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The greatest problem that we face isn't the circumstances outside of us, but the sin that is within us. We are alienated from God and helpless to fix the problem ourselves. As Alistair Begg explains, the good news of the Gospel is that God Himself has provided a way for our sin to be forgiven. Through ... Continue Reading 

Jesus tells a series of parables in Luke 15 that demonstrate God’s willingness to seek out sinners. Like the Prodigal Son, we all have sought our own path and have forsaken the God who gives us our every provision. In spite of our rebellion, and often in our lowest state, God lovingly pursues His children and ... Continue Reading 

Addressing an audience made up of sinners and Pharisees alike, Jesus told three parables, each expressing the broken relationship between God and His people. These parables, however, went on to reveal God’s desire to pursue His children and restore them to Himself. Examining each story, Alistair Begg turns our attention to the greatest barrier standing between ... Continue Reading 

We all love a good story—but while Jesus’ parables captured the attention of many of his hearers, not everyone was so enthralled. Trusting their own good works for salvation, the Pharisees spurned Jesus’ teaching. Those who knew the emptiness of sin, however, recognized their need for the hope found in Jesus’ stories of redemption. Perhaps no ... Continue Reading 

We all love a good story—but while Jesus’ parables captured the attention of many of his hearers, not everyone was so enthralled. Trusting their own good works for salvation, the Pharisees spurned Jesus’ teaching. Those who knew the emptiness of sin, however, recognized their need for the hope found in Jesus’ stories of redemption. Perhaps no ... Continue Reading 

Among the central truths of the Christian faith, the ascension of our Lord to heaven may sometimes receive less attention than His death and resurrection. Is it really so important that He is now at the Father's right hand? Alistair Begg responds with a resounding Yes, explaining how Jesus' ascension affirms His finished work to redeem ... Continue Reading 

Among the central truths of the Christian faith, the ascension of our Lord to heaven may sometimes receive less attention than His death and resurrection. Is it really so important that He is now at the Father's right hand? Alistair Begg responds with a resounding Yes, explaining how Jesus' ascension affirms His finished work to redeem ... Continue Reading 

People around the world enjoy the familiar words of “Once in Royal David’s City” during the Christmas season, but few ponder the deep truths that the carol teaches. In this Christmas Eve message, Alistair Begg explains that this simple children’s song illustrates that God became man to save sinners. The Baby of Bethlehem now reigns ... Continue Reading 

People around the world enjoy the familiar words of “Once in Royal David’s City” during the Christmas season, but few ponder the deep truths that the carol teaches. In this Christmas Eve message, Alistair Begg explains that this simple children’s song illustrates that God became man to save sinners. The Baby of Bethlehem now reigns ... Continue Reading 

When Jesus healed the demon-possessed and sick, He demonstrated His compassion, power, and divine nature. These displays of love and mercy were not only meant to show Christ’s attributes, but to illustrate the reality that Christ came to spiritually restore a defiled people to Himself. Alistair Begg explains that Jesus, the Great Physician, has promised to ... Continue Reading 

When Jesus healed the demon-possessed and sick, He demonstrated His compassion, power, and divine nature. These displays of love and mercy were not only meant to show Christ’s attributes, but to illustrate the reality that Christ came to spiritually restore a defiled people to Himself. Alistair Begg explains that Jesus, the Great Physician, has promised to ... 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 

The psalmist’s cry to the Lord for mercy is echoed in countless hearts every day. Like the psalmist, we rest our hope on the promises in His Word. Teaching from Psalm 130, Alistair Begg examines God’s forgiveness—a forgiveness that cost Him much and that causes our hearts to rightly fear Him. Faced with our ... Continue Reading 

The psalmist’s cry to the Lord for mercy is echoed in countless hearts every day. Like the psalmist, we rest our hope on the promises in His Word. Teaching from Psalm 130, Alistair Begg examines God’s forgiveness—a forgiveness that cost Him much and that causes our hearts to rightly fear Him. Faced with our ... 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 

It’s possible to summarize the Christmas story in one phrase: “Christ Jesus has come into the world to save sinners.” Alistair Begg unpacks this trustworthy saying of Paul’s from 1 Timothy by asking four key questions of it: who, what, why, and how? The answer? The Lord Jesus entered this world to save rebels through ... Continue Reading 

The supernatural events surrounding Christ’s birth are not products of man’s imagination, but of divine revelation, intended to convey God’s power and purposes. Looking at Luke 2:8–12, Alistair Begg demonstrates how God used the unusual angelic announcement to the unexpected audience of shepherds to communicate a crucial message: God has provided salvation ... Continue Reading 

The supernatural events surrounding Christ’s birth are not products of man’s imagination, but of divine revelation, intended to convey God’s power and purposes. Looking at Luke 2:8–12, Alistair Begg demonstrates how God used the unusual angelic announcement to the unexpected audience of shepherds to communicate a crucial message: God has provided salvation ... Continue Reading 

Ephesians 5 contains instructions for wives and husbands, but it applies to every Christian, married or single. In this sermon, Alistair Begg explains that the love commanded of husbands denotes self-sacrifice rather than self-interest, providing a safeguard against both tyranny and abdication. By walking in obedience to God’s Word, Christians and Christian marriages will be a ... Continue Reading 

Ephesians 5 contains instructions for wives and husbands, but it applies to every Christian, married or single. In this sermon, Alistair Begg explains that the love commanded of husbands denotes self-sacrifice rather than self-interest, providing a safeguard against both tyranny and abdication. By walking in obedience to God’s Word, Christians and Christian marriages will be a ... Continue Reading