Truth For Life Blog

A consistent, eternity-focused prayer life doesn't come naturally to most of us. How can we pray better, and bigger? In his latest book, Alistair Begg offers a helpful pattern for praying big prayers to a big God by drawing from the prayers of the apostle Paul in the book of Ephesians. Watch Alistair discuss how to focus our prayers, why some prayers remain unanswered, and what we should pray for in this insightful series.

Topics: Ministry Updates, Monthly Resources

Finding the words to pray what's on our hearts isn't always easy. In his book Pray Big, Alistair Begg gives us a prayer to thank God for the privilege of being able to call Him Father and for enabling us to come to Him through the giving of the Holy Spirit.

Topics: Ministry Updates, Monthly Resources

"It was God’s purpose from all of eternity that His Son would be the atoning sacrifice for sins."
- Alistair Begg

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

A faithful and fruitful prayer life doesn't always come easily. How should we talk to God? What should we pray for? How do we approach a Holy God in our sinful state? Alistair Begg addresses these questions and more in this full-length interview on the subject of his new book, Pray Big: Learn to Pray Like an Apostle.

Topics: Begg's Blog, Articles

"You’re either for Christ or you are opposed to Christ. You are either putting your faith and trust in what Jesus said and did or you’re putting your faith and trust in what you have said and in what you believe. I commend to you today a resurrected Christ. I commend to you His amazing love, the wonder of His sacrifice, in order that we who are dead in our sins may be made alive forever and ever."  —Alistair Begg

Topics: Ministry Updates

A faithful and fruitful prayer life doesn't always come easily. How should we talk to God? What should we pray for? How do we approach a holy God in our sinful state? Alistair Begg addresses these questions and more in this full-length interview on his new book, Pray Big: Learn to Pray Like an Apostle.

Topics: Letters From Alistair Begg, Ministry Updates

"God reigns over the nations;
God sits on his holy throne.
The princes of the peoples gather
as the people of the God of Abraham.
For the shields of the earth belong to God;
he is highly exalted!"
— Psalm 47:8–9 ESV

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

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Topics: Ministry Updates

What does it really mean to be a Christian? In this study, Alistair Begg identifies the essential elements of the believer’s life, starting with conversion and then elaborating on how believers are to act out their faith. “To be a Christian,” he says, “is to declare that Jesus is Lord. His Lordship affects both our minds, teaching us what to believe, and our morals, changing the way we live.” While each follower of Christ is uniquely called, all Christians share the same fixed features of genuine faith.

Topics: Ministry Updates, Monthly Resources

The world’s chaos may tempt us to cry out, “Is anyone in charge around here?” Reminding us that the Lord Omnipotent still reigns, Alistair Begg examines the biblical clarity, mystery, and security of God’s providence. Our creator and sustainer, God remains sovereign over all things—including rulers and rebels alike. Even when the wicked flourish and we are disheartened, we can trust Him to keep His promises and fulfill His purposes for His glory and our good.

Topics: From the Archives