Reading the Bible Gathers a Family from Every Tribe and Tongue
John Piper
Without the Bible, there would be no ingathering of God’s people, and without the Bible, there would be no beautification of the bride. So everyone who enters the people of God by faith comes by the word.
Has Our Society Lost Its Vision of What It Means to Be Human?
Andrew T. Walker
These moral universes are irreconcilable. They’re impenetrable. We are unable to reason together on even the most basic essentials necessary for the common good.
Podcast: 6 Practical Principles for Increasing Your Productivity (Ana Ávila)
Ana Ávila emphasizes that we each have just the right amount of time to do what God wants us to do, walking through several key productivity principles that will help us manage our time wisely.
The End of a Remarkable Writing and Speaking Ministry: An Update on J. I. Packer’s Health
Justin Taylor
I thank God tonight that James Innell Packer’s course is not yet finished and that he is still running the race.
Video: J.I. Packer on Weakness
J.I. Packer, renowned theologian and author of the forthcoming Weakness is the Way, reflects on his experience of weakness, having been hit by a bread truck as a child and now facing the realities of aging.
The Christmas Invitation You Can't Ignore
Nancy Guthrie
No matter how you feel about holiday parties, you need to know that you have been invited to a very important celebration this Christmas that you don’t want to miss.
3 Ways Wisdom Is Threatened in the Information Age
Brett McCracken
In our modern world, we're overwhelmed by information: too fast, too much, and too self-focused. And, it's crowding out our ability to think deeply.
Blessed: Revelation’s Message to Persecuted Believers with Karen Ellis (Episode 9)
Nancy Guthrie
Nancy Guthrie talks with Karen Ellis about what it looks like for believers to patiently endure persecution.
Identity and Imitation: Getting First Things First
Bryan Chapell
Why is grace so important to the chemistry of the heart from which godly lives emerge?
2 Good Reasons We Should Read beyond the Bible
We want to read more than just the Bible because from the earliest time that words were recorded, civilization has been having this ongoing conversation.
Podcast: How to Find a New Church (Edward W. Klink III)
Mickey Klink talks about what you should look for in a new church, what factors should impact your decision, and what warning signs to be on the lookout for in your search.
What Makes Evangelicals Different?
Kevin DeYoung
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?
Lamenting Sin’s Curse
Paul David Tripp
This gospel meditation by Paul David Tripp laments the effects of sin’s curse on the world.
Fighting for Personal Sanctification
Owen Strachan
Living for the Lord is tremendously difficult at times. Owen Strachan gives three exhortations to keep in mind as you strive for personal holiness.
Preaching an Objective Message in a Subjective Culture
Josh Moody
When we think about following Jesus today we are aware that our culture’s attitude to truth has changed.
Dear Christian, If Heaven Is Real, Then Your Life Isn’t Meaningless
Cameron Cole
Many people struggle with finding meaning in normal life because most people don’t have super exciting, glamorous lives.
4 Ways to Think about the Persecuted Church
Tim Keesee
The persecuted church often display joy that can be a powerful example to us that Christ is with his people.
Podcast: How Can We Be Sure We Have the Right Bible? (John D. Meade & Peter J. Gurry)
Bible scholars John D. Meade and Peter J. Gurry discuss the Bible—where we got it, what we know about the original manuscripts, and how the text was passed from generation to generation.
A Mother’s Heart-Cry
Katie Faris
Every hour I need you. Morning, noon, and night. Every minute and every second. Every breath. More than anything else in my life, motherhood has illuminated my need for God. You too?
The Great (American) Commission - Part 1
Tim Keesee
This is the first post ([part 2]http://www.crossway.org/blog/?p=35254), part 3) in a 3-part series by Tim Keesee on the role of American missionaries in the 21st century.
How Baptism and the Lord’s Supper Help Us Fight Against Individualism
Kevin P. Emmert
When many Christians today think about the sacraments of baptism and communion, they think of them primarily as acts that we perform.
The Law, the Gospel, & Parenting
Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson were recently interviewed by the BCC (Biblical Counseling Coalition) for their new book, Give Them Grace.
Joy and Glory Still Matter
Tim Chester,
Michael Reeves
What the Reformers saw, especially through the message of justification by faith alone, was the revelation of an exuberantly happy God who glories in sharing his happiness.
Podcast: The Making of the ESV Study Bible (Justin Taylor)
Today's episode is a conversation with Justin Taylor—Crossway’s book publisher and project manager for the ESV Study Bible when it was being created.
Mighty Acts of God
Written for elementary school-aged children, Mighty Acts of God tells the story of God's revelation of himself, his saving purposes, and his covenant.
I’ve Heard It Said “Do What Makes You Happy”
Jen Oshman
It’s not wrong to want to be happy. Being happy is a good thing, and God is the creator of happiness. But we do have to think about where our happiness comes from.
The Just Justifier
R. C. Sproul
In justification God does not merely decide unilaterally to forgive us our sins.
Christ in All of Scripture - Hosea 11:8-9
This series of posts pairs a brief passage of Scripture with associated study notes drawn from the Gospel Transformation Bible.
Video: J. I. Packer's Life and Legacy
In this video, Justin Taylor sits down with Sam Storms and Leland Ryken to discuss the life and legacy of an evangelical titan.
There’s Always More for You in Scripture
Philip Graham Ryken
The more delight we take in the Bible, the more we want to get into it, and the bigger difference it makes in our spiritual lives.