Truth For Life Blog

As we enter the days and weeks before Easter, it’s appropriate for us to set aside time to reflect on the astonishing truth that Christ Jesus, the Son of God, came in order to die that broken sinners could have their sins forgiven and be reconciled to God. We hope that the resources listed below will be helpful to you as you contemplate this wonderful gift.

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John 4 is a remarkable account. In the previous chapter, Jesus engages the religious professional Nicodemus (John 3:1–15). But in chapter 4, Jesus talks with a woman at the opposite end of that spectrum—a religious, social, and moral outsider. Strikingly, the friend of sinners crosses the established social boundaries in order to show Himself to be the Savior of the world.

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Topics: Hymns and Worship

“Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!”
Matthew 21:9

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Philippians 2:5–11 is one of the Bible’s great passages on Christ’s person and work. Writing to the first-century church in Philippi, the apostle Paul urged believers toward unity in the Gospel message (1:27). Though the apostle’s letter isn’t primarily a theological treatise, he nevertheless grounded his call in the deep doctrines of Jesus’ identity.

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Topics: Hymns and Worship

Have you ever wondered about the origins of Easter traditions like enjoying chocolate or coloring hard-boiled eggs? In his brand-new book, 12 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know about Easter, Truth For Life program host Bob Lepine explains how these traditions began—and, more importantly, introduces those unfamiliar with the Gospel to the historical events that took place on the very first Easter. This is a book Bob wrote for you to give to your friends, neighbors, and colleagues who have never explored the facts about Jesus’ death and resurrection and their eternal significance.   

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“When we suffer as a Christian ... we can safely assume that God is Master even over this circumstance in which we find ourselves.”
—Alistair Begg

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“There’s never a promise that God has made that He won’t fulfill.”
—Alistair Begg

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“In the unity of the Godhead there be three Persons of one substance, power, and eternity: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost. The Father is of none, neither begotten nor proceeding; the Son is eternally begotten of the Father; the Holy Ghost eternally proceeding from the Father and the Son.”

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Popular books authored by Alistair Begg are now available in non-English languages.

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“If you read only the New Testament, it’s like attending the second act of a two-act play.”
—Alistair Begg

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Dear Friend,

A few days ago, I awoke with the lyrics of a seldom-sung hymn, “Though Troubles Assail,” at the forefront of my mind. Hymns are a frequent companion, and relevant lyrics often rise to the surface without much conscious thought.

Topics: Letters From Alistair Begg

If you arrive at Holy Week wishing you had spent more time preparing for and meditating on the saving work of Christ, you’ll benefit significantly from the devotional book O Sacred Head, Now Wounded: A Liturgy for Daily Worship from Pascha to Pentecost. This rich collection of daily readings will greatly enhance your quiet time in prayer and help you fully experience the most significant event in human history.

Topics: Monthly Resources