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.

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.

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.

On the verge of the release of his new book The Man on the Middle Cross, Alistair Begg sat down with Jonathan Carswell, CEO of publisher 10ofThose, to talk about the viral sermon clip that inspired it and how he hopes it can help the church evangelize the lost. Join Alistair and Jonathan as they cover where the book's central illustration came from, why it focuses on the biblical stories it does, and Alistair's hopes for how God might use it.

The sin of jealousy is often tolerated in Christian circles—but our lenience doesn't make it any less serious. The Bible is clear: Jealousy is a grave matter. In this talk to seminary students, Alistair Begg surveys jealousy's characteristics, consequences, and cure, reminding us that, as with all sin, the key to victory lies in acknowledging our transgression before God and keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus.

A new MP3 sermon from Truth For Life - Alistair Begg is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: Practice, Progress, and Persistence

Subtitle: Messages from Truth For Life

Speaker: Alistair Begg

Broadcaster: Truth For Life - Alistair Begg

Event: Conference

Date: 10/30/2025

Bible: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Length: 53 min.

In a church context that held great potential for apostasy, Timothy faced the task of leading through the example of his lifestyle and work. Faithful ministry, Paul explained to him, flows from godly character—speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity—and from wholehearted devotion to Scripture, exhortation, and teaching. Alistair Begg considers Paul's guidance to Timothy, which can help today's pastors, too, as they seek to watch themselves and their doctrine closely and see themselves and their hearers saved.

A new MP3 sermon from Truth For Life - Alistair Begg is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: Watch Your Doctrine and Training

Subtitle: Messages from Truth For Life

Speaker: Alistair Begg

Broadcaster: Truth For Life - Alistair Begg

Event: Conference

Date: 10/28/2025

Bible: 1 Timothy 4:6-10

Length: 56 min.

Timothy, the apostle Paul's protégé, was not only to be alert to the dangers that lay before the people under his care; he was also to make sure that they understood God's truth. Alistair Begg unpacks Paul's instructions in 1 Timothy 4:6–10, which focus on the importance of ministering well, being nourished in the faith, training for godliness, and, ultimately, placing hope in "the Savior of all people."

This introductory session in our book study of "Pray Big" by Alistair Begg centers on the foundational truth that effective prayer begins with a deep, personal knowledge of God's character and attributes, emphasizing that prayer is not merely a ritual but a sacred encounter rooted in humility, reverence, and dependence. Pastor Fletcher Matandika teaches that true prayer flows from recognizing God's sovereignty, holiness, grace, and omnipresence, and that pride—believing oneself self-sufficient—stands as the greatest barrier to genuine communion with Him. He underscores that prayer is both a spiritual discipline and a spiritual warfare, as the enemy seeks to distract and deter believers from communion with God, Who alone is worthy of worship and the source of strength. Drawing from Scripture and personal anecdotes, Pastor Fletcher calls Christians to prioritize knowing God through His Word, as this transforms prayer from superficial requests into profound, life-changing conversations. Ultimately, he asserts that the key to powerful, meaningful prayer is not technique, but intimacy—knowing God so deeply that one's prayers reflect a heart aligned with His will. - AI summary