Truth For Life Blog

After His resurrection, Jesus told His followers to “go and make disciples.” Since then, many have wondered what that the word “disciple” really means. What is a disciple of Jesus Christ?

Topics: Monthly Resources

“When our renewed heart struggles against our natural heaviness, we should be grateful to sovereign grace for keeping a little vitality within this body of death.”
— C.H. Spurgeon

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

Second Samuel 2 provides an example of how the political endeavors of our world will inevitably disappoint us. When David’s nephew Asahel fell into conflict with Abner, the commander of Saul’s army, it became clear that Israel would only be united when they came under their true king. Likewise, Alistair Begg reminds us that the unity and peace our world longs for will be found not in a political system but under the kingly reign of Jesus Christ.

Topics: Weekly Sermons

In sharp contrast to the divisive tactics that often dominate politics, as David ascended to his role as God’s chosen king, he did so prayerfully and humbly. Like Jesus, he extended love to his enemies, invited them to follow him, and promised his faithfulness. Nonetheless, opposition soon followed. While placing hope in worldly power will inevitably disappoint us, Alistair Begg assures that when we come to know and trust Jesus, we will find Him to be the true leader for which we long.

Topics: Weekly Sermons

Download or listen to 5 sermons by Alistair Begg from the Bible on false teachers.

Topics: Ministry Updates, Monthly Resources

Low in the grave He lay,
Jesus, my Savior,
Waiting the coming day,
Jesus, my Lord!

Topics: Hymns and Worship

Dear Friend,

You will probably be reading this letter within days of the election. If, as we are led to believe, the result will not be known for some time, here is an exercise for us—it is biblical, and practical, and extremely beneficial:

Topics: Letters From Alistair Begg

“Real faith is not based on our feelings, which are unstable and which fluctuate. Biblical faith is reliable, since it is based on the trustworthiness and the reliability of God.”
— Alistair Begg

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

Join Parkside Church and Alistair Begg for an online musical celebration of Christmas on Friday, December 18, at 8:00 p.m. EST.

Topics: Ministry Updates

“One flaw spoils the diamond; one treason makes a traitor; one turn sends a man out of the way; one leak sinks the ship; one wound strikes Goliath dead; and one Delilah betrays Samson. So many men, by favoring one sin, lose God, heaven and their souls forever. Sin favored, ever ends in tragedy.” —Thomas Brooks, Works, 4:110–118 (Voices from the Past, Volume 2)

Topics: Monthly Resources