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Weary of plagues and eager to rid themselves of the ark, the Philistines devised a plan to test whether their affliction was truly the result of God’s heavy hand or merely coincidence. Walking us through the twists and turns of this story, Alistair Begg reminds us that God judges those who violate His plans and is not to be tested. Our heritage, offerings, and endeavors can’t save us from His wrath. Only in Christ can we safely and securely stand before the Lord.

Topics: From the Archives

Questions—children are full of them! While inquisitiveness is an endearing quality, it can sometimes prove challenging, especially when young ones begin to ask about matters of faith. Thankfully, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson has written a helpful book for families that makes the most of a child’s natural curiosity about God and the world He has made.

Topics: Monthly Resources

"God sweeps all of our failures into His purpose so that His great power might be shown to belong not to us, but to the Lord Jesus."
— Alistair Begg

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

God cannot be defeated, even when His children are. When the Philistines vanquished the Israelites and captured the ark, all seemed lost. The tables were turned, though, when the almighty God toppled the Philistines’ worthless idol Dagon and inflicted them with tumors until they cried out. Alistair Begg explains that afflictions like these can be acts of mercy that help us recognize God’s glory, presence, and power. Our only true protection from God’s wrath is the refuge He Himself provides in Jesus.

Topics: From the Archives

When challenging circumstances reveal our weaknesses, it can be tempting to despair. To help us battle discouragement­­—especially in the face of prolonged trials­­—Scripture teaches us to view our situations from God’s perspective. When we seek the Lord in prayer and call to mind His faithfulness and promises, we are reminded that He is able to work all things for His glory and our good.

Topics: Ministry Updates

Listen to or download for free sermons from 2 Timothy by Alistair Begg. Choose from below or see additional sermons using our bible scripture sorting tool.

Listen to or download for free sermons from 1 Timothy by Alistair Begg. Choose from below or see additional sermons using our bible scripture sorting tool.

Listen to or download for free sermons from 2 Thessalonians by Alistair Begg. Choose from below or see additional sermons using our bible scripture sorting tool.

In God’s plan for the Christian family, all members affirm that Jesus is Lord through their submission to and love for one another. Together, husbands and wives set the tone, displaying their love for Christ in giving themselves to the privileges and responsibilities of marriage. Children in turn display their understanding of Jesus’ lordship by respecting and obeying their parents. When everyone in the family follows this biblical mandate, it makes for healthy churches and stable societies.

Topics: Ministry Updates

"Let me tell you how you experience God: read your Bible and do what it says, and He’ll meet with you along the journey."
- Alistair Begg

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

What would Jesus think about Mother’s Day? The brief glimpses provided in Scripture reveal that while Jesus was respectful, courteous, and concerned for His mother’s care, His priority was to do the work of His Father—and although she gave birth to Christ, even Mary was in need of salvation. In this “charcoal sketch,” Alistair Begg surveys the Bible passages that record Jesus’ interactions with His mother. These scenes remind us that, like Jesus, our duty to God must take precedence over everything else, including family loyalty.

Topics: From the Archives

What happens when we pray? Consider this encouragement from J.C. Ryle:

Topics: Monthly Resources

"There is no period in the Christian life when we are exempt from temptation."
- Alistair Begg

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

I asked the Lord that I might grow
In faith and love and ev’ry grace; 
Might more of His salvation know,
And seek more earnestly His face.

Topics: Hymns and Worship

Paul wrote to the Colossian believers to assure them of their identity in Christ and to urge them on to maturity, lest they be drawn away from the truth. Having once been alienated from God, he explained, they were now reconciled by Christ. Jesus’ death covered every individual sin, and one day He would present His people holy and blameless to His Father. As Alistair Begg makes plain, while everyone’s heart is hostile to God, in Christ we have been radically transformed from what we once were.

Topics: From the Archives

Mothers are one of the greatest signposts God ever fixed on the earth, carrying on daily with strength, love, consistency, the healing art, and just the right words at just the right time. The amazing love and effectiveness mothers display demonstrates, in thousands of ways, that behind them there is a God who also cares. And where even the best of mothers cannot reach us, heal us, or offer the right words, there is someone even stronger, more perfect and availing. Loving mothers point us to a loving God.

Topics: Ministry Updates

What can prayer do? Have you ever wondered? Consider J.C. Ryle’s observations:

Topics: Monthly Resources

"True freedom is found in obedience to what God has made absolutely clear in the Bible."
- Alistair Begg

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

Dear Friend,

We’ll soon be reaching a milestone in hosting our 20th annual Basics Conference for pastors and church leaders. It’s been a particular joy and privilege to have been joined by faithful friends in the Gospel who’ve taught at Basics. Sitting side by side with fellow teachers of God’s Word, we’ve shared the ups and downs of pastoral ministry and have encouraged one another to keep on keeping on.

Topics: Letters From Alistair Begg

Ever since 1774, when the Continental Congress asked the thirteen original American colonies to pray for wisdom in forming a nation, leaders in the US have issued calls for prayer for the country. In 1952, a joint resolution by the United States Congress declared an annual day of prayer, which in 1988 was permanently designated to take place on the first Thursday in May.

Topics: Ministry Updates

You may now listen to Truth For Life and Truth For Life Weekend from your phone. This new opportunity helps us achieve our goal of teaching the Bible with clarity and relevance where people are in whatever format they choose.

Topics: Ministry Updates

Do you pray? It’s a straightforward question, and one that most of us can answer without much reflection. But even if we do pray, what do our prayers sound like? What do they reveal about our hearts?

Topics: Monthly Resources