The Bible’s Go-To Language for What We Call a “Christian”
Sam Allberry
The Bible’s go-to language for what we call “Christian” is being “in Christ.” John uses that language three dozen times. Paul uses the language of being “in him,” “in Jesus,” or him being “in us.”
Video: Don Whitney on the Benefit of Praying the Bible
In this video, Justin Taylor sits down with Don Whitney to discuss what it means to pray through God's Word.
Video: The Word of the Lord by Nancy Guthrie
In this video, Nancy Guthrie introduces us to the newest addition in her new Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament Bible study series, The Word of the Lord: Seeing Jesus in the Prophets.
The Calling of a Pastor's Wife
Pastor's wife and blogger Jen Thorn talks about the unique calling of the pastor's wife to the church and her family.
Video: Kristie Anyabwile on What God Taught Her Through a Challenging Book of the Bible
In this video, Kristie Anyabwile recounts how God used her study of Leviticus to sharpen her approach to reading the Bible.
Family Worship 101: Day 1
Overview In today’s video, Don Whitney explains what family worship is and why it is important for every Christian family. From the video: A survey by the Barna Research Group found that 85% of parents …
The Recipe for Good Pastoral Theology
Michael Reeves
Spurgeon was an avid student of Scripture, but is not often thought of as a theologian.
Video: Dr. Bruce Ware Answers Questions About "The Man Christ Jesus"
Have you ever struggled to understand and explain the biblical truth that Jesus is both fully man and fully God?
How the Gospel Is Like a New Language
Jeff Vanderstelt
In many ways the gospel is like a new language—it takes time.
What Pastors Should Agonize Over
John MacArthur
We learn from the apostle Paul that the pastor's primary calling is the sanctification of his people.
Video: Being Disciples of Jesus in the Everyday Stuff of Life
Many Christians have unwittingly embraced the idea that “church” is a once-a-week event rather than a community of Spirit-empowered people.
Recovering This Doctrine Will Help Heal the Disunity of the Church
Alan D. Strange
The doctrine of the spirituality of the church reminds us that it's okay for us to have differences and that we don’t have to be in lockstep uniformity.
Help for Those Who Long for Lasting Change
Kevin DeYoung
We can think of doctrine as being interesting to seminary students, to pastors, or just certain very intellectual people in the church. But doctrine is very practical for living a godly Christian life.
The Kingdom of God Is Reality Because the Son Has Risen
Chris Castaldo
The Kingdom of God is reality. It’s what is real. We often walk around as though we are the sovereign ones and as if we have the crowns on our heads.
Counsel for Pastors Intimidated by Counseling
Edward T. Welch
The call to counsel can be a bit intimidating. But having wise conversations with God’s people is something he intends for us to do.
Why Bible Study Should Always Lead to Worship (Women of the Word Episode 10)
Jen Wilkin
Jen Wilkin draws all of the ideas covered so far together to remind everyone what the true end of Bible study should be.
One Million Bibles: A Crossway Global Initiative
Would you prayerfully consider a gift to help distribute God’s Word to those with little or no access? Our overall goal for this initiative is to raise $5 million for the distribution of 1 million Bibles.
What Can I Give to a Grieving Person?
Nancy Guthrie
What can we give as a gift to someone who is going through grief—something that we can do for them that would be really helpful?
Video: Kristyn Getty on Coming Back to the Bible
In this video, singer and songwriter Kristyn Getty shares two passages that have had a big influence on her life and offers some encouragement for those struggling to consistently read God's Word.
Video: New Morning Mercies by Paul David Tripp
Paul David Tripp wants to energize you with 365 gospel-centered devotions designed to remember God's mercies all day long.
Praying the Bible: Day 2
Psalm 37 He Will Not Forsake His Saints Of David. Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb. …
Cultivating Habits of Grace: Day 3
Day 3: Have God's Ear In this video, David Mathis looks at the second means of grace: having God's ear in prayer. He then explains 3 different types of prayer and a helpful approach to …
Why I Wrote a Book about God's Incommunicable Attributes
Jen Wilkin
Most of us have some familiarity with the attributes of God, but we probably haven't spent a lot of time contemplating those things.
Application: Understanding How Scripture Changes Us (Women of the Word Episode 7)
Jen Wilkin
Jen Wilkin walks through the final stage of the Bible study process: application. She discusses how to know when it is actually time to move into this stage and how to avoid common pitfalls.
What Are We Saved from—and What Are We Saved To?
Michael Lawrence
It is very tempting to suggest that Jesus is here to save us from the sad, purposeless lives that we feel, or the lack of meaning in our lives. But that's not what the Bible says.
Pastoral Ministry and Fame
Zack Eswine
The antidote I need is to remember that each of us has been called with different gifts.
Answering Kids’ Hardest Questions: What If I’m Not as Good at Things as Other Kids?
Kathryn Butler
As kids shakily seek out their place in the world, it’s easy for them to compare themselves to their peers. These comparisons can stir up some unsettling feelings.
Video: Four Ordinary Means of Grace
Kevin DeYoung explains that there are four very ordinary means to pursuing holiness.