Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Sermons
165 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsTruth For Life is the Bible-teaching ministry of Alistair Begg. The ministry's mission is to teach the Bible with clarity and relevance so that unbelievers will be converted, believers will be established and local churches will be strengthened. Join us as Alistair helps us apply the Scripture to our daily lives.
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April 9, 2024: Greater Works — Part Two
April 09, 2024 05:00 - 14.6 MBWhen studying the Bible, context is crucial. In John 14, Jesus promised His disciples that they would do “greater works” than He and that if they would “ask me anything in my name, I will do it.” Alistair Begg provides incisive perspective into the context of Jesus’ words, reminding us that the greatest work of God is the redemption of His people. When we pray according to God’s purposes and promises, we can be assured that God will answer our prayers for His glory.
April 8, 2024: Greater Works — Part One
April 08, 2024 05:00 - 18.1 MBJesus’ claims are exclusive; salvation is found in Him alone. At the same time, He extends salvation to all who believe in Him and points out that those who follow Him will do the works that He did, and “greater than these.” What did Jesus mean by this phrase? In this study in John 14, Alistair Begg explores the relationship between Christ’s miraculous works of redemption and regeneration and the ongoing work of believers. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we’re called to point others to the love...
April 1, 2024: The Resurrection
April 01, 2024 05:00 - 17 MBAll the world’s major religions teach that there is some sort of life beyond this one. What, if anything, is behind the mysterious curtain we call death? In this Easter message, Alistair Begg reminds us that the whole of Christianity hinges on two facts: that Jesus Christ was delivered over to death as a substitute for sins and that He was raised to life to justify all who believe in Him. By trusting in Christ and His work on the cross, we can have life—even after death—allowing us to stand b...
March 25, 2024: When the Rooster Crows — Part Two
March 25, 2024 05:00 - 14.2 MBAlthough Peter declared that he would lay down his life for Jesus, when he was questioned by a servant girl, he denied Him three times. Rather than view Peter’s actions with judgment, Alistair Begg explains that Peter’s failure serves as a warning to all believers. The seeds of every sin are latent in our own hearts—and, like Peter, if we trust in our own strength, we will fall. The life of faith cannot be built on our promises to Christ but must be fixed on the promises He makes to us.
March 24, 2024: When the Rooster Crows — Part One
March 24, 2024 05:00 - 17.6 MBOn the night before His crucifixion, Jesus issued a new commandment, telling His disciples to love one another just as He had loved them. Commitment to loving like Jesus—perfectly, ceaselessly, and sacrificially—is to be the distinguishing feature of every Christian community. Alistair Begg explains that this challenge, which is the great opportunity for every generation, is only possible after Christ takes up residence in our lives, empowering us to love freely and generously, demonstrating ...
March 11, 2024: “Truly, Truly” × 3 — Part Two
March 11, 2024 05:00 - 20.7 MBAfter washing His disciples’ feet at the Passover supper, Jesus, in yet another generous expression of love, prepared them for what was to come and announced that one of them would betray Him. As we consider this intimate scene in John’s Gospel, Alistair Begg teaches that it contains both warning and encouragement for believers. Followers of Christ must resist temptation in all its forms and trust in the Lord, even as we recognize that the God who sovereignly overruled Judas’ betrayal can be ...
March 10, 2024: “Truly, Truly” × 3 — Part One
March 10, 2024 05:00 - 17.6 MBWith the public ministry of Jesus now at an end, John’s Gospel records that during the Passover supper, Christ rose and washed His disciples’ feet. With full knowledge of all that was about to transpire in the days to come, Jesus demonstrated His humility and love toward His followers. As Alistair Begg explains, His foot washing serves as both an illustration of what would take place at the cross—the King laying down His life for His people—and an example of how believers should live in humbl...
March 5, 2024: The Hour Has Come — Part Two
March 05, 2024 05:00 - 19.7 MBAfter reporting the animosity exhibited toward Jesus by the chief priests and Pharisees, John’s Gospel records the curiosity of the Greeks, who, at the Passover, sought Him out to speak with Him. In this setting, Jesus spoke of how a grain of wheat must die to bear fruit. Explaining the pivotal moment marked by the arrival and interest of the gentiles, Alistair Begg reminds us that although the disciples wished Jesus not to die, His death is the key to life.
March 4, 2024: The Hour Has Come — Part One
March 04, 2024 05:00 - 18.4 MBThe Gospel of John is a highly concentrated look at Jesus’ life, during which He performed many signs and miracles. Frustrated by these signs and in concern for themselves, the chief priests and Pharisees rejected Jesus and planned to put Him to death. Discussing key events in the first half of John’s narrative, Alistair Begg emphasizes the evangelistic purpose of the biblical record, written so that we may believe and have life in Him. Only Jesus has the authority to defeat death, as His dea...
February 19, 2024: One Door, One Shepherd, One Flock
February 19, 2024 05:00 - 19 MBJesus proclaimed Himself the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep by name. In this study from John’s Gospel, Alistair Begg teaches that when it comes to gaining access to God and heaven, there’s only one Door, one Shepherd, and one flock. Ultimate security lies not in the walls of our enclosure or in the strength of our faith but in our proximity to Jesus, the indestructible Shepherd in whom we place our trust. Believers will know His voice and enjoy abundant life.
January 29, 2024: “The Sheep Hear His Voice”
January 29, 2024 05:00 - 21.4 MBWhen Jesus said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber,” He was using a familiar picture. Explaining both the context and the content of Jesus’ statement, Alistair Begg reminds us that this metaphor is depicts God, who, in Christ, is the ultimate Shepherd, seeking and providing for His people. As the Good Shepherd, Jesus offers the only way of salvation. If we’re in Christ, we will know His v...
January 29, 2024: Compassion vs. Condemnation
January 29, 2024 05:00 - 21.7 MBHow are Christians to walk the fine line between affirming and reviling those whose actions declare them to be God’s enemies? That is the question Alistair Begg seeks to answer as he addresses the controversy surrounding the counsel he gave to a grandmother in the summer of 2023. Turning to Luke 15, Alistair reminds us that the inclination toward pharisaism is alive and well within all our hearts. It is something we always must guard against—especially as we press on toward purity and holines...
January 22, 2024: “Before Abraham Was, I AM”
January 22, 2024 05:00 - 19.6 MBAs conversations with Jesus in the temple grew more heated, His listeners wrestled with what to believe about Him and demanded to know who He was claiming to be. Jesus replied to them, “Before Abraham was, I am,” revealing that He is God the Son from all eternity. Alistair Begg examines Jesus’ words, underscoring their foundational and theological significance. Jesus is the eternal Christ, master of time, and ruler of the ages. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever—and because of who H...
January 15, 2024: “Never See Death” — Part One
January 15, 2024 05:00 - 17.2 MBAs Jesus preached in the temple, He made a bold and extravagant promise, telling His listeners, “If anyone keeps my word, he will never see death.” Incredulous at His claim, the people opposed Him. Alistair Begg explains that the words of Jesus always demand a response, for they are the very words of God. Jesus offers a freedom that only He can provide—one that ultimately frees us from the unnatural intrusion of pain, decay, and death itself. By trusting in Him, the one who has conquered sin ...
January 15, 2024: “Never See Death” — Part Two
January 15, 2024 05:00 - 19.1 MBWhat does it mean to “never see death”? Alistair Begg teaches that while death is sin’s penalty and each of us will confront the reality of physical death, if we’re in Christ, death no longer has the power to condemn us and separate us from God. As the sinless Savior, Jesus was the only one qualified to pay the penalty for sin, and in Him death is destroyed. Those who trust in Jesus have hope for eternity with Him.
January 8, 2024: Free Indeed! — Part One
January 08, 2024 05:00 - 17.8 MBAs Jesus taught in the temple, many believed and were curious about Him but still rested in their religious pedigree, blind to their spiritual need. Alistair Begg reminds us that although Jesus’ words about enslavement recalled the Jews’ history as slaves in Egypt, we, too, are in bondage to sin, unable to set ourselves free. True disciples of Christ will have more than a passing curiosity about Jesus, acknowledging that their greatest need is for Him and abiding faithfully in His word.
January 8, 2024: Free Indeed! — Part Two
January 08, 2024 05:00 - 11.2 MBWhen Jesus gave instruction to aspiring disciples, He delivered the true but difficult news that “everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin.” Not understanding how they could be enslaved, His listeners questioned Him. Alistair Begg addresses this provocative statement from Jesus, explaining that apart from Christ, we are all bound to sin. Counter to contemporary thinking, the problem is within us: we sin because we are sinners. Only Jesus, who gave up His own freedom to secure our own, set...
January 2, 2024: Thinking Christianly All Year — Part Two
January 02, 2024 05:00 - 16.9 MBAre you in awe of God? With the old year drawing to a close and the new year set to commence, Alistair Begg reflects on the past twelve months of Bible study at Parkside Church, underscoring the importance of thinking Christianly in an ever-changing world. The apostle Paul proclaimed the wonders of God to be unfathomable. With this truth in mind, rather than accommodating the surrounding culture’s focus on self, we’re encouraged to give all glory to God alone.
January 2, 2024: Ready for Christmas?
January 02, 2024 05:00 - 8.16 MBIn the opening verse of the Gospel of John, we encounter the beginning of the Christmas story. Even before time itself began, God had a plan and purpose to provide a Savior to a rebellious world. In this Christmas Eve message, Alistair Begg reminds us that Jesus, as the eternal Son of God, stepped into time not ultimately to live but to die. Because of Christ, we can know a love like no other—a love that seeks in order to save, allowing us to know and share the greatest story the world has ev...
December 18, 2023: Benedictus
December 18, 2023 05:00 - 21.3 MBWhile Luke wasn’t an apostle, he determined to provide an orderly account of Jesus’ life based on true, historical facts, not poetical speculation. His Gospel includes unique details, like Zechariah’s experience as priest and father to John the Baptist—the one who would prepare the way for the long-awaited Messiah. Alistair Begg walks us through Zechariah’s prophecy in Luke 1, focusing on the source, reality, and purpose of God’s promised salvation. Because of His mercy, light shines into dar...
December 12, 2023: Who Is on the Throne?
December 12, 2023 05:00 - 5.1 MBWho sits on the throne of your life? Is it yourself or your Savior? In this short Christmas concert message, Alistair Begg reminds us that when Jesus stepped down into time, He came to seek and save us from our natural state of sinful rebellion. Through His supernatural birth, death, resurrection, and ascension, Jesus offers to sit on the throne of our lives—a true Christmas miracle. Our prayer today can be as the song says: “Oh, come to my heart, Lord Jesus. There is room in my heart for You.”
December 11, 2023: Staying or Going?
December 11, 2023 05:00 - 13.4 MBA multitude often gathered to hear Jesus preach. Some enjoyed the miracles and being part of the crowd. They were attracted to what Jesus could give them—but soon they opposed what His teaching demanded and deserted Him. Turning to the end of John 6, Alistair Begg explores the crowd’s reaction, Christ’s explanation for it, and the apostle Peter’s subsequent declaration. At some point, everyone who hears Jesus’ teaching comes to such a crossroad: we either decide to continue in life without Hi...
December 4, 2023: Bread of Heaven
December 04, 2023 05:00 - 20 MBJesus proclaimed that we must eat and drink of Him to have eternal life. But how could that possibly be? Addressing this often misunderstood and misapplied passage of Scripture, Alistair Begg explains that Jesus used physical descriptions to explain spiritual truths. Spiritual hunger—that deep-seated desire to make sense of existence—is universal. Only when we’re united with Christ do we find the true food and drink that satisfies our deepest longings. All Jesus requires is that we know our n...
November 27, 2023: “And Be Thankful”
November 27, 2023 05:00 - 18.6 MBWhat does it mean to be “in Christ”? Paul addressed this question in his letter to the church in Colossae, reminding them of Jesus’ transformative work while urging them to cultivate a heart of thankfulness. In this Thanksgiving message, Alistair Begg underscores the direct correlation between a transformed heart and a life that is lived out under the Lord Jesus. For the believer, such a life is characterized by an identity grounded in Christ, a unity marked by His love, and activity done in ...
November 13, 2023: The Bread of Life — Part Three
November 13, 2023 05:00 - 18.4 MBJesus’ declaration that He was “the bread of life” stirred both anger and opposition in the Jewish people. Confident in what they already knew about Him, they grumbled, with some not hearing, some hearing and doubting, and others hearing and disputing. Alistair Begg reminds us that we often have the same responses to Jesus today. Left to our sinful selves, we do not choose to believe in Him. Instead, our resistant hearts must be drawn by the Father, allowing us to see Jesus for who He is—the ...
November 6, 2023: The Bread of Life — Part Two
November 06, 2023 05:00 - 16.1 MBIn seasons of doubt or discouragement, how do we know our faith is secure? In John 6, Jesus spoke of the vast wonder of saving faith, declaring Himself to be “the bread of life.” Whoever comes to Him and believes in Him, He said, will not hunger or thirst, nor will they ever be cast out. Examining these remarkable and reassuring words, Alistair Begg reminds us that our salvation is grounded in the will of God, given by the Father, and redeemed and kept for all eternity by the Son.
October 30, 2023: The Bread of Life — Part One
October 30, 2023 05:00 - 18 MBAfter Jesus miraculously fed thousands, the crowds revealed their hearts by the questions they asked. They focused on their physical needs rather than Christ’s spiritual provision, sought to earn salvation rather than receive it, and hoped for more miracles in order to be convinced of Jesus’ deity. In this study from John 6, Alistair Begg examines the needful warning, remarkable declaration, and gracious invitation Jesus offered in response. Only when we’re properly focused on eternity will w...
October 23, 2023: “They Saw the Signs”
October 23, 2023 05:00 - 17.7 MBDuring His earthly ministry, Jesus performed numerous signs, including feeding thousands of people by miraculously multiplying five loaves and two fish. Many who witnessed this miracle were fascinated, followed Christ, and yet remained unchanged, because they were more focused on the miracle than on what it signified. Others took offense at His words and walked away. As Alistair Begg explains, however, signs like this help us understand who Jesus is—the very Bread of Life Himself, God incarna...
October 23, 2023: Jesus Walks on Water
October 23, 2023 05:00 - 15.1 MBWhen Jesus walked on water, His disciples reacted in fear and disbelief, even despite having just witnessed Jesus’ miraculous feeding of the five thousand. Echoing words from the Old Testament, Jesus displays to His followers proof of His deity. Alistair Begg emphasizes how true security only comes from Christ and warns us that proximity to Christ is not the same as being in a personal relationship with Him. When we repent of our sins and trust Jesus for forgiveness, we will know a Savior who...
October 9, 2023: A Matter of Death and Life
October 09, 2023 05:00 - 19.2 MBJesus stands at the crossroads between the broad way that leads to destruction and the narrow path that leads to eternal life. In this study of John 5:25, Alistair Begg examines Jesus’ announcement of two critical, life-transforming hours: one in the present, when the spiritually dead are made alive in Christ, and another in the future, when Christ returns and the physically dead will be resurrected to either eternal life or eternal judgment. All who hear and believe Jesus’ words are invited ...
October 2, 2023: “Truly, Truly”
October 02, 2023 05:00 - 15.9 MBWith words alone, Jesus healed a helpless man who’d been paralyzed for thirty-eight years. Instead of rejoicing over the miracle, though, the Jews focused on broken Sabbath rules and traditions and sought to persecute, and ultimately kill, Christ. Alistair Begg explains how Jesus’ words can either radically transform a person’s life or inflame hard-hearted opposition, because they so clearly declare His deity. Yet Jesus still invites all who hear Him to believe and enjoy eternal life. Will yo...
September 25, 2023: Born Again
September 25, 2023 05:00 - 20 MBIn the early part of John’s Gospel, Jesus has a conversation with Nicodemus, a Jewish leader who questions Jesus’ authority. Jesus answers him, making it clear that being “born again” is necessary in order to see the kingdom of God. Alistair Begg reminds us that the new birth of which Jesus spoke is essential and supernatural—a miraculous and mysterious work of Almighty God that brings about a complete change of heart and gives the believer a new family, a new identity, and a new mentality.
September 18, 2023: What Does Jesus Say?
September 18, 2023 05:00 - 19.5 MBThroughout the Gospels, Jesus makes pronouncements that begin with the word “Truly”—but only in the Gospel of John does He use the word in repetition. Alistair Begg reminds us that Jesus’ “Truly, truly” declarations must be understood in view of the overarching purpose of John’s Gospel and in the context of the preceding verses. John’s account of Jesus, which begins with eternity past, gives heaven-sent evidence so that we may believe He truly is the Son of Man, the one who invites us to “com...
September 1, 2023: ‘The Christian Manifesto’ Interview
September 01, 2023 05:00 - 14.2 MBIn this interview about his book <em>The Christian Manifesto</em>, Alistair Begg considers the challenge presented to us in Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain and its relevance two thousand years later. The Lord’s teachings on forgiveness, possessions, obedience, and more speak to and make demands on believers from every background. But as we remember the compassionate character of our Lord and put our trust in Him, we can learn to live the life He’s called us to with perseverance and humility.
August 14, 2023: “Now to Him”
August 14, 2023 05:00 - 18.7 MBJude closed his letter to Christ’s followers with a doxology praising the splendor and sovereignty of the one true and timeless God. Wrapping up a study in Jude, Alistair Begg explains why our knowledge of God shapes the way we worship Him and directs how and why we share the Gospel with others. Like Jude, those who have experienced God’s mercy and salvation should be driven to humbly declare His glory to a predominantly lost and self-focused world.
July 31, 2023: “The Only God”
July 31, 2023 05:00 - 17.5 MBCan knowing the God of the Bible help us tackle life’s issues or fix our problems? The closing verse of Jude’s letter returns his readers to where he began, focusing on the greatness of “the only God, our Savior,” who has dominion and authority over all things. Far from being impractical or irrelevant, as this and every worldly culture is prone to think, Alistair Begg reminds us that knowing God through Christ provides the only framework, focus, and foundation for living an abundant life.
July 24, 2023: Amazing Grace
July 24, 2023 05:00 - 17.4 MBAgainst the dark and dangerous backdrop that Jude depicts in the earlier portion of his letter, just how will believers make it safely to the Christian life’s finish line? Jude’s concluding verses answer this question, assuring readers of God’s faithful work in their lives. Alistair Begg reminds us that God’s great work—namely, His preservation of, presentation of, and jubilation over His people—is at the very heart of the life of faith. We are kept for God by the work of Christ, and He is ou...
July 17, 2023: Biblical Worldview
July 17, 2023 05:00 - 17.4 MBWith so much opposition to a biblical worldview surrounding us, how do we navigate the time in which we live with grace, kindness, mercy, and sensibility? In this message, Alistair Begg provides four words that frame our discussions about the Christian faith: the “good,” the “bad,” the “new,” and the “perfect.” Beginning with the creation account in Genesis, we can understand how we came to be, what happened when sin entered the world, and why God has chosen to renew all things—including His ...
July 10, 2023: A Word before Communion
July 10, 2023 05:00 - 15.1 MBAt the Lord’s Supper, believers are invited to eat and drink as we remember and give thanks for Jesus, who has set us free. But what does it mean to be free in Christ? Alistair Begg examines two short verses in Galatians 4 that summarize Christ’s work and remind us of the immense privilege of knowing God. We are free because Christ has fulfilled the law as our representative and assumed the penalty for our sin on the cross. As adopted sons and daughters, our freedom, confidence, and security ...
July 10, 2023: Mercy
July 10, 2023 05:00 - 16 MBIn the closing portion of his letter, Jude reminded his readers of the scoffers who would come, encouraging believers to deal mercifully with “those who doubt.” Explaining Jude’s exhortation, Alistair Begg addresses how we should care for these three types of doubters: with the first group, kindly and patiently bearing with them; with the second, pursuing them wholeheartedly to save them from imminent danger; and with the third, proceeding cautiously to avoid being pulled into sin ourselves. ...
July 6, 2023: “Why Has This Happened to Me?” (Cancer Support Dinner)
July 06, 2023 05:00 - 19.4 MBGod’s providence is a difficult doctrine to grapple with amid suffering. Speaking at Parkside’s Cancer Support Dinner, Alistair Begg reminds us that like Naomi, who acknowledged God’s providence alongside her bitter pain, we ought to be honest about our circumstances without feeling that we have given up on God by doing so. God was working in the particulars of Naomi’s life as well as in the broad strokes of history to accomplish His will. At the end of her story, and of ours, is the promise ...
July 3, 2023: “Keep Yourselves”
July 03, 2023 05:00 - 17.7 MBIn every generation, the church will encounter those who oppose the things of God. Jude therefore urged believers to contend for the faith and to keep themselves “in the love of God.” Alistair Begg reminds us that this “keeping” is not mysterious or isolated; rather, it is an exhortation to the regular assembly of worship, where we hear from God’s Word and cultivate relationships with other believers. It is a call to steadfast prayer and hopeful anticipation of Christ’s return, trusting that ...
June 26, 2023: “You Must Remember”
June 26, 2023 05:00 - 16.5 MB“Did God really say that?” Such challenges to God’s word began in the garden of Eden and continue to this day. In his letter to the early church, Jude identified telltale signs of false teachers who distort the truth, cause division, and lead others astray. Walking us through Jude’s warnings, Alistair Begg explains that life and peace are only truly enjoyed when we experience Christ’s forgiveness. God’s indwelling Spirit enables believers to understand and obey the living, unchanging Word of ...
June 12, 2023: A Word to High School Graduates
June 12, 2023 05:00 - 11.9 MBJust as a golfer wants his ball on the fairway, so we should want to keep on the path to eternal life. In this special graduation message, Alistair Begg expounds on the oft-cited verses of Proverbs 3:5–6, reminding us all—young and old—of God’s greatness and cautioning that putting our confidence in Him is an all-or-nothing deal. When we trust Him with all of our ways and all of our hearts, we can be sure that He will make our paths straight according to His good and perfect will.
June 12, 2023: The Great Day
June 12, 2023 05:00 - 17.6 MBThroughout the Old Testament, we find an unfolding picture of God Almighty as the divine warrior appearing from heaven to establish justice and righteousness on earth. Jude’s letter, explains Alistair Begg, reminds us that this anticipation finds its fulfillment in the Lord Jesus. He who came to earth, died in our place, rose from the grave, and ascended to heaven will one day return as promised, judge the whole world, and save those who have believed in and received Him with open and empty h...
May 22, 2023: Lessons from the Past
May 22, 2023 05:00 - 19.1 MBIn verses 11–13 of his epistle, Jude used three Old Testament examples and six stark word pictures to warn his readers about those who distort the Gospel through false teaching and ungodly living. These “certain people,” he explained, are untethered and fruitless, and their path is one of destruction and ultimate separation from God. Alistair Begg urges us to heed Jude’s warning, acknowledge the danger, and keep the faith by trusting in Christ, our eternal fixed point and the only one who can...
May 16, 2023: A Lesson from Jude — Part Two
May 16, 2023 05:00 - 27.7 MBUnpacking Jude’s exhorting letter, Alistair Begg reminds us that we must defend the faith in every generation. After introducing his theme, Jude addressed it not with condemnation but with consternation, pointing to three examples from biblical history: Israelites who experienced the exodus but disbelieved, angels who overstepped God’s appointed boundaries, and the people of Sodom and Gomorrah, who gave themselves to wide-ranging sexual immorality. We must heed the warning their sad stories i...
May 16, 2023: A Roundtable with Alistair Begg, Colin Smith, and Hershael York
May 16, 2023 05:00 - 18.4 MBWhat is the state of modern evangelicalism? In this bonus roundtable session, ‘Truth For Life’ cohost Bob Lepine sits down with Alistair Begg, Colin Smith, and Hershael York to answer that question. As you get to know more about the Basics 2023 speakers, you’ll hear why these men are both encouraged and discouraged about the shape of the global church, how young preachers can grow in faithfulness and skill, what unites Christians all around the world, and more.
May 16, 2023: Panel Question Time (Basics 2023)
May 16, 2023 05:00 - 24.3 MBAll pastors need a safe place to ask hard questions and receive godly advice. In this Basics session, Colin Smith, Hershael York, and Alistair Begg answer audience questions on navigating difficult parts of church ministry and pastoral life. Topics include how to handle seasons of doubt, ideas for smooth transitions of leadership, what information is healthy to share with your wife, ways to gain a church’s trust, and more.
May 16, 2023: Q and A with Alistair Begg (Basics 2023)
May 16, 2023 05:00 - 23 MBIn this Q and A, Alistair Begg addresses assorted topics related to life and ministry. In serving God’s church, he reminds us, everything is related to the Scriptures—a focus that prevents distraction. Other topics include cultivating pastoral authenticity, how to prioritize grace, leading from the front, and trusting God’s Word to accomplish God’s work.