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There can be no more vital theme for God’s people to consider than acceptable worship, explains Alistair Begg. A proper understanding of this important topic helps correct our tendency to focus on how worship benefits man, returning us instead back to a God-centered focus. We will never worship God rightly until we acknowledge that worship’s ... Continue Reading 

Gathering at the Lord’s Table requires a sharp mental focus whereby we recollect, participate, proclaim, and examine ourselves. Alistair Begg remarks that without these four actions, we will not benefit—yet, despite our sin, we are assured of His eternal love for us when we take, eat, and drink. In this way, communion becomes something much ... Continue Reading 

Paul’s message to Titus was clear and consistent: teach sound doctrine with dignity, integrity, and the authority given by God Himself. Titus was also to model the godly character and service he exhorted others to practice. Words, cautions Alistair Begg, are useless if they are not supported by actions. In contrast, when a pastor’s conduct ... Continue Reading 

Paul’s message to Titus was clear and consistent: teach sound doctrine with dignity, integrity, and the authority given by God Himself. Titus was also to model the godly character and service he exhorted others to practice. Words, cautions Alistair Begg, are useless if they are not supported by actions. In contrast, when a pastor’s conduct ... Continue Reading 

When we gather and sing God’s praise, our worship sends a signal to the watching world. Unpacking Psalm 100, Alistair Begg helps us consider what we are called to do in worship and what we need to accomplish this. Our focus on God is essential, as is the joyful, thankful exuberance of our devotion. The scope ... Continue Reading 

When we gather and sing God’s praise, our worship sends a signal to the watching world. Unpacking Psalm 100, Alistair Begg helps us consider what we are called to do in worship and what we need to accomplish this. Our focus on God is essential, as is the joyful, thankful exuberance of our devotion. The scope ... Continue Reading 

Hebrews 13 teaches that we are to live thankfully in a manner that pleases God—but we can’t do so alone. Our lifestyles are shaped not by our own knowledge, but through the transforming power of experience and example. If we wish to please God, Alistair Begg teaches, we must from the family of God itself ... Continue Reading 

Hebrews 13 teaches that we are to live thankfully in a manner that pleases God—but we can’t do so alone. Our lifestyles are shaped not by our own knowledge, but through the transforming power of experience and example. If we wish to please God, Alistair Begg teaches, we must from the family of God itself ... Continue Reading 

Whether on the road, in life, or in church, knowing where you are going is always a good place to start. In this message from Acts, Alistair Begg articulates the vision that has set the course for Parkside Church. When individual believers are edified, he teaches, the Church as a whole will be built up. For Christians ... Continue Reading 

Augustine described the sacraments as “the visible words of God,” since only in the light of Scripture can we see how they point to Christ’s work. Alistair Begg reminds us that Jesus’ baptism, in particular, foreshadowed His death and resurrection. He later instructed His disciples to be baptized and to baptize other believers. Today, we continue ... Continue Reading 

In a message from Paul’s epistle to the Corinthian church, Alistair Begg shows us that pastoral ministry should be neither overly esteemed nor written off. The minister of God, he reminds us, is a servant of Christ and is responsible to Him alone. There is comfort and challenge in this responsibility. While the world may reject ... Continue Reading 

Why is it so important that elders be men who know, teach, and live the truth? Paul explained that godly leadership is a matter of spiritual life or death for the church. Elders must teach God’s Word clearly so that the people under their care may be sound in faith and able to confront counterfeits in ... Continue Reading 

Why is it so important that elders be men who know, teach, and live the truth? Paul explained that godly leadership is a matter of spiritual life or death for the church. Elders must teach God’s Word clearly so that the people under their care may be sound in faith and able to confront counterfeits in ... Continue Reading 

Today, the notion of duty is often disparaged. The privilege of knowing Jesus, however, brings with it demands of duty, which we fulfill as we pursue God’s pleasure. Looking at Hebrews 13, Alistair Begg discusses the distinct duties believers take on: our spiritual duty with regard to God, our moral duty with regard to man, and ... Continue Reading 

Today, the notion of duty is often disparaged. The privilege of knowing Jesus, however, brings with it demands of duty, which we fulfill as we pursue God’s pleasure. Looking at Hebrews 13, Alistair Begg discusses the distinct duties believers take on: our spiritual duty with regard to God, our moral duty with regard to man, and ... Continue Reading