Truth For Life Blog

What does it mean to be godly? Far from some remote, disengaged experience, much of the Christian life involves practical obedience. Godliness in Scripture wears working clothes, so to speak. Chapter after chapter, God’s Word confronts men and women with essential issues, impressing on our hearts the urgency of living as those made new in Christ.

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“And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.’”
—Luke 2:9–11

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R. J. Coates and J. I Packer once wrote, “A well-worn Bible is an impressive if not a beautiful sight.”¹ Faithful Christian living is largely a matter of looking to God’s Word and humbly submitting to what we hear and see there. This is the reason the mission of Truth For Life is “to teach the Bible with clarity and relevance.” We believe that God has ordained that by means of biblical teaching and preaching, “unbelievers will be converted, believers will be established, and local churches will be strengthened.”

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Though he died in 1980, John Lennon’s music remains influential. His lyrics from the song “Imagine” have become a kind of contemporary mantra:

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“Jesus was delivered up to death in order that we might be delivered from death.”
—Alistair Begg

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Dear Friend,

Are you getting ready for Christmas? And if so, what’s involved? Making preparations for food, presents, travel, and festive gatherings are expected and familiar. The joy of family reunions combined with the sights and sounds that bring good cheer provide moments of reflection and wonder. Perhaps, like me, you have to admit just how easy it is to be distracted by what is good and even miss out on what is best. It is one thing to sing, “Let every heart prepare Him room,” while personally failing to make the necessary preparations.

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This collection of three classic works by three influential theologians is highly recommended reading from Truth For Life. These pocket-sized softcover books feature the works of Scottish ministers Henry Scougal and Thomas Chalmers and twentieth-century writer J. I. Packer.

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Today is Giving Tuesday, the international day of giving to the nonprofit organizations that benefit you throughout the year.

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“In providence, He continues to sustain the universe and to bring things all to their appointed end.”
—Alistair Begg

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