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The greatest problem that we face isn't the circumstances outside of us, but the sin that is within us. We are alienated from God and helpless to fix the problem ourselves. As Alistair Begg explains, the good news of the Gospel is that God Himself has provided a way for our sin to be forgiven. Through ... Continue Reading 

What shall we do with Jesus? Even today, we still wrestle with the question that plagued Pilate when Christ was delivered to him for judgment. In this Good Friday meditation, Alistair Begg traces a line from Isaiah’s prophecy to the crucifixion at Calvary. At the cross, Jesus satisfied God’s justice and gave His life for ... Continue Reading 

What shall we do with Jesus? Even today, we still wrestle with the question that plagued Pilate when Christ was delivered to him for judgment. In this Good Friday meditation, Alistair Begg traces a line from Isaiah’s prophecy to the crucifixion at Calvary. At the cross, Jesus satisfied God’s justice and gave His life for ... Continue Reading 

Jesus’ two-step healing of the blind man in Mark 8 pointed to the disciples’ limited ability to understand who He was. They needed Jesus to heal them as well. From this text, Alistair Begg explains ­­the absolute necessity of divine intervention for both physical and spiritual recovery. On their own, the disciples could not wrap their minds ... 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 

Alistair examines the message of the cross as outlined in 1 Corinthians 1: 18. He details the distinction between those who are perishing and those who are saved, then urges us to determine whether we are truly trusting in Christ for our salvation. Continue Reading 

Alistair examines the message of the cross as outlined in 1 Corinthians 1: 18. He details the distinction between those who are perishing and those who are saved, then urges us to determine whether we are truly trusting in Christ for our salvation. Continue Reading 

In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus faced a crisis. Anguished and overwhelmed, His humanity was on full display. Alistair Begg walks us through the agonizing moment in Mark 14 when Jesus stood face to face with the death and judgment that lay before Him. Christ took the cup of God’s judgment so that our sins might ... Continue Reading 

The world often dismisses the cross of Christ as foolish and offensive. The Bible, however, teaches that Calvary is the wisdom and power of God to save sinners. In this message, Alistair Begg reminds us that in the cross we find the answers to who Christ is and what He accomplished. Jesus endured the cross and bore ... 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 

When a friend prays for us, it is a comfort and a privilege. Alistair Begg explains that it is an even greater privilege to know that Jesus prays for us. He intercedes on our behalf by praying to God the Father for us. Even during His last hours on earth, as He faced crucifixion, the concern on ... Continue Reading 

In our tumultuous days, wisdom can often seem elusive. Though we may try to find it through study and inquiry, the wisdom that brings lasting satisfaction and peace is not a matter of mere knowledge. True wisdom, Alistair Begg reminds us, can only be found through God making Himself known to us in Christ’s life and ... Continue Reading 

Expecting power, glory, and triumph, many were initially eager to follow Jesus, but they quickly turned away when His teaching predicted His suffering, death, and resurrection. Even Peter rebuked Jesus because His teaching was inconsistent with their expectations. As Alistair Begg points out, many Christians today also trivialize the message of Jesus in favor of what appeals ... Continue Reading 

Expecting power, glory, and triumph, many were initially eager to follow Jesus, but they quickly turned away when His teaching predicted His suffering, death, and resurrection. Even Peter rebuked Jesus because His teaching was inconsistent with their expectations. As Alistair Begg points out, many Christians today also trivialize the message of Jesus in favor of what appeals ... Continue Reading 

It’s tempting to shake our heads in disbelief at the insensitive and childish behavior of Christ’s disciples: as Jesus spoke of suffering and servanthood, the disciples argued about status and jockeyed for positions of honor. Alistair Begg reminds us that we are not so different today, proudly seeking to exalt ourselves rather than offering ourselves ... Continue Reading 

It’s tempting to shake our heads in disbelief at the insensitive and childish behavior of Christ’s disciples: as Jesus spoke of suffering and servanthood, the disciples argued about status and jockeyed for positions of honor. Alistair Begg reminds us that we are not so different today, proudly seeking to exalt ourselves rather than offering ourselves ... Continue Reading 

Although Jesus spoke very clearly about His impending death and resurrection, His disciples struggled to understand because Christ’s words were incompatible with their preconceived notions of the Messiah. Instead, their focus was marked by rivalry and selfish ambition. Alistair Begg teaches us that it is not our accomplishments that earn us salvation, but the sacrifice of ... Continue Reading 

Although Jesus spoke very clearly about His impending death and resurrection, His disciples struggled to understand because Christ’s words were incompatible with their preconceived notions of the Messiah. Instead, their focus was marked by rivalry and selfish ambition. Alistair Begg teaches us that it is not our accomplishments that earn us salvation, but the sacrifice of ... Continue Reading 

What did it mean when Jesus refused the gall He was offered on the cross? Based on the biblical context, Alistair Begg reasons that Jesus’ rejection of this narcotic drink is significant: when He turned it down, He ensured that He could hear the scorn aimed at Him, pray for His offenders, care for His mother, and ... Continue Reading 

Some contemporary versions of Christian faith reduce the Gospel to the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. But is that all there is to Christianity? How central in our thinking is the cross of Christ? Exploring the apostle Paul’s words to the Corinthian church, Alistair Begg reminds us that we will never understand the ... Continue Reading 

Many are familiar with the Christmas story, but few appreciate that the significance of Christmas is found at the cross. Alistair Begg challenges us to consider that Jesus is also the Man of Sorrows. He was rejected by men and endured the wrath of God in the place of the rebellious, and He invites men and women ... Continue Reading 

Throughout his writings, Luke focused on the theme of forgiveness—a theme that culminates when Jesus, suffering on the cross, asks the Father to forgive those who placed Him there. Jesus’ prayer was not a plea for God to ignore sin, Alistair Begg points out; rather, it reflected Christ’s desire for sinners to repent and receive ... 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 

What did Jesus mean when He said that the cup “poured out” for us was His “blood of the covenant”? The answer to this question points to our need to have our relationship with God set right. Alistair Begg explains that a New Covenant was necessary to cleanse our sin and restore our fellowship with God. Through ... Continue Reading