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The Apostle Paul wrote to the Galatians in an attempt to address what amounted to spiritual espionage in the developing Church with regard to Christian freedom. Alistair Begg helps us to understand the question of orthodoxy, matter of urgency, and picture of unity conveyed in the letter. When we join hands not at the expense of truth ... Continue Reading 

Magazines and self-help books overflow with clever suggestions to help us feel better about ourselves, but the Bible has a different message. Pride and self-importance cause division in the Church, robbing God of His glory. Alistair Begg teaches that biblical self-image admits that we are merely sinners saved by grace, and therefore, boasting is foolishness. Continue Reading 

When Paul visited Ephesus, he caused an upheaval, but the end result was the founding of a church that was vital and dynamic despite being confronted with hardship and wickedness. In the letter to the Church in Ephesus in Revelation 2, God gives words of commendation, condemnation, and consecration through the elderly Apostle John. Alistair Begg teaches ... Continue Reading 

In his letter to Titus, Paul gave specific instructions for godly living to the older generation. What does it look like for a congregation’s seniors to express healthy belief through healthy behavior? Alistair Begg teaches that men are called to be temperate, respectable, and sound in a triad of virtues: faith, love, and endurance. Women likewise ... Continue Reading 

It is commonly held that one of the main messages of the Bible, and certainly of Jesus’ ministry, is love of our neighbors. However, on Jesus’ last night with the disciples, the words “love one another” took on a new dimension. In this message from John 13, Alistair Begg encourages us to learn the marks of Christ ... Continue Reading 

In 2 Corinthians, Paul set forth requirements to foster the growth of the Church. Had his instruction ended there, we would despair, knowing we could never reach God’s standards in our own strength. In this message, Alistair Begg directs our attention to the resources we have been given for the achievement of God’s design for ... Continue Reading 

What is it that raises friendship between believers to the level of fellowship? We may have many people in our lives we can call “friend,” but still find we rarely experience the fellowship Paul spoke of in 2 Corinthians. In this message, Alistair Begg explains how vital fellowship is for our growth as believers. As we grow ... Continue Reading 

Throughout our lives, love – or the lack of it – affects our ability to thrive. Knowing we are loved gives us confidence; the opposite can be crippling. In this message, Alistair Begg explains the nature of God’s love, describing what sets it apart from even the best of human affection. Though human love certainly impacts our growth ... 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 

When we’re satisfied with ourselves and lazy in our spiritual condition, it’s time for a wake-up call. Paul lovingly confronted the Corinthian believers about their preoccupation with status, reputation, and popularity while they ignored serious issues of moral laxity. Alistair Begg warns that this kind of smugness can quickly lead to the demise of an ... Continue Reading 

In the Corinthian church, prideful boasting and eloquent religious entertainment had replaced solid biblical teaching. Paul made it clear that he did not want to shame these believers, but to warn them because he did not want to see them led astray. Alistair Begg echoes Paul’s warning and outlines eight lessons for today’s Church, noting ... 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