Truth For Life Blog

Those familiar with the story of 1 Samuel know King David as “a man after God’s own heart.” Alistair Begg helps us consider how this description speaks more to God’s character than to David’s. David was not anointed as king because of his personal qualities. Rather, God chose him according to His electing love and perfect will. Many years later, God would choose another King to come from Bethlehem—one even greater, who would be the Savior of His people.

Topics: From the Archives

Dear Friend,

Perhaps my favorite hymn is “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven.” It was written by Scotsman Henry Francis Lyte and it is inspired by Psalm 103. When Susan and I were married in 1975, Susan chose the melody, composed by John Goss in 1868, as her processional music. It served to turn our attention from ourselves to the grace, favor, and glory of God.

Topics: Letters From Alistair Begg

"The great span of God's providential care gives substance, foundation, and meaning to my existence."
- Alistair Begg

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

Watch Alistair Begg as he discusses preaching, marriage and long-term ministry on The Pastor Well Podcast with Pastor Hershael York.

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Watch as Alistair Begg speaks during Southern Seminary's Chapel and looks at four aspects of the ministry of John the Baptist.

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"Christian contentment is the direct fruit of having no higher ambition than to belong to the Lord and to be entirely at His disposal."
- Alistair Begg

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

“Expository preaching, the systematic consecutive exposition of the Scriptures, not only begins with God and his glory, but also makes pastors students of the Bible.” - Alistair Begg

Download or listen to sermons by Alistair Begg about expository preaching.

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I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever,
I will sing, I will sing
I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever,
I will sing the mercies of the Lord.
With my mouth will I make known
Thy faithfulness, Thy faithfulness;
With my mouth will I make known
Thy faithfulness to all generations.
I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever,
I will sing, I will sing
I will sing of the mercies of the LORD.

Topics: Hymns and Worship

Brand new from experienced marriage counselor and pastor Jonathan Holmes, Counsel for Couples offers a treasure trove of wisdom and instruction for those counseling couples through marriage difficulty.

Topics: Monthly Resources

Download or listen to five sermons from Alistair Begg about Preaching.

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