Truth For Life Blog

“What’s wrong with the world?” someone asks. Many explanations are on offer: economic turmoil, moral collapse, political extremism. Certainly these are things that are going wrong. But are they “what’s wrong with the world”?

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“If our Christianity costs us nothing, it is worth nothing.”
—Alistair Begg

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Most pastors would say that they aspire to be good pastors—that is, good at the task to which they’ve been set, not merely average (much less rotten!). Thankfully, the Scriptures don’t leave us without guidance as to what being a “good pastor” means. When Paul wrote his first letter to Timothy, he told him, “If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus” (1 Tim. 4:6).

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“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.”
James 1:17

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Pastoral ministry is, in many minds, synonymous with pulpit ministry. Yet pastors, as their name suggests, are not only preachers but shepherds. They are “those who will have to give an account” (Heb. 13:17), working as under-shepherds to the Chief Shepherd (1 Peter 5:2, 4), the one to whom the sheep belong. They have been charged with caring for the flock.

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Whether you’re a seasoned Bible study leader or new to the role, leading a group in studying God’s Word can be both challenging and encouraging. Sowable Word: Helping Ordinary People Learn to Lead Bible Studies is a terrific step-by-step guidebook that’ll show you how to lead a Scripture-based study group with confidence.

Topics: Monthly Resources

“To enjoy peace, our unbelieving thoughts must be stilled, and we must learn that the Lord reigns.”
—C.H. Spurgeon

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Millions of people across the United States of America celebrate the notion of freedom each Independence Day. But what is true freedom? In this Fourth of July weekend sermon, Alistair Begg continues his miniseries on Matthew 11:28–30.

After recently considering Jesus’ remarkable invitation—“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest”—Alistair reminds us, “The same one who gave the invitation is the one who presents the obligation” of taking Christ’s yoke upon us.

Topics: From the Archives

Come, my soul, thy suit prepare;
Jesus loves to answer prayer.
He Himself has bid thee pray,
Therefore will not say thee nay.

Topics: Hymns and Worship

As pastors, we acknowledge the importance of evangelism in the Christian life. Sharing the good news was one of the last directives that our Lord gave His disciples (Matt. 18:18–20), and the early church’s rapid growth largely was due to the believers’ obedience to this command. Given its central role in the New Testament, evangelism should be a key feature in our lives—including in our preaching.

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“Even in the face of circumstances that appear to be prevailing against us, we may trust God entirely.”
—Alistair Begg

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A story is told of a prisoner who had been locked away for decades. One morning, the warden came to his cell and told him his sentence was complete. The warden opened the door and allowed the prisoner to walk free. The prisoner walked out of the cell, crossed the block, and, seeing another cell open, ran in and slammed the door behind him.

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Dear Friend,

The United Nations represents itself as “the world’s only truly global organization”—one committed to “peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet.” There is good reason to challenge that claim and to question the organization’s ability to achieve its objective. The UN came into existence in October 1945 to maintain international peace. Seventy-nine years later, we are living in a broken world where strife and disorder among people and nations is arguably worse than at any other point in history.

Topics: Letters From Alistair Begg

From the very beginning, the first followers of Jesus worshipped Him as God. What made them so certain of His identity? And what testimony gives us the same confidence today that Jesus and God are one? The answer is found in Scripture. In fact, there isn’t just one answer; there are hundreds of assurances that Jesus is God incarnate! Explore all the evidence when you read the book 100 Proofs That Jesus Is God. You’ll consider the many attributes of Jesus that are the very same attributes of God and that affirm His deity.

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“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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