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"But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." - Isaiah 40:31

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

As Truth For Life concludes another year of teaching the Bible to an ever-growing audience, your financial partnership is as important as ever!

Topics: Ministry Updates

Are you ready for Christmas? It’s possible to believe many things about Jesus without ever trusting Him. Alistair Begg urges us to consider that because we are sinners, our greatest need is salvation—to be rescued from our rejection of Jesus for a relationship with Him by His own sacrifice on the cross. God’s gift of salvation is not related to our performance. It is ours when we receive the Savior whose coming we celebrate during the Christmas season.

Topics: From the Archives

Onward, Christian soldiers,
Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
Going on before!
Christ, the royal Master,
Leads against the foe;
Forward into battle,
See his banner go!

Topics: Hymns and Worship

The Christmas story, layered upon by time and tradition, brings to mind the image of Jesus in a manger. The heart of its message, though, depends upon Christ on the cross. In this short Christmas message, Alistair Begg helps us to consider God’s gracious provision of a Savior in the giving of His own Son. Although the goodness of creation was marred by human rebellion, through the new gift of Christ’s life and death all things will be made perfect.

Topics: From the Archives

"'And You, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.'" - Matthew 2:6

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

The arrival of the wise men is a familiar part of the Christmas story, but much of what is commonly regarded about their identity and arrival has been influenced by legend and tradition. Scripture describes their purpose clearly, however: they sincerely inquired about the newborn King. Alistair Begg explores this important encounter with Christ and what it means to truly seek Him. The greatest gift ever given was not presented in the form of earthly treasure, but rather in Heaven’s greatest treasure being sent to us, God’s own Son.

Topics: From the Archives

O Come, O Come Emmanuel
By: Latin Hymn, translated by John M. Neal, stanzas 1, 2, altered; Henry S. Coffin, stanzas 3, 4, altered

O come, O come, Immanuel,
and ransom captive Israel
that mourns in lonely exile here
until the Son of God appear.

Topics: Hymns and Worship

Topics: Letters From Alistair Begg, Ministry Updates

Alistair Begg shares his thoughts on R.C. Sproul's life and ministry. 

Topics: Letters From Alistair Begg, Ministry Updates

In ancient days, when people created idols for themselves, God spoke through the prophet Isaiah to declare the futility of idol worship and to remind His people of His promised Messiah. Idolatry persists today, although our gods and idols tend to be subtler. Sometimes, even good things can siphon off the devotion that is solely due to God—but how do these idols measure up against the God of the Bible?

Topics: Monthly Resources

"And the angel said to them, 'Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.'"
- Luke 2:10-12

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

Into the humiliation of a people suffering the consequences of their sin, the Prophet Micah spoke a message of hope. Alistair Begg explains that God's promise would be fulfilled through a King born in insignificant circumstances, but destined for an everlasting reign—Christ, the Lord. He is our eternal King, and He, Himself, is the peace with God that our sin requires. His coming is met with hostility and indifference from some, but those who bow before Him in humble faith find salvation.

Topics: From the Archives

O Little Town of Bethlehem
By: Phillips Brooks

O little town of Bethlehem,
How still we see thee lie!
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by.
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
The everlasting Light;
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee tonight.

Topics: Hymns and Worship

Go, Tell It on the Mountain
Traditional spiritual, stanzas written by John W. Work II

Refrain:
Go, tell it on the mountain,
Over the hills and everywhere;
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born.

Topics: Hymns and Worship

"I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations." - Psalm 57:9

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

Everyone is naturally inclined to proud self-assertion, but humility and mutual submission should be evident in the lives of believers. Alistair Begg urges us to consider that real unity is a response of reverence for Jesus, who gave Himself for us. As we are increasingly under the control of God's Word and the Lordship of God's Son, the Holy Spirit will produce genuine unity among the people of God.

Topics: From the Archives

This Christmas, explore the beauty found in the very first Christmas songs with Christmas Playlist by Alistair Begg! Dive deep into the rich lyrics of the very first Christmas songs sung by Mary, Zechariah, the Angles, and Simeon as they celebrate the birth of our Lord. Alistair Begg explores these beautiful songs and points us to the greatest gift of the season—the only One that can satisfy long after the holiday fades away.

Topics: Ministry Updates, Monthly Resources

"When we throw whatever God has entrusted to us - talent, resource, time - out on to the water of life, the promise of God's Word is that it will return to us as per God's design." - Alistair Begg

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

Warmest Christmas Greetings!

“Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.’” — Matthew 1:18-21

Topics: Letters From Alistair Begg