Introducing the New and Improved ESV Bible App

Introducing the New and Improved ESV Bible App December 30, 2023 by: Crossway Read, Listen, Study, and Reflect on God’s Word The ESV Bible app allows you to easily read, study, and engage with God’s word wherever you go, making it the best possible Bible reading experience for your phone or tablet. And we’ve just…

What Is the “Common Good”?

What Is the “Common Good”? July 04, 2023 by: Andrew T. Walker Social Ethics 101 The common good is one of the most important concepts in social ethics. Problematically, it has been understood as a predominantly Catholic concept through its use in Christian ethics. And I don’t think that has to be the case. The…

10 Key Bible Verses on Ministry

10 Key Bible Verses on Ministry December 29, 2023 by: Crossway This article is part of the Key Bible Verses series. All commentary notes adapted from the ESV Study Bible. 1. Matthew 28:18–20 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and…

Podcast: Why the Church Needs Spiritual Mothers (Susan Hunt)

Podcast: Why the Church Needs Spiritual Mothers (Susan Hunt) July 03, 2023 by: Crossway This article is part of the The Crossway Podcast series. The Essential Role That Older Women Have in Your Church In today’s episode, Susan Hunt reflects back on decades spent working to nurture the practice of Christian mentoring and shares her…

What Tacitus Tells Us About Jesus

A Roman Historian’s Account: When I look at what Tacitus wrote about Jesus, what stands out to me is that this is not a Christian writer trying to defend Jesus. Tacitus was a Roman historian writing around AD 116, roughly 80 years after Jesus’ death. He had no reason to promote Christianity, and in fact…