Equip Yourself
Tools, teachings, and treasures to deepen your walk and strengthen your witness.
Foundational Scriptures
Matthew 16:24
"If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me."
Acts 4:12
"And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."
Romans 1:16
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes."
2 Timothy 3:12
"Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted."
Newest Resources
Study GuideEvangelism Today
A free online course from Dallas Theological Seminary exploring practical, biblical approaches to sharing the gospel in today's culture. Learn how to engage hearts and minds with the good news of Jesus Christ in everyday life.
Study GuideIdentity in Christ: Who You Are & What You Carry
A 14-day journey into your worth as an image-bearer, your adoption as a child of God, your seated position and authority in Christ, and the baptism of the Holy Spirit — culminating in a guided exercise to step into the Spirit's power and your spiritual gifts.
Study GuideThe Three Baptisms: Into Christ, In Water, In the Spirit
A 3-day journey through the baptisms of the Bible — baptised into Jesus (salvation), water baptism, and the baptism of the Holy Spirit. What each means, what it represents, its purpose, and why they don't always happen at the same time.
Study GuideGenesis: Beginnings — From Eden to Egypt
A 30-day journey through the book of beginnings — from creation and the fall, through the flood and the scattering of nations, to the patriarchs whose faith carried a promise four hundred years into the future. Trace the first promises of a Savior, the God who means all things for good, and the lineage of grace that runs from Eden to Egypt.
Study GuideThe Gospel of John: Beholding the Lamb
An in-depth journey through John's Gospel, exploring the deity of Christ, His I AM statements, and the signs that reveal His glory. See Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.
Study GuideRomans: The Power of the Gospel
Paul's magnum opus unpacked. Dive deep into justification by faith, the sovereignty of God, and the transforming power of the Gospel. This study will revolutionize how you understand salvation and sanctification.
Study GuideActs: The Church Unleashed
Witness the explosive birth and growth of the church. Study the boldness of the apostles, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the unstoppable spread of the Gospel despite intense persecution.
Study GuideColossians: Christ Above All
A 9-day journey through Paul's letter to the Colossians. Encounter the supremacy of Christ, the fullness we have in Him, and the freedom of a life hidden with God — and discover why no addition to the gospel is ever needed.
Study GuideEphesians: Seated with Christ
A 12-day journey through Paul's letter to the Ephesians. Trace the riches of our inheritance in Christ, the mystery of the Church as one new humanity, the shape of Christian households, and the armor of a people dressed for war.
Study GuideLuke: The Seeking Savior
A 14-day journey through the Gospel of Luke — the seeking Savior, the upside-down kingdom, the lost who are found, and the cross that became a throne.
Study GuideRevelation: The Lamb Wins
A 10-day journey through the unveiling of Jesus Christ — the throne, the Lamb who was slain, the witnesses who rise, Babylon's fall, and the new creation where God dwells with His people and wipes every tear.
Study GuideJames: Faith That Works
An 8-day journey through the most practical book in the New Testament — trials that mature, the untamed tongue, the royal law of love, and a faith that proves itself alive by what it does.
Study GuideMatthew: The Promised King
A 14-day journey through the Gospel of Matthew — from the genealogy of the Son of David through the Sermon on the Mount and the parables of the kingdom, to the cross that became a throne and the empty tomb that crowned the King of all nations.
Christian News
Latest stories from The Christian Post, Mission Network News & Christianity Today.
These feeds are automatically curated from external sources and do not represent the official views or stance of The Early Church. They are provided as a collection of Christian news resources for your awareness and discernment.
Does God want you to get rich? Here's what the Bible says
A reader asks if God wants them to "get rich" — and the answer reveals a subtle danger hiding in plenty of well-meaning Christian financial advice.
You can't sue a surrogate for refusing to kill your child
"A contract is not a license." When a surrogate refused to abort a baby diagnosed with a heart condition, it exposed a hard truth: some promises are s
Art Programs in Lebanon Bring Beauty to Midst of Crisis
With Lebanon currently being impacted by war, a refugee crisis, and more, stories of beauty can be hard to come across. For ministries active in Leba
Abide
This incident took place over 15 years ago, and yet, I remember it clearly. In the buzz of daily life, it is easy to get caught up in the carelessnes
Meet the Trailblazers of America’s Early Years
This piece was adapted from CT’s books newsletter. Subscribe here. Craig Fehrman, This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis & Clark (Avid Reade
Christians and World Leaders Gather in Kyiv to Pray
Oksana Kravchuk emerged from her sleeping compartment on the train from Przemysl, Poland, to Kyiv, Ukraine, on August 22 and gazed out the window at t
Free Online Courses
Accredited theological education from Dallas Theological Seminary, completely free.
Online CourseEvangelism Today
A free online course from Dallas Theological Seminary exploring practical, biblical approaches to sharing the gospel in today's culture. Learn how to engage hearts and minds with the good news of Jesus Christ in everyday life.
Online CourseVoices from DTS
Immerse yourself in transformative teaching from Dallas Seminary's finest voices. Gain biblical wisdom, spiritual strength, and practical insights for living out your faith from trusted theological leaders.
Online CourseThe Nicene Creed
Study the creed that proclaims the full deity of Christ and the one Triune God, exploring its biblical roots, history, and relevance for today's church.
Online Course2 Samuel
Explore 2 Samuel's rich themes of kingship, covenant, and redemption. Discover how David's story reveals God's chesed and points to Jesus, the true Son of David and eternal King.
Online CourseIntro to the Teaching Process
Discover how to teach like Jesus with our new free online course. Enhance your ministry with practical training from experienced DTS faculty, designed to elevate your teaching and program planning skills.
Online CourseTheological Method: Scripture and Tradition
Discover insights on how to understand Scripture and Tradition with Dr. Glenn Kreider. Reflect on your faith journey and enrich your theological perspective in this free online course.
Reading Plans
Curated and custom Bible reading plans to deepen your faith.
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Browse curated reading plans or create your own personalized Bible reading journey. Track your progress, set daily reminders, and reflect on Scripture with guided questions.
Scripture Studies
Deep dives into God's Word, book by book, verse by verse.
Study GuideIdentity in Christ: Who You Are & What You Carry
A 14-day journey into your worth as an image-bearer, your adoption as a child of God, your seated position and authority in Christ, and the baptism of the Holy Spirit — culminating in a guided exercise to step into the Spirit's power and your spiritual gifts.
Study GuideThe Three Baptisms: Into Christ, In Water, In the Spirit
A 3-day journey through the baptisms of the Bible — baptised into Jesus (salvation), water baptism, and the baptism of the Holy Spirit. What each means, what it represents, its purpose, and why they don't always happen at the same time.
Study GuideGenesis: Beginnings — From Eden to Egypt
A 30-day journey through the book of beginnings — from creation and the fall, through the flood and the scattering of nations, to the patriarchs whose faith carried a promise four hundred years into the future. Trace the first promises of a Savior, the God who means all things for good, and the lineage of grace that runs from Eden to Egypt.
Study GuideThe Gospel of John: Beholding the Lamb
An in-depth journey through John's Gospel, exploring the deity of Christ, His I AM statements, and the signs that reveal His glory. See Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.
Study GuideRomans: The Power of the Gospel
Paul's magnum opus unpacked. Dive deep into justification by faith, the sovereignty of God, and the transforming power of the Gospel. This study will revolutionize how you understand salvation and sanctification.
Study GuideActs: The Church Unleashed
Witness the explosive birth and growth of the church. Study the boldness of the apostles, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the unstoppable spread of the Gospel despite intense persecution.
Study GuideColossians: Christ Above All
A 9-day journey through Paul's letter to the Colossians. Encounter the supremacy of Christ, the fullness we have in Him, and the freedom of a life hidden with God — and discover why no addition to the gospel is ever needed.
Study GuideEphesians: Seated with Christ
A 12-day journey through Paul's letter to the Ephesians. Trace the riches of our inheritance in Christ, the mystery of the Church as one new humanity, the shape of Christian households, and the armor of a people dressed for war.
Study GuideLuke: The Seeking Savior
A 14-day journey through the Gospel of Luke — the seeking Savior, the upside-down kingdom, the lost who are found, and the cross that became a throne.
Study GuideRevelation: The Lamb Wins
A 10-day journey through the unveiling of Jesus Christ — the throne, the Lamb who was slain, the witnesses who rise, Babylon's fall, and the new creation where God dwells with His people and wipes every tear.
Study GuideJames: Faith That Works
An 8-day journey through the most practical book in the New Testament — trials that mature, the untamed tongue, the royal law of love, and a faith that proves itself alive by what it does.
Devotionals
Daily bread for the journey of faith.
Devotional40 Days of Surrender
Six weeks of dying to self and living for Christ. Each day challenges you to surrender another area of your life, cultivating radical obedience and wholehearted devotion to Jesus.
DevotionalThe Cost of Discipleship Reflections
Daily meditations on Bonhoeffer's classic work. Contemplate cheap grace versus costly grace, and what it truly means to follow Christ in a world hostile to His truth.
DevotionalMorning Watch: 30 Days with the Psalms
Start your day in the prayer book of the Bible. Thirty carefully selected Psalms guide you through praise, lament, wisdom, and trust—equipping you for whatever the day holds.
DevotionalHow to Model an Anointing
Discover what it means to carry and model the anointing of the Holy Spirit — walking in the power, character, and calling God places on a life set apart for Him.
Teachings
Written teachings, video, and audio messages on living out radical faith.
TeachingThe Whole Story: The Bible, Front to Back
The entire Bible told as one unfolding story — from Genesis to Revelation — opening with the profound facts about Scripture (66 books, ~40 authors, ~1,500 years, one central story) and ending with what it all is, what it all means, and why it is the most trustworthy guide for living ever written. The perfect on-ramp for anyone who wants to understand the whole Bible in a single sitting.
VideoThe *BEST* Illustration of the Gospel I've Ever Heard
Once upon a time, there was a king... Stick with me until the end and it will all make sense. Watch the full sermon, 'You Can Win in Life'
VideoThe Man On The Middle Cross
An exploration of how the simple faith of the thief on the cross is instructive for us today.
Teaching SeriesThe Holy Spirit: The Most Important Person You Know Least About
A 6-lesson series on the Person, power, and presence of the Holy Spirit. Who is He? What does He do? How do I hear God? What does it mean to be filled? The foundation of the early church — and the foundation of this movement.
Teaching SeriesThe Order of Melchizedek
An 8-day journey through Genesis 14, Psalm 110, and Hebrews 5–8 — tracing the mysterious priest-king of Salem who foreshadowed Jesus: the King of Righteousness and King of Peace who serves bread and wine to the weary and intercedes forever by the power of an indestructible life.
Teaching SeriesWhat the Early Church Can Teach Us
They had no buildings, no budgets, no platforms — and they turned the world upside down. This 8-part series explores the DNA of the first-century church and asks the question the modern church is afraid to answer: What went wrong with us?
InformationalThe Persecuted Church Today
Powerful testimonies from believers around the world who face imprisonment, torture, and death for following Jesus. Their stories will challenge your faith and ignite your prayers.
Devotional SeriesRecovering Biblical Manhood & Womanhood
Counter-cultural teaching on God's design for men and women. Explores complementarian roles in marriage, family, and church, grounded firmly in Scripture rather than cultural trends. A 10-day devotional journey through creation, the fall, and the gospel's redemption of gender.
VideoIf You See These Signs, You Are Dangerously Anointed by God
A powerful teaching on the signs of God's anointing in your life. If you see these signs, you are dangerously set apart for His purposes.
VideoThere is only one Church.
A powerful short teaching affirming the divinity of Jesus Christ.
VideoThe Gospel Illustrated
A powerful visual illustration of the Gospel message. A must-watch that captures the heart of Christ's redemptive work in simple yet profound terms.
VideoA Message of Hope After Loss
A message delivered after a devastating tornado. This is a message for anyone who has experienced loss of any kind.
Recommended Reading
Books that have shaped our understanding of faithful Christianity.
BookSpirit Forward - Ken Schaap
How I Encountered the Spirit of Jesus. A transformative journey into experiencing the Holy Spirit's presence and power in authentic, Spirit-led living. Schaap invites readers into a deeper encounter with God's presence beyond Sunday mornings.
BookThe Insanity of God - Nik Ripkin
A gripping true story of faith in the face of persecution. This book follows a couple's journey through war-torn regions where Christians risk everything for Jesus. It challenges comfortable Western Christianity and reveals what faith looks like when it truly costs something.
BookThe Cost of Discipleship - Dietrich Bonhoeffer
A powerful call to radical discipleship. Written during the rise of Nazi Germany, Bonhoeffer challenges believers to reject 'cheap grace' and embrace the costly grace that demands our whole lives. This timeless classic confronts comfortable Christianity and calls us to authentic obedience to Christ.
BookDon't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table - Louie Giglio
A powerful call to take control of your thought life. Giglio shows how the enemy uses lies and deception to gain access to our minds—and how Christ empowers us to win the battle for our thoughts and live in victory.
BookRose Book of Bible Charts, Maps & Time Lines
An essential visual reference for every serious Bible student. Packed with full-color charts, reproducible maps, and detailed timelines that bring Scripture's history, geography, and theology to life. 10th Anniversary Expanded Edition — a must-have companion for any Bible study.
BookMere Christianity - C.S. Lewis
A masterwork of Christian apologetics and theological reflection. Lewis presents the core truths of the Christian faith with remarkable clarity and wit, exploring God's nature, morality, and the transformative power of faith. Essential reading for understanding and defending Christianity.
BookThe Beginner's Guide to the Gift of Prophecy - Jack Deere
Understand the gift of prophecy, discover and activate it in your life, and learn to discern God's voice and use your gift wisely. Jack Deere's accessible guide is perfect for anyone seeking to grow in the prophetic and hear God more clearly.
Best of Bibles
Trusted translations and study Bibles to anchor your faith.
BibleNIV, Lucado Encouraging Word Bible
Max Lucado's beloved NIV Bible filled with encouraging promises and inspirational insights. Perfect for daily devotions and finding hope in God's Word during life's challenges.
BibleNIV, Quest Study Bible
The Bible that answers your questions. Over 7,000 notes address the questions real readers have asked, providing clear, trustworthy answers rooted in solid biblical scholarship.
BibleESV Spiral-Bound Journaling Bible - Pentateuch
A unique journaling Bible featuring the first five books of the Bible (Genesis-Deuteronomy) in the English Standard Version. Spiral-bound design with wide margins for notes, prayers, and creative expression alongside God's Word.
BibleNLT Filament Bible - Giant Print Personal Size
The New Living Translation with the free Filament app that connects to every page — unlocking devotionals, study notes, videos, and more. Features giant print, thumb indexing, lay-flat Smyth-sewn binding, words of Jesus in red, and a full-color visual overview of the Bible.
Apps & Online Resources
Digital tools and apps for Bible study and spiritual growth.
ESV Bible Online - Free
The official English Standard Version Bible website. Read the entire ESV Bible online for free with study tools, reading plans, and audio features. Perfect for daily Bible reading and in-depth study.
Bible Gateway - NIV & Multiple Translations
Access the NIV, ESV, and 70+ Bible translations completely free. Includes powerful search tools, cross-references, commentaries, and devotionals. The most comprehensive free Bible study resource online.
Free Online ResourceStepBible.org - Interactive Bible Study
A powerful, free tool for in-depth Bible study with interactive features. Explore the original Hebrew and Greek, analyze word patterns, search by topic, and discover connections throughout Scripture. Perfect for serious students of God's Word.
Free Online ResourceYouVersion Bible App
The world's most popular Bible app with 100+ translations in 90+ languages. Read, listen, and study the Bible with features like reading plans, bookmarks, highlights, and a vibrant community. Available on iOS, Android, and web.
Online ResourceOlive Tree Bible App
One of the most powerful Bible study apps available — and worth every penny. Olive Tree offers deep study tools including commentaries, lexicons, Bible dictionaries, and multiple translations, all integrated seamlessly in one place. Note: This is not a free app, but the depth and quality of its study resources make it one of the best investments a serious student of Scripture can make. Available on iOS, Android, Mac, and PC.
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