Truth For Life Blog

"The enabling of the Spirit of God through the directives of the Word of God does not enslave us to external rules, but it empowers us from the inside to make the right choices in the right way."
- Alistair Begg

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

On the heels of victory against the Philistines, Saul found himself waging a new battle—a spiritual war within his own heart. His desire to vanquish enemies in his own strength led him to place a rash oath on the Israelites. This foolish decision led the people to obey manmade laws rather than God’s divine commands. As Alistair Begg teaches, however, Saul’s failed leadership reminds us to fix our eyes on Jesus, the one true King who never fails or disappoints His people.

Topics: From the Archives

"Only in the new heaven and the new earth will the storms of life ultimately and finally be stilled."
- Alistair Begg

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

“The whole world is now my parish. Wheresoever my Master calls me I am ready to go and preach the everlasting Gospel.” —George Whitefield

Topics: Monthly Resources

With God’s help, we can scale a wall! Such faith empowered Jonathan, accompanied only by his armor-bearer, to face the Philistines. His confidence lay not in his own strength and talent but in the Lord’s ability to save—and the Lord did not disappoint. God is not a bystander, teaches Alistair Begg; He continues to intervene and overrule amid the world’s panic. In Jonathan, we see a hint of Jesus, the great King, only Savior, and our one true hope.

Topics: From the Archives

"Have you ever been gathered up in the embrace of God the Father? Do you know God? Do you know how much He loves you?"
- Alistair Begg

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

“Why should I read the Bible?” Have you ever been asked that question? Have you ever asked that question yourself?

Topics: Monthly Resources

"[God’s] invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. "
- Romans 1:20

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

Trouble was brewing in Israel. As the Philistine army assembled against them, the nation watched in fear and hopelessness, hiding among rocks and tombs. Surveying the circumstances, Saul chose not to wait for Samuel; instead, he offered an unauthorized sacrifice to the Lord. Examining Saul’s actions, Alistair Begg explains that while trusting God is seldom simple, disobeying Him is the heart of folly. Thankfully, our hope does not rest in ourselves, but in Christ, the obedient King.

Topics: From the Archives

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Topics: Ministry Updates

I will sing the wondrous story
Of the Christ who died for me—
How He left His home in glory
For the cross of Calvary.

Topics: Hymns and Worship

"There is no peace apart from the Prince of Peace. There is no satisfaction and security apart from He who is the truth Himself."
- Alistair Begg

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

Dear Friend,

Are you a melody person or a lyric person? I’m always surprised when people tell me that they don’t know the words to a song because, they say, “I only listen to the music.”

Topics: Letters From Alistair Begg

Marvelous grace of our loving Lord,
Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt,
Yonder on Calvary’s mount out-poured,
There where the blood of the Lamb was spilt.

Topics: Hymns and Worship