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The world claims that weakness must be avoided—but God’s Word says otherwise. In this message from Judges, Alistair Begg examines how God reduced Gideon’s sizable army to 300 men, securing victory against the Midianites by His power alone. Gideon and his troops recognized their inadequacy and poured out their hearts in praise over their ... Continue Reading 

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 ... Continue Reading 

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 ... Continue Reading 

In Paul’s letter to the Roman church, he urges his readers to present themselves as “living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God”- a living, lasting, and logical commitment in response to God’s mercy. Alistair Begg reminds us that Jesus held nothing back when He took our punishment on the cross so that we may be ... Continue Reading 

In Paul’s letter to the Roman church, he urges his readers to present themselves as “living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God”- a living, lasting, and logical commitment in response to God’s mercy. Alistair Begg reminds us that Jesus held nothing back when He took our punishment on the cross so that we may be ... Continue Reading 

Most of us are familiar with fear and anxiety. As fallen creatures, we are inclined to worry rather than pray, and we often neglect to seek God’s peace. I Peter 5:7, however, reminds us that although anxiety is a reality, the biblical response is absolute assurance in the strength of God’s care. As Alistair ... Continue Reading 

After two weeks adrift on storm-tossed seas, the sailors and soldiers accompanying Paul to Rome focused on self-preservation as the threat of shipwreck became certain. In the midst of calamity and crisis, leadership was desperately needed; Paul, the unlikely prisoner, stepped up with faith and common sense. Alistair Begg assures us that just as God was with ... Continue Reading 

Our hearts’ natural tendency is to be anxious and fearful. We often believe or act as if a situation’s outcome depends solely on us. In contrast, Alistair Begg helps us understand that our willingness to not take matters into our own hands is an expression of humility. As we cast our anxieties on God and remember ... Continue Reading 

Our hearts’ natural tendency is to be anxious and fearful. We often believe or act as if a situation’s outcome depends solely on us. In contrast, Alistair Begg helps us understand that our willingness to not take matters into our own hands is an expression of humility. As we cast our anxieties on God and remember ... Continue Reading 

The breakfast beside the Sea of Galilee recorded in John 21 is a lovely picture of the care and concern of Jesus for His disciples. We aren’t told why Peter and the others decided to go fishing, but these seasoned fishermen came up empty. Jesus’ question, “Haven’t you caught any fish?” caused them to honestly ... Continue Reading 

The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most challenging passages in the Bible. Understood correctly, it will make even the most well-meaning, gracious person despair of their ability to fulfill God’s commands. In this message, Alistair Begg points to the heart transformation that must precede the radical difference from the world that Jesus preached ... Continue Reading 

If we want to follow Christ faithfully, we must be prepared to face animosity and persecution. Such hatred, Alistair Begg explains, shouldn’t be provoked by obnoxious behavior on our part, which rightfully causes people to recoil. Instead, it arises in response to our allegiance to Christ. The Beatitudes assure us that while some will see believers ... Continue Reading 

The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most challenging passages in the Bible. Understood correctly, it will make even the most well-meaning, gracious person despair of their ability to fulfill God’s commands. In this message, Alistair Begg points to the heart transformation that must precede the radical difference from the world that Jesus preached ... Continue Reading 

If we want to follow Christ faithfully, we must be prepared to face animosity and persecution. Such hatred, Alistair Begg explains, shouldn’t be provoked by obnoxious behavior on our part, which rightfully causes people to recoil. Instead, it arises in response to our allegiance to Christ. The Beatitudes assure us that while some will see believers ... Continue Reading 

Following Paul's example, Alistair Begg encourages listeners with an essential foundation of our hope in Christ – the grace of God. Christians have been united to Christ and to His people by grace, and although salvation in Christ is by faith alone, our faith is never alone. Genuine Christian belief is marked by works of faith, costly ... Continue Reading 

Following Paul's example, Alistair Begg encourages listeners with an essential foundation of our hope in Christ – the grace of God. Christians have been united to Christ and to His people by grace, and although salvation in Christ is by faith alone, our faith is never alone. Genuine Christian belief is marked by works of faith, costly ... Continue Reading 

It is important to understand how offensive sin is to a holy God, but how do we keep the awareness of our sinful state from sending us into spiritual despondency? Teaching on Psalm 130, Alistair Begg encourages us to follow the Psalmist’s example by crying out to Jesus and asking Him for mercy when we find ... Continue Reading 

It is important to understand how offensive sin is to a holy God, but how do we keep the awareness of our sinful state from sending us into spiritual despondency? Teaching on Psalm 130, Alistair Begg encourages us to follow the Psalmist’s example by crying out to Jesus and asking Him for mercy when we find ... Continue Reading 

Happiness is not dependent upon favorable circumstances. In this sermon, Alistair Begg challenges us to see happiness as an outflow of sin forgiven and the promise of eternal life. We can be happy in our trials when we see them as God’s purpose accomplished in our life. Continue Reading 

When we face hardships and feel too weak to persevere on our own, Alistair Begg reminds us that we are in a good place. Our strength should come solely from God, not from ourselves. The Apostle Paul said in First Corinthians that to rely on God’s power, we must not be preoccupied with things of this ... Continue Reading 

In the courtroom before Governor Festus and King Agrippa, Paul explained how he was transformed from Saul, the chief persecutor of Christians, to the apostle Paul, commissioned servant of Christ. Through this study from Acts 26, Alistair Begg illustrates how God calls unlikely individuals to be witnessing followers of Jesus. God’s call, he reminds us, is ... Continue Reading 

When Pharaoh asked Joseph to interpret his dreams, an important question was on his mind: What should we do when uncertainty and trouble loom large before us? God warned Joseph of a coming famine, and thus gave him the opportunity to help Egypt prepare for the tumultuous days ahead. As Alistair Begg demonstrates, we should follow Joseph ... Continue Reading 

In 2 Corinthians, Paul set forth requirements to foster the growth of the Church. Had his instruction ended there, we would despair, knowing we could never reach God’s standards in our own strength. In this message, Alistair Begg directs our attention to the resources we have been given for the achievement of God’s design for ... Continue Reading 

Does your weakness discourage you? Do you wish you were more adequate for your tasks? Uniquely in biblical thinking, weakness is actually a blessing, a chance for Christ’s adequacy to shine—as the apostle Paul himself certainly had to learn. Glorifying ourselves increases our disappointment and despair, Alistair Begg explains. But when dependence upon Christ is ... Continue Reading 

Jacob’s encounter with God at Penuel provides a profound illustration of the monumental change He brings about in people’s lives. Alistair Begg leads us to consider whether we, like Jacob, have had a life-changing encounter with the living God. Jacob found himself at the crossroads of his life, and God showed him the absolute necessity ... Continue Reading 

Paul instructed fathers not to provoke their children to anger, assuming parental authority, but appealing for its restraint. Reminding us that children ultimately belong God, Alistair Begg warns parents of certain pitfalls that are likely to exasperate their children and incite responses of bitterness and resentment. The responsibility of biblical parenting is impossible apart from the grace ... Continue Reading 

Paul instructed fathers not to provoke their children to anger, assuming parental authority, but appealing for its restraint. Reminding us that children ultimately belong God, Alistair Begg warns parents of certain pitfalls that are likely to exasperate their children and incite responses of bitterness and resentment. The responsibility of biblical parenting is impossible apart from the grace ... Continue Reading 

In Ephesians 6, the Apostle Paul provides instruction on how children should be raised, but it’s not a short-term fix: Biblical parenting requires a pattern of discipline and instruction, carried out in the Lord and shaped by His loving discipline. Alistair Begg helps us understand Scripture’s imperatives to nurture tenderly, discipline biblically, and instruct purposefully ... Continue Reading 

In Ephesians 6, the Apostle Paul provides instruction on how children should be raised, but it’s not a short-term fix: Biblical parenting requires a pattern of discipline and instruction, carried out in the Lord and shaped by His loving discipline. Alistair Begg helps us understand Scripture’s imperatives to nurture tenderly, discipline biblically, and instruct purposefully ... Continue Reading