John Owen: Five Qualities Every Preacher Should Have
Faithful preaching has never been measured merely by eloquence, personality, or even theological precision. Throughout church history, the men God has most powerfully used have recognized that preaching is more than delivering information; it is the work of shepherding souls with the crook of God’s Word.
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Wallpaper: God's Purpose
“It was God’s purpose from all of eternity that His Son would be the atoning sacrifice for sins.”
—Alistair Begg
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Who Wrote the Bible, Really?
To paraphrase Paul in 2 Timothy 3:16, “All Scripture is expired.”
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The Language of Rivers and Stars: How Nature Speaks of the Glories of God
There are few experiences as refreshing as stepping outside and being reminded of the beauty, power, and wonder of God’s creation. The Language of Rivers and Stars extends a compelling invitation not only to simply admire the natural world but also to discover how creation itself points to the glory of its Creator. You’ll be encouraged to view rivers, mountains, animals, skies, and stars as part of God’s ongoing testimony to His greatness.
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Wallpaper: Illumination
“The Spirit of God … opens our eyes to understand the truth about Him. … All of a sudden, the Bible becomes to us light and illumination. And then the Spirit of God enables us to put our trust in Jesus.”
—Alistair Begg
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What Does It Mean for a Christian to Grow Up?
Growing up is no little deal. As children make the transition to adolescence, as adolescents make the transition to adults, and as graduations send kids out of the home to colleges, universities, training programs, and places of work, the question of what it means to grow up becomes a pressing one. Particularly, we might ask: What would it mean to grow up as a Christian?
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Wallpaper: God's Plan
“God’s plan is not limited simply … to human beings. God’s plan, as Creator, is for everything. He’s determined to completely undo the effects of the fall and to renew the whole world.”
—Alistair Begg
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No Passive Defense in the Christian Life
In 1 Peter 5:8, Peter issues two incisive imperatives: “Be sober-minded; be watchful.” We have a duty of personal vigilance, since, as Peter goes on to explain, “your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” There can be no passive defense in the Christian life. The moment we let our minds wander, the moment we get lazy, unguarded, or slothful, we are immediately in a spiritual danger zone.
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Alistair Begg Shares Memories of How “Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow”
Dear Friend,
August 3, 1983, was a day I will never forget.
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Wallpaper: Trinity
“There was never a time when God did not exist. … God existed always as a Trinity—God the Father and Son and the Holy Spirit.”
—Alistair Begg
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