"Are We Blind Too?"
Like the Pharisees in John 9, we can fool ourselves into thinking we are spiritually wise. The Bible describes this as a hopeless situation. Our response to Jesus, which is required of everyone, reveals what we really think of our spiritual condition. Alistair Begg invites us to honestly ask the question, Are we blind, too? While there is no cure for those who won’t accept the fact that they are in need of healing, Jesus freely grants spiritual life to all who believe in Him.
topics Faith, God's Word, Original Sin, Salvation, Sin
date added 10/21/09
sku 2530CD
"Are We Blind Too?"
Like the Pharisees in John 9, we can fool ourselves into thinking we are spiritually wise. The Bible describes this as a hopeless situation. Our response to Jesus, which is required of everyone, reveals what we really think of our spiritual condition. Alistair Begg invites us to honestly ask the question, Are we blind, too? While there is no cure for those who won’t accept the fact that they are in need of healing, Jesus freely grants spiritual life to all who believe in Him.
topics Faith, God's Word, Original Sin, Salvation, Sin
date added 11/17/12
sku 2530DVD
"Come See a Man" — Part One
Even if we’ve made dreadful messes of our lives, we’re not beyond God’s plan for recovery and redemption. In John 4, we read about an outcast woman at a well who discovered this truth unexpectedly when she came face-to-face with her sin and her Savior. Until we confront the sin that pours like water from within us, Alistair Begg teaches, we will never accept the remedy to our condition: Jesus Christ.
topics Biblical Figures, Evangelism, Gospel, Jesus Christ, Salvation
date added 10/29/09
sku 2518CD
"Come See a Man" — Part Two
After leaving Jesus at the well, the woman in John 4 returned with her fellow townspeople, eager to introduce them to Him. The disciples, though, were distracted by their felt needs and missed their mission of feeding the people spiritually instead of just physically. Like them, we need to be reminded to open up our eyes and see the harvest, reaching out to the lost around us. As Alistair Begg reminds us, Jesus never wavered from His purpose, and He continues to seek and save sinners even today.
topics Biblical Figures, Evangelism, Gospel, Jesus Christ, Loving Others, Salvation
date added 10/21/09
sku 2519CD
"Come See a Man" — Part Two
After leaving Jesus at the well, the woman in John 4 returned with her fellow townspeople, eager to introduce them to Him. The disciples, though, were distracted by their felt needs and missed their mission of feeding the people spiritually instead of just physically. Like them, we need to be reminded to open up our eyes and see the harvest, reaching out to the lost around us. As Alistair Begg reminds us, Jesus never wavered from His purpose, and He continues to seek and save sinners even today.
topics Biblical Figures, Evangelism, Gospel, Jesus Christ, Loving Others, Salvation
date added 11/17/12
sku 2519DVD
"Do What It Says"
The Christian is called not only to mere intellectual assent to the Word of God, but to saving union with Christ. In this sermon from the opening chapter of James, Alistair Begg challenges us not to be hearers of the Word only, but also doers. If we simply listen, there will be no change of the heart and no personal relationship with Jesus. Instead, we must learn to run to God in obedience in all we do.
topics Christ as Lord, Obedience, Trusting God
date added 1/31/01
sku 2026CD
"Do You Believe...?" — Part One
When Jesus healed a blind man, you’d think his community would have celebrated his good fortune. Instead, the religious zealots of the day immediately turned on him and his family because he was giving Jesus the glory. Even though the evidence of his transformation spoke for itself, the Pharisees blatantly refused to give credit where credit was due. Alistair Begg describes this dramatic controversy and encourages us to stand up, like the blind man, for the truth of what God has done.
topics Fear, Grace of God, Jesus Christ, Legalism, Salvation
date added 10/21/09
sku 2524CD
"Do You Believe...?" — Part One
When Jesus healed a blind man, you’d think his community would have celebrated his good fortune. Instead, the religious zealots of the day immediately turned on him and his family because he was giving Jesus the glory. Even though the evidence of his transformation spoke for itself, the Pharisees blatantly refused to give credit where credit was due. Alistair Begg describes this dramatic controversy and encourages us to stand up, like the blind man, for the truth of what God has done.
topics Fear, Grace of God, Jesus Christ, Legalism, Salvation
date added 11/17/12
sku 2524DVD
"Do You Believe...?" — Part Two
“Do you believe in the Son of Man?” This question, asked by Jesus, is absolutely vital, as its answer holds the key to eternal life. Teaching from John 9, Alistair Begg takes us through the story of Jesus’ conversation with a man to whom he had just given sight, which culminated with this specific and unavoidable inquiry. We, too, must answer the question with either a yes or no; in fact, our eternal destiny depends on it.
topics Faith, Gospel, Jesus Christ, Salvation
date added 10/21/09
sku 2525CD
"Do You Believe...?" — Part Two
“Do you believe in the Son of Man?” This question, asked by Jesus, is absolutely vital, as its answer holds the key to eternal life. Teaching from John 9, Alistair Begg takes us through the story of Jesus’ conversation with a man to whom he had just given sight, which culminated with this specific and unavoidable inquiry. We, too, must answer the question with either a yes or no; in fact, our eternal destiny depends on it.
topics Faith, Gospel, Jesus Christ, Salvation
date added 11/17/12
sku 2525DVD
"Go and Tell Them"
Until Jesus intervened, the man in Mark 5 who lived in the tombs was ruled by demons. He was an example of Satan’s deadly grip on all those outside of Christ: by nature, he resisted the transforming power and freedom that comes from Him. By contrast, Alistair Begg reminds us that because believers have been set free, we should be proclaiming the good news about what has been done for us.
topics Evangelism, Jesus Christ, Power of Sin
date added 10/21/09
sku 2515CD
"Go and Tell Them"
Until Jesus intervened, the man in Mark 5 who lived in the tombs was ruled by demons. He was an example of Satan’s deadly grip on all those outside of Christ: by nature, he resisted the transforming power and freedom that comes from Him. By contrast, Alistair Begg reminds us that because believers have been set free, we should be proclaiming the good news about what has been done for us.
topics Evangelism, Jesus Christ, Power of Sin
date added 11/17/12
sku 2515DVD
"Listen to This"
When the stone was rolled in place at the entrance of Jesus’ tomb, hopes and dreams were crushed and the story appeared to end. The disciples were disheartened—and yet shortly after, Peter was boldly proclaiming that Christ was Lord and had defeated death. How do we make sense of this about-face? According to Alistair Begg, the only credible explanation is that Jesus rose from the dead. This evidence, though, can’t compel faith; it can only challenge unbelief. It is our responsibility, in the end, to receive the salvation Christ offers.
topics Death of Christ, Resurrection
date added 10/21/09
sku 2570CD
"Lord, I Believe"
The beggar’s trajectory in John 9 offers a glimpse of a life truly lived in Christ. Sought for and healed by Jesus, he declared his belief in the Son of Man before casting himself at His feet in worship. Such devotion, Alistair Begg explains, is both a response to Jesus’ kindness and evidence of authentic belief. This is the trajectory our lives ought to follow as well: faith, resulting in worship, and finally, evangelism.
topics Evangelism, Faith, Worship
date added 10/21/09
sku 2526CD
"Lord, I Believe"
The beggar’s trajectory in John 9 offers a glimpse of a life truly lived in Christ. Sought for and healed by Jesus, he declared his belief in the Son of Man before casting himself at His feet in worship. Such devotion, Alistair Begg explains, is both a response to Jesus’ kindness and evidence of authentic belief. This is the trajectory our lives ought to follow as well: faith, resulting in worship, and finally, evangelism.
topics Evangelism, Faith, Worship
date added 11/17/20
sku 2526DVD
"Why Don't You Ask Him?"
One reason John recorded Christ’s miracles was to provide evidence that would produce belief in Jesus. When Jesus gave the blind man sight, though, the spiritually blind Pharisees were more concerned about undermining his testimony than rejoicing in his transformation, since his story challenged their religious formalism. Even the man’s parents seemed scared to face the reality of Jesus’ healing power. Alistair Begg challenges us instead to pay careful attention to the evidence that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
topics Faith, Fear, Jesus Christ, Law, Legalism, Power of Sin
date added 10/29/09
sku 2522CD
"Why Don't You Ask Him?"
One reason John recorded Christ’s miracles was to provide evidence that would produce belief in Jesus. When Jesus gave the blind man sight, though, the spiritually blind Pharisees were more concerned about undermining his testimony than rejoicing in his transformation, since his story challenged their religious formalism. Even the man’s parents seemed scared to face the reality of Jesus’ healing power. Alistair Begg challenges us instead to pay careful attention to the evidence that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
topics Faith, Fear, Jesus Christ, Law, Legalism, Power of Sin
date added 11/17/12
sku 2522DVD
"You Give Them Something to Eat"
The disciples thought Jesus’ instruction to feed a crowd of thousands of listeners was an impossibility—until Jesus miraculously produced more than enough food from just five loaves and two fish! This should have, and did, cause quite a stir, because no ordinary person could do such a thing. Who, Alistair Begg asks, is this compassionate man Jesus? The Bible describes Him as the only one who can satisfy our deepest needs—but only when we admit we are lost without Him.
topics Character of God, Evangelism, Gospel, Jesus Christ
date added 10/21/09
sku 2517CD
'My Times Are in Your Hands' Booklet
Despite what some might have us believe, pain and disappointment are not unusual experiences to the Christian. The issue is not whether we will face difficulties but how we will respond when they come. Psalm 31:15 reads, “My times are in your hand.” These six words are the affirmation of David, who—despite disasters and difficulties—knew himself to be under the care of Almighty God. It is this same certainty that will bring stability in the midst of circumstances that could potentially inflate our egos or crush our souls. When we realize our times are in God’s ...
date added 10/29/09
sku 30501
10th Anniversary Interview
In this interview, Alistair Begg reflects on the first ten years of Truth For Life’s ministry, expressing thankfulness at how God has chosen to use it. It’s an immense privilege and responsibility to share the Word of God with the broader audience with which He has blessed Truth For Life. In seeking to minister to a wide range of hearers, the conviction that the preached Word is God’s means of converting sinners and edifying saints remains the foundation.
topics Interview, Ministry, Preaching, Providence of God
date added 10/21/09
sku 2432CD
