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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 

In Romans 12:2, Paul warns readers not to be conformed to the ways of this world, but rather, to be transformed by God and conformed to the image of Christ. Alistair Begg explains that a Christian’s way of thinking changes as a result of God’s revelation of Himself. Our perspective on the world should ... Continue Reading 

In Romans 12:2, Paul warns readers not to be conformed to the ways of this world, but rather, to be transformed by God and conformed to the image of Christ. Alistair Begg explains that a Christian’s way of thinking changes as a result of God’s revelation of Himself. Our perspective on the world should ... Continue Reading 

The book of Jonah is an extended demonstration of the providence of God: whether providing a gigantic fish or a small worm, He was at work directing everything to its appointed end. Today, too, God still provides everything out of a desire to see all people drawn into His grace. Alistair Begg teaches us that just as ... Continue Reading 

Paul directed Timothy to avoid the lifestyle of the false teachers who saw ministry as a means to financial gain. Alistair Begg teaches us that leaders establish the pattern of spiritual maturity for the church by what they pursue and what they set their minds against. Godly living is not accomplished by human effort alone, but is ... Continue Reading 

After praying for his readers in Ephesians 3, Paul proceeded to praise the perfect and powerful God who will answer his requests. In this message, Alistair Begg describes the need to ground our praise in theology and an understanding of God as creator and sustainer, revealed in the Bible. The world around us will see His glory ... Continue Reading 

After praying for his readers in Ephesians 3, Paul proceeded to praise the perfect and powerful God who will answer his requests. In this message, Alistair Begg describes the need to ground our praise in theology and an understanding of God as creator and sustainer, revealed in the Bible. The world around us will see His glory ... 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 

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the old covenant —the covenant God made with Israel in the Old Testament. As Alistair Begg explains, Christ’s death provides a level of access to God that the old covenant only hinted at. The fulfillment of this covenant through Jesus’ death and resurrection provides us with a ... Continue Reading 

In Ephesians 3, Paul established his identity as a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, explaining to his readers that this was not a role he chose for himself, but one to which he had been called by the grace of God. Paul exercised humility in response to God’s grace toward him, but also understood ... Continue Reading 

In Ephesians 3, Paul established his identity as a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, explaining to his readers that this was not a role he chose for himself, but one to which he had been called by the grace of God. Paul exercised humility in response to God’s grace toward him, but also understood ... Continue Reading 

Humility and grace go hand in hand. The more we understand God’s grace, the more humble we should become. Alistair Begg reminds us that living a humble life involves serving others, regularly asking God for forgiveness, and remembering our utter dependence on Him. A life marked by humility thinks so much of God that there is ... Continue Reading 

At the end of his second letter to the Corinthians, Paul gave his readers a final blessing which has become a congregational prayer known as “The Grace.” In anticipation of a communion service, Alistair Begg explains how this prayer affirms the Trinity, prepares us for the Lord’s Supper, and encourages our hearts. When we say the ... Continue Reading 

Throughout his writings, Luke focused on the theme of forgiveness—a theme that culminates when Jesus, suffering on the cross, asks the Father to forgive those who placed Him there. Jesus’ prayer was not a plea for God to ignore sin, Alistair Begg points out; rather, it reflected Christ’s desire for sinners to repent and receive ... Continue Reading 

“Shout for joy to the Lord!” The psalmist’s words are an invitation from God Himself, calling us to joyful worship and thankful praise. As Alistair Begg discusses God’s call to thankfulness in this familiar psalm, we are reminded that our worship is to be based on the truths presented in His Word—that what we ... 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 

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