Truth For Life Blog

“For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him.” –Psalm 62:5 ESV

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“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Alistair Begg explains that the fear of the Lord is humility, trust, confidence, and obedience grounded in the love that He has shown us in Christ. Because the Lord Jesus is the wisdom and righteousness of God, true wisdom can only be found in knowing Him. The duty of Christian parents is to train children in godly wisdom so that they are equipped with a foundation for living and hope for the future.

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“For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. ” –John 1:17 ESV

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“So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God rested from all his work that he had done in creation.” –Genesis 2:3 ESV

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Although too frequently we fail to admit it, the cry of the human heart is “Help!” Alistair Begg reminds us that the Christian’s help comes from God, whose knowledge, power, and ability to save are unlimited. Whether we are experiencing comfort or difficulty, we can be confident that in all of life, we can rest in the providential care of our Father, who works in all things for good.

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“The rest of the Sabbath isn't idleness...it is rest to, and rest in, our worship and contemplation, our prayer and our fellowship.” –Alistair Begg

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Paul wrote to the Ephesians that their unity was grounded in “one faith,” but what does biblical faith look like? Alistair Begg explains that the Christian faith is more than confidence. Built upon the foundation of Christ’s work, faith is a gift of God received by the power of the Holy Spirit as a result of the faithful preaching of God’s Word, and our continuance in faith is evidence of our union with Christ.

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“Just as a father teaches his children, so the Lord teaches them that fear Him.” –C.H. Spurgeon

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“There remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, for whoever has entered God's rest has also rested from his works as God did from his.” –Hebrews 4:9-10 ESV

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“The day of rest is a day which has a positive dimension and focus towards the Lord our God.” 
–Alistair Begg

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“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor...but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God.” –Exodus 20:8-10a ESV

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“In pastoral ministry it is imperative that [the pastor] watches both his life and his doctrine closely.” –Alistair Begg

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“The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.” –2 Timothy 2:19b ESV

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“We have responsibility not simply to pray for one another, but also to watch out for the wellbeing of one another.” –Alistair Begg

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Much emphasis is placed on the importance of following the Ten Commandments but the Fourth Commandment is regularly overlooked. Is the Sabbath really a privilege and blessing ordained by God from the time of creation? And does it really need to be upheld in our modern-day lives?

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“In the mystery of God’s purposes, He includes the prayers of His people in the accomplishing of His will.” –Alistair Begg

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Marriage is an important decision in life.  Alistair Begg has given a list of important qualities to look for in a spouse for those dating. He goes more in depth on each quality in the message "Relationships" and in his book "Lasting Love."  

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“Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.” –Proverbs 28:13 ESV

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“God loves for His children to come to Him in humble boldness.” –Alistair Begg

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“God loves for His children to come to Him in humble boldness.” –Alistair Begg

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Long-term suffering is daunting. Whether we're the one in pain, or the one providing comfort, the road is challenging and arduous.

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“An important characteristic of genuine faith is that it doesn’t collapse when it is tested.” –Alistair Begg

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“Christian, meditate much on heaven; it will help you to press on and to forget the difficulty of the journey.” –C.H. Spurgeon

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“Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.” –Matthew 5:37 ESV

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Download or listen to sermons by Alistair Begg about lying and the importance of speaking the truth.

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“It is imperative that followers of Jesus be truth tellers.” –Alistair Begg

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“The only cure for a guilty conscience is the sight of Jesus suffering on the cross.” –C.H. Spurgeon

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Most Christians know that “Lord” is not Jesus’ first name, but did you realize that the Bible uses this word—Lord—to mean more than just “master”? In fact it is a divine title, affirming that Jesus is God. Alistair Begg examines how the Bible’s teaching on “one Lord” underpins the unity of those who are in Christ. Those who name Jesus as Lord are characterized by belief in Him, belonging to Him, becoming like Him, and telling others about Him.

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“You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.” –James 5:8 ESV

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Dear Friend,

“The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever” (Isaiah 40:8).

This passage is carved into the stone at the entry to the building that will become Truth For Life’s new home within the coming weeks. Each day the verse will serve to remind us that it is an enormous privilege to proclaim God’s everlasting truth widely and boldly during our fleeting stay here in a place and in a body that will wither and fade.

Topics: Letters From Alistair Begg

People suffering with pain, depression, or loss will be pressed in ways they've never experienced before. And in the difficulty of their distress, sin will show itself, perhaps even in ways its not shown itself before! In turn, loved ones will be greatly in need of faithful friends committed to the well-being of their souls.

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