The Christmas Invitation You Can't Ignore
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.
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The Christmas Invitation You Can't Ignore
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.
What someone shouldn’t immediately offer to the couple struggling with infertility is a set of solutions to the problem.
Taking a Closer Look at Romans 6
If you have ever struggled to understand this chapter, just know you’re not alone. Martyn Lloyd-Jones wrestled with these verses too, but he found the wrestling to be very rewarding.
How We Can Best Pray for Our Hurting Friends
Rather than just telling people you're praying for them, pray aloud for them in their presence.
Mom, Your Hardest Day Is Not the End of Your Story
Mourning may last for a night, but rejoicing does come in the morning, and in light of these momentary troubles and trials, there is an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.
How to Mobilize Your Small Group for Mission
Jeff Vanderstelt offers some practical ideas for mobilizing your small group to be on mission for Jesus.
Introducing ‘The One Story Bible’
The One Story Bible provides guided notes alongside the ESV text that explore God’s narrative storyline and plan for salvation.
Podcast: Recover the Lost Art of Bible Meditation in 2023 (David Mathis)
David Mathis talks about the spiritual discipline of meditating on Scripture and why it has the power to lead us to renewed excitement, joy, and satisfaction when it comes to God's word.
Podcast: Are You Ashamed of Yourself? Jesus Isn't (Erik Raymond)
Erik Raymond talks about why nothing in our lives is a surprise to our Savior because Jesus’s heart is bent toward those who have an embarrassing history, feel far from God, or struggle with sin.
Podcast: What Is Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit? (Fred Sanders)
In this episode, Fred Sanders answers questions about the Holy Spirit—What does it mean to blaspheme the Holy Spirit? Why did Jesus call that sin “unforgivable”?
Podcast: Growing as a Follower in a Culture Obsessed with Leadership (Richard Langer, Joanne Jung)
Richard Langer and Joanne Jung point out the prevalence of books, podcasts, and workshops on leadership and suggest that the contrasting idea of followership is where our focus should be.
Podcast: How to Lament after Two Years of Loss (Mark Vroegop)
Mark Vroegop considers what it looks like to lament the COVID-19 pandemic—and how that lament can help us heal, both individually and as churches.
Face It: You're Going to Die . . . and Then Rise
The church bears witness to a watching world. What does it mean to die well, and place our hope in the resurrection?
Elyse Fitzpatrick reflects on the humanity of Christ at Christmas.
An Urgent Ministry Opportunity—Global Study Bibles for Leaders in Africa and Asia
Throughout the month of December, Crossway requested the help of our readers and supporters to provide the remaining $500,000 needed for the project.
Did you know that you can take and save digital notes alongside passages of Scripture using the features on ESV.org?
Learn How to Pursue Christian Unity from Two Men Who Didn’t
It would be really good if we lived in a world where Christians didn’t disagree with each other. But we do live in a world where Christians disagree.
The Third Dimension of Writing: Bret Lott on Saying Exactly What You Mean
Brett Lott discusses the third dimension of writing.
Podcast: Was Jesus a Pacifist? (Tom Schreiner)
Did Jesus teach a form of pacifism? How should we square Jesus’s command to love our enemies with the way that God’s people were commanded to conquer their enemies?
God’s word and his holiness ought to bring us to our knees in fear, reverence, and obedience. And they ought to make us ask for a mediator—someone to act as a go-between for us and God.
In this video, Greg Gilbert explains why he wrote What is the Gospel?.
Is It Morally Right to Impose My Pro-Life Convictions on Others?
When the pro-lifer says abortion is wrong, he’s not talking about what he likes or prefers; he’s talking about what’s right or wrong regardless of preferences.
How does a biblical role model in Proverbs 31 demonstrate that women have been made in the image of God?
Dear Pastor, You Must Be Prepared to Be Watched
The day you start serving as a pastor is the day everyone starts watching you. Members of your church will search your face for cues, especially when something awkward happens.
5 Key Principles for Transformative Bible Study (Women of the Word Episode 4)
Jen Wilkin walks through principles for studying the Bible that are essential to remember in order to get the most out of your time in God's word.
J. I. Packer: In His Own Words
We ask you to join us in thanking God for J. I. Packer—a man who has consistently evidenced a passion for God's glory and a love for God's church.
Old Testament Wisdom for Today: A 6-Day Devotional
Do you find the Old Testament more than a little bit daunting? Don’t worry, you are not alone.
Podcast: How Should We Respond to Our Doubt? (Randy Newman)
Randy Newman explains that when we struggle with questions about our faith, we should view these not as roadblocks to faith but as natural twists and turns that accompany our lives as Christians.
How the Psalms Verticalize Our Lives
Meditation on the Psalms lifts our eyes and reminds us to be mindful of God.
Introducing the ‘ESV Gospel of John, Reader’s Edition’
The Gospel of John is one of the most beloved books of the Bible, providing an accessible introduction to the ministry of Jesus.