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When I am asked to name my favorite movie, my answer hasn’t changed in nearly forty years. It is Chariots of Fire. Nominated in seven categories at the 54th Academy Awards, it was an unexpected winner of four Oscars, including Best Picture. In 1982, the applause rang out in Hollywood, just as it did in 1945 at the cemetery in the Weihsien Internment Camp in China when Eric Henry Liddell made an abundant entry into heaven.

Topics: Letters From Alistair Begg

“It is always beneficial to praise the Lord; such praise cheers the day and brightens the night; it lightens toil and softens sorrow.”
— C.H. Spurgeon

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

Some day the silver cord will break,
And I no more as now shall sing;
But oh, the joy when I shall wake
Within the palace of the King!

Topics: Hymns and Worship

Life may seem like a series of disconnected events, but behind the scenes, God is always working out His plan. When David made a reasonable request of a wealthy man named Nabal, he received a dismissive, selfish response. Enraged, David prepared to avenge himself, but the Lord intervened by means of a timely report from an unnamed young man. Examining God’s sovereign care through this incident’s characters and circumstances, Alistair Begg assures us that believers remain safe in the Father’s arms.

Topics: From the Archives

While many aspire to practice good self-control, if we’re honest, our efforts often fall short. In these messages, Alistair Begg explores the need for self-control and the means of attaining it as we seek to live lives pleasing to our Lord. We’re reminded that the Christian life frees us to enjoy genuine joy, peace, and freedom.

Topics: From the Archives

Within a local church that's faithful to Scripture, we'll find a remarkable sense of unity among a widely diverse group of people. Alistair continues looking at the marks of a biblical church. In this second segment of seven, he explores fellowship in Christ. Click here to find extended teaching on this subject.

Topics: Begg's Blog

“Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.”
— Hebrews 12:14 (ESV)

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

I love to tell the story
Of unseen things above,
Of Jesus and his glory,
Of Jesus and his love.
I love to tell the story
Because I know ‘tis true;
It satisfies my longings
As nothing else could do.

Topics: Hymns and Worship

David’s path to the throne certainly wasn’t a straight line! Nonetheless, he resisted the temptation to grab for himself what God alone could give. Rather than kill Saul when he was within reach and caught unawares, David cut off only a piece of the king’s robe as evidence. Alistair Begg explains how this gesture honored the Lord and appeared to soften Saul’s heart. When life’s path doesn’t seem to make sense, we, like David, can trust God to order all our ways.

Topics: From the Archives

Alistair sits down to explain the characteristics that mark an effective biblical church. In this first of seven brief talks, he addresses the importance of a church's devotion to the apostles' teaching—the proclamation of the good news of God's Kingdom. Click here to learn more from Alistair on this topic.

Topics: Begg's Blog