Video: "Saying 'No' to the Old Life" by Alistair Begg
God’s plan for the Church is that His people would grow to resemble the Lord Jesus, and He has given gifts to the Church to move us toward unity and maturity. Alistair Begg explains that every believer in Christ has undergone a radical transformation from death to life. As the culture in which we live is increasingly marked by foolishness and godlessness, the Church should demonstrate behavior that attests to the faith we profess.
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The Presence of Love
“A vital sign in the body of Christ is the presence of love - a love which is practical and readily present.” –Alistair Begg
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For the Sake of Your Prayers
“The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers.” –1 Peter 4:7 ESV
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Video: "Time To Grow Up" By: Alistair Begg
How important is it for believers to be involved in a local church? Teaching from Ephesians 4, Alistair Begg shows that it is the only way to grow to Christian maturity. We develop a stable understanding of doctrine and grow in Christlikeness as we hear God speak through faithful preaching. The unique, supernatural nature of our fellowship shines forth when everyone joins in for effective Gospel ministry.
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Put On the New Self
“Put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.” –Ephesians 4:24 ESV
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Hymn: “O Jesus, I Have Promised” by John E. Bode
O Jesus, I have promised
To serve Thee to the end;
Be Thou forever near me,
My Master and my Friend;
I shall not fear the battle
If Thou art by my side,
Nor wander from the pathway
If Thou wilt be my guide.
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The Promise Fulfill'd: Wallpaper
"The promise is fulfill'd, Redemption's work is done, Justice with mercy's reconciled, For God has raised His Son." -Spurgeon
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Video: "Pastors and Teachers" by Alistair Begg
If the Bible is the rudder that guides us through the sea of life, whose hand helps to steer it, especially with regard to the local church? Ephesians 4:12-13 addresses the role of the pastor-teacher as given by Christ for the equipping of the saints. Alistair Begg discusses the ministry and the works of service that flow from it, as well as the unity maintained and attained among believers. When our lives are brought under the teaching of the Word, we can effectively do the work God has set before us, individually and as a church.
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God's Great Supply
“It is in facing our need that we find God’s great supply.” –Alistair Begg
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Make Disciples
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” –Matthew 28:19 ESV
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Sermons about the Sacraments
Download or listen to sermons by Alistair Begg about the Lord’s Supper and baptism.
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Compassion of God
“We cannot understand the compassion of God unless we see it in the cross of the Lord Jesus Christ.” –Alistair Begg
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Do Not Exasperate Your Children
As Christian parents, we don't set out to intentionally create friction with our children. Yet, in the heat of the moment, words can inflict all kinds of damage. The Apostle Paul warns of this in the book of Ephesians, but also gives parents, and fathers in particular, God-inspired counsel on how to care for, teach, discipline, and love their children.
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Gifts from the Lord
“Our children are gifts from the Lord... Children are not a shrine at which we worship” –Alistair Begg
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Teach Them Diligently
“You shall teach [the Lord's commands] diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.” –Deuteronomy 6:7 ESV
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Set Us Free: Wallpaper
"For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery." -Galatians 5:1
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Peaceful Fruit of Righteousness
“For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.” –Hebrews 12:11 ESV
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10 Books on Christian Parenting
There’s no shortage of books filled with opinions on the topic of parenting. Yet, God is the creator of the family and His design and instruction for mothers, fathers, and children provides the only true roadmap for nurturing a healthy, happy, and content family unit.
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Download (Free) - “Parental Priorities” by Alistair Begg
Wouldn’t it be great if children came with an instruction guide? Alistair Begg teaches us that, in fact, they do! The Bible is the ultimate source for instruction and contains everything we need to know about raising children. Navigating the challenges of parenting is particularly difficult in today’s culture, which is confused about the role of mothers and fathers and the unique benefits they each bring to the family unit. Wise parenting begins with the realization that we are all born in sin; when this doctrine is properly understood, it will have practical implications on how we discipline and train our children. Mothers should embrace their irreplaceable role, and fathers are to lead their families under the framework of Biblical truth. Believing parents can be encouraged by God’s promise: “Train them up in the way they should go, and when they are old they will not depart from it.”
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Ours to Richly Enjoy
“The whole of Christ, in His character as the Son of God, is by Himself made ours to most richly enjoy.” –C.H. Spurgeon
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Enjoy the Vigor of Growing in Grace
“If Christians want to escape the sickness of sin and enjoy the vigor of growing grace, Jesus must be their model.” –C.H. Spurgeon
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Love Them Wisely
“By nature we love our children dearly, but we need the Scriptures to learn how to love them wisely.” –Alistair Begg
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Is There a Model for Parenthood?
We live in a culture where families now come in all kinds of configurations. Single-working moms try to hold down the role of both mother and father. Absentee fathers have abandoned their parenting responsibilities altogether. Children are unclear about what's right and what's wrong. Does anyone have the answer?
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The Way He Should Go
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” –Proverbs 22:6 ESV
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These Words of Mine: Wallpaper
"You shall teach [these words of mine] to your children, talking of them when you are sitting in your house, and when you are walking by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise." - Deuteronomy 11:19
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Nearness to Jesus
“There will be three effects of nearness to Jesus–humility, happiness, and holiness.” –Alistair Begg
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The Foundational Unit of Society
“The Bible clearly affirms the place of the family as the foundational unit of society.” –Alistair Begg
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The Promise is Fulfilled
“The promise is fulfill'd,
Redemption's work is done,
Justice with mercy's reconciled,
For God has raised His Son.”
–C.H. Spurgeon
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Every Spiritual Blessing
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing.” –Ephesians 1:3 ESV
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A Helpful Book for Teaching Children the Bible
Children learn best one short, focused lesson at a time.
And this month, Truth For Life is excited to offer a brand new book from bestselling children's author Carine MacKenzie that does just that!
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Bring Them
“The privilege, honor, and duty which is ours [as parents] is to seek to bring the heart of our children to the heart of our Savior.” –Alistair Begg
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A Nation's Well-Being Begins in its Homes
“The well-being of a nation begins in its homes.” –Alistair Begg
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Video: "Gifts of the Ascended Lord" by Alistair Begg
In Ephesians 4, Paul expressed the diversity of the body of Christ listing different gifts that God has given to His followers. In this message, Alistair Begg defines the gifts of apostles, prophets, and evangelists explaining the role of these individuals in laying the foundation of the Church. Each of the gifts Paul mentioned in these verses is involved with teaching the Word of God, and it is vital to understand that neither individuals nor churches can expect to grow in spiritual maturity apart from regularly hearing the expositional preaching and teaching of God's Word.
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Self-Control
“Self-control is the Spirit-enabled ability to avoid excesses and stay within the God-given boundaries.” –Alistair Begg
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For Freedom
“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” –Galatians 5:1 ESV
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Gentleness Through Trials and Difficulty
“Gentleness is not mainly developed in tranquility; gentleness is developed in trials and difficulty.” –Alistair Begg
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Alistair Begg Asks Us Where Do We Find Joy Today
Dear Friend,
“But the righteous shall be glad; they shall exult before God; they shall be jubilant with joy!”
– Psalm 68:3
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The Fruit of Faithfulness
“The fruit of faithfulness will be revealed in the entire fabric of our Christian lives.” –Alistair Begg
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Featured Resource: "My 1st Books and More" by Carine MacKenzie
Teaching children the wide scope of Biblical truth can be a challenge:
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