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Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
July 12, 2025
Christians have an enemy, the devil, who is described in the Bible as an accuser, a slanderer, and a murderer. His strategy is to prowl around, looking for victims to devour, and his destiny is to be defeated by Jesus Christ. Believers must be self-controlled and alert, resist the devil firm in their faith, and recognize that their resistance is part of a great solidarity with other believers around the world. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
July 11, 2025
Alistair Begg explores the story of Ruth, highlighting the importance of trusting God's providence and obedience in the face of uncertainty. He examines Naomi's plan for Ruth to approach Boaz, discussing the potential risks and the need to apply biblical principles in a modern context. The passage emphasizes the value of faith and taking risks for God's sake, even when the eventualities are unknown. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
July 10, 2025
God uses even our wrong choices for ultimate good, and for His glory. Naomi and Ruth's plan was not rock-solid and risk-free, but they trusted in God's providence, and their story is a wonderful illustration of commitment, compassion, integrity, and fortitude. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 10, 2025
Robin John, CEO of Eventide Asset Management, shares his journey from an immigrant child struggling in school to co-founder and CEO of a faith-based investment firm. He discusses how investing can be more than financial, but also deeply spiritual, and how businesses can promote human flourishing through their products and practices. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
July 09, 2025
Ruth's experience gleaning in Boaz's field reveals God's invisible presence through the kindness and generosity of Boaz, demonstrating God's covenant care and love for all people, regardless of their background or circumstances. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
July 08, 2025
Ruth, a foreigner and widow, finds favor with Boaz, a man of standing, as she works in his fields. She responds with humility and gratitude, recognizing God's providence in her life. Boaz's kindness and protection demonstrate God's faithfulness, and Ruth's story encourages us to look for evidence of God's hand at work in the ordinary events of our lives. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
July 07, 2025
Ruth's response to her circumstances and God's providential provision is a model for the Christian life, demonstrating the importance of common sense, careful thought, and sensible action in discovering God's will and experiencing His favor. [... more]
Kingdom Pursuits
Robby Dilmore
July 05, 2025
Dawn Saunders shares her personal story of loss and healing, and how God's creative process helped her rebuild her life after her husband's sudden passing. She discusses her book, When Your World Ends, and how it provides a seven-step process for creating an action plan to overcome grief and find purpose. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
July 05, 2025
Alistair Begg explores the Bible's teachings on demonic forces, the devil's defeat, and the believer's defense strategy against demons. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the Bible's authority and the believer's role in resisting the devil, rather than relying on external solutions or demonization. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
July 04, 2025
Ruth, a poor and widowed woman, faces bleak circumstances in a foreign land. She decides to go out into the fields to pick up leftover grain, not out of obligation, but in the hope of finding favor with someone. Her attitude and actions demonstrate that everything God gives us is an undeserved expression of His favor, and that we should focus on privileges rather than rights. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
July 03, 2025
The story of Naomi and Ruth in the Book of Ruth illustrates how God uses ordinary people and events for extraordinary purposes, demonstrating His sovereign power and faithfulness even in times of bitterness and hopelessness. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
July 02, 2025
A widow named Naomi faces a hopeless situation, but her daughter-in-law Ruth's decision to remain with her points forward to a decision each of us must eventually make, one of commitment and faith in the face of uncertainty. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
July 01, 2025
In the midst of heartbreak and hard times, Naomi, a widow, finds herself in a desperate situation, but under God's providential care, a story of loyalty, duty, and love unfolds, reminding people in every generation that God still has his people and is working his purposes out, often in quiet and unlikely ways. [... more]
The Charlie Kirk Show
Charlie Kirk
July 01, 2025
Substack statistics blogger Cremieux has built a big following online for his takes on medicine college admissions and more all while operating under a pseudonym Now Cremieux is going public on the Charlie Kirk Show with a sweeping interview on almost every controversial topic imaginable from IQ tests to what health supplements work and which ones are nonsense Cremieux gives his statistically-informed takes on anti-depressants Ozempic Vitamin D and far far more Watch every episode ad-free on members charliekirk com Get new merch at charliekirkstore com Support the show http www charliekirk com supportSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
June 30, 2025
The concept of truth has fallen in the streets, and reality is fading, leaving behind a sense of confusion and disorientation. In a postmodern world, everyone has a right to their own version of reality, and ethics become a matter of personal taste. Christians must respond to this cultural shift by proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ, rather than condemning or accommodating the culture. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
June 28, 2025
The Bible teaches that the devil is a fallen angel, a defeated foe, and a personal being who is to be resisted. Understanding the devil's nature and role in spiritual warfare is crucial for Christians to stand firm in their faith and resist his schemes. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
June 27, 2025
A woman's encounter with Jesus at a well sparks a chain reaction of evangelism, as she invites her community to meet the man who knows her deepest secrets and offers living water that quenches the thirst of the soul. This story highlights the importance of personal evangelism, humility, and compassion in sharing the gospel with others. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
June 26, 2025
Alistair Begg illustrates how Gospel opportunities can begin with a simple question or request, highlighting the importance of evangelism and sharing the message of Jesus' salvation. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
June 25, 2025
A church's spiritual vitality can be measured by its vital signs, including prayer, genuine Christian love, hospitality, service, and praise. These signs demonstrate the presence of Jesus Christ as the head of the body, and they are essential for a church to be alive and thriving. [... more]
JR Sports Brief
JR
June 24, 2025
Aaron Rodgers' decision to sign a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers has sparked speculation about his future in the NFL. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics are undergoing a major rebuild after trading away key players like Kristaps Porzingis and Drew Holiday. The NBA draft is just around the corner, and teams are scrambling to make moves before the season starts. However, the league is also dealing with a growing concern about Achilles injuries, which have plagued several top players in recent years. [... more]
JR Sports Brief
JR
June 24, 2025
The Boston Celtics are in a transition period after losing two key players, Kristaps Porzingis and Drew Holliday, and dealing with injuries to Jalen Brown and Jason Tatum. Despite the challenges, the team is expected to be spearheaded by Brown, Tatum, and other young players, and may have a chance to make a deep playoff run in the Eastern Conference. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
June 24, 2025
Christian love is not about feelings or saying the right things, but about weathers storms, remains loyal to the truth, lives in the light, and says sorry. It's about being realistic about sin and getting down on one's knees to seek forgiveness. Christian love is ultimately about reconciliation, which the world doesn't understand. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
June 23, 2025
Alastair Begg considers the Apostle John's test of genuine faith, which is centered around moral obedience to God's commands. He argues that true faith is not just about intellectual awareness or emotional experience, but about living a life that reflects a deep commitment to following Jesus. The moral test of obedience is a key indicator of whether one truly knows God, and Alastair emphasizes the importance of living a life that is marked by loyalty and obedience to Jesus' commands. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
June 21, 2025
The struggle we face is not against flesh and blood, but against powerful, evil, and cunning forces. We must be aware of the devil's schemes and understand the spiritual forces at work in the world, in order to stand firm in our faith and live a life for Christ. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
June 20, 2025
The sacraments of Christianity, specifically the Lord's Supper and Baptism, are not saving ordinances but rather outward signs of an inward and spiritual grace, pointing to the reality of God's redemption and the provision of Christ. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
June 19, 2025
The church is made up of God's elect, comprising individuals who have been included in Christ through faith, not just by external factors such as heritage or baptism. The true church is invisible, comprising all who have been brought to see their hopelessness and cry out to God, and are amazed by His mercy and inclusion. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
June 18, 2025
The church is often misunderstood as a human invention, but the Bible makes it clear that it's a divine institution. Membership in the church is not a matter of external attachment, but of spiritual union. The Bible teaches that the church is not a human society, but a community of people called by God, united by their faith in Jesus Christ. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
June 17, 2025
Prayer is an essential weapon in spiritual warfare, and the Bible describes it as a comprehensive call to all believers. Effective prayer requires a God-centered perspective, perseverance, and a willingness to pray for all saints, not just personal needs. This call to prayer is not optional, but essential for enjoying an intimate relationship with God. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
June 16, 2025
The Holy Spirit's purpose and activity in the lives of believers, including conviction of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and the importance of understanding the Spirit's work in relation to Christ, leading to spiritual growth, personal transformation, and revival. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
June 14, 2025
Living in a war zone, we must understand the battle and our enemy to live the Christian life. The struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, authorities, and powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. We need to know our Bibles to recognize the enemy without overestimating his power or underestimating his threat. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
June 13, 2025
Jesus explains to his disciples that his departure is necessary for the Holy Spirit to come and guide them into all truth, convicting the world of guilt in regard to sin, righteousness, and judgment. The Holy Spirit is a unique person, not just a power or influence, and is one with the Father and the Son, acting for them both in creation and new creation. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
June 12, 2025
The authentic Jesus is both fully God and fully man, with a virgin birth, miracles, and resurrection. His divinity and humanity coexist, and understanding this is essential for Christian faith and redemption. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
June 11, 2025
The Bible reveals Jesus as a human being who experienced the gamut of human emotions, yet he is also divine and true. His humanity is essential to understanding his divinity, and the New Testament supports the idea that Jesus is God, despite not explicitly stating it with the words 'I am God'. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
June 10, 2025
The psalmist explores the questions of who God is and what humanity's place is in the world, revealing that God is majestic, Creator, and caring, and that humanity is made in God's image, but also struggles with depravity and sin, and that redemption is found in Jesus Christ. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
June 09, 2025
Understanding the Bible requires a proper interpretation of its meaning, recognizing the role of the Holy Spirit in revealing truth, and applying its teachings to daily life through faith and obedience. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
June 08, 2025
A woman's extravagant gift of an alabaster flask of oil to Jesus reveals her self-forgetfulness, generosity, and devotion, exposing the disciples' lack of understanding of the kingdom's values and their own cold hearts. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
June 06, 2025
The Bible is a unique library of 66 books, written over a thousand years by 40 different individuals, yet it is a book like no other, with God as its ultimate author and men as its human writers. It is a book that understands us, with its pages seeming to describe our thoughts and feelings. The Bible's reliability and authority come from God's breath, or inspiration, of the Scriptures, which preserves the human authors from error while allowing them to write freely and uniquely. Understanding the Bible is essential for hearing God's voice and living a life of faith. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
June 05, 2025
The Christian faith is built on essential doctrines that are non-negotiable, and instilling them in the next generation is crucial. Alistair Begg emphasizes the importance of understanding these core beliefs, which include the unity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the sovereignty of God, and the divine inspiration of Scripture. He warns against the dangers of adapting the Christian faith to the modern world and losing its orthodoxy, and encourages listeners to focus on building a solid biblical foundation for their spiritual lives and intellectual discoveries. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
June 04, 2025
Knowing what we believe as Christians is essential for our spiritual growth and understanding of God's Word. Catechizing, or the process of teaching and learning the basics of the Christian faith, is a crucial aspect of this process. By grounding ourselves in the fundamentals of our faith, we can build a strong foundation for our Christian lives and be better equipped to navigate the challenges of the world around us. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
June 03, 2025
The Bible teaches that all people are spiritually leprous, suffering from the leprosy of sin that has spoiled their souls. Jesus' compassion and willingness to forgive sinners is demonstrated through his encounter with a leper, and the gospel message of reconciliation through faith in Jesus Christ is presented as the cure for this condition. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
June 02, 2025
The Bible teaches that genuine Christian faith involves understanding one's predicament and wanting to be saved. The message of salvation is not about clean-up and doing one's best, but about turning from sin and turning to Christ as the Savior. Repentance means doing an about-turn, turning away from what displeases God and turning to Christ to receive all that God has given. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
June 01, 2025
Jesus' divine encounter with Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector, marks a turning point in Zacchaeus' life as he seeks salvation and a new purpose. Jesus' commitment to seeking out the least and the lost is evident in this story, and it serves as a reminder of the gospel's power to transform lives. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
May 30, 2025
David's prayer in 2 Samuel 7 is a model for courageous praying, based on God's promises and faithfulness. He asks God to fulfill his promise to build a house for David's family, which is a dynasty that will bless all the families of the earth. This prayer is rooted in God's promise to Abraham and is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is the King of the kingdom of God. The progress of the kingdom of God in the world is built on the promise of God to his people and the missionary activity of the church. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
May 29, 2025
David's humble response to God's promise of establishing his kingdom forever through his descendants is a model for believers today. By faith, David trusts in God's promise and recognizes his own unworthiness, acknowledging that God's greatness is beyond human understanding. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
May 28, 2025
David's prayer in 2 Samuel 7 reveals his humility and recognition of God's greatness, as he acknowledges his own insignificance and the magnitude of God's plans for his dynasty. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
May 27, 2025
The relationship between God and His people is that of Father and Son, as seen in the Old Testament, and this promise is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is the eternal King and Kingdom, and His people are His sons, with the church being the restored or spiritual Israel, and all believers are partakers of the promised blessings to Abraham. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
May 26, 2025
God's promise to David is a promise of a great name, a place of peace and rest, and a kingdom that will last forever. This promise is rooted in God's covenant with Abraham and is fulfilled through the seed of David, ultimately pointing to the Lord Jesus Christ. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
May 25, 2025
Alistair Begg explores why the impact of the Gospel on someone's life isn't always welcomed with enthusiasm, using the story of a man possessed by demons in Luke chapter 8 as an example, highlighting the radical invasion of God himself and the transformation of the man's life. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
May 23, 2025
Understanding the Bible is hard work, helped by the Holy Spirit, and requires recognizing that the earlier is explained by the later and is explained by the fuller. The Bible is a book about Jesus, and when we take our eyes off Jesus, we'll inevitably go haywire. God's purpose, presence, and protection are essential for navigating life's challenges, and remembering God's promises is vital for staying on track. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
May 22, 2025
To understand and interpret the Bible correctly is hard work, requiring diligence and the work of the Holy Spirit. Alistair Begg teaches how to properly study and interpret Scripture, emphasizing the importance of hermeneutics, the science of interpreting Scripture, and the need to approach the Bible with a humble and open heart. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
May 21, 2025
The dangers of buy now pay later programs and their impact on financial freedom are explored, with a focus on biblical wisdom for managing debt and making smart financial decisions. Experts discuss the importance of debt management, the benefits of faith-based investing, and how to navigate complex financial situations, including inheritance tax and title insurance fraud. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
May 21, 2025
Alistair Begg teaches from 2 Samuel chapter 7, explaining how God responded to King David's proposal to build a house for God, and the importance of relying on God's Word. He discusses the role of the prophet, the significance of being God's servant, and the promise of a house for David's dynasty. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
May 20, 2025
God's promise to David, as recorded in 2 Samuel chapter 7, opens the door to the meaning of everything, revealing the significance of God's covenant with his servant David and its fulfillment in the story of the Bible, from Abraham's promise to the coming of Jesus Christ. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
May 19, 2025
Paul's defense against false charges highlights the core of Christianity, emphasizing the importance of conscience, faith in Jesus, and the resurrection. He skillfully navigates Roman law to bring the issue back to the heart of the matter, ultimately urging Felix and Drusilla to believe in Jesus and live a life of self-control and righteousness. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
May 18, 2025
Alistair Begg explores the story of Jesus' encounter with a demon-possessed man in the Gentile context of the Gerasenes, highlighting the themes of reconciliation, alienation, and the human condition. He draws parallels between the man's condition and the biblical concept of being under the power of dark forces, and emphasizes the need for reconciliation with God through the person of Christ. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
May 16, 2025
Apostle Paul cleverly turns the tables on his accusers by presenting a unique defense before Roman Governor Felix, showcasing his faith in Christ Jesus and emphasizing the importance of righteousness and self-control. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
May 15, 2025
God often uses ordinary means and people to accomplish His purposes, as seen in the story of Apostle Paul's life and ministry. Despite facing persecution and animosity, Paul's faith and trust in God's plan allowed him to navigate the Roman system and ultimately fulfill his mission. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
May 15, 2025
Aligning faith values with financial decisions requires a biblically grounded approach to budgeting, prioritizing giving, saving, and investing. By reordering financial priorities around God's kingdom, individuals can live wisely and intentionally, making thoughtful choices rather than drifting along with the world's shifting priorities. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
May 14, 2025
The unfolding drama of world history is a complex tapestry of human experience and divine purpose, as seen in the story of Paul's journey to Rome, where God uses imprisonment to protect and fulfill His plans, and Christians must learn to view history from a distinctly Christian perspective, recognizing God's sovereign hand at work, even in the midst of persecution and opposition. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
May 13, 2025
Alistair Begg teaches from Acts chapter 23, exploring Apostle Paul's behavior and conviction as he stands before the Sanhedrin, and how Jesus Christ's presence and love can bring comfort and security in times of trouble and uncertainty. [... more]
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