Truth For Life distributes the unique, expositional Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Studying God’s Word each day, verse by verse, is the hallmark of this ministry. In a desire to share the good news of the Gospel without cost as a barrier, the entire tea
Some dismiss Christianity as overly restrictive while others claim it offers total freedom. So what are Christians really at liberty to do? Explore the true nature of Christian freedom in a popular Encore 2025 message from Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
In the book of Judges, the Israelites ignored God's instruction, and as a result, they fell into their enemies' hands. Learn how God was as much in control of His people's capture as He was of their deliverance. Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
How can church leaders continue strong in the Christian faith right to the very end? On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg shares Paul's biblical guidelines to help pastors perform their duties well without losing heart or slipping into lifeless preaching. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
The world is complicated. Yet when Paul helped establish the early church, his instruction to Timothy was simple: “Preach the Word.” In this popular Encore 2025 message from Truth For Life, Alistair Begg examines this simple, solemn, and strategic charge. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
The book of Esther tells a fascinating story—yet God's name isn't mentioned anywhere in the book! So how do we know this book is truly part of the Bible? Find out when you join us for this Encore 2025 listener favorite on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
The book of Esther is about a Jewish girl who became the queen of Persia—a thrilling tale of political intrigue and deliverance. But what does it have to do with God or with us? Hear the answer in an Encore 2025 message on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Do you ever feel like the number of Christians is dwindling or like you're not good enough, smart enough, or strong enough to be used by God? On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg assures us that God can use our inadequacy to demonstrate His sufficiency. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
What happens when we stop listening to God in favor of self-reliance? On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg considers Israel's rebellious experience. Hear how the Lord delivered His poor, oppressed, people through Gideon, a weak, fearful, yet obedient servant. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Philippians 4:13 says, “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” Does this verse truly mean that we can do anything, though? Join us for a closer look at the context behind this frequently quoted passage, on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Is it possible to experience true contentment in a world that focuses on the latest and greatest and constantly tries to convince us we don't have enough? Discover the answer as you listen to a message from the Encore 2025 series on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Scripture reveals an all-knowing, all-powerful, yet deeply personal God. He knows you better than you know yourself! Learn why this awareness can be either terrifying or comforting as the Encore 2025 series continues on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Google can provide a lot of information about many things—probably even some facts about you! Well, God knows even more. In fact, He knows all about you. That's the focus of a popular message from the Encore 2025 series on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Crisis doesn't create faith, but it can reveal it! On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg wraps up a study in Daniel by considering how Daniel prayed persistently, despite a law forbidding it. Hear about the resulting punishment, deliverance, and destruction. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Many consider prayer a means of communicating with God in times of trouble, before a meal, or at bedtime. But it's much more than that! The Bible describes prayer as a powerful and essential weapon. Find out why on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Daniel's jealous colleagues plotted against him by establishing a temporary edict banning prayer. So why didn't Daniel avoid praying openly and just pray silently or in a hidden room? Explore the answer along with Alistair Begg on Truth For Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
How would others describe you? What are your distinguishing characteristics? On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg describes an elderly Daniel and explains how his unwavering faith and obedience to God became the source of blessing, honor—and loathing. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Do you learn from others' mistakes, or do you only learn by making them yourself? Hear a tragic story about a king who failed to learn from his predecessor. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg explains how we can avoid making the same error in judgment. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Do you ever find yourself repeating the same mistakes over and over again? Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg examines King Nebuchadnezzar's fickle attempts at faith in the one true God. Learn what it took for him—and what it takes for us—to break the cycle. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
For some, God's sovereignty is a comforting assurance. For others, it exposes confusion and frustration. See how Nebuchadnezzar wrestled with these issues as we consider the interpretation of the Babylonian king's dream on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Modern weapons of warfare are more sophisticated than those used in biblical times—lighter, faster, and more precise. But find out why the spiritual weapons described in Ephesians 6 remain the Christian's most effective arms. That's our focus on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Most of us would prefer that God prevented us from suffering or quickly removed us from danger. Hear a story that gives evidence that God sometimes delivers His people through trials rather than from them. Learn more on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Nebuchadnezzar was a powerful king with an expansive kingdom—yet, like all earthly empires, his was doomed. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg explains how God used the king's dream to reveal his downfall and to foretell of God's ultimate King and kingdom. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Does God ever reveal His plans through unbelievers? Hear the answer to this question as a study in the book of Daniel continues. Examine the king's nightmare, and discover the only person able to interpret them. Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Scripture's clear that this broken, sinful world isn't our home. So how can we stay strong in our faith when facing opposition to our beliefs or being pressured to blend into the culture? Hear an encouraging message on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
The book of Daniel opens with the exile of God's people, including Daniel and his friends, to Babylon. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg examines their behavior in a culture of opposition and considers God's sovereign reign throughout their captivity. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Christians are involved in a continual, irreconcilable spiritual war. Every soldier heading into battle needs to be equipped with the appropriate gear. Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg describes the armor we need to put on to prepare for combat. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
The book of Ruth is a short story that's often overlooked or simply considered a book of the Bible intended for women. As our study in Ruth draws to a conclusion, learn why everyone should hear this story. Join us on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
The whole Bible is about Jesus. So what does the Old Testament story of a Moabite girl gleaning in a barley field have to do with Christ? Discover God's hand in the ordinary events of ordinary men and women. Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
There's no shortage of new books on marriage. But on Truth For Life, Alistair Begg turns to a 3,000-year-old story to consider God's countercultural design for marriage as he traces the hand of providence through the lives of Boaz and Ruth—and far beyond. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Ruth—a poor, widowed foreigner—secretly approached Boaz as her kinsman-redeemer. It was a risky and potentially dangerous plan. Find out how this highly respected man responded to Ruth's unusual proposal. Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
There are times when we can't see beyond the next move, yet we have to trust God and step out in faith. Ruth's approach to Boaz is an example of this. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg explains how Boaz's response foreshadows that of our ultimate kinsman-redeemer. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
How are Christians supposed to respond to the devil? Fight him? Flee from him? Ignore him? Examine the Evil One's identity, strategy, and destiny, and learn from the apostle Peter how to actively resist him. Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Naomi and Ruth devised a plan to seek Boaz as their kinsman-redeemer—but it wasn't exactly rock-solid or risk-free! How do we find balance between careful planning and trusting God's providence? Alistair Begg explores the answer on Truth For Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Most of us have said or done things we regret. If this describes you, take heart, because God uses even our wrong choices for our ultimate good—and for His glory. Learn more as we continue the story of Ruth and Boaz on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Scripture teaches that God “is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think.” See this truth in action in Ruth's story. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg points out how an invisible God became visible as Ruth gleaned barley in Boaz's field. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
People often refer to chance encounters or coincidences—but is that what they really are? Learn how a seemingly fortunate event in Ruth's life gives evidence of God's presence and providential care. That's our focus on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Ruth was a widowed Moabitess living in a foreign land and caring for her poor mother-in-law. She played a crucial role in God's plan—but did she realize it at the time? On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg examines Ruth's circumstances and God's provision. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Scripture is clear that demonic forces are active in the world. So is it possible for a genuine Christian to be demon possessed? What is the believer's defense strategy? Explore the answers to these questions and more on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Selected Scriptures To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
A bleak outlook can be defeating. Ruth may have felt that way—a poor widow in a foreign land with no one to protect and provide for her and her mother-in-law. Yet she responded with faith and action. Hear her story on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Social media can help us stay connected, but the remarkable pictures can also leave us feeling ordinary. That doesn't mean we're insignificant, though! On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg points out how God uses regular people and events for extraordinary purposes. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Deep heartache can leave us bitter and uncertain about the future. Hear a widow's tragic story, and learn how her daughter-in-law's decision to remain with her points forward to a decision each of us must make. Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Where is God in the dark days? Join Alistair Begg on Truth For Life for a study in the book of Ruth. It's a story of loyalty, duty, and love in the midst of heartbreak and hard times. Learn how it all happened under God's providential hand. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Today, many define reality, morality, and even history by feelings rather than absolute truth. Examine contemporary thinking, and learn how Christians can respond to the popular notion that truth is relative. Study along with Alistair Begg on Truth For Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Spiritual warfare is real, and so is our evil enemy! It's dangerous to be dismissive about the devil or to become so preoccupied that we're paralyzed by fear. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg investigates the Bible's teaching about the devil and demons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Christians are commissioned to take the good news of Jesus to all the world, but we can get caught up in the wrong focus. What's the message we're called to share? Hear the answer on Truth For Life as Alistair Begg examines Jesus' interaction with an outcast woman. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Do you struggle to share your faith? Are you intimidated by the mere mention of evangelism? Do you think a well-organized, strategic plan is needed? On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg points out how Gospel opportunities can begin with the simplest question. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
A body detached from its head won't survive on its own. Similarly, a church will fail if it disconnects from Christ as its head. So how can we tell if a church is spiritually alive? Look for the vital signs! Learn more on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Those who believe in Jesus and belong to Him are expected to reflect His character, including how He loves—and who and what He loves. Learn how the apostle John's social test reveals our relationship with God. Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Does your life reflect your Christian beliefs? Since the days of the early church, some have professed faith in Jesus while maintining lifestyles indistinguishable from the broader culture. Join Alistair Begg on Truth For Life as he considers a moral test of genuine faith. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
There's an unseen spiritual war continually being waged against us. In any battle, it's crucial to know your enemy and his tactics. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg teaches us to recognize the subtle schemes the Evil One uses to attack and undermine our faith. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29
Participating in the sacraments is an integral aspect of the Christian faith, yet confusion abounds concerning the number of sacraments and their significance. Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg explores Scripture's teaching, focusing on Communion. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29