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How do we know that Abraham and Rahab were counted righteous by only believing God? Their faith was validated by what they did and sacrificed. Whether we come from a background of prominence or disgrace, one thing is certain: true faith produces trusting and often costly obedience. Alistair Begg explains that once we have been justified by ... Continue Reading 

How do we know that Abraham and Rahab were counted righteous by only believing God? Their faith was validated by what they did and sacrificed. Whether we come from a background of prominence or disgrace, one thing is certain: true faith produces trusting and often costly obedience. Alistair Begg explains that once we have been justified by ... Continue Reading 

In Paul’s letter to the Roman church, he urges his readers to present themselves as “living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God”- a living, lasting, and logical commitment in response to God’s mercy. Alistair Begg reminds us that Jesus held nothing back when He took our punishment on the cross so that we may be ... Continue Reading 

In Paul’s letter to the Roman church, he urges his readers to present themselves as “living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God”- a living, lasting, and logical commitment in response to God’s mercy. Alistair Begg reminds us that Jesus held nothing back when He took our punishment on the cross so that we may be ... Continue Reading 

In Romans 12:2, Paul warns readers not to be conformed to the ways of this world, but rather, to be transformed by God and conformed to the image of Christ. Alistair Begg explains that a Christian’s way of thinking changes as a result of God’s revelation of Himself. Our perspective on the world should ... Continue Reading 

In Romans 12:2, Paul warns readers not to be conformed to the ways of this world, but rather, to be transformed by God and conformed to the image of Christ. Alistair Begg explains that a Christian’s way of thinking changes as a result of God’s revelation of Himself. Our perspective on the world should ... Continue Reading 

Receiving Christ is not the end of the Christian life; in fact, it’s just the beginning! In this message, Alistair Begg unpacks a series of biblical principles for progress laid out by Paul. As the apostle taught, all growth in the Christian life must be consistent with its origin in grace through faith in Jesus: we ... Continue Reading 

Scripture lays out clear and understood objectives for the life of the believer. In 1 Timothy 6, Paul urged his protégé to flee from false teachers and the love of money and instead to pursue godly virtues. Alistair Begg examines two such virtues, righteousness and godliness, which are brought about by the transforming work of Christ in ... Continue Reading 

Salvation is accomplished through one thing only: the person and work of Jesus Christ. While our regeneration occurs in an instant, however, spiritual growth is a process that God completes over the course of a lifetime. Alistair Begg shows us how crucial it is that we don’t just know about Christ, but that we actually know ... Continue Reading 

Does it sound unusual to hear someone exclaim that they love the Bible? According to the pattern recorded in Psalm 119, this should be the response of every Christian to the Word of God. Alistair Begg explains that the Bible comes from God to His people, not only for our instruction, but to communicate His love to ... Continue Reading 

Does it sound unusual to hear someone exclaim that they love the Bible? According to the pattern recorded in Psalm 119, this should be the response of every Christian to the Word of God. Alistair Begg explains that the Bible comes from God to His people, not only for our instruction, but to communicate His love to ... Continue Reading 

What does genuine faith look like in the life of a believer? In this sermon Alistair Begg breaks down several aspects of saving faith. Like the royal official’s plea for help in John 4, we must come to Christ humbly acknowledging our own helplessness and asking Christ to save us. When we do this in a ... Continue Reading 

John’s Gospel confronts each of us with the question, “Am I a true believer of the Lord Jesus Christ?” Alistair Begg contrasts the blessings of belief in Christ, which brings life, against the reality of rejecting Him, which brings God’s wrath. True faith must involve both an assent to knowledge and a display of trust ... Continue Reading 

We hold common expectations about infant growth and development, and the same should be true when it comes to our faith. Paul confronted the Corinthians regarding their spiritual infancy and urged them to weed out persistent sin and live lives that reflected deepening faith. Alistair Begg reminds us that spiritual maturity is not a consequence of the ... Continue Reading 

Since public prayers serve as examples, pastors often model their own prayers on examples from the Scriptures. Teaching from Ephesians 3, D.A. Carson explores Paul’s prayer for believers to be particularly empowered to grasp God’s great love. We need the Lord to strengthen us from within in order to develop this understanding, and it ... Continue Reading 

Since public prayers serve as examples, pastors often model their own prayers on examples from the Scriptures. Teaching from Ephesians 3, D.A. Carson explores Paul’s prayer for believers to be particularly empowered to grasp God’s great love. We need the Lord to strengthen us from within in order to develop this understanding, and it ... Continue Reading