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Not all who profess to be Christians are truly followers of Jesus Christ, regardless of the Christian language they use or the Christian activities in which they participate. These “almost Christians” try their best, struggling to do for themselves what God, in His grace, has already accomplished. In this study of Paul’s visit to Ephesus in ... Continue Reading 

In this message, Alistair Begg focuses on Jesus’ response to the woman at the well in John 4 to examine the manner of true worship. While such worship is not limited to a special place or time, the state of our hearts is crucial. We can only worship in a way that’s Spirit-led if we have ... Continue Reading 

How can a sinful person become right with God? And how can God acquit the guilty? This study in Romans 3:21-26 reminds us of the truth that spurred the Reformation: justification is based on God's work of counting our sins against Christ and crediting the righteousness of Christ to our account. It is by faith ... Continue Reading 

How can a sinful person become right with God? And how can God acquit the guilty? This study in Romans 3:21-26 reminds us of the truth that spurred the Reformation: justification is based on God's work of counting our sins against Christ and crediting the righteousness of Christ to our account. It is by faith ... Continue Reading 

Despite Joseph’s forgiveness years earlier, his brothers reverted to old fears of revenge after their father Jacob’s death. In the same way, when our hearts condemn us, we may be tempted to doubt that Christ’s forgiveness was real. Our feelings can deceive us; however, as Alistair Begg assures us, a solid grasp of the ... Continue Reading 

The story of the blind man helps illustrate how the disciples were blind to the identity of Jesus. In this passage of Mark’s gospel, we reach a watershed moment when Peter correctly identified Christ as the Son of the living God. Alistair Begg reminds us that, like the disciples, we need divine revelation to fully understand ... Continue Reading 

The story of the blind man helps illustrate how the disciples were blind to the identity of Jesus. In this passage of Mark’s gospel, we reach a watershed moment when Peter correctly identified Christ as the Son of the living God. Alistair Begg reminds us that, like the disciples, we need divine revelation to fully understand ... Continue Reading 

In an increasingly confusing world, the Scriptures are the one solid place where we can plant our feet. In this message, Alistair Begg reminds us that we have faced alienation from God, found reconciliation through Christ, and are being transformed through the work of God in our lives. Knowing who we are in Christ gives us confidence ... 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 

Jesus' journey through Jericho on His way to Jerusalem would have caused quite a stir; it certainly piqued the interest of a diminutive tax collector named Zacchaeus. Revisiting this familiar story, Alistair Begg shares how Jesus sought out a marginalized, ostracized sinner and forever transformed his heart, his behavior, and his entire life. The story of Zacchaeus ... Continue Reading 

Jesus' journey through Jericho on His way to Jerusalem would have caused quite a stir; it certainly piqued the interest of a diminutive tax collector named Zacchaeus. Revisiting this familiar story, Alistair Begg shares how Jesus sought out a marginalized, ostracized sinner and forever transformed his heart, his behavior, and his entire life. The story of Zacchaeus ... Continue Reading 

Receiving Christ is not the end of the Christian life; in fact, it’s just the beginning! In this message, Alistair Begg unpacks a series of biblical principles for progress laid out by Paul. As the apostle taught, all growth in the Christian life must be consistent with its origin in grace through faith in Jesus: we ... Continue Reading 

King Herod enjoyed listening to John the Baptist preach the Gospel, but when it came time to respond, he refused to make a decision. Herod’s unchanged heart showed how little he understood his condition. In this message from Romans 10, Alistair Begg urges us not to waiver any longer. An interest in religious teaching is not ... Continue Reading 

Alistair examines the message of the cross as outlined in 1 Corinthians 1: 18. He details the distinction between those who are perishing and those who are saved, then urges us to determine whether we are truly trusting in Christ for our salvation. Continue Reading 

Alistair examines the message of the cross as outlined in 1 Corinthians 1: 18. He details the distinction between those who are perishing and those who are saved, then urges us to determine whether we are truly trusting in Christ for our salvation. Continue Reading 

While an “unsaved believer” sounds like a paradox, many who know about Jesus do not have genuinely changed hearts. Alistair Begg focuses the Gospel call on such individuals, identifying the barriers that can keep us from true faith. One barrier is our good works, by which we think we are secure. The other is our moral indignation ... 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 

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 

Standing before King Agrippa to defend himself against false charges, the Apostle Paul appealed to the ruler’s curiosity about Jesus. His words brought into focus mankind’s need for forgiveness, urging Agrippa to believe. Today, as well, many remain inquisitive about Jesus, but are likewise uncertain about taking further steps toward Him. In this message, Alistair ... 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 

A prestigious religious leader of his time, Nicodemus sought out Jesus under cover of darkness to learn more about Him. When they met, Jesus spoke plainly about the kingdom of God and the predicament that man faces. He explained that external religion—all the usual things we rely on to gain divine favor—cannot open the door ... Continue Reading 

Salvation is accomplished through one thing only: the person and work of Jesus Christ. While our regeneration occurs in an instant, however, spiritual growth is a process that God completes over the course of a lifetime. Alistair Begg shows us how crucial it is that we don’t just know about Christ, but that we actually know ... Continue Reading 

Expecting power, glory, and triumph, many were initially eager to follow Jesus, but they quickly turned away when His teaching predicted His suffering, death, and resurrection. Even Peter rebuked Jesus because His teaching was inconsistent with their expectations. As Alistair Begg points out, many Christians today also trivialize the message of Jesus in favor of what appeals ... Continue Reading 

Expecting power, glory, and triumph, many were initially eager to follow Jesus, but they quickly turned away when His teaching predicted His suffering, death, and resurrection. Even Peter rebuked Jesus because His teaching was inconsistent with their expectations. As Alistair Begg points out, many Christians today also trivialize the message of Jesus in favor of what appeals ... Continue Reading 

Ever since the serpent tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden, humanity has been seduced by illusions of immortality. Stripping away these deceptions, the Bible reveals how we can face death with confidence and be victorious over it. Christians need not fear death, teaches Alistair Begg. Our assurance lies not in the hope of a prolonged life ... Continue Reading 

Satan has a deadly grip on all those outside of Christ. Tragically, spiritual blindness prevents people from realizing their need and desiring the cure—that is, until Jesus enters the scene! In this series, Alistair Begg teaches us through Jesus’ encounters with lost people, where we will be awed by their dramatic transformations from sinners to saints ... Continue Reading 

Satan has a deadly grip on all those outside of Christ. Tragically, spiritual blindness prevents people from realizing their need and desiring the cure—that is, until Jesus enters the scene! In this series, Alistair Begg teaches us through Jesus’ encounters with lost people, where we will be awed by their dramatic transformations from sinners to saints ... Continue Reading 

Nicodemus was a good, religious man, but when he came to Jesus at night, his questions showed how little he really understood about the kingdom of God. In this message from John 3, Alistair Begg reminds us that because the real darkness in every life is the darkness of sin, everyone must be radically transformed in order ... Continue Reading 

In Luke 8, we meet a demon-possessed man who is reduced to living among tombs. Alienated from God and those around him, the man pictures the human condition apart from God. Alistair Begg explains that the dramatic encounter between Jesus and the man illustrates the reconciliation that has been provided for us in the person of Christ ... Continue Reading 

Zacchaeus was a short man with a bad reputation who had an irresistible desire to see Jesus as He passed through Jericho. Alistair Begg explains that although Zacchaeus went to great lengths to see Jesus, their encounter played out according to the Lord’s purposes. Just as a radical transformation took place in the life Zacchaeus, our ... Continue Reading 

When the friends of a paralyzed man brought him to Jesus, they believed that Jesus could meet his obvious physical need. As Alistair Begg explains in this message from Mark 2, however, Jesus had the bigger picture in view. Our greatest need is spiritual, not physical, and only Jesus can meet that need by forgiving our sin. Continue Reading 

John’s Gospel confronts each of us with the question, “Am I a true believer of the Lord Jesus Christ?” Alistair Begg contrasts the blessings of belief in Christ, which brings life, against the reality of rejecting Him, which brings God’s wrath. True faith must involve both an assent to knowledge and a display of trust ... Continue Reading 

We hold common expectations about infant growth and development, and the same should be true when it comes to our faith. Paul confronted the Corinthians regarding their spiritual infancy and urged them to weed out persistent sin and live lives that reflected deepening faith. Alistair Begg reminds us that spiritual maturity is not a consequence of 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 

Isaiah 55 calls believers to “seek the Lord”—but if we have already been saved, why should we pursue Him? Alistair Begg explains that all should seek Him immediately and consistently in His world, His Word, and His Son because He alone can save us from our trouble. Apart from God, we are willfully and helplessly lost ... Continue Reading 

When the disciples left the Temple in Mark 13, they were impressed by its grandeur. Jesus took the opportunity to instruct them not to get sidetracked with religious externalism. Alistair Begg teaches that all of our outward religious endeavors are to no avail apart from the saving work of Christ alone. Continue Reading 

When the disciples left the Temple in Mark 13, they were impressed by its grandeur. Jesus took the opportunity to instruct them not to get sidetracked with religious externalism. Alistair Begg teaches that all of our outward religious endeavors are to no avail apart from the saving work of Christ alone. Continue Reading 

The contrast between the attitude of James and John and that of Jesus, as recorded in Mark 10, could not be more striking. The disciples showed an attitude of selfish ambition that desired status and honor, while Jesus displayed a humble attitude of service. Alistair Begg teaches us that it will take a decisive, costly sacrifice - a ... Continue Reading 

The contrast between the attitude of James and John and that of Jesus, as recorded in Mark 10, could not be more striking. The disciples showed an attitude of selfish ambition that desired status and honor, while Jesus displayed a humble attitude of service. Alistair Begg teaches us that it will take a decisive, costly sacrifice - a ... 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 

While most see Christmas as a time for giving, the story of Christ’s birth also encourages us to recognize our need—not for a process or a program, but for a person. As Alistair Begg points out, our plight is that of rebels in need of rescue. Confronted with a clear view of what we truly ... Continue Reading 

While most see Christmas as a time for giving, the story of Christ’s birth also encourages us to recognize our need—not for a process or a program, but for a person. As Alistair Begg points out, our plight is that of rebels in need of rescue. Confronted with a clear view of what we truly ... 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 

One day we all will stand in judgment before a holy and righteous God. Through Christ, we can stand before Him reconciled, but when we stand on our own merit, we stand before Him alienated. As Alistair Begg expounds on our alienation and the reconciliation offered through Christ, we are helped to see how sin separates us ... Continue Reading 

One day we all will stand in judgment before a holy and righteous God. Through Christ, we can stand before Him reconciled, but when we stand on our own merit, we stand before Him alienated. As Alistair Begg expounds on our alienation and the reconciliation offered through Christ, we are helped to see how sin separates us ... Continue Reading 

Hebrews illustrates how the old covenant’s limitations made the superior new covenant necessary. In this message, Alistair Begg helps us understand that all of Scripture reveals God’s perfect plan and initiative. By securing our salvation through His Son and sending His Spirit to fill our hearts, He transforms a people for Himself. Even today, we ... Continue Reading 

Hebrews illustrates how the old covenant’s limitations made the superior new covenant necessary. In this message, Alistair Begg helps us understand that all of Scripture reveals God’s perfect plan and initiative. By securing our salvation through His Son and sending His Spirit to fill our hearts, He transforms a people for Himself. Even today, we ... Continue Reading 

Luke’s account of Jesus healing a thankful leper is not merely an illustration of the importance of gratitude. Rather, as Alistair Begg explains, it powerfully demonstrates who Jesus is and why He came—not to affirm those who trusted in their family background or religious observations, but to rescue the lost. Only those who have a ... Continue Reading 

Luke’s account of Jesus healing a thankful leper is not merely an illustration of the importance of gratitude. Rather, as Alistair Begg explains, it powerfully demonstrates who Jesus is and why He came—not to affirm those who trusted in their family background or religious observations, but to rescue the lost. Only those who have a ... Continue Reading 

Amidst political agitation and social disintegration, what is the church called to do? This is not a time to sound retreat, but reveille, teaches Alistair Begg as he examines the early church’s response to persecution. Rather than seek protection or deliverance, the disciples prayed for Spirit-filled, Christ-centered boldness to continue to speak God’s word. As ... Continue Reading 

Amidst political agitation and social disintegration, what is the church called to do? This is not a time to sound retreat, but reveille, teaches Alistair Begg as he examines the early church’s response to persecution. Rather than seek protection or deliverance, the disciples prayed for Spirit-filled, Christ-centered boldness to continue to speak God’s word. As ... Continue Reading 

John 4 introduces us to a Samaritan woman with a questionable past. She was socially isolated and morally confused, but as Alistair Begg explains, she was in the place of God’s appointing for an encounter with the Savior. With gracious honesty, Jesus confronted her need and revealed Himself as Lord. Every person we encounter has the ... Continue Reading