Books by Alistair Begg

This one-year devotional covers a vast array of topics and provides biblically sound guidance on select texts from dozens of books in the Bible.

Each daily reading begins with a verse or short passage of Scripture. Then, in a brief commentary, Alistair expounds on the passage and reflects on how God's Word inspires and equips us to enjoy Christian living.

Begin or end each day during the new year in God's Word. This insightful devotional is perfect for private or family Bible study for both new and established believers.

The wind has changed. The majority of Western society is no longer made up of Bible-believing Christians. In fact, the wind appears to be blowing hard behind the forces of secularism and paganism. So how do believers find the courage to hold firm to our faith in a culture where we're increasingly becoming strangers and aliens?

Brave by Faith by Alistair Begg looks back to the days of Daniel during his exile in Babylon to encourage us to hold the line of our biblical beliefs. Alistair explains that the message of Daniel is incredibly relevant for us in our generation, not because it maps out a strategy for how to deal with our new lack of minority status but because it teaches us to trust in the eternal God who is sovereign over the affairs of our world, including the rise and fall of kings and nations.

So many of us struggle with prayer. Many books have been written on the subject and there’s a reason for that. Prayer comes hard to most of us, in most seasons. And when we do pray, we often don't know what to say. What is it that my Father loves to hear about? What are the best things I could pray for my family, my church, and myself?

This book focuses on Paul’s prayer for his friends in the church in Ephesus, that he recounts to them in Ephesians 1:15-23 and 3:14-21. The truths that underpin and shape his prayers for them will motivate us to pray and set us an example.

The Spurgeon Study Bible features the highly readable (10.75 Bible Serif font), highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible (CSB). The CSB stays as literal as possible to the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others.

The Study Bible features thousands of excerpts from Charles Spurgeon’s sermons, chosen and edited by Alistair Begg in order to bring the richness of Spurgeon’s insights into your daily study of God’s Word.

Explore the very first songs that celebrate the coming of the Savior. In Christmas Playlist: Four Songs that Bring You to the Heart of Christmas, Alistair Begg looks at the songs sung before, during, and after the birth of the baby who lies at the heart of the real Christmas. Unpacking the words of Mary, Zechariah, the Angels, and Simeon, Alistair reveals the beauty and joy in these lyrics recorded in the Gospel of Luke. Christmas Playlist is perfect for preparing the heart for the miracle of Christmas and for sharing the story of God’s love with an unbelieving friend.

Alistair Begg’s recently revised book, The Hand of God: Finding His Care in All Circumstances, explores how the epic saga of Joseph in the book of Genesis points to truths that can underpin our faith. “If we belong to Him and have committed our lives to Him,” Alistair writes, “God is at work on our behalf! In believing this, we may learn to view difficulties and disappointments not as stumbling blocks, but rather as stepping stones along the path of God’s providential care.”

No one enters into marriage with the intention of failing. Each person who says, “I do” hopes for a long and beautiful life together with their spouse. But as time passes, couples forget the basics. Too often they become so wrapped up in their own lives that they neglect the essentials critical to a healthy marriage.

Too often divorce is an acceptable norm. In this candid book, Alistair Begg reveals important building blocks for ensuring that your marriage is one that will last a lifetime. He reminds us that when men and women understand their roles of leadership, submission, teamwork, and mutual respect, love can last a lifetime.

Pleasing God is not a matter of personal choice, but an imperative that must be taken seriously. In a world of self, we must give way to the priority of God if we want to experience His joy. In his popular book, Made for His Pleasure, Alistair Begg identifies ten benchmarks from Scripture that will prove invaluable as you seek to live a life that is pleasing to God.

Jesus Christ has been given the name above all names, the highest seat of honor, the right to reign and rule. Yet the busyness of our lives and the diversions of this world often distract us from knowing the most important person we could ever know. Perhaps we need some help to see Jesus afresh.

In this thoughtful study and worshipful reflection, two influential pastors draw on decades of pastoral experience in order to guide us through the whole sweep of Scripture and examine seven key qualities of Jesus’s identity and ministry.

Name above All Names helps us to see and meditate on the incomparable character of Christ—a spiritual exercise that enables us to readily respond to the exhortations of Scripture, to focus our gaze upon the King of kings, and to better understand just how great Jesus really is.

In this study of the Ten Commandments, author Alistair Begg explores God’s law to show how it remains relevant in the twenty-first century. With an entire chapter devoted to each commandment, Pathway to Freedom provides a clearer understanding of what each law actually encompasses.

Learn that the Ten Commandments are intended to be not a ladder to climb to earn God’s acceptance but a mirror that exposes our sin and sends us to Christ for forgiveness.

Derek Prime and Alistair Begg offer advice to those who have responded to the high calling of pastoral ministry. This helpful book provides insight into the demands of ministry work, and also addresses the importance of maintaining a strong personal spiritual life. Delving into topics such as prayer, devotional habits, preaching, studying, leading, and maintaining family life balance, On Being a Pastor offers straightforward counsel on how to apply the devotion and skill needed to be effective leading those who desire to know Christ.

Now you can benefit from the spiritual encouragement to be found in this devotional. Noted pastor and author Alistair Begg has updated Spurgeon's language while preserving the dignity and clarity of Spurgeon's original words. This new revision uses the English Standard Version for the Scripture text. You will enjoy the reliable words of the ESV, a version of the Bible that combines accuracy of translation, readability, and beauty of expression.

Find strength for today and hope for tomorrow through Spurgeon's faithful teaching of Scripture.

Recognizing the need for a return to Biblical preaching, Alistair Begg has written this compelling booklet. In it he not only defines Biblical preaching but tells how to accomplish it, explains its distinctive characteristics, and demonstrates its importance in the life of a church.

Every Christian—pastor or not—is responsible to study the Scriptures and to learn to handle the Word correctly. This booklet aids in discerning how well one’s church is doing in this area and offers suggestions for ensuring that the entire Body of Christ is being not only fed, but spiritually nourished.

Despite what some might have us believe, pain and disappointment are not unusual experiences to the Christian. The issue is not whether we will face difficulties but how we will respond when they come.

Psalm 31:15 reads, "My times are in your hand." These six words are the affirmation of David, who—despite disasters and difficulties—knew himself to be under the care of Almighty God. It is this same certainty that will bring stability in the midst of circumstances that could potentially inflate our egos or crush our souls.

When we realize our times are in God’s hands, we discover many incredible truths. In My Times Are in Your Hands, Alistair Begg helps us understand the many riches that can be found in such a simple phrase and what it truly means to know the Lord’s care.

For the last three decades, the idea of the traditional family has been under cultural assault. Every movement from the so-called sexual revolution to same-sex parenting has taken it’s toll on the foundational building blocks of our society. How do parents navigate these challenges? God, the perfect Father, provides the answers. In this short, but wisdom-rich booklet, Alistair Begg, gives practical, biblical instruction on what it looks like to be a father and to be a mother . . . God’s way.

As men and women both inside and outside the church become increasingly confused about what the believe and why, it is imperative that we make sure that we have a solid grasp of the "essentials." Nowhere is this more necessary than in the matter of the person and work of Jesus Christ. If we are able to identify the fraudulent statements concerning Christ which are found in Mormonism and other cults, we must pay careful attention to biblical truth. It is essential that we are able to clearly answer the questions: What did He say? What does it mean and what does it matter?