No matter how hard we try, our kids are not exempt from suffering in this life. Lament helps them find comfort and hope in the God who made them, saved them, and always hears them.| Crossway
There are three series of judgments in the book of Revelation. First, seven seals are opened. Then seven trumpets are sounded by angels. Then seven bowls are poured out.| Crossway Articles
We hear at just about every turn in our world that you are your own. You make your own decisions about your body, but the apostle Paul says you’re not your own.| Crossway Articles
Kristen Wetherell reviews common struggles parents may have when talking about prayer with their children and how to create prayerful environments for them.| Crossway Articles
Through moments of prayer, we teach our kids the value of devotion to Jesus, of staying connected to him, and yielding to him. We also demonstrate how the gospel meets us in everyday scenarios.| Crossway Articles
Paul had never visited the church in Rome when he wrote Romans. For that reason, the theology of Romans is the most complete and comprehensive of any of his letters.| Crossway Articles
An ESV Bible with a dyslexia-friendly typeface and layout is now available in an accessible PDF download. Learn more about this Bible and hear about lives that have been changed by it!| Crossway Articles
Operating as if justification has little to do with justice is like operating as if faith has little to do with deeds.| Crossway Articles
What you love is going to shape what you feel. And the overflow of what you treasure and care about is going to flow into how you have an emotional life.| Crossway Articles
We live in a world of projection screens, band arrangements, Planning Center, and chord charts. Why should we care about a new hymnal?| Crossway Articles
Find something for everyone you’re shopping for this Christmas season by browsing our lists separated into different categories of interest.| Crossway Articles
According to the New Testament, the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is a dividing line in human history. As such, it cannot but have implications for the Sabbath.| Crossway Articles
The desire to rejoice in God is a species of joy in God. It’s a seed. You think of a seed and a tree. A seed is a real thing. It’s life, but it’s different from a tree.| Crossway Articles
As parents, we hope our children will never have to experience deep suffering. We would love for them to be protected from anything that could harm them.| Crossway
Sandra Peoples advises the ways that every church can make disability families feel they belong, are welcomed, and loved.| Crossway Articles
You cannot see the brilliant glory of justification until you look at it through the lens of the Old Testament sacrificial system. Here’s how.| Crossway Articles
Perhaps the biggest obstacle many of us contend with in our faith is discouragement. We are horrified and embarrassed by how small our faith is, and so we feel unworthy to approach God.| Crossway
On the whole, Job speaks realistically about our suffering, explores the limits of what we can understand, and compels us to trust God completely.| Crossway
What is it about the singing of hymns that aids us in releasing grip on this earthly life and entering the eternal embrace of Jesus? How do songs comfort us in such sorrowful seasons?| Crossway
God’s agenda for our lives is for us to be holy, just as he is holy. This holiness is the fruit of what we think or trust and what we desire or worship.| Crossway
One of the most devastatingly dangerous powers of sin is its ability to deceive. Sin is an evil monster masquerading as your best friend.| Crossway
When I beat myself up for not getting it exactly right, I’m actually making matters worse. I’m not walking in freedom.| Crossway
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”| Crossway
Should Bible study participants be encouraged to use commentaries? If yes, at what point in their study should they reach for them? And which commentaries do you recommend?| Crossway
Titus taught what accords with sound doctrine, modeled godly living, and rebuked those who opposed the truth. The distinctive theology of Paul’s letter to Titus serves these purposes.| Crossway
Paul Tripp offers practical advice and encouragement to parents seeking to raise their teenagers to know God and feel ready to go into the world.| Crossway
Paul Tripp shares how raising children often exposes the idols of our own hearts—and gives us the opportunity to rely on the power of Christ.| Crossway
Andrew and Christian Walker reflect on the importance of proactively talking with our kids about important topics even when it feels difficult or awkward.| Crossway
Adam Griffin talks about how the gospel offers relief from parenting guilt and how the fruit of the Spirit can be applied to parents’ lives.| Crossway
What is family discipleship, and how can parents start discipling their kids?| Crossway
Gaye Clark answers several listener-submitted questions about how we should handle the difficult dynamic of cultivating a relationship with our adult children.| Crossway
What does it mean that God condescended in Christ and dwells with us through His Spirit?| Crossway
The cross is not only where our sin is paid for, where the devil is conquered, but the shape of Christianity.| Crossway
For a limited time, Crossway+ members can receive up to 50% off select family discipleship resources.| Crossway
Alan Strange discusses the doctrine of the spirituality of the church—a doctrine focused on clearly defining the church’s central mission and mandate.| Crossway
Sometimes people like to say, “I don’t need to join a church. I already belong to Christ’s universal church.” Is that right?| Crossway
On September 17, 1944, a relatively unknown pastor named Kenneth Owen White arrived at Metropolitan Baptist Church in Washington, D. C. (later known as Capitol Hill Baptist Church), eager to prove himself.| Crossway
Join Nancy Guthrie as she talks with Iain Duguid about how we can understand Revelation in new ways when we read it as a letter, as a promise, and as apocalyptic prophecy.| Crossway
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.| Crossway
The copies we have of Old Testament manuscripts do have signs of human error within them. But the question is, Does that lead to despair? Dr. John Meade answers that question with a resounding no.| Crossway
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Are you living in sexual sin and darkness? Find motivation and hope for lasting change.| Crossway
Since God commands believers not to marry an unbeliever, you might wonder, Does God want me to stay married to my unbelieving spouse?| Crossway
Local churches hurt people. People hurt people, of course; but since churches are people, churches have the capacity to inflict severe relational pain.| Crossway
An important distinction that a lot of Christians misunderstand is between the eternal union we have with God and the experiential communion that we have on a daily basis.| Crossway
From the very beginning, Eden was not meant to be static; it was headed somewhere.| Crossway
Jesus came into the world as the incarnate Son of God to accomplish more than one thing and defeating the devil by tasting death was among them.| Crossway
What is Christian ethics and what role should it play in the life of a believer?| Crossway
Jesus’s promise that the gates of hell would not prevail against his church (Matt. 16:18) was not given to any particular church but to the church universal.| Crossway
Caleb Morell traces the story of Capitol Hill Baptist Church and how God sovereignly worked through history to both build his church and bring himself glory.| Crossway
If you feel debilitated by a past of sexual sin or by the ongoing presence of temptation, hear these words of comfort and encouragement.| Crossway
Jesus is a most sympathetic friend, fellow sufferer, and Savior. He has walked a hard road and he understands.| Crossway
Jeramie Rinne lists 10 things we should know about church elders.| Crossway
Jonathan Leeman calls on anyone with some kind of authority to think carefully about how they're using that authority, encouraging them to embrace a posture of humility and repentance.| Crossway
Even while you and I experience the joys and bear the burdens of this glorious thing called motherhood, we remain—and always will remain—beloved daughters of our heavenly Father. Beloved is who we are.| Crossway
The work of the Holy Spirit is the means by which all that Christ accomplished comes to benefit the elect. The Holy Spirit does (at least) seven things in and for our salvation.| Crossway
Join Nancy Guthrie as she talks with Andrew Sach about how the more we keep our eyes and ears open for Old Testament imagery and allusions, the less strange the book of Revelation will seem.| Crossway
Our wayward feelings about motherhood—whether we are prone to glorying in it or growing bitter about it—need to consider the related truth that our Father has given his Son a heritage.| Crossway
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Jim Hamilton discusses what to do when you hate your job, offering encouragement for those frustrated in their work and explaining the difference between a job and a vocation.| Crossway
Rosaria Butterfield encourages us to engage our LGBTQ neighbors for Christ, highlighting how God used the radically ordinary hospitality of Christians to draw her to himself.| Crossway
What are the five points of Calvinism really about and how can we believe them, while maintaining gracious humility towards others who don't?| Crossway
What does the Bible teaches about tithing? Are Christians still obligated to give 10% of their income today?| Crossway
Nancy Guthrie discusses the book of Revelation and how we actually can understand its central message, encouraging us to accept the blessing promised to those who “hear and keep” this book.| Crossway
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Nancy Guthrie is joined by Greg Beale to discuss questions related to the sometimes difficult symbolism and imagery of the book of Revelation.| Crossway
What I like to do with this question is to take it out of the culture war it can be used in and to slow down and really think about what’s going on.| Crossway
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“The Bible is God’s love letter to us.” I can see where that’s coming from. It’s not a hundred percent wrong. It’s just that it’s probably not a big enough statement about what the Bible is.| Crossway
Motherhood is so good. Motherhood was designed by God, and it’s a good gift from above. But, first and foremost, we are children of God.| Crossway
Join Nancy Guthrie as she talks with Thomas Schreiner about the person and work of Paul, particularly his theological foundations, his work as a missionary, and the many problems he faced.| Crossway
Join Nancy Guthrie as she talks with pastor Andrew Young about a framework for understanding both divine power and human weakness on display throughout the book of Acts.| Crossway
Though our feelings are part of God’s created design for us, they still need to be subjected to God’s word and to what is true.| Crossway
No matter how much mom life does or doesn’t look the way you imagined it would, you too can learn the secret of contentment. It might seem like a lofty goal, but it isn’t an unattainable one.| Crossway
Glenna Marshall talks about the life-changing practice of Scripture memory, the oft-given advice to give ourselves grace, and the importance of perseverance in the Christian life.| Crossway
I thought I would get to be this wise Christian woman that I desired to be later in life, and I really thought that would just come with age.| Crossway
The call to faithfulness still applies to moms. We are shaping young hearts to follow Jesus, and so that calling is very real. Our faithfulness is important for our children.| Crossway
The Bible repeatedly warns us that God will not finally save you if you don’t persevere in the faith and good works.| Crossway