Faithlife StaffThe best devotional commentaries have earned a place in the personal Bible study of Christians around the globe. Even though devotional commentaries don’t have “devotional” in their official titles, that’s still an excellent descriptor because...
There’s an epidemic in small group communication. You ask a question, and only the sound of crickets greets you. It’s not just once—it keeps happening. This epidemic isn’t anything new, but it’s gotten worse as small groups moved online, where video...
When you’re reading a book in Logos, you might not always want to see what other people found interesting enough to highlight. So here’s how to turn off popular highlights. We’ll show you from inside the ESV, but it works the same regardless of...
Growing up, my dad had a Leatherman multi-tool. Any time he undertook a roll-up-your-sleeves kind of task, it was there to help him get it done. Logos does the same thing—it’s the multi-tool sermon planning toolkit millions use for sermon planning...
Sometimes in your Bible study, you may come across something that rings a bell—but can’t quite place the reference. Many of us turn to Google, but like all online searches, it can be really hard to find the Bible questions and answers you’re looking...
If you’re looking for small group Bible studies that will help you teach Scripture, apply it, and grow closer to the Lord, you’re in the right place. These nine small group Bible and book studies are easy to access, easy to navigate, and easy on the...
Studying the Bible can be an intricate process. (Should I do a word study? Should I look up cross-references? Should I compare translations? And when should I take these steps?) Using Logos can be intricate, too. After all, you can do anything from...
Karl Barth, who lived from 1886–1968, was perhaps the most influential theologian of the twentieth century. Church Dogmatics (CD), Barth’s monumental life’s work that consists of more than 6 million words, was written over the span of 35 years. In...
Whether you are just starting to preach or have been preaching for years and are looking for ways to prove, you'll learn the nuts and bolts of writing a sermon in this article.
People love the features inside Logos 9. It’s astonishing how good the Factbook is. I’m kinda blown away. Incredibly fast, ridiculously broad and deep coverage, pleasant to navigate—it’s just a real treat.—James M. Thank y’all so much for this...
Bible study tools come in all different shapes and sizes, and the best ones can really make a difference in your comprehension of the book. Read about different kinds of Bible study tools and what you can do with them—along with some suggested...
Learn tips for how to write an expository sermon on Romans, including creating the outline, researching, writing, and publishing your sermons.
It’s been called the “heart” of the promised land—a 141-square-mile triangle in the north-central area of Israel. Today, the Jezreel Valley is Israel’s breadbasket. A beautiful plain of fertile fields and winding roads, it’s hemmed in by rolling...
Fathers play a critical role in the lives of their children: they are called to be teachers (Prov 1:8, 22:6; Eph 6:4), providers (1 Tim 5:8), disciplinarians (Prov 13:24), and living examples of God (2 Cor 3:2–3). It’s a tall order from the greatest...
You know those used book sales where you buy a mystery box for really cheap? This is like that, except they’re not a mystery, and they’re curated by topic—no surprises, just savings. Broaden and deepen your Logos library with feature and library...
Visual Filters augment the text of a resource to focus your attention on specific features in a resource and provide additional insight.
Learn what the word “revelation” means, what the number 666 might be, approaches to interpreting the book of Revelation—and more.
What is the definition of logos? The Lexham Bible Dictionary defines logos (λόγος) as “a concept word in the Bible symbolic of the nature and function of Jesus Christ. It is also used to refer to the revelation of God in the world.” Logos is a noun...
Learn what "eschatology" means, where eschatological themes are in the Bible, and more.
by Ben Witherington | Amos Professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary Of the making of new or renewed translations of the Bible there is no end. And I am often asked what translation should I use? But the answer...
by Dr. Paul Overland | Ashland Theological Seminary There is a huge problem in the way that biblical Hebrew is currently taught: it doesn’t stick. Polytetrafluoroethylene, or PTFE, is better known by its household name “Teflon.” It’s the...
Effective Bible study practices Studying the Bible is an important part of the Christian life, but it’s a part that all too often gets swept under the rug and pushed off until a later date. Even if you take the time to read the Bible every day, how...
by Shawn Wilhite | Assistant Professor of Christian Studies, California Baptist University While many NT scholars may know a whole lot about Matthew–Revelation, many lack the ability to pick up and read Josephus and Clement in the original...
Writing a paper on the theology of a biblical book is one of the best ways to internalize that book’s message. Not only will it require familiarizing yourself with the entire book, but you’ll also synthesize how the parts relate to the whole...
Who are Gog and Magog, and where are they located? Explore various geographical and spiritual interpretations.
J. David Stark | Professor of Biblical Studies, Faulkner University Years ago, the first substantive biblical studies software I purchased was Gramcord. It was a hugely helpful tool at the time but has long since been surpassed by others. Then...
This month we’re celebrating Black History Month on the blog. In this lecture from History and Theology of the African American Church (40% off this month), Dr. Carl Ellis, Jr. describes theological development among African American slaves...
By D. C. “Mac” McIntyre Psalm Two’s familiar contents have made it a favorite among students, pastors, and scholars alike, as it has echoes of the Davidic covenant, eschatological hopes, and the promise of divine justice. The psalm is quoted or...
Writing research papers is an excellent way to learn because it trains you to gather information, interpret it, and persuasively present an informed opinion. The process teaches you a great deal, but it also equips you to contribute to ongoing...
God calls all Christians to become more like Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit (2 Cor 3:18), and this transformation happens in the innermost part of a person: their heart. This progression is called spiritual formation, which involves...