A Key Difference between Social Conservatism and Political Conservatism
Andrew T. Walker
I am a political conservative myself and I’ll fully admit that there are aspects of political conservatism today that gain acceptance under the umbrella of political conservatism that I am wary to adopt.
Teenagers and the Dangers of Relativism
Jaquelle Ferris
There are two pretty big things that young people have to face when trying to follow Christ in a post-Christian world.
God Cares about Beauty (and We Should, Too)
Leland Ryken
God has implanted in people longing and desire for the true, the good, and the beautiful. The Bible speaks to all three of these.
Cultivating Habits of Grace: Day 1
Day 1: It's All About Grace In this first video, David Mathis shares three important discoveries he made in his Christian life that undergird this study and are helpful to mention right at the very …
Why Does God Allow Suffering?
Sam Storms
Why does God allow suffering? What hope do we as Christians have in a world that is filled with so much tragedy? There is one best answer to any question that begins, “Why does God . . . ?”
Which Approach to Bible Study Should I Use?
Lydia Brownback
The longest-lasting—and most accurate and faithful to the Word and character of God—is to approach the Bible trying to understand what God is saying to us about himself.
What Is Catechesis and What Role Do Bible Stories Play in It?
Kevin DeYoung
Catechesis is basically training discipleship. When we catechize someone, we are instructing them, oftentimes, in the foundational, fundamental elements of our faith.
Should Children’s Ministry Be Church-Centered or Family-Centered?
Jared Kennedy
We have the responsibility to train our children in the faith, and yet the whole church has this responsibility to hold parents accountable.
Why Your Sermons Should Address Believers and Unbelievers
Joel R. Beeke
Preachers should aim to capture the attention and inspire the affection of both unbelievers and believers.
3 Pieces of Advice for Teens about to Start High School
Jaquelle Ferris
In the long run, your friends have an enormous influence on you, so you need the right kinds of friends.
Do Christians Fast Because Food and Drink Are Bad?
Joe Rigney
There are a number of things that God has given Christians as disciplines for our pilgrim condition in this world.
Why You Should Join an Imperfect Church
Jonathan Leeman
We need the body of Christ to grow and to know what it means to be a mature Christian.
How Can Pastors Help Their Church Become a Praying Church?
Paul E. Miller
In order to get the Spirit of Jesus in the front seat of the car driving you, you need to slow down and be attentive to him.
How Does the Parable of the Two Sons Display the Genius of Jesus?
Peter J. Williams
The parable of the two sons is Jesus’s longest story, and it’s remarkable in so many ways. Jesus loads up the story with layers of meaning.
What Makes Pastoral Ministry Enjoyable?
R. Kent Hughes
Pastoral ministry—while having its unique challenges—is also filled with particular, and sometimes unexpected, joys.
4 Common Misconceptions of What the Church Is
Edward W. Klink III
Before you establish what the church is, you have to define what it isn’t. You have to clear away some of the rubble before you can build and construct something.
The Cosmic Effect of Resurrection
Ian K. Smith
The resurrection is the guarantee that the wrath of God has been appeased by the sacrifice of Jesus.
Why Men Need to Be Transparent with Each Other
Jared C. Wilson
One of the best ways men can encourage each other with the gospel is simply with honesty and transparency.
Don't Make This Mistake When Studying the Bible
Jen Wilkin
Most of us haven’t spent much time devoting our attention to just things that are true about God.
How Have Modern Ways of “Doing Church” Fallen Short?
Coleman M. Ford,
Shawn J. Wilhite
I think that modern ministry has had a lot of fruit come from it, and perhaps a lot of good methods have been produced. Typically, what it doesn’t do, though, is to care about the soul of the pastor.
How to Turn Weeping into Witnessing
Andrew Wilson
We can’t jump straight to It’s alright. God will be good. We can be sure he will, but that’s probably not where we should start.
Gospel Hope for Suffering: A 5-Day Devotional with Paul David Tripp
In this five-day video devotional learn how to trust God more deeply—even through circumstances you wouldn’t choose for yourself.
The Biggest Story: How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Garden
Kids need to know how classic Bible stories connect to Scripture’s overarching message about God’s glorious plan to redeem his rebellious people.
The ESV Heirloom Single Column Legacy Bible
The Heirloom Single Column Legacy Bible was designed to be a Bible that would last a lifetime. In keeping with it’s name, it is an edition that can be passed from generation to generation.
Taking a Closer Look at Psalm 22
Daniel Stevens
Psalm 22 moves from the death of the speaker, as far as we can tell from this last cry to be saved, to the declaration: “You have rescued me.”
What Does the Aaronic Blessing Ultimately Promise Us?
Michael J. Glodo
The highest happiness of every believer is to see the face of God unmediated, not just having to look with the eyes of faith but actually one day seeing with our eyes.
The Center of the Center of the Pentateuch
Ian J. Vaillancourt
If you look at the structure of the Pentateuch, we've got five books. Right in the middle is Leviticus. And what do we find right in the middle at the center of the center of the Pentateuch?
Introducing the ‘Reactivity’ Podcast with Paul Tripp
Join Paul Tripp in this new podcast as he encourages Christians to think wisely about their social media interactions and to be a beacon of light in an age of toxicity.
God Saves Sinners
Jonathan Gibson
What the doctrines of grace do is they show us that God is still on his throne. He's still saving people.