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After spending his inheritance on the pleasures of sin, the prodigal son learned that the broad road really does lead to destruction. Having found that sin provides no ultimate satisfaction, he saw tragedy become opportunity as he realized that his father was his only refuge. Reflecting on this parable, Alistair Begg points out that like the prodigal ... Continue Reading 

In His mercy, God redeems all who come to Him for forgiveness. He offers us this great gift not because of anything we have done, but because of what Christ accomplished on the cross. Beginning a series of studies on the Gospel’s transforming work, Alistair Begg looks to Paul’s opening entreaty in Romans 12 to ... Continue Reading 

In His mercy, God redeems all who come to Him for forgiveness. He offers us this great gift not because of anything we have done, but because of what Christ accomplished on the cross. Beginning a series of studies on the Gospel’s transforming work, Alistair Begg looks to Paul’s opening entreaty in Romans 12 to ... 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 

The parable of the prodigal son demonstrates that righteousness is a result of faith in Jesus Christ, not works. Our state of sin leaves us like the lost son after he purposefully left home: humiliated and helpless. Realizing their misery, however, both son and sinner can repent and return to God. When we do, the Father runs ... Continue Reading 

It is important to understand how offensive sin is to a holy God, but how do we keep the awareness of our sinful state from sending us into spiritual despondency? Teaching on Psalm 130, Alistair Begg encourages us to follow the Psalmist’s example by crying out to Jesus and asking Him for mercy when we find ... Continue Reading 

It is important to understand how offensive sin is to a holy God, but how do we keep the awareness of our sinful state from sending us into spiritual despondency? Teaching on Psalm 130, Alistair Begg encourages us to follow the Psalmist’s example by crying out to Jesus and asking Him for mercy when we find ... Continue Reading 

In Christ, we have been forgiven an incalculable debt—but pride can interfere with our willingness to both seek and offer forgiveness. With Joseph and Jesus as illustrations, Alistair Begg investigates a series of biblical truths that are crucial to understanding the nature of genuine forgiveness. For God’s glory, and out of gratitude for all that ... Continue Reading 

It is common for people to encourage one another with the saying, “believe in yourself,” but examples from Scripture show these to be empty words. Peter stated his belief that he was incapable of denying Christ and soon learned the bitter truth of what was really in his heart. Despite Peter’s betrayal, Jesus still loved him ... 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