Truth For Life – Alistair Begg
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Lessons for Handling the Scriptures
In this Basics breakout session, Alistair Begg draws on lessons from Dick Lucas and other experienced Bible teachers to offer practical guidance for faithful, effective preaching. Emphasizing the importance of …
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In this Basics breakout session, Alistair Begg draws on lessons from Dick Lucas and other experienced Bible teachers to offer practical guidance for faithful, effective preaching. Emphasizing the importance of allowing Scripture to determine both the content and structure of a sermon, Alistair considers how preachers can communicate clearly, apply the text appropriately, and direct their listeners' attention to Christ rather than themselves. He also addresses the vital role of public preaching in the life of the church and responds to questions about sermon preparation, preaching biblical narratives, and the relationship between corporate worship and small-group Bible studies.The Vigilance of a Guard
Faithful pastors don't usually drift from the Gospel by denying it outright. More often it happens slowly, through the pull to sound sophisticated, keep up with every controversy, or soften what Scripture says …
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Faithful pastors don't usually drift from the Gospel by denying it outright. More often it happens slowly, through the pull to sound sophisticated, keep up with every controversy, or soften what Scripture says so it's easier to hear. In this message, Hershael York considers Paul's final, urgent charge to Timothy to "guard the deposit," reminding ministers that the Gospel is a trust to keep, not a possession to revise, and that keeping it faithfully takes vigilance, humility, and grace.Finding Hope in Ministry Discouragement
Every pastor has woken up on a Sunday morning not wanting to go to church—and discouragement in ministry is about as common as the common cold. Critics, long seasons of trial, struggles at home, unmet …
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Every pastor has woken up on a Sunday morning not wanting to go to church—and discouragement in ministry is about as common as the common cold. Critics, long seasons of trial, struggles at home, unmet expectations, and comparison with other ministries can all quietly drain the joy from a leader's heart. In this breakout, Todd Smith, pastor of Crossroads Community Church, draws on his own experience to help ministry leaders spot the causes and warning signs of discouragement and offers seven practical, biblical ways to find their way back to joy.The H.A.T. Every Elder Must Wear - Humility, Accountability, Teachability
When the wrong men serve as elders, the results can be devastating: Pastors are ousted, congregations split, and churches are left in disarray. Often the trouble begins long before any crisis, in the way …
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When the wrong men serve as elders, the results can be devastating: Pastors are ousted, congregations split, and churches are left in disarray. Often the trouble begins long before any crisis, in the way leaders are chosen. In this breakout, pastor and Truth For Life host Bob Lepine shares lessons from nearly two decades of shared leadership in the church he helped plant in Little Rock. He makes the case that humility, accountability, and teachability are the foundation of healthy eldership and gives practical guidance for identifying, vetting, and raising up men who will shepherd God's people with both grace and truth.The Definitive Picture of a Christian Leader
In his final charge to Timothy, the apostle Paul provides a definitive picture of Christian leadership. Examining 2 Timothy 4:1–8, Alistair Begg explains that the pastor's calling is solemn, straightforward …
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In his final charge to Timothy, the apostle Paul provides a definitive picture of Christian leadership. Examining 2 Timothy 4:1–8, Alistair Begg explains that the pastor's calling is solemn, straightforward, and strategic: He must faithfully proclaim God's Word, even when its message is unpopular or its hearers are unreceptive. Amid the challenges and hardships of ministry, pastors must remain sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill their God-given responsibilities, trusting the Lord to accomplish His purposes through the preaching of the Gospel.Pastoral Margins: Finding Balance in Ministry and in Life
In this question-and-answer session from Basics 2026, Bob Lepine joins Alistair Begg, Hershael York, and Todd Smith to discuss the challenges and joys of pastoral ministry. How can a man discern a call to …
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In this question-and-answer session from Basics 2026, Bob Lepine joins Alistair Begg, Hershael York, and Todd Smith to discuss the challenges and joys of pastoral ministry. How can a man discern a call to ministry? When is it time for a pastor to step aside? How should church leaders navigate theological disagreements, preserve congregational unity, and avoid burnout? Drawing on decades of experience, the panelists offer practical wisdom, personal reflections, and encouragement for the next generation of pastors as they consider these questions and the challenges facing the church today.The Hidden Life of a Shepherd
It's easy for a pastor to judge his ministry by what others can see: the size of the church, the platform, the response. But the true test of a shepherd is what drives him when no one is watching. In this …
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It's easy for a pastor to judge his ministry by what others can see: the size of the church, the platform, the response. But the true test of a shepherd is what drives him when no one is watching. In this message from 1 Peter 5:1–5, Hershael York looks at Peter's charge to elders and shows that faithful shepherding comes down to whose flock it is, why we serve, what we hope to gain, and how we lead. He calls pastors to put on humility like a servant's apron and to follow the pattern of the Chief Shepherd, whose suffering leads to glory.Panel Question Time (Basics 2026)
In this question-and-answer session from Basics 2026, Bob Lepine joins Alistair Begg, Hershael York, and Todd Smith to discuss the challenges and joys of pastoral ministry. How can a man discern a call to …
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In this question-and-answer session from Basics 2026, Bob Lepine joins Alistair Begg, Hershael York, and Todd Smith to discuss the challenges and joys of pastoral ministry. How can a man discern a call to ministry? When is it time for a pastor to step aside? How should church leaders navigate theological disagreements, preserve congregational unity, and avoid burnout? Drawing on decades of experience, the panelists offer practical wisdom, personal reflections, and encouragement for the next generation of pastors as they consider these questions and the challenges facing the church today.A Good Servant of Christ
What does it mean to be a good servant of Jesus Christ? In 1 Timothy 4, Paul urges Timothy to remain faithful to God's Word, train himself in godliness, and set an example for the believers in his care …
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What does it mean to be a good servant of Jesus Christ? In 1 Timothy 4, Paul urges Timothy to remain faithful to God's Word, train himself in godliness, and set an example for the believers in his care. Examining these instructions, Alistair Begg reminds pastors that personal holiness matters more than giftedness and that effective public ministry depends on private devotion to Christ. As he considers the dangers of pride and the importance of sound doctrine, Alistair challenges church leaders to watch their lives and teaching carefully, persevering in faithful service by God's grace.Jesus on Worship
Biblical worship is far more than music or personal expression; it is God's people responding rightly to who He is and what He has done. Examining Jesus' teaching in John 4 alongside the Hundredth Psalm and the …
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Biblical worship is far more than music or personal expression; it is God's people responding rightly to who He is and what He has done. Examining Jesus' teaching in John 4 alongside the Hundredth Psalm and the devotion of the woman at Bethany, Alistair Begg explains what it means to worship God in spirit and truth with joyful, heartfelt, and sacrificial devotion. True worship, he reminds us, is centered on God's glory, shaped by His Word, and made possible through the work of Christ and the Holy Spirit.An Army Bold
When the apostles Peter and John were released from custody after being arrested for proclaiming the Gospel, their fellow believers responded in prayer. Acts 4 records this prayer, which provides Christians of …
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When the apostles Peter and John were released from custody after being arrested for proclaiming the Gospel, their fellow believers responded in prayer. Acts 4 records this prayer, which provides Christians of any era with a pattern for how to pray. In this message, Alistair Begg unpacks the early believers' prayer, demonstrating how it was communal, theological, scriptural, and purposeful—and challenges believers today to rely on prayer and the Holy Spirit as they live faithfully in a culture increasingly resistant to the Gospel.Abounding Hope
Jesus performed many miracles, from casting out demons to healing various diseases and cleansing leprous men. So why, then, did He first tell a paralytic with an obvious need for physical healing that his sins …
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Jesus performed many miracles, from casting out demons to healing various diseases and cleansing leprous men. So why, then, did He first tell a paralytic with an obvious need for physical healing that his sins were forgiven? Alistair Begg helps us to understand that the physical dimension of what Jesus did in people's lives was not His most significant work; rather, it was what He did at the heart level that met their greatest need—just as it does ours.A Lesson in Leadership
After overseeing the reconstruction of Jerusalem's walls and the restoration of the people's right worship, Nehemiah returned to Susa. When he later came back to Jerusalem, what he found was distressing: The …
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After overseeing the reconstruction of Jerusalem's walls and the restoration of the people's right worship, Nehemiah returned to Susa. When he later came back to Jerusalem, what he found was distressing: The people had embraced unhelpful associations, unfulfilled commitments, unkept promises, and unholy marriages. Alistair Begg walks us through each of these issues in turn, helping us to see why they mattered, how Nehemiah confronted them, and how they are mirrored in the problems confronting today's church and its leaders.Hard-Pressed but Not Crushed
While all Scripture is inspired, not all Scripture is equally inspiring. When we read the long list of names in Nehemiah 3, we might be prone to wonder at its purpose. As Alistair Begg reminds us, though, God's …
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While all Scripture is inspired, not all Scripture is equally inspiring. When we read the long list of names in Nehemiah 3, we might be prone to wonder at its purpose. As Alistair Begg reminds us, though, God's work requires the unified, active participation of those whose names will largely be forgotten, each contributing their part within a larger purpose. And as chapter 4 makes plain, while opposition to such work is inevitable, leaders must commit to meeting it with prayer, vigilance, and trust in God.Planting the Vision
After learning of the sorry state of Jerusalem's walls, Nehemiah responded with prayerful dependence, careful preparation, and quiet assessment before calling others to act. As Alistair Begg points out, his …
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After learning of the sorry state of Jerusalem's walls, Nehemiah responded with prayerful dependence, careful preparation, and quiet assessment before calling others to act. As Alistair Begg points out, his leadership combined trust in God's sovereignty with practical wisdom and courage in the face of opposition. Through Nehemiah's example, we're reminded that God's work advances through ordinary people who rely on Him, persevere through discouragement, and unite around a shared, God-given purpose.Going Up, Looking Back, Keeping On
Psalm 126, one of the Psalms of Ascent, traces the pilgrim song of God's people through three movements: going up, looking back, and keeping on. Reflecting on Israel's restoration from exile, Alistair Begg …
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Psalm 126, one of the Psalms of Ascent, traces the pilgrim song of God's people through three movements: going up, looking back, and keeping on. Reflecting on Israel's restoration from exile, Alistair Begg shows how joyful remembrance of God's past faithfulness fuels present perseverance and future hope. The psalm's tension between remembered blessing and ongoing need points ultimately to Christ, who satisfies the soul's deepest thirst and leads His people onward toward the new Jerusalem, where God's presence will dwell fully with His redeemed people.The Pathway to God’s Plan
The opening verses of Romans 12 point to the fact that discerning God's good, pleasing, and perfect will begins with wholehearted surrender to Him. Alistair Begg explains that as believers grounded in God's …
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The opening verses of Romans 12 point to the fact that discerning God's good, pleasing, and perfect will begins with wholehearted surrender to Him. Alistair Begg explains that as believers grounded in God's mercy, we are called to offer ourselves as living sacrifices, resist conformity to the spirit of the age, and pursue inward transformation through the Holy Spirit's renewing work. The Christian life, he reminds us, is a journey of lasting obedience, built on the trust that God's purpose is to make His people increasingly like Christ.The Ministry of Reminder
The first five verses of 2 Timothy 4 encapsulate Paul's concern for the ongoing ministry of the Gospel. At this point in his letter, Paul has reminded Timothy that he must continue in the Gospel himself and …
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The first five verses of 2 Timothy 4 encapsulate Paul's concern for the ongoing ministry of the Gospel. At this point in his letter, Paul has reminded Timothy that he must continue in the Gospel himself and that the Scriptures are divinely inspired. Now, as Alistair Begg explains, Paul turns Timothy's attention to the solemn charge, stirring challenge, and straightforward and vitally important commitment that are intrinsic to his ministry—and to the ministries of all who follow in Timothy's line.Proclaiming Boldly, Suffering Bravely
While an approach to Christianity that treats it as a soft option may sound attractive, it's certainly not scriptural. Truly biblical discipleship is muscular, demanding, and thoughtful. The apostle Paul made …
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While an approach to Christianity that treats it as a soft option may sound attractive, it's certainly not scriptural. Truly biblical discipleship is muscular, demanding, and thoughtful. The apostle Paul made this clear to Timothy as he urged him to proclaim the Gospel boldly and to suffer for it bravely. In this conference message, Alistair Begg examines the three word pictures Paul used to clarify the believer's daily need for devotion, discipline, and diligence in the Christian life.Dangers and Delights of Pastoral Ministry
According to one Barna study, the average pastor lasts only five years at a given church—often leaving just when, statistically speaking, he would be approaching his greatest period of usefulness. In a world of …
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According to one Barna study, the average pastor lasts only five years at a given church—often leaving just when, statistically speaking, he would be approaching his greatest period of usefulness. In a world of such short pastoral tenures, what does it look like to minister in the same place for not just years but decades? In this informal talk to pastors, Alistair Begg reflects on his forty-two years of pastoral ministry at Cleveland's Parkside Church, sharing lessons learned about both the dangers and the delights of what D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones called "the most glorious calling to which anyone can ever be called."The Centrality of the Word in Discipleship
As Christopher Ash writes, "The word of God is the driving force that shapes authentic church life." If in our churches we wish to see discipleship in the pews, we have to have discipleship in the pulpit. With …
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As Christopher Ash writes, "The word of God is the driving force that shapes authentic church life." If in our churches we wish to see discipleship in the pews, we have to have discipleship in the pulpit. With this conviction in view, Alistair Begg guides us through Paul's stirring words in 2 Timothy 4:1–8, examining the charge Paul gave to his pastoral protégé, the challenge Timothy faced, and the commitment the apostle urged upon him.Pastoral Responsibilities
"What's it like to work just one day a week?" While many pastors find themselves on the receiving end of such questions, the reality is that as Gospel workers, pastors know their jobs are never really finished …
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"What's it like to work just one day a week?" While many pastors find themselves on the receiving end of such questions, the reality is that as Gospel workers, pastors know their jobs are never really finished. As Alistair Begg notes, Paul's instructions to his protégé Timothy make clear that the church is always in need of pastors who will study God's Word diligently so they can remind their congregations of the essentials of the faith and present themselves to God as ones approved.Entreating the Extravagant Generosity of God
One of the evidences of our having been adopted into God's family is that we pray. But what are we to actually pray about, and how? In Ephesians 3, Paul reveals his prayers for the Ephesian believers, providing …
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One of the evidences of our having been adopted into God's family is that we pray. But what are we to actually pray about, and how? In Ephesians 3, Paul reveals his prayers for the Ephesian believers, providing a pattern for prayer that both encourages and challenges believers in all times. In this message, Alistair Begg examines Paul's entreaty, the generosity upon which it's based, and the glorious end toward which the apostle prays: that God will get all the glory He deserves.Confident in Christ
As he reached the end of Romans 8, Paul presented a triumphant closing argument, grounding Christian assurance in God's decisive action in Christ. Because God did not spare His own Son, believers can be …
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As he reached the end of Romans 8, Paul presented a triumphant closing argument, grounding Christian assurance in God's decisive action in Christ. Because God did not spare His own Son, believers can be confident that nothing essential will be withheld from them. Every charge is silenced by Christ's death, resurrection, reign, and intercession, Alistair Begg explains. Though suffering and opposition remain real, they cannot sever believers from Christ's love. In all circumstances, Christians are "more than conquerors," fully secure in God's unbreakable redeeming love in Christ Jesus.Groaning and Glory
Writing to the Christians of first-century Rome, the apostle Paul acknowledged that creation, believers, and even the Spirit Himself groan in hopeful anticipation of final renewal. Present suffering is real …
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Writing to the Christians of first-century Rome, the apostle Paul acknowledged that creation, believers, and even the Spirit Himself groan in hopeful anticipation of final renewal. Present suffering is real, Scripture affirms—but it is eclipsed by the promised glory to come. Alistair Begg traces the inseparable link between suffering and glory in God's redemptive purpose, reminding us that the Spirit sustains believers in weakness and that God is at work in all things for our ultimate good.“A Beautiful Thing”
In Mark 14, we read that as the time for Jesus' crucifixion drew near, a woman came to Him and anointed His head with an alabaster flask of precious oil. While this heartfelt act of worship provoked the …
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In Mark 14, we read that as the time for Jesus' crucifixion drew near, a woman came to Him and anointed His head with an alabaster flask of precious oil. While this heartfelt act of worship provoked the disciples' disapproval, Jesus celebrated her for doing "a beautiful thing." Alistair Begg surveys the woman's action, the disciples' reaction, and Jesus' commendation, helping us to see that the only true pathway to lasting honor is to honor Christ.Living in the Spirit
Genuine Christianity is not just a new set of beliefs or even a new pattern of behavior; it's a matter of new belonging. After declaring the glorious truth that there is "now no condemnation for those who are …
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Genuine Christianity is not just a new set of beliefs or even a new pattern of behavior; it's a matter of new belonging. After declaring the glorious truth that there is "now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus," the apostle Paul called his Roman readers to live "not in the flesh but in the Spirit." In this message, Alistair Begg examines the reality and results of the Spirit's presence in the life of the believer as well as the responsibility that falls to those who are in Christ.No Condemnation in Christ
The seventeenth-century minister Thomas Jacomb once wrote of Romans 8, "From first to last, it is high gospel." Beginning with "no condemnation" and ending with the assurance that nothing can separate us from …
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The seventeenth-century minister Thomas Jacomb once wrote of Romans 8, "From first to last, it is high gospel." Beginning with "no condemnation" and ending with the assurance that nothing can separate us from God's love, it is one of the most magisterial and encouraging chapters in all of Scripture. In this message, Alistair Begg begins a short tour through its profound depths, helping us to grasp the solution to the predicament of sin, the necessity of being "in Christ," the relationship between freedom and the law, and the call to walk in newness of life by God's Spirit.
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