Truth For Life Blog

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." —Philippians 4:6-7 (ESV)

Topics: From the Archives

Is it permissible to lie when telling the truth could lead to tragedy? On the run from Saul, David lied to Ahimelech about not being alone. The priest then helped the fugitive by giving him holy bread. How did Ahimelech decide he could break ceremonial law and share the bread reserved for priests? Alistair Begg examines this strange episode in David’s life, whose circumstances—despite his decisions—point forward to the greater King, Jesus.

Topics: From the Archives

“I … must work to foster a continual sense of being accepted in the Beloved and must have no joy when His love is not shed abroad in my soul. When my Bridegroom is gone, my soul must long for Him.”
— C.H. Spurgeon

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

How did David, the faith-filled hero who defeated Goliath, become a fearful fugitive relying on lies and deception? Before we approach difficult passages like 1 Samuel 21, we need to understand how to faithfully study God’s Word. Walking us through a list of proper Bible study habits, Alistair Begg reminds us to focus on the Bible’s main purpose and to allow Scripture to frame our interpretation. Only then can we make sense of David’s behavior while he was on the run.

Topics: From the Archives

“Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” —Proverbs 16:18 (ESV)

In today's world, many view self-confidence as an important character trait. But when does self-confidence become simply another word for pride? In this selection of sermons, Alistair Begg urges us to look at Jesus’ example of humility and be willing to serve others.

Topics: From the Archives

One of the most perplexing issues of living the Christian life in twenty-first century America is where to go to church. New believers seeking their first church home, long-time Christians relocating to an unfamiliar place, and even those well entrenched in a particular church must face this issue head on. That’s because so much of what passes for “church” today isn’t really church, at least, not as the New Testament presents it to us. Therefore, if you are seeking a church home, the only place to discover what really matters is in the Bible. The Book of Acts offers us a blueprint for church life:

Topics: Begg's Blog, Articles

"Jesus turns human evaluation upside down and makes entry into His kingdom dependent on none of the things that are often used to identify our significance."
- Alistair Begg

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

Are heaven and hell real? What will heaven be like? What will the day of judgement look like? Download or listen to sermons by Alistair Begg about heaven, hell, and the day of God's judgment.

Topics: From the Archives

In a world that embraces moral and cultural relativism, how are Christians supposed to live? Daniel modeled faithfulness in an alien culture—but it’s God who is the true hero of his story, teaches Alistair Begg. The same God who protected Daniel in the lions’ den moves throughout the world today, working out His plan for His people. In Christ, we can live Gospel-focused lives and remain fearless in the face of idolatry and opposition.

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In heavenly love abiding,
No change my heart shall fear;
And safe is such confiding,
For nothing changes here:
The storm may roar without me,
My heart may low be laid;
But God is round about me,
And can I be dismayed?

Topics: Hymns and Worship