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In April of 1996, a group of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals (ACE) gathered in Massachusetts to hear the Cambridge Declaration read and its theological undergirding discussed. This declaration sought to define the essentials of being evangelical. Alistair Begg was privileged to attend that gathering and serve on the committee that wrote the Declaration. In this interview ... 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 

Spiritual warfare doesn’t always look the way popular movies portray it. Rather, as pastor Thabiti Anyabwile explains, it is often waged through devious, subversive strategies. The fight is led by demons who use liars disguised as faith teachers to destroy men by getting them to abandon the faith. To combat this, a minister’s duty is ... Continue Reading 

Spiritual warfare doesn’t always look the way popular movies portray it. Rather, as pastor Thabiti Anyabwile explains, it is often waged through devious, subversive strategies. The fight is led by demons who use liars disguised as faith teachers to destroy men by getting them to abandon the faith. To combat this, a minister’s duty is ... Continue Reading 

The 1993 siege of the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas raised important questions about the influence of cults: As Christians, how do we recognize cults? How can we guard against false teaching? The book of Jude discusses the danger false teachers pose and encourages the Church to walk faithfully in the truth of the Gospel. Alistair ... Continue Reading 

If we want to follow Christ faithfully, we must be prepared to face animosity and persecution. Such hatred, Alistair Begg explains, shouldn’t be provoked by obnoxious behavior on our part, which rightfully causes people to recoil. Instead, it arises in response to our allegiance to Christ. The Beatitudes assure us that while some will see believers ... Continue Reading 

Saddened by God’s impending judgment on Israel, Amos lamented over the nation that once held so much promise, but had become devoted to the routines of worship, rather than to God. Amos entreated them to once again seek God and seek good rather than evil. Similarly, Alistair Begg entreats us to avoid the delusion of a ... Continue Reading 

The book of Hebrews cautions us not to be carried away by strange teachings. As Christians living in a distracted and confused world, we are called to heed this warning and earnestly seek the Lord. Christ has died once for all, Alistair Begg explains, and remains the same yesterday, today, and forever. Because of His role as ... 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 

Pastors face constant pressure to swerve from the clear truths of the Gospel and to pursue the approval of others. Alistair Begg encourages pastors to steer a different course for ministry by living and serving for the approval of God. Although discouragements may abound, pastors and their congregations can be encouraged that God is working out His ... Continue Reading 

Pastors face constant pressure to swerve from the clear truths of the Gospel and to pursue the approval of others. Alistair Begg encourages pastors to steer a different course for ministry by living and serving for the approval of God. Although discouragements may abound, pastors and their congregations can be encouraged that God is working out His ... 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 

Should the responsibility of identifying false doctrine be left to theologians and biblical scholars? Alistair Begg explains that all who are in Christ receive the Spirit of truth, who works in our hearts to confirm sound teaching. As Christians, we are able to discern truth from error when we remain in the Word, hold fast to biblical ... Continue Reading