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In April of 1996, a group of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals (ACE) gathered in Massachusetts to hear the Cambridge Declaration read and its theological undergirding discussed. This declaration sought to define the essentials of being evangelical. Alistair Begg was privileged to attend that gathering and serve on the committee that wrote the Declaration. In this interview ... Continue Reading 

The Thessalonians reacted to God’s word and Paul’s instruction concerning it with genuine thankfulness, despite persecution. In this passage, we see how these believers received, applied, and displayed the Word of God. Continue Reading 

The Thessalonians reacted to God’s word and Paul’s instruction concerning it with genuine thankfulness, despite persecution. In this passage, we see how these believers received, applied, and displayed the Word of God. Continue Reading 

While historical narrative comprises over 40 percent of the Old Testament, this genre regrettably can be neglected in our study or teaching. When studying a historical passage, we can ask ourselves two helpful questions: Why has the Holy Spirit given it to us, and what are the passage’s doctrinal and practical applications? Addressing fellow pastors, Derek ... Continue Reading 

While historical narrative comprises over 40 percent of the Old Testament, this genre regrettably can be neglected in our study or teaching. When studying a historical passage, we can ask ourselves two helpful questions: Why has the Holy Spirit given it to us, and what are the passage’s doctrinal and practical applications? Addressing fellow pastors, Derek ... Continue Reading 

The writer of Psalm 1 is clear: the righteous will prosper and the wicked will perish. Since only Jesus has been truly righteous, what does that mean for everyone else? Alistair Begg helps us understand this righteousness is a blessing found in Christ, not an achievement earned on our own. When the truth of this grace captivates ... Continue Reading 

The writer of Psalm 1 is clear: the righteous will prosper and the wicked will perish. Since only Jesus has been truly righteous, what does that mean for everyone else? Alistair Begg helps us understand this righteousness is a blessing found in Christ, not an achievement earned on our own. When the truth of this grace captivates ... Continue Reading 

Does it sound unusual to hear someone exclaim that they love the Bible? According to the pattern recorded in Psalm 119, this should be the response of every Christian to the Word of God. Alistair Begg explains that the Bible comes from God to His people, not only for our instruction, but to communicate His love to ... Continue Reading 

Does it sound unusual to hear someone exclaim that they love the Bible? According to the pattern recorded in Psalm 119, this should be the response of every Christian to the Word of God. Alistair Begg explains that the Bible comes from God to His people, not only for our instruction, but to communicate His love to ... Continue Reading 

Psalm 119 repeatedly exclaims a great love for God’s law. Alistair Begg explores the psalmist’s reason for this love and reminds us that meditating on God’s Word provides wisdom and prevents wandering—a successful strategy for godly living. As we walk in the light of God’s instruction, our lives declare—even to our ... Continue Reading 

Psalm 119 repeatedly exclaims a great love for God’s law. Alistair Begg explores the psalmist’s reason for this love and reminds us that meditating on God’s Word provides wisdom and prevents wandering—a successful strategy for godly living. As we walk in the light of God’s instruction, our lives declare—even to our ... Continue Reading 

What does it mean that the Bible is “inspired by God”? The Apostle Peter testified to the authority of the Scriptures, both New Testament eyewitness accounts and the writings of Old Testament prophets who were carried along by the Holy Spirit. Alistair Begg examines this crucial topic and exhorts us to trust fully in the sufficiency of ... Continue Reading 

From the early church to the present day, many great men have dedicated themselves to communicating God’s Word so that people can understand its meaning. Alistair Begg walks us through the history of preaching, which shows us that such faithful ministers succeeded by remaining grounded in Scripture, focused on Christ, and devoted to the glory of ... Continue Reading 

Three hundred years after the Old Testament prophets spoke of a coming Messiah, John the Baptist stepped onto the stage of human history and proclaimed the Good News of His coming. Baptizing in the desert region, John preached clearly about the need for repentance and forgiveness of sins. Alistair Begg reminds us that only those marked by ... Continue Reading 

Three hundred years after the Old Testament prophets spoke of a coming Messiah, John the Baptist stepped onto the stage of human history and proclaimed the Good News of His coming. Baptizing in the desert region, John preached clearly about the need for repentance and forgiveness of sins. Alistair Begg reminds us that only those marked by ... Continue Reading 

Becoming a pastor is more than accepting a new job assignment: God calls men to ministry, and He equips them for work that is grounded in His Word. In this ordination sermon, Alistair Begg reviews the priorities of pastoral ministry. Although the environment in which a pastor serves may be marked by intolerance for truth and preference ... Continue Reading 

We all like to be our own master, and we don’t like it when we are overruled. In this sermon, Alistair Begg reminds us that God has the ultimate authority. As we look at the Bible and see how God has revealed Himself through general revelation, the incarnation of Christ, and the inspiration of Scripture, we ... Continue Reading