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Most of us can recall advice about vocation, home, and service that has proved helpful and trustworthy—and pastors are certainly no exception! In this message, Alistair Begg reflects upon the principles that guide his own life and ministry. As these reflections emphasize, Christian maturity is not marked by perfection, but by steady, consistent progress in the ... Continue Reading 

The first chapter of James proceeds quickly from trials to maturity to wisdom. When we begin to recognize trials as a privilege God allows His children to experience, we can discover joy and maturity. This process isn’t natural, though; we need God’s wisdom for it to properly run its course. In this message, Alistair Begg ... Continue Reading 

The first chapter of James proceeds quickly from trials to maturity to wisdom. When we begin to recognize trials as a privilege God allows His children to experience, we can discover joy and maturity. This process isn’t natural, though; we need God’s wisdom for it to properly run its course. In this message, Alistair Begg ... Continue Reading 

Wisdom is necessary for right conduct in this life. In this message, Alistair Begg reminds us that God generously gives us wisdom if we ask for it with sincerity. As we consider wealth through the eyes of wisdom, we need to seek right priorities and to remember that our circumstances must be viewed in light of eternal ... Continue Reading 

In 1 Corinthians 1 and 2, Paul assigned his readers an important task: the confident preaching of Christ crucified. The Gospel message, he wrote, is foolishness to the world, and yet means everything to believers—and God uses not the powerful, but the weak to proclaim it. Alistair Begg helps us see the folly of putting confidence ... 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 

In the end, the pleasures of this life mock us because they are fleeting. The writer of Ecclesiastes knew this and concluded that our relationship with God is what brings true and eternal meaning. Alistair Begg ends his study in Ecclesiastes by showing us that the most significant decision in life is to fear God by believing ... 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 

This study in Ecclesiastes begins with a solid dose of reality. If we’re honest, our day-to-day lives can often feel stagnant and mediocre. Our toiling can seem pointless, and like Solomon, we may wonder if life is even worth living. Alistair Begg reminds us that only in Christ can our deepest longings be satisfied. Continue Reading