R. J. Coates and J. I Packer once wrote, “A well-worn Bible is an impressive if not a beautiful sight.”1 Faithful Christian living is largely a matter of looking to God’s Word and humbly submitting to what we hear and see there. This is the reason the mission of Truth For Life is “to teach the Bible with clarity and relevance.” We believe that God has ordained that by means of biblical teaching and preaching, “unbelievers will be converted, believers will be established, and local churches will be strengthened.” The Puritans understood this well. As we read their writings, we…

Though he died in 1980, John Lennon’s music remains influential. His lyrics from the song “Imagine” have become a kind of contemporary mantra: Imagine there’s no countries,It isn’t hard to do,Nothing to kill or die for,And no religion too.Imagine all the peopleLiving life in peace. You may say I’m a dreamer,But I’m not the only one.I hope someday you’ll join us,And the world will live as one.1 The aim of achieving harmony isn’t unique to Lennon. It’s a desire innate in the human heart. Families long for peace in homes marked by hostility. Parents want relationships with their children to…

“Jesus was delivered up to death in order that we might be delivered from death.” —Alistair Begg Click below to download your image: Apple Devices:iPadsiPhones Other Devices:Android PhonesAmazon FireMicrosoft Surface Social MediaFacebook BannerFacebook PostTwitter PostInstagram Post Desktop ComputerLargeSmall

This collection of three classic works by three influential theologians is highly recommended reading from Truth For Life. These pocket-sized softcover books feature the works of Scottish ministers Henry Scougal and Thomas Chalmers and twentieth-century writer J. I. Packer. The Life of God in the Soul of Man Henry Scougal was a pastor and professor of divinity at King’s College in Aberdeen, Scotland, in the 1600s. Before he died at the young age of twenty-eight, he wrote The Life of God in the Soul of Man, which was originally penned as a letter to a friend to differentiate between religious…

Dear Friend, Are you getting ready for Christmas? And if so, what’s involved? Making preparations for food, presents, travel, and festive gatherings are expected and familiar. The joy of family reunions combined with the sights and sounds that bring good cheer provide moments of reflection and wonder. Perhaps, like me, you have to admit just how easy it is to be distracted by what is good and even miss out on what is best. It is one thing to sing, “Let every heart prepare Him room,” while personally failing to make the necessary preparations. This is where I am slightly…

Acts 20:35 “In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Commentary from the sermon “A Farewell Address” by Alistair Begg: “Giving is better than getting. … The principle is this: it is better for the person who can do so to give to help others rather than to amass further wealth for himself.” 2 Corinthians 5:14–15 “The love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that…

Today is Giving Tuesday, the international day of giving to the nonprofit organizations that benefit you throughout the year. If you’ve grown in your understanding of the Bible and in your relationship with the Lord Jesus by listening to Truth For Life, will you make a Giving Tuesday donation to support the ministry today? No gift is too small! Your donation of $20, $50, $100, or more will go toward the production and distribution of the Truth For Life program and toward making all the Bible teaching materials offered by Truth For Life available to purchase at cost, with no…

“In providence, He continues to sustain the universe and to bring things all to their appointed end.” —Alistair Begg Click below to download your image: Apple Devices:iPadsiPhones Other Devices:Android PhonesAmazon FireMicrosoft Surface Social MediaFacebook BannerFacebook PostTwitter PostInstagram Post Desktop ComputerLargeSmall

Doubt isn’t unusual for the Christian. If we take a brief inventory of our spiritual pilgrimages, many of us will recall times when we’ve faced uncertainty, wrestling with whether our faith is genuine. Aware of this, John said that he wrote his first epistle “that you may know that you have eternal life” (5:13). The basis of our certainty isn’t merely that we’re religious, that we joined a Christian club, or that we subscribe to the Ten Commandments. Believers know God personally and experientially. Central to the Christian claim is that God lives in us, and we abide in Him…

In his work on the life of Jesus, Alfred Edersheim called first-century Jericho “the Eden of Palestine, the very fairyland of the old world.”1 It was a beautiful and prosperous city on a major crossroads. And in this city, according to Luke 19, a prosperous man named Zacchaeus lived and worked as a chief tax collector. There were plenty of taxes to collect in such a bustling place, so in material terms, Zacchaeus seemed to have it all. He would not have been a target for a typical evangelist. What need could such a man ever feel for a Savior?…

“Our Lord Jesus, by His death, did not purchase a right to just a part of us, but to all of us.” —C. H. Spurgeon Click below to download your image: Apple Devices:iPadsiPhones Other Devices:Android PhonesAmazon FireMicrosoft Surface Social MediaFacebook BannerFacebook PostTwitter PostInstagram Post Desktop ComputerLargeSmall

Children love to ask questions, and they often ask great ones! The Big Book of Questions and Answers about Jesus presents questions young ones often raise about Jesus’ life and ministry, and then provides the corresponding answers in language that children ages five to ten will easily understand and find relatable. The Big Book of Questions and Answers is written by trusted Bible teacher and theologian Sinclair Ferguson and is designed to be a teaching book for adults to work through with a child, grandchild, or young friend. A colorful two-page spread is dedicated to each of the book’s thirty-four…

Giving Truth For Life: 365 Daily Devotions as a gift during the holiday season is an excellent way to introduce God’s Word and the good news of the Gospel to those who don’t have a lifesaving relationship with Jesus. Both volume one and volume two make it easy for someone new to Christianity or simply exploring what the Bible says to begin learning by investing just a few minutes a day. Each volume presents a passage of Scripture for all 365 days of the year and is followed by commentary from Alistair that explains the passage in more detail, gives…

By Alistair Begg Has the prospect of sharing your faith ever intimidated or scared you? I think if we’re honest with ourselves, all who have tried to be faithful in the realm of evangelism would answer with a resounding “Yes!” One of the reasons we may be fearful of engaging others in conversation about the Gospel is that we imagine we need to have all the answers to the questions people will raise. It is, of course, good to be well-prepared, but we should always remember that only God opens blind eyes and softens hard hearts (Ps. 146:8; Eph. 1:17–18)….

“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.’” John 11:25 Click below to download your image: Apple Devices:iPadsiPhones Other Devices:Android PhonesAmazon FireMicrosoft Surface Social MediaFacebook BannerFacebook PostTwitter PostInstagram Post Desktop ComputerLargeSmall

Through His death, Jesus provided the only solution to a guilty conscience. Outside of Christ, all attempts to rid ourselves of guilt are futile and hopeless. In Him, however, we find forgiveness that lasts. Alistair Begg reminds us of this truth in this selection of sermons on dealing with guilt caused by our sins. The Cleansing of Conscience (Hebrews 9:1-14) — Listen (Free) | Download MP3 (Free) We all know what it’s like to feel a sense of guilt. The Bible says that God gave us a conscience for our own good. It helps us recognize when we violate God’s moral requirements…

“I remember the days of old; I meditate on all that you have done; I ponder the work of your hands.” Psalm 143:5 Click below to download your image: Apple Devices:iPadsiPhones Other Devices:Android PhonesAmazon FireMicrosoft Surface Social MediaFacebook BannerFacebook PostTwitter PostInstagram Post Desktop ComputerLargeSmall

Dear Friend, I seem to recall a comment from the travel writer Paul Theroux that was along the lines of “When we travel, we not only see things, but we begin to see things from a different perspective.” It came to mind when I was asked about my reflections on our recent trip to Italy. The sunflowers had begun to bow their heads in anticipation of autumn. The vines were being harvested, and the olive trees were heavy-laden and preparing for the arrival of the workers in the groves. It is hard not to wish for the pace of life…

Matthew 16:13–16 “Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say that the Son of Man is?’ And they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Simon Peter replied, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.’” Commentary from the sermon “‘If Anyone Would Come after Me, He Must…’ Take Up His Cross” by Alistair Begg: “Peter made a statement of clarity in the midst of confusion….

Prepare for the coming of Christ this Christmas season using the newly published Advent devotional O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. This carefully curated collection of forty daily readings will guide you step-by-step through a rich daily worship experience from the beginning of Advent through Epiphany, which occurs on January 6. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel draws from the devout writings of more than eighty great theologians throughout the centuries. Historical scholars like Augustine, John Bradford, Charles Spurgeon, Charles Wesley, Martin Luther, Jonathan Edwards, and even C. S. Lewis will point you expectantly toward the Messiah’s birth and second coming. The…

“While I draw this fleeting breath,When mine eyes shall close in death,When I soar to worlds unknown,See Thee on Thy judgment throne,Rock of Ages, cleft for me,Let me hide myself in Thee.” “Rock of Ages,” Augustus M. Toplady Click below to download your image: Apple Devices:iPadsiPhones Other Devices:Android PhonesAmazon FireMicrosoft Surface Social MediaFacebook BannerFacebook PostTwitter PostInstagram Post Desktop ComputerLargeSmall