Articles by Crossway

Glenn Harrington: Be Truthful, Not Original

In this six-minute documentary of artist Glenn Harrington, learn what inspires his paintings and how he interprets God's creative power in the natural world.

Podcast: Answering Hard Questions about Predestination and Free Will (Andy Naselli)

Andy Naselli answers a few of the most common questions about the doctrine of predestination, including what the Bible really says about it and what impact this teaching may have on the idea of free will.

Q&A: Ray Ortlund Answers Your Questions about Porn and Pastoral Ministry

Ray Ortlund answers your questions about how pastors can cultivate churches where honesty about porn thrives and repentance abounds.

11 Notable Quotes from Parenting

As caregivers, parents act as ambassadors of God’s love and care to their children.

The Heart Behind the ESV

The ESV is an “essentially” translation of the Bible in contemporary English emphasizing “word-for-word” accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning.

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.

Podcast: Roe v. Wade Has Been Overturned. Now What? (Scott Klusendorf)

Scott Klusendorf talks about what the Supreme Court's ruling means for the pro-life cause and how it should impact how we, as Christians, seek to advocate for the lives of the unborn in our communities.

Podcast: How to Respond to Common Arguments against Christianity (William Lane Craig)

William Lane Craig discusses how to respond to common arguments against Christianity that we often hear but may not know how to respond to.

The Ten Commandments: A 10-Day Devotional

Our obedience should be the result of our gratitude to God for his work in Christ.

Crossway Board Appoints Josh Dennis as New President

The Crossway Board of Directors is delighted to announce that Josh Dennis has been unanimously elected as the next President of Crossway, effective immediately.

Introducing the ESV Heirloom Single Column Personal Size Bible

Crossway is pleased to add a new Heirloom edition to the popular collection—this time in a portable trim size.

Suffering: A 7-Day Reading Plan

This 7-day Bible reading plan was created to help you draw encouragement from God's Word in the midst of suffering—leading to hope in the gospel through the power of the Spirit.

Free E-Book: Taking God At His Word

In our rapidly changing culture, biblical authority is too important to neglect.

Podcast: How to Read the Old Testament in a Christ-Centered Way (Bryan Chapell)

The Old Testament can feel confusing and intimidating. In this episode, we hear from Bryan Chapell about how reading it with an eye on the gospel helps us understand it better.

Podcast: Covenant Theology 101 (Guy Waters)

How do we understand the biblical covenants, and how can they help us to read Scripture rightly?

Podcast: Learning to Love the Local Church (Megan Hill)

Why is the local church so important and essential for our spiritual growth as Christians—especially in the time of COVID-19?

Podcast: Help! I’m Married to My Pastor (Jani Ortlund)

In this episode, Jani Ortlund discusses the joys and challenges of being a pastor's wife for nearly five decades.

Podcast: How to Intentionally Disciple Your Kids (Lindsey Carlson)

Lindsey Carlson discusses what it looks like for parents to thoughtfully disciple teenagers during a pivotal point in their lives.

Gospel-Centered Partnership: Faith Comes By Hearing

Faith Comes By Hearing has the mission to “get God’s word to every person and cover the world with the word” by creating and distributing Bible recordings and programs in the languages of people worldwide.

Podcast: C. S. Lewis on Truth, Beauty, and the Human Heart (Joe Rigney)

Joe Rigney explores the legacy of one of the most beloved Christian thinkers and writers of the 20th century.

Share God’s Big Promise with Your Kids through this Free Audiobook

We are pleased to share the entire audio of The Promise by Jason Helopolous on The Crossway Podcast.

4 Prayers to Pray in Gratitude

Turn to the Lord in gratitude with help from Scripture and these prayers of the saints.

Don’t Waste Your Life: A 5-Day Devotional

Beyond the legacy that you’ll leave for your family, what gospel difference will your life have made in the world?

Podcast: Why Is Our Culture So Obsessed with Identity? (Brian Rosner)

Brian Rosner talks about how our cultural obsession with identity impacts us as Christians and how we should think about that through the lens of the Bible.

Podcast: When Churches Get Doctrine Right and Everything Else Wrong (Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry)

Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry discuss the connection between gospel doctrine and gospel culture and share what it looks like when a church is theologically careful but culturally sick.

Full Audiobook: ‘The Expulsive Power of a New Affection’ by Thomas Chalmers

As a result of the fall, human feelings of love are often misplaced on the creation rather than the Creator. This classic work of the faith reorients our affections toward him.

Interview: Justin Taylor on the 10-Year Anniversary of the ESV Study Bible

In this interview, we sit down with Justin Taylor to discuss the publication of the ESV Study Bible, which first released ten years ago this month.

Podcast: How You Can Jump-Start Your Bible Memorization in 2024 (Andrew Davis)

Andy Davis shares encouragement for every Christian to begin their journey of Bible memory—including practical advice on where to start and how long to spend on Bible memory each day.

Introducing a Bible Study Resource for Kids

Learn more about this resource designed to lead children ages 6–12 to a personal encounter with Jesus Christ.

An Interview with Don Clark

This is an interview with Don Clark, illustrator of The Biggest Story: How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Garden by Kevin DeYoung.