Truth For Life Blog

"Devout souls delight to reflect upon those mercies that they have obtained in answer to prayer, for they can see God's special love in them."
- C.H. Spurgeon

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

Dear Friend,

In less than a week, those of us in the US will exercise our right to vote. I thought it would be timely to consider what the Bible has to say about the privileges and obligations of citizenship.

Topics: Letters From Alistair Begg

It’s hard to imagine a more effective minister than Paul­–yet even he was no superhero. While we may assume that the spiritually mature need less prayer, Paul exemplified the exact opposite, earnestly requesting prayer for both the words and the boldness to preach the Gospel. Demonstrating how Paul’s humble acknowledgement of his vulnerability made him aware of his need for prayer, Alistair Begg spurs us on to pray for the preaching of God’s Word.

Topics: From the Archives

O God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Our shelter from the stormy blast,
And our eternal home!

Topics: Hymns and Worship

"We cast our sorrows on the Lord who walked upon the sea of old and who makes a way for His people through the depths."
- C.H. Spurgeon

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

"The Christian life is not a series of 100-yard sprints; it is like a cross-country race. It’s a long obedience in the same direction."
- Alistair Begg

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

Christians know that prayer is essential, but we often struggle with knowing how to pray best. As Paul instructed the Ephesians in wielding the spiritual weapon of prayer, he both exemplified and explained how to pray, when to pray, and what to pray for. Walking us through Paul’s imperatives on prayer, Alistair Begg helps us understand what it means to pray continually, varyingly, and perseveringly for all our brothers and sisters in Christ with God-centered perspective and trust.

Topics: From the Archives

Those in pastoral ministry have a great responsibility in preaching the Gospel to their congregation. Paul repeatedly encouraged Timothy and Titus to teach the good news with clarity and to model humility, integrity and godly character. In these sermons, Alistair Begg encourages pastors to stay focused on God’s Word as the source of inerrant truth and to teach the Bible in a manner that glorifies God.

Topics: From the Archives

"This is the birthright of the child of God: that God comes and invades us by the Holy Spirit, takes up residence in our lives, and creates within us a passion for God and a love for Him."
- Alistair Begg

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

Men: Do your brains feel overused and exhausted? Are your marriages not what they once were? Are you falling behind in your work, often feeling overwhelmed and stressed?

Topics: Monthly Resources