Truth For Life Blog

“To enjoy peace, our unbelieving thoughts must be stilled, and we must learn that the Lord reigns.”
—C.H. Spurgeon

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

Millions of people across the United States of America celebrate the notion of freedom each Independence Day. But what is true freedom? In this Fourth of July weekend sermon, Alistair Begg continues his miniseries on Matthew 11:28–30.

After recently considering Jesus’ remarkable invitation—“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest”—Alistair reminds us, “The same one who gave the invitation is the one who presents the obligation” of taking Christ’s yoke upon us.

Topics: From the Archives

Come, my soul, thy suit prepare;
Jesus loves to answer prayer.
He Himself has bid thee pray,
Therefore will not say thee nay.

Topics: Hymns and Worship

As pastors, we acknowledge the importance of evangelism in the Christian life. Sharing the good news was one of the last directives that our Lord gave His disciples (Matt. 18:18–20), and the early church’s rapid growth largely was due to the believers’ obedience to this command. Given its central role in the New Testament, evangelism should be a key feature in our lives—including in our preaching.

Topics: Articles

“Even in the face of circumstances that appear to be prevailing against us, we may trust God entirely.”
—Alistair Begg

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

A story is told of a prisoner who had been locked away for decades. One morning, the warden came to his cell and told him his sentence was complete. The warden opened the door and allowed the prisoner to walk free. The prisoner walked out of the cell, crossed the block, and, seeing another cell open, ran in and slammed the door behind him.

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Dear Friend,

The United Nations represents itself as “the world’s only truly global organization”—one committed to “peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet.” There is good reason to challenge that claim and to question the organization’s ability to achieve its objective. The UN came into existence in October 1945 to maintain international peace. Seventy-nine years later, we are living in a broken world where strife and disorder among people and nations is arguably worse than at any other point in history.

Topics: Letters From Alistair Begg

From the very beginning, the first followers of Jesus worshipped Him as God. What made them so certain of His identity? And what testimony gives us the same confidence today that Jesus and God are one? The answer is found in Scripture. In fact, there isn’t just one answer; there are hundreds of assurances that Jesus is God incarnate! Explore all the evidence when you read the book 100 Proofs That Jesus Is God. You’ll consider the many attributes of Jesus that are the very same attributes of God and that affirm His deity.

Topics: Monthly Resources

“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.”
Galatians 5:1

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

Imagine that you’re in London. The year is 1675; it’s been fewer than ten years since the Great Fire ravished the city. One Sunday afternoon, after lunch, you walk down Bishopsgate Street to discover a constant flow of people entering the great hall of the Crosby House. The large home’s owner is Sir John Langham, a Nonconformist who has left the Church of England.

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