Logos StaffDr. Lynn Cohick talks about understanding the apostle Paul in his historical context (:10), and Dr. Michael Heiser gives some insights on interpreting Scripture (4:55). Study the New Testament with Dr. Lynn Cohick Gain a better understanding of...
You spend countless hours preparing for Easter, the most-attended service of the year. Those hours are worth it, but having the right Easter worship backgrounds saves you time you’d otherwise spend searching for graphics. Free Easter worship...
1. Job 42:10–11 Then Yahweh returned Job’s fortune when he prayed to him on behalf of his friends. Thus Yahweh increased all that Job had twice as much as before. So all his brothers and all his sisters and all those who had known him before came to...
By Peter J. Leithart The Church has always taken the Decalogue [Ten Commandments], with modifications, as God’s word to Christians. . . . Has the Church been right? Or is this an unfortunate old covenant residue that needs to be purged from the...
Anyone who’s taken upper-level classes has learned the importance of taking great notes. They can make or break a class—and be useful long after you’ve gotten your last grade. Since notes are so important, we interviewed a recent seminary graduate...
Would you like to enroll your student in a college-level Bible course from a leading Bible scholar? With courses from Logos Mobile Education, you can—and it’s easy. Here are a few ways you might integrate a Bible course for homeschooling from Logos...
By Michelle Lee-Barnewall Why did Jesus teach in parables? We can find the answer in Matthew’s Gospel, where the disciples directly ask Jesus why he speaks in parables. Scripture tells us, The disciples came to him and asked, “Why do you speak to...
Beloved Bible scholar J. I. Packer knows weakness firsthand—an accident at age seven left him with lasting injuries. In his book Weakness Is the Way: Life with Christ Our Strength (excerpt below), he turns to 2 Corinthians to look at weakness in a...
By Joshua Hunt and Matthew Boffey Typographic hierarchy helps the reader know what is most important. By grouping type into clearly defined visual categories, you organize the page for clear communication. The example above follows the basic...
In this excerpt from Psalms for Everyone, Part 1: Psalms 1–72, Old Testament scholar John Goldingay brings to light the strength and wisdom of the shepherd in beloved Psalm 23. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will...
Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer, research professor of systematic theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, seeks to help pastors cultivate disciples through articulating doctrine. This excerpt is adapted from Dr. Vanhoozer’s newest Mobile Education...
What’s coming up at your church? Draw attention to it with Proclaim’s Pro Media “plug-and-play” gorgeous church graphics. Each month, we add more fresh designs. Here’s a peek from five sets of church graphics just released and ready to use in...
Proclaim has thousands of beautiful church graphics, countdown timers, motion graphics, and more for church slides. Picking a favorite would be impossible. So instead, we’ve collected the most popular options from Proclaim Pro Media (created by our...
Hillsong Worship has been creating music since 1992, releasing over 300 songs of praise. Countless Christians have lifted their voices to sing “Oceans,” “What a Beautiful Name,” “No Other Name,” and scores of other favorites. Though you’ve likely...
Addiction Also called: Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, ObsessionBeing enslaved to a habit, practice or substance such that withdrawal causes trauma. Top Bible Verses about Addiction John 8:34 Jesus replied to them, “Truly, truly I say to you...
The excerpt below is adapted from Tim Keller’s Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God, part of the Tim Keller Collection. *** I can think of nothing great that is also easy. Prayer must be, then, one of the hardest things in the world. To...
Prayer and personal study are vital to powerful biblical teaching, but good teachers and preachers know that they are not the first ones to travel these interpretive pathways. It is often helpful to access what other pastors and theologians have...
With all the Bible translations available, here are four reasons the CSB stands out. 1. The CSB is accurate and understandable These goals, taken from the CSB’s introduction, show the translators’ and publisher’s intention to honor God, preserve his...
The NIV Application Commentary (NIVAC) is 44 volumes that bring the Word’s ancient message into our postmodern context. Authors like Douglas Moo, Darrell Bock, and David Garland shed light on Scriptures. Billy Graham recommended NIVAC “for every...
“Every man dies. Not every man really lives.” — William Wallace Faithlife’s list of 2019’s best Christian books is full of titles to help Christians really live (along with some fiction for fun). You’ll find books on parenting, building Christian...
Your Christmas service includes details you might not have to worry about the rest of the year—including the possibility of many first-time visitors walking through your doors. You should be focusing on them, not worrying about potential tech...
Since the early 2000s, the music of Shane Barnard and Shane Everett of Shane & Shane has influenced a generation of worshippers. Over 16 albums, they intertwined acoustic guitar melodies with Scripture, providing believers with a unique way to...
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...
If you’re building church graphics slides for your service each week, you’ve probably wondered, How can I… do this faster? be sure I’m choosing the best backgrounds? get a consistent look for the entire presentation? keep from pulling...
1. Deuteronomy 15:6–11 When Yahweh your God has blessed you, just as he promised to you, then you will lend to many nations, but you will not borrow from them, and you will rule over many nations, but they will not rule over you. If there is a poor...
When someone new sets foot in your church, what happens? A greeter hands them a bulletin as they walk through the door, an usher helps them find their seats. Now what? Maybe your regulars introduce themselves and strike up a conversation. Maybe they...
Can we properly interpret the Gospels without cultural scripts? That is, without knowing their historical and cultural background? Dr. Darrell Bock says no. Dr. Bock is the Executive Director of Cultural Engagement and Senior Research Professor of...
Pursuing your calling brings victories—and rejections. If downheartedness tempts you to lose focus, remember this thought from beloved rector and Bible scholar R. T. France: “Not everyone was impressed by Jesus.” Consider Jesus’ rejection as told in...
It’s difficult for parents to find things for their kids to watch on TV. What sources do you trust? How do you vet programs? Do you prescreen all the material you give to your kids, or find reviewers you trust to give you a summary? There are a...
Even though believers may approach generosity from different theological viewpoints, we can all agree that generosity is close to the heart of God. The Bible contains thousands of verses about money, stewardship, and generosity. The beautiful (and...