Logos StaffPhillip E. Johnson (1940–2019), sometimes called the “godfather of intelligent design,” died on November 1 at age 79. Johnson, author of well-known books such as Darwin on Trial, became a formidable voice on creationism, science, reason, and faith...
By Leland Ryken, excerpted from J. I. Packer: An Evangelical Life. The idea of calling or vocation is important to [J. I.] Packer. It could hardly be otherwise for a latter-day Puritan, inasmuch as no subject occupied the Puritans more than the...
In almost any discussion of the Reformation, Luther’s name comes up first—as it should. Or should it? Meet Ulrich (sometimes spelled Huldrych) Zwingli, one of the three most well-known Reformers. Zwingli helped the Reformation take root in...
The below John Calvin quotes are taken from 300 Quotations for Preachers from the Reformation. Or delve into John Calvin’s most influential works with the Calvin 500 Collection (108 vols.). The collection contains three English translations of the...
Ah, theological journals. They’re outstanding resources for keeping up with scholarship in theology—and so much more. But until now (with the new Galaxie Theological Journal Library Subscription), there’s been a problem. Three problems, actually . ...
Logos users have been asking for years, how can I give someone else the gift of Logos? Unless you were buying a specific library or resource, we didn’t have a good way for you to add a gift card to someone’s account. . . . Until now. The wait is...
The Bible is full of verses that describe Jesus: who he is, what he’s like, and the love he has for each of us. There are also many names for Jesus: Son of Man, Son of God, Emmanuel, Messiah, Prince of Peace, Alpha and Omega, The Way, and many more...
This excerpt about the Puritans is adapted from A Quest for Godliness by J. I. Packer. *** . . . the suggestion that we need the Puritans—we . . . Westerners, with all our sophistication and mastery of technique in both secular and sacred fields—may...
After the Reformer Martin Luther died, his friends who came to his room to remove his corpse found a note he had scrawled sometime in his final days: “We are beggars, that is true.” With those scribbled phrases, Luther summed up his own hard-won...
1. Deuteronomy 6:4–7 “Hear, Israel, Yahweh our God, Yahweh is unique. And you shall love Yahweh your God with all of your heart and with all of your soul and with all of your might. And these words that I am commanding you today shall be on your...
Historically the Church has understood the nature of Scripture much the same as it has understood the person of Christ—the Bible is at the same time both human and divine. “The Bible,” it has been correctly said, “is the Word of God given in human...
This excerpt is adapted from Common Misconceptions about Common Church Problems by C. Gary Barnes. Myth 1. Anxiety always results from sin or lack of faith Now, of course, biblically, it’s clearly established that sinful choices can bring forth...
This is a game-changer for church announcements. Digital Signage is a feature in Proclaim that lets you display announcement slides, Bible verse art, and more on monitors all throughout your church building. Think of it as having miniature...
His groundbreaking works have reshaped our understanding of the earliest Christians—and New Testament scholarship. His writing and teaching have impacted countless followers of Jesus, so much so that an article in Christianity Today states...
By David Instone-Brewer, adapted from Moral Questions of the Bible: Timeless Truth in a Changing World. Prison is a great place to find Jesus. A friend of mine in Cambridge offered to work in a prison as a chaplain and found that prisoners...
This post on knowing Christ is adapted from In Season and Out: Sermons for the Christian Year by David A. deSilva. *** Paul, of course, was not just a seeker of Christ on Sundays. His passion for knowing Christ Jesus spilled all over his calendar...
By Mark Holmen, adapted from Faith Begins @ Home Grandparents. When you read the first 13 verses of Joshua’s farewell address in chapter 24, you see that Joshua begins by recalling all the things that God has done for the people of Israel. It is...
With Logos Bible Software, we’ve been helping people explore Scripture in more depth for over 25 years. And now with Bible Agent 7, we’re helping you share those insights with your kids. The newest episode of Bible Agent 7 just released on Faithlife...
Reading takes you to new worlds, immerses you in unfamiliar cultures, even transports you in time. But it’s more than an experience. It teaches, informs, challenges, and engages. It expands vocabulary, improves memory, and sharpens concentration. It...
Who here wants to enter the world of the New Testament by learning from one of the greatest living biblical scholars? Well, with Zondervan’s release of N. T. Wright’s new book The New Testament in Its World, you can do just that. In just under 1,000...
Christine Christophersen used to be a graphic designer for a megachurch in Omaha, Nebraska. Now, she’s the art director for Pro Media, a feature of Proclaim Church Presentation Software, and she equips churches with relevant, high...
Nearly 1600 years ago today, Augustine of Hippo passed out of this life and into eternity. Has any other thinker had such a profound influence on the course of Christian theology and philosophy? On the indwelling of God Confessions, Book I, Ch. 3:...
A Logos Affiliate is someone who can tell others about Logos while helping their own cause (because we share the same cause!). You’re a great fit for the Logos Affiliate Program if you: Have a fairly sizeable audience Align with...
Digital Signage is a smart new approach to church announcements. It allows you to display announcements and Bible art on monitors throughout your church building—all wireless. And it’s totally free. It’s a simple and effective way to keep...
By Matthew Kim, adapted from Preaching Points: 55 Tips for Improving Your Pulpit Ministry. I once sat under the preaching ministry of a pastor who loved his people. He cared about them. Everyone knew it. Everyone felt it. But after years of...
An obscure monk hammers a list of grievances onto the doors of a church: what could be more revolutionary—or more symbolic of the Protestant Reformation—than that? But when Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the Wittenburg Church door on October...
In this adaptation below, we read about the gutsy step preachers should take with their preaching. *** In an issue of Leadership journal, Lee Eclov tells the story of a researcher named Hillary Koprowski, who was a leader in the search for the polio...
Love the smell of an old book or the feel of the cover of a new one? Or does downloading a new digital book make you smile? Today is your day. Book Lovers Day (aka National Book Lovers Day in the United States) is celebrated on August 9 every year...
Even if you haven’t watched it, you have probably heard of Netflix’s hit show Stranger Things. Below Dr. Heiser discusses whether it’s possible to see the gospel in Stranger Things. *** The show has been growing in popularity and viewership...
“It needs to be affordable.” “It needs to be professional.” “It needs to be easy to use.” Can it be all three? You’ll hear statements like these when church staff debate which ministry tools to purchase. Some want to spring for all the bells and...