Truth For Life Blog

“There is no brokenness of heart that Jesus cannot bind up.” –Alistair Begg

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“Although we come to Christ individually, we don’t live in Christ solitarily.” –C.H. Spurgeon

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“So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God.” –Ephesians 2:19 ESV

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“The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man. ” –Acts 17:24 ESV

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On May 9-11, 2016, over 1,200 pastors and ministry leaders gathered at Parkside Church for a time of learning and refreshment. Alistair Begg invited Josh Moody, Senior Pastor at College Church in Wheaton, Illinois, D.A. Carson from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and Jonathan Holmes from Parkside Church to join him for this year's conference. 

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“I pray for us to become students of the Word so that we might learn to share it with others.” –Alistair Begg

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“Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel and his Redeemer...
‘I am the first and I am the last; besides me there is no god.’” –Alistair Begg

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People are uncomfortable talking or even thinking about death, yet it will happen to each of us at some point. Teaching from Psalm 90, Alistair Begg contrasts our brief lives with God's eternity and reminds us that we die because we rebel against His righteous ways. How can we prepare to meet a holy God? Only by trusting in the provision He has made in Christ. As believers rest in His mercy and grace, we gain wisdom to number our days aright.

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“The only way to become a Christian is in turning from our sin and turning to the Lord Jesus.” –Alistair Begg

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Truth For Life with Alistair Begg podcasts are now on Google Play Music. You can listen to the past 30 days of broadcasts on your Android phone or your desktop.

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“The Author of the Bible is the Creator of your life.” –Alistair Begg

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“The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore.” Psalm 121:8 ESV

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In this month’s featured resource, Ichthus: Jesus Christ, God’s Son, the Saviour, insightful authors Sinclair Ferguson and Derek Thomas, explore nine defining moments in Jesus’ life and how these significant events led to widespread conversion in the early church.

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“We don’t have a succession of infallible popes or inspired prophets but we have a deposit of inspired and infallible truth.” –Alistair Begg

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“I’m not a salesman - I’m a herald. I have a responsibility to say to you, ‘I implore you, through Christ, be reconciled to God.’” –Alistair Begg

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“God is the God of the second, the third, and the fourth chance. God is the God of reconciliation.” –Alistair Begg

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“For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.” (Acts 2:39 ESV)

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What does the Bible say about spiritual gifts? How are we to use our gifts within the body of Christ? Listen or download these sermons by Alistair Begg about spiritual gifts. 

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“Just where you are seated, you may cry out in your heart, 'God, save me.' And He will.” –Alistair Begg

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“Who knows what God might choose to do if we spend a little more time with our Bible and the power of the Holy Spirit?” –Alistair Begg

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By exploring nine defining moments in the life of Jesus, Alistair Begg’s friends Sinclair Ferguson and Derek Thomas, share the truths that compelled first century believers to affirm that Jesus is the Son of God.

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“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” (Romans 15:13 ESV)

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“By His resurrection Jesus declares that sin has been dealt with, death is dead...and that Christ has conquered.” -Alistair Begg

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“The work of Gospel ministry is enhanced by people who are refreshing souls.” -Alistair Begg

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“The true way to handle a matter wisely is to trust in the Lord.” -Spurgeon

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“The Bible safeguards the Gospel by affirming what is true and identifying what is false.” -Alistair Begg

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The reality of all that God has done for us in Christ Jesus should cause us to ponder why God would shower His blessings on undeserving sinners. The Apostle Paul wrote that God's reasons are based in His character of love, mercy, grace, and kindness. In this message, Alistair Begg explores these motivations and teaches that, just as we rely on God's grace for our salvation, we must also depend on His grace to empower us to obey and follow him day by day.

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"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." (Psalm 46:1 ESV)

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"Do you deplore your weakness? He is your strength: Why not lean upon Him?" -Spurgeon

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“The preacher is a herald announcing the Good News and appealing to those listening to the Good News.” -Alistair Begg

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Ichthus (n. Greek/ 'ik-THəs/) is a strange, perhaps unfamiliar, word but a familiar symbol most of us have seen before. The word itself is the Greek word for “fish” but came to stand for “Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour,” and drawing its symbol became a wordless declaration: “I am a Christian.”

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Dear Friend,

In just over a week, more than 1,200 men from around the country, and some from various parts of the world, will join us here at Parkside Church for the 2016 Basics Conference for pastors and church leaders.

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