Articles by Crossway

Podcast: The Danger in Being a Self-Made Woman (Jen Oshman)

What does it look like to pursue real fulfillment in God, rather than in ourselves? And what's wrong with the self-obsessed, individualistic culture that dominates our world today?

The Solas of the Reformation: A 5-Day Reading Plan

We've created a free, 5-day devotional leading readers through the five solas of the Reformation.

Podcast: Making Sense of Transgenderism and the Sexual Revolution (Carl Trueman)

Why is our culture obsessed with gender identity and sexuality? Learn what history has to say about our modern times and how Christians can navigate this increasingly hostile issue.

Looking for a Large Print Bible?

Brian Martin and A.J. Penney speak about the main goals for producing a large print edition and also the major challenges to the process.

9 Passages to Read on National Day of Prayer

Nine verses to meditate on during National Day of Prayer.

Crossway Statement on the ESV Bible Text

Understand the goal behind our decision to stabilize the English Standard Version.

Introducing the ESV Bible, Read by Kristyn Getty

From Genesis to Revelation, encounter the word-for-word reading of the ESV Bible text through this audio recording by musician and hymn-writer, Kristyn Getty.

5 Myths about Christian Publishing

The gospel transforms everything in the universe, including publishing. Everything else is to be considered downstream.

A New Advent Devotional by Paul David Tripp

We all love the sights, sounds, colors, and tastes of the season, but are we loving Christmas for all the wrong reasons?

Podcast: John Piper Answers Common Questions about the Second Coming (John Piper)

John Piper makes the case that although questions about the second coming are important, there's an even more fundamental question that we all must ask ourselves: Am I truly longing for Christ's return?

15 Passages to Read Together with Your Family

Reading the Bible aloud together can have a powerful impact. If you’re not sure where to begin, read any of these 15 passages as you commit to reading the Bible as a family.

Why Are There Four Gospels? How Are They Unique?

In Discovering Jesus: Why Four Gospels to Portray One Person? T.D. Alexander explains how each Gospel offers different themes and perspectives on the account of our Savior.

Introducing the ‘ESV Illuminated Bible, Art Journaling Edition’

This unique Bible features over 500 elegantly hand-lettered gold ink illustrations by artist Dana Tanamachi.

Introducing the ‘Blessed’ Podcast with Nancy Guthrie

In this new podcast, Nancy Guthrie—author, Bible teacher, and podcast host—leads listeners to a deeper understanding of the book of Revelation through conversations with respected Bible scholars, pastors, and other Bible teachers.

Introducing the ESV Large Print Thinline Bible

Featuring the complete ESV Bible text, this edition sports a larger, 10-point type size while maintaining a portable format at less than 1 inch thick.

Podcast: Verses That Changed My Life (John Piper)

John Piper reflects on key verses that have had a huge impact on his life and helped him grasp the connection between our joy and God’s glory.

Introducing a New Bible Browsing Experience

Check out our brand-new online Bible browsing features designed to make it easier than ever to find the ESV that's right for you.

Christ in All of Scripture – Genesis 1:26-28

This series of posts pairs a brief passage of Scripture with associated study notes drawn from the Gospel Transformation Bible.

Daily Wisdom from Proverbs: A 1-Year Reading Plan

This daily reading plan helps you digest the entire book of Proverbs over the course of a year, reading just a few verses each day.

4 Prayers to Pray when You’re Waiting

Find encouragement through Scripture and the prayers of the saints for when your spirit faints and flags—the Lord is near.

Find a Bible Reading Plan for the New Year

We have made over fifty Bible reading plans available with varying lengths, topics, and styles. Find one that fits your lifestyle and reading goals, and establish a regular habit of Bible reading this year.

13 Passages to Read on Mother’s Day

Consider these passages for encouragement as a mother or to reflect on the sacrificial love of a mother in your life.

9 Passages to Read on Gratitude

Center your heart and mind on biblically rooted thanksgiving with these nine passages of Scripture.

Podcast: Why You Probably Need a Digital Detox (Tony Reinke)

Tony Reinke reflects on how to do a digital detox, why we should be careful with our social media habits, and what the massive success of the new Avengers film can teach us about our media saturated world.

50 Reasons We’re Thankful for R. C. Sproul

We asked you to share why you were thankful for the life and ministry of R. C. Sproul. Over 17,000 of you answered with thoughtful and poignant reasons.

Individualism Is Defeated Every Sunday Morning

Paul Tripp describes a transformational perspective that changes the Sunday worship service from feeling like an obligation to being a wonderful gift.

Podcast: 12 Key Tools for Bible Study (Lydia Brownback)

Lydia Brownback discusses 12 key tools for Bible study that all Christians can use—tools that will help us go deeper into the biblical text and understand the Bible’s life-giving message for ourselves.

Make Your Face Shine upon Us—A Reading of Psalm 67 by Conrad Mbewe

Listen to Psalm 67 with new ears as it is read by Zambian pastor and author Conrad Mbewe, one of the new voices coming to ESV.org and the ESV Bible app in 2023.

Podcast: Navigating Conflict in Marriage (Christopher Ash)

Christopher Ash shares biblical wisdom and practical advice for couples working through disagreements related to money, sex, and kids.

Podcast: Are Angels and Demons Still Active Today?

What does the Bible really teach about angels, demons, and Satan, and what have we implicitly adopted from culture?