Faithlife StaffLearn 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.
Who are Gog and Magog, and where are they located? Explore various geographical and spiritual interpretations.
There’s no denying that features fuel the Logos engine. Whether you’re diving into Factbook, Sermon Builder, Timeline—or the many others (see them all HERE), you’re sure to find a favorite. But what if your features could work even harder, giving...
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...
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...
On Monday, January 17, we honor and remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Though best known as a civil rights activist, he was first a minister, his faith motivating his zeal and commitment to social justice. You can explore King’s life, theology...
2021 has been another year we won’t likely forget. The world is still a bit upside-down, COVID is still an issue, and times are uncertain. Yet there is hope! This Christmas, remember that the darkness of death has been banished by the...
Our team scoured all books from acclaimed Christian publishers released in 2021 and picked our favorites—everything from commentaries to biblical languages to practical ministry and more. Best new Lexham titles Wonderfully Made: A Protestant...
Each year, Christianity Today announces their “picks for the books most likely to shape evangelical life, thought, and culture.” And for 2022, two Lexham Press titles—each focusing on a unique topic—were honored as finalists. First, in the Biblical...
The annunciation is Gabriel’s prophetic announcement to Mary that she would give birth to the Son of God. However, in the past, some critics believed the idea of the Messiah as Son of God was a Graeco-Roman concept that Christians picked up after...
Christmas is upon us, and like last year, the world is—different. Yet students are still coming home for the holidays, and families are (mostly) still gathering. Amid the uncertainty, people are looking for comfort and even direction. It’s a vital...
Happy Thanksgiving! As the smells of turkey and stuffing waft through homes across the United States, it’s the perfect time to thank God for his kindness and faithfulness to us. “Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful...
What is Advent? The Advent season includes the four Sundays leading up to Christmas and begins this year on Sunday, November 28. It’s a time of expectancy and preparation for the celebration of Jesus’ birth. Each year as December draws near, many of...
Bible commentaries are one of the best ways to dive into the details of Scripture. But maybe you’ve been intimidated by the sheer number of sizes of commentaries (some are over a thousand pages). We’ve broken down the different kinds of commentaries...
Throughout November, you can grab 2 FREE books, Making Sense of the Trinity: Three Crucial Questions by Millard J. Erickson and Scripture and Truth by D. A. Carson. (AND, for the first time ever, 24 other excellent resources are on sale! More on...
You know about Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Ulrich Zwingli. You may even know about Thomas Cranmer and John Knox. . . . But what do you know about the forerunners of the Protestant Reformation? Learn how one pre-Reformer set the stage for Martin...
Why were John Calvin’s writings more popular than one of Martin Luther’s disciples, Martin Bucer? In this video excerpt from the Mobile Ed course Understanding the Protestant Reformation: Precursors and Legacy, Gerald L. Bray, author of Doing...
Sunday, October 10, is Pastor Appreciation Day, a special reminder to encourage and pray for your pastor. We’ve pulled together eight prayers from Scripture and respected pastors to guide your intercession. Feel free to use them as-is, drop in your...
It’s easy to think reformers like Martin Luther and John Calvin were superhuman. They stood up to the world’s strongest power. They did what others didn’t dare to do. They changed the world. We think, “These people were extraordinary!” We forget...
Pastors have a monumental calling. Acts 20:28 instructs, “Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.” Whether you’re...
This post on Renaissance humanism is by Jennifer Powell McNutt, excerpted from the Mobile Ed Course Milestones of the Protestant Reformation. *** One cannot explore the emergence of the Protestant Reformation without talking about the contribution...
If you’ve been blessed enough to go to Bible school or have taken seminary courses, you know the joy of prolonged seasons of structured theological learning. And you probably miss them now that they’re over. If you had the time, you’d love to sit in...
In this month’s free book, Recovering the Unity of the Bible: One Continuous Story, Plan, and Purpose, Walter C. Kaiser makes the case for the theological unity of the Bible and also celebrates its diversity—but does so with the conviction that even...
Most of us desire to do deep and meaningful Bible study, but sometimes we get into a rut. Bible study can become more of a chore than an exciting time of learning and growing in your understanding of God’s Word and in your relationship with Jesus...
In this video and transcript excerpt from the Bible Survey course on 2 Timothy, Dr. Kenneth Waters discusses issues of Paul’s authorship of the Pastoral Epistles in light of the familiarity evidenced in the letters to Timothy. *** Let us now...
He’s the universe’s public enemy number one, the chief opponent of God and his people, and the leader of uncounted demonic forces. Jesus says he’s been a murderer from the beginning, and he’s engaged in an all-out war against the forces of good in...
The Lexham Bible Dictionary defines Logos (λόγος, logos) 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.” But it’s also arguably...
Christian worship is big business. From Christian radio stations to massive international tours to the entire Christian recording industry, worship is no longer confined within church walls; it has a global reach. But what does Scripture teach us...