesus begins when we get to the Gospels. But the Gospel writers work from Genesis to introduce us to Jesus, the Christ.
Articles on The Bible
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Day 6 of Simply Read, an 8-day Bible reading challenge through the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts.
Why Men Should Memorize the Psalms Together
There is something sweet that goes beyond just repeating the words of Scripture to each other but actually living in the good of God’s Word together.
What Bible Reading and Eating Have in Common
Devotional Bible reading is vital for every believer in the same way that eating is vital for every human—it's just the way you're nourished. It's what you do to get stronger and grow.
Day 7 of Simply Read, an 8-day Bible reading challenge through the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts.
Podcast: 5 Stories of Forgotten Women in the Bible (Colleen Searcy)
Colleen Searcy discusses the neglected or even forgotten stories of women in Scripture that teach us more about who God is.
Psalm 23 The Lord Is My Shepherd A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He …
Finding the Good Life: A 5-Day Video Devotional
In this 5-day video devotional, Nancy Guthrie answers the question, “What is the good life?”
Day 8 of Simply Read, an 8-day Bible reading challenge through the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts.
Why There Is No Systematic Theology without the Bible
The Bible creates the framework for all theological understanding.
Podcast: Is Your Soul Starved for Nourishment? (Kristen Wetherell)
Kristen Wetherell offers wisdom and encouragement to the Christian struggling with a lack of passion for God's Word, and she shares practical tips for establishing better Bible reading habits.
Jesus was forceful about the issue of ethnocentrism, the conviction or the feeling that one’s own ethnic group should be treated as superior or privileged.
Podcast: How Reading Galatians Changed My Life (Portia Collins)
Portia Collins discusses how encountering Galatians and learning to study the Bible changed her life and how she helps other women do the same.
Reading the Bible with Dead Guys: Schaeffer on Romans 8
*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.
How I'm Using the ESV Journaling Bible
Joe Thorn discusses journaling in his Bible.
You Have Been Raised Up with Christ
Paul's letter to the Ephesian church details how being embraced by the love of Christ truly changes everything.
What Makes Evangelicals Different?
What is it that separates evangelicals from the rest of the world, even some other branches of Christianity? The fundamental dividing line is the belief in the inerrancy and authority of Scripture. Why does it matter if we believe this or not?
What Was Jesus Doing the Sunday and Monday Before He Died?
Andreas J. Köstenberger, Justin Taylor
The Passover crowds and inhabitants of Jerusalem were filled with messianic expectation, and Jesus does not disappoint.
Deleting Bible Study from Your Mental Checklist
We don’t need reminders for what we value most.
How the Psalms Verticalize Our Lives
Meditation on the Psalms lifts our eyes and reminds us to be mindful of God.
What the Book of Hebrews Teaches Us about Jesus
In this video, pastor Matt Capps discusses the unique contribution that the book of Hebrews makes to the New Testament.
On Bible Translation: A Q&A with Leland Ryken - Part 2
Part 2 of an interview where Leland Ryken clarifies some of the issues of modern Bible translation and makes a case for an essentially literal approach.
The Glaring Difference Between Being Truly Repentant and Being Merely Remorseful
When we sin against one another, we should be quick to ask forgiveness. And yet we must go all the way.
Video: Kathy Keller on Reading the Bible Every Day
In this video, Kathy Keller encourages us to make time for God's Word each day, even if it's just a few short minutes.
Help Wanted: Looking for Someone to Make My Kids Love the Bible
What can we do to make it easier for our kids to love God’s Word, instead of merely forcing it on them?
The Amazing Truth at the Heart of the Psalms
The Psalms have an important message: God loves you.
Looking Back While Looking Ahead
As David looks back in reflection on his life, he writes not a lament about how many enemies he’s had to face but a praise song for how much deliverance and faithfulness the Lord has shown.
When you see the message of grace unfolding in the Bible a pattern emerges. God is gracious to us, and then expects us to respond.
The Danger of Labels When Discussing the Bible's Teaching on Gender
Andreas J. Köstenberger, Margaret Elizabeth Köstenberger
Though the issues are fairly complex, a nuanced approach to the use of labels can provide several clarifying benefits.
ESV.org—How to Adjust How the Bible Text Is Displayed
Verse-by-Verse, Red Letters, Reader's Mode, and More Did you know that you can change how the Bible text is displayed at ESV.org? Click on the gear icon at the top of the page to open …