Podcast: The Doctrine on Which the Church Stands or Falls (Matthew Barrett)
Matthew Barrett sheds light on the meaning of justification by faith alone, explaining why it’s so central to the Christian faith, and he explores why the book of James says that we’re not justified by faith alone.
Do Not be Paralyzed by Your Weaknesses
John Piper
In honor of Reformation Day this week, here's a practical post about "gutsy guilt" in Martin Luther.
June 2020 New Releases
Browse a list of the new and notable resources releasing from Crossway this month.
What Does the Cross Have to Do with Justice?
Jeremy Treat
We are justified by the blood of Christ. And as a justified people, we are then called to seek justice for every image-bearer on the planet.
Peter’s Deliverance and Herod’s Judgment Echo the First Passover
Iain M. Duguid
Acts 12 opens on a very dark note. Herod the king—that is, Herod Agrippa—arrested a number of the Christians in Jerusalem and executed James, the first apostle to be martyred for the faith (Acts 12:1–2).
Podcast: How and How Not to Read Jesus’s Parables (Doug O’Donnell)
Dr. Doug O’Donnell explores the meaning and importance of Jesus’ parables and how we can read and understand them today.
Free in Christ: A 6-Day Devotional
Over the course of six days, read through the book of Galatians alongside passages adapted from Christ Has Set Us Free: Preaching and Teaching Galatians and begin to better understand what Christ has done to set us free from the power of sin through his death and resurrection.
The Task of the Apologist
R. C. Sproul
The defense of the faith is not a luxury or an intellectual vanity, but instead is a task appointed by God that you should be able to give a reason for the hope that is in you as you bear witness before the world.
Podcast: An Attribute of Jesus That You’ve Probably Never Noticed (Peter Williams)
Peter Williams uses the famous story of the prodigal son to unpack how Jesus was a genius in the way that he taught during his earthly ministry.
August 2023 New Releases
Learn more about the new and notable resources releasing this month from Crossway, including Impossible Christianity by Kevin DeYoung and Help for the Hungry Soul by Kristen Wetherell.
To Love Redemptively and to Respect with Thoughts, Words, & Deeds
Gary and Betsy Riccucci urge us to focus on what it looks like for husbands to love their wives redemptively and vice-versa.
5 Ways to Serve Your Pastor's Wife
Gloria Furman
There are practical ways that we can help and support the women who support our pastoral staff. Here are five.
From Success To Significance?: A Vocational Paradigm
Tom Nelson
This beckoning to more fully embrace lives of significance touches us deeply as image bearers of the one true God.
Podcast: Enjoying Food, Sports, and the Rest of God’s Good Gifts (Joe Rigney)
Joe Rigney talks about the biblical command to love God and turn away from idols, and he discusses how to navigate the confusing task of being in the world but not of it.
Turn and Live
Zack Eswine
Zack Eswine explains how Ezekiel 18 provides a summary of the gospel in the Old Testament.
Living with the Enemy That Is Sin
Paul David Tripp
The greatest victory in David’s life was not a victory of David’s at all, but, rather, God’s victory of grace over the sin that had captivated David’s heart.
Are you Prepared to Minister to Victims of Sexual Assault?
Justin S. Holcomb,
Lindsey A. Holcomb
Because sexual assault causes physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual pain, victims need the kind of hope and help that only the gospel of Jesus Christ can provide.
Lady Brilliana Harley: Four Hundred Love Letters
Jenny-Lyn de Klerk
I learned a lot from reading Harley. But I think one of the most valuable parts of studying her letters, at least for me, was that they showed me how important a simple note of encouragement can be.
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.
Introducing the ESV Pocket Bible
The smallest-ever complete ESV Bible ever published, this edition is a great resource to carry with you wherever you go.
Bible Q&A: What Was the Incarnation?
Dane Ortlund
The incarnation was the quiet eruption in the middle of history of a mercy that defies comprehension—when, as C. S. Lewis put it, God wrote himself into the story.
Eating, Drinking, and Doing Ministry
Tim Chester
Eating and drinking were so important to the mission of Jesus because they were a sign of his friendship with tax collectors, sinners, and others scorned by others.
The Gospel: An "It" or a "He"?
Marcus Peter Johnson
We can proclaim the saving significance of the gospel, but may we never forget that “it” is not very good news at all unless “he” is truly present to save.
Prepared to Give a Reason for Your Faith
The main task of an apologist, which on some level is every Christian, has been to defend the core doctrines of the faith both within and outside of the church.
Tips to Help Anyone Teach the Bible (Women of the Word Episode 9)
Jen Wilkin
Jen walks through different contexts for teaching the Bible, offering tips and wisdom on how to teach well no matter who or where you are.
Shepherd Your Flock, Not the Flock You Wish You Had
Jared C. Wilson
We frequently find ourselves trying to shepherd the flock of God that we want, but God through Peter commands us to shepherd the church we’ve actually got.
Introducing a New Decide-as-You-Go Adventure Series for Kids
Kids choose the course of this fast-paced sea voyage, the first interactive novel from Kathryn Butler’s the Lamplight Series.
Pastoral Ministry and Fame
Zack Eswine
The antidote I need is to remember that each of us has been called with different gifts.