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Alistair Begg
Truth 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 each weekday and on the weekend as Alistair helps us apply the Scripture to our daily lives.
As an unwed mother in ancient Israel, Mary faced a frightening and uncertain future. She would likely be a social outcast forever. And yet, her response to the pregnancy was to praise God in song. Her words of worship are our subject on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
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Most people have a favorite Christmas carol that they look forward to hearing each year. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg begins a new series called Songs For a Savior, describing the powerful truths within the very first Christmas carols ever sung.
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In Isaiah’s prophecies about the coming Messiah, he described Jesus with magnificent titles like Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. And yet, he also described Jesus as a servant. That unexpected title is our subject on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
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The nativity scene is a familiar image. Yet in that scene, we do not simply meet a newborn baby, but we encounter the King of all in the humble form of a servant. Gain a fresh perspective on the Christmas story on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
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Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Most of us have heard these names of Jesus at Christmas time. But on Truth For Life, we’ll dig in to discover their influence every day of our lives.
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Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Most of us have heard these names of Jesus at Christmas time. But on Truth For Life, we’ll dig in to discover their influence every day of our lives.
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We know that Jesus is co-equal with God the Father. And yet, Jesus humbled Himself and became a servant. He allowed Himself to be born in a stable and to die for His creation. This awe-inspiring truth is our subject on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.
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There are many names for Jesus given in Scripture. He is the King, the Prince of Peace, Mighty God, Lord and Savior. On Truth For Life with Alistair Begg, we learn about the most unexpected title Jesus was ever given: the title of Servant.
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We’re familiar with the nativity scene and baby Jesus in the manger. But He didn’t stay in the manger, and He came to accomplish far more than just a memorable birth. We’ll examine Isaiah’s prophecies about Jesus’ life and purpose on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
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Christmas Day is supposed to embody everything that we desire in life: good food, a happy family, and physical comfort. Yet Christmas comes and goes, and we’re still looking for something to fill us. On Truth For Life with Alistair Begg, discover the only source of lasting joy!
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As we prepare to celebrate Christmas, it seems odd to study a passage written centuries before Jesus’ birth. But when we do, we discover that from beginning to end, the Bible is the story of the Messiah. That’s our subject on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.
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At Christmas, we celebrate one of the most incredible moments in history: when God Himself became a helpless, human baby. On Truth For Life with Alistair Begg, we’ll see the real glory of Christmas is not only found in the manger but in the cross.
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At Christmas, we celebrate one of the most incredible moments in history: when God Himself became a helpless, human baby. On Truth For Life with Alistair Begg, we’ll see the real glory of Christmas is not only found in the manger but in the cross.
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In our postmodern culture, we often hear people describing who God is “to them.” But God’s character and being isn’t open to interpretation apart from the Bible. That’s our subject on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg as we continue our new series called, Here Is Your God!
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Many people might say that they believe in only one God. But do our lives really reflect that belief? Or are we serving idols, perhaps without even knowing it? On Truth For Life with Alistair Begg we begin a new series called Here is Your God!
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Have you ever faced a difficult decision or situation and found yourself wishing that life came with an instruction manual? On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg points us to the Bible which provides instructions for life from the Author of life.
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Many people dismiss the Bible as nothing more than an intriguing, historic document. But the Bible isn’t a relic; the Bible is living and active and God uses it to change those who follow His teaching. Discover the power of Scripture on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
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As Christians, we believe the Bible should be the measuring rod by which we evaluate our lives and the centerpiece of every church service. On Truth For Life with Alistair Begg, discover why we place such stock in an ancient book!
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Everyone longs for peace and love. Yet from the beginning, human history has been marked by violence, war, and hatred. Is true peace even possible? And if so, where is it found? Discover the answer when you listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
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Everyone longs for peace and love. Yet from the beginning, human history has been marked by violence, war, and hatred. Is true peace even possible? And if so, where is it found? Discover the answer when you listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
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The Bible is the single best-selling book of all time. And even unbelieving scholars have acknowledged it to be a masterful literary work. But is that all the Bible is, a classic book? Discover the answer to that question on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
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We often refer to the Bible as the Word of God. Yet, we know that it was written by forty different men. So how can we claim that this book contains the inerrant words of the invisible Creator? That’s our subject on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
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Many people wonder why we should spend our time on an ancient text like the Bible. Is it even relevant today? On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg answers that question as he begins a new series called, Why Bother With the Bible?
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There are very few certainties in this world. But on Truth For Life, Alistair Begg draws our attention to the one thing that never changes and never fails … the Word of God.
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Everyone longs for peace and love, yet from the beginning, human history has been marked by violence, war, and hatred. Is true peace even possible? And if so, where is it found? Discover the answer when you listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
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When we’re lost in the dark, we’ll do anything to find a light switch or a flashlight. Yet where can we turn for relief from spiritual darkness? Discover the answer when you join us on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
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When we’re lost in the dark, we’ll do anything to find a light switch or a flashlight. Yet where can we turn for relief from spiritual darkness? Discover the answer when you join us on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
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As the year draws to a close, it’s a natural time to reflect on all of the blessings we’ve received from God over the past months. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg reminds us that God is deserving of our thanks all year long.
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The apostle Paul makes it clear that our thankfulness, or lack thereof, is a good indicator of our spiritual health. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg calls us to examine our own hearts with a special message titled How Is Your Thanksgiving?
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It’s easy to fall into comfortable ruts and miss out on experiencing all that God has for us. On Truth For life, Alistair Begg concludes our series entitled Dangers, Toils, and Snares. He challenges us to step out in faith and discover our true purpose.
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It’s possible for a pastor to be complacent about his duties, and it’s also possible for him to become overcommitted as he attempts to meet every need. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg explains the proper relationship of shepherds to their congregation.
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In churches today, worship comes in all kinds of musical styles. Some favor traditional hymns; others enjoy more modern tunes. Is this issue simply a question of preference, or are their biblical guidelines for our worship? We’ll discover the answer on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
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Throughout Paul’s New Testament letters, he mentions believers who served faithfully in their churches. Through their examples, we see the importance of serving, even in mundane tasks. That’s our subject this weekend as Alistair Begg concludes our series called Jars of Clay on Truth For Life!
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Throughout Paul’s New Testament letters, he mentions believers who served faithfully in their churches. Through their examples, we see the importance of serving, even in mundane tasks. That’s our subject this weekend as Alistair Begg concludes our series called Jars of Clay on Truth For Life!
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In Paul’s final letter to the young pastor Timothy, he charged him to remain faithful to the teaching of God’s Word. That same charge is laid on pastors and ministry leaders today. We’re looking at the basic foundations of a biblical ministry on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.
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On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg challenges pastors and ministry leaders to remain focused on their primary calling, the teaching of God’s Word. It’s part of our brand new series called The Pastor’s Study, Volume 7.
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Pastors carry a heavy charge to keep watch over the souls under their care. So how do they go about fulfilling that duty? How do they keep from straying from the truth? We’ll discover the answer to those questions on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
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There are many helpful ways that a pastor can serve his congregation, but there’s one duty that’s foundational to all the rest. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg urges pastors to keep faithful Bible teaching at the center of their ministry.
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Death is considered a taboo topic. No one likes being reminded of their mortality. But as we study Ecclesiastes, we’re confronted with the brevity of life, which leads us to understand the true meaning of our existence. Hear the deep wisdom of Solomon on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.
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When we notice a need in our church or community, it’s easy to assume that someone else will handle it. But on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg, we learn service is not just a spiritual gift for some, it’s a call for every believer!
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When we notice a need in our church or community, it’s easy to assume that someone else will handle it. But on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg, we learn service is not just a spiritual gift for some, it’s a call for every believer!
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Ecclesiastes doesn’t hold back on the realities of old age and death. Yet in the face of these harsh truths, it also points us to the only thing that makes life worth living. We’ll discover the ultimate hope in Ecclesiastes Chapter 12 on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
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The book of Ecclesiastes is notoriously difficult to preach, and many pastors and Bible study leaders simply skip it. But on Truth For Life, Alistair Begg challenges us to embrace all of God’s Word, even the difficult passages.
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Everyone has certain books of the Bible that they’re especially fond of. But on Truth For Life, Alistair Begg reminds us that all Scripture is God-breathed and challenges us not to neglect the more difficult parts.
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If you’ve been attending church for a while, you likely know someone who claimed to be a believer but later walked away from God. Did that person lose their salvation or were they never truly saved? We’ll address this issue on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
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The Bible clearly teaches that once you are saved, nothing can separate you from the love of God. But, is it possible to walk away? On Truth For Life with Alistair Begg, we’ll address this issue as we begin our new series called, The Pastor’s Study, Volume 7!
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In our series called Jars of Clay, Alistair Begg describes ordinary men and women who God used in extraordinary ways. On Truth For Life, we’re looking at the example of Timothy and Epaphroditus, who served the Lord by serving Paul.
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In our series called Jars of Clay, Alistair Begg describes ordinary men and women who God used in extraordinary ways. On Truth For Life, we’re looking at the example of Timothy and Epaphroditus, who served the Lord by serving Paul.
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In Daniel’s final prophetic vision, the question is asked, “How long until the end?” Scholars have tried to answer that question for generations. But on Truth For Life, Alistair Begg points us to the response in Scripture.
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Whenever Jesus spoke of future days, the first response of the disciples was to inquire when all of it would come to pass. Even today believers continue to wonder, "How Long ‘Til the End?" We’ll address this pressing question on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
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For most people, the end of the world is an uncertain prospect. In the book of Daniel, God has given us a glimpse of what’s to come and has assured us that He’ll preserve His people. That’s our subject on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
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In recent days, filmmakers have become increasingly interested in apocalyptic stories. They’ve portrayed the world succumbing to a new ice age, a new disease, zombies, or aliens. But on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg, we learn the true "Climax of History" has already been revealed in Scripture.
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Who is the Antichrist? Is he Satan, or is he simply a human tyrant? Have we already seen him appear, or is he still coming? On Truth For Life with Alistair Begg, unpack what the Bible says about this mysterious figure as our study in Daniel continues.
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In his letter to the church at Philippi, Paul described the humble service of two men, Timothy and Epaphroditus. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg challenges us to follow their example as he continues our study called Jars of Clay.
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In his letter to the church at Philippi, Paul described the humble service of two men, Timothy and Epaphroditus. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg challenges us to follow their example as he continues our study called Jars of Clay.
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Historians are often baffled by biblical prophecy. There’s no human explanation for the way Daniel predicted the rise and fall of empires decades before they occurred. But, no human explanation is needed because God is in control of history. That’s our subject on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
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The empires of this world rise and fall, but God is on His throne forever. We see this truth revealed in the book of Daniel as God offers the prophet a glimpse of coming world events. We’ll unpack this fascinating passage on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
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Spiritual warfare isn’t a very common subject in many churches today. But, Scripture reveals that battles in the spiritual realm have a real affect on both our personal lives and major world events. We’re taking a closer look at that subject on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
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Hollywood has indoctrinated our culture with images of angels with halos and harps and demons with red skin and horns. But, the biblical depiction of spiritual beings is far more dramatic. We’ll look at Daniel’s encounters with these spiritual forces on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
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Most of us go through our daily lives without ever thinking about the spiritual war raging around us. On Truth For Life with Alistair Begg, we continue our study in the book of Daniel and get a clear reminder of the spiritual realm and God’s power over all.
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You may not be famous or wealthy, but God doesn’t choose us based on our skills or resources. He chooses those who are obedient and willing, and uses them in mighty ways. Learn more about God’s call on your life, on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
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You may not be famous or wealthy, but God doesn’t choose us based on our skills or resources. He chooses those who are obedient and willing and uses them in mighty ways. Learn more about God’s call on your life, on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
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Most of us look forward to the day when we can retire. But, as the prophet Daniel reveals, there’s never a point when we can retire from our engagement in spiritual warfare. On Truth For Life with Alistair Begg, we learn about Daniel’s continued faithfulness in his old age!
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Daniel’s prophecy of the seventy weeks is one of the most widely debated passages in Scripture. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg draws out his interpretation of this challenging text while pointing our eyes to the primary message: God’s power over human history.
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On Truth For Life with Alistair Begg, we’re looking at a challenging passage: the prophecy of the seventy weeks. It’s been interpreted many different ways, but the main point is clear: God’s purpose will always come to pass.
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In the midst of relaying prophecies and visions of the future, Daniel paused to offer a prayer to God, and his prayer gives us an excellent model of true repentance. That’s our subject as we continue our study in Daniel, on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
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When confronted about sin, the most natural reaction is to make excuses. But in light of God’s holiness, all our excuses fall away and we’re drawn to mourn over our sin and rejoice in the mercy of God. That’s our subject on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
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Most of us know very little about Ananias, the man who God used to teach the Gospel to Saul of Tarsus. But as we continually find, God loves to use ordinary people to orchestrate historic moments. That’s our topic on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
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Most of us know very little about Ananias, the man who God used to teach the Gospel to Saul of Tarsus. But as we continually find, God loves to use ordinary people to orchestrate historic moments. That’s our topic on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
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The prophecies in the book of Daniel have inspired much debate over the centuries, but the main point is clear: our God reigns over human history. On Truth For Life with Alistair Begg, we’ll continue our series called And He Shall Reign, Volume 2.
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Biblical prophecy is not intended primarily to stir our curiosity about the future. Rather, as we see the predictions of scripture unfolding in history, it provides encouragement for believers that our God is in control. Hear more from our study in Daniel on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
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On Truth For Life with Alistair Begg, we’re studying a prophetic passage that’s often confusing or even frightening. But, when properly understood, it serves as a comforting reminder for believers, that all our hardships are part of God’s sovereign plan.
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On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg reminds us that the purpose of Daniel’s prophetic visions is not to frighten us. Rather, they’re intended to comfort believers as a reminder of God’s ultimate triumph over all of history.
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On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg continues our brand new study in Daniel called, And He Shall Reign, Volume 2, with an encouraging message that points our eyes ahead to the true hope of all believers—the return of the Lord.
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When most people think of Caleb, they remember him as the young man who entered the Promised Land and trusted God when everyone else doubted. But on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg, we’re looking at Caleb’s continued faithfulness in his latter years.
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When most people think of Caleb, they remember him as the young man who entered the Promised Land and trusted God when everyone else doubted. But on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg, we’re looking at Caleb’s continued faithfulness in his latter years.
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Many Christians enjoy debating the possible interpretations of Daniel’s prophetic visions. But, no matter how you interpret them, the main point is clear—God is in control of human history and Christ will reign in glory. That’s our focus on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg!
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Whenever believers face worries about the future, the Bible points to our ultimate assurance, that God’s kingdom will prevail. What difference does that make for us? That’s our topic on Truth For Life as Alistair Begg continues our study in Daniel.
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Throughout history, people have tried to predict the future—and always failed. On Truth For Life with Alistair Begg, we’ll hear a true, biblical glimpse of the days ahead. As Alistair Begg explains, our focus shouldn’t be on timelines and events, but on God.
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Some believers find biblical prophecy confusing. Others spend enormous amounts of time trying to dissect the meaning. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg calls us to focus on the main point of all prophecy as we continue our study in the book of Daniel.
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