John Calvin confirms in his Tracts that the Spirit is the witness, seal and earnest of the believer’s adoption. Scripture calls the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of adoption because… “he is the witness to us of the free benevolence of the God with...
Preaching week after week can be an exhilarating and daunting task. And once you’re in the thick of sermon prep, it’s hard to find the time and tools to adequately assess how you’re doing. How do you set goals to get better...
“What has Athens to do with Jerusalem?” When church father Tertullian asked this question, it was rhetorical; the answer, to him, was ‘Nothing.’” But that’s not exactly true. To understand the Hellenized Jewish culture Jesus was born into...
It would have been hard to get through 2012 without hearing or seeing the acronym YOLO (You Only Live Once). The term regularly trended on Twitter, showed up in Facebook news feeds, and quickly became part of the pop culture vernacular. Like a...
Paul’s overriding interest is not in evil men who have done a wicked thing but in a good God who has done a gracious thing. —Gerard S. Sloyan, The Crucifixion of Jesus: History, Myth, Faith Like many, I was enthusiastic about Mel Gibson’s The...
When a child of God is adopted, his allegiances change. The devil is no longer his father, but God is His Father through Jesus Christ, and he leaves the sinful family behind and joins the family of God. In his Sermons on Micah, Calvin poses the...
With Logos 5, you can access most of your library on multiple devices. Now, it’s easier than ever to manage your devices and downloads. Managing Your Devices When you download any free app from Logos (Logos Bible Software, Faithlife Study...
Howard Hendricks, professor at Dallas Theological Seminary for over 60 years, author or coauthor of 23 books, and chaplain to the Dallas Cowboys (1976–1984), went to be with the Lord early this morning. “To guide a person in the name of Jesus is a...
In Nigel Westhead’s article, “Adoption in the Thought of John Calvin,” he lists this wonderful exchange as part and parcel of adoption. The substance of this exchange is best seen in Calvin’s own words in discussing the fruits of the Lord’s...
Guest post by David Davidson, communications editor for the marketing department at Logos Bible Software. Knox Theological Seminary, with Logos Bible Software, offers three world-class graduate programs that let you study what you love without...
NOTICE: The launch period for Logos 5 has ended. But don’t worry—we have lots of exciting sales planned this year! Recently upgrade to Logos 5? Join us in the forums, and tell us about your favorite features. Today has been an amazing and...
I recently had an opportunity to talk with Jimmy Evans, Founder and CEO of MarriageToday. MarriageToday is devoted to helping couples build strong, fulfilling marriages and families. Jimmy has authored a number of books on marriage and family life...
Time is running out to take advantage of introductory discounts on Logos 5. Upgrade by the end of the day on February 4 (PST) and save up to 20%! These savings are on top of the discounts you’ll get for Logos 5 books you already own. Upgrade...
One of the perks of working at Logos is you never know who you’re going to run into in the hallways. Recently bestselling artists Kutless dropped in for a tour of the Logos campus. It’s pretty fun to have high-profile visitors drop by...
We believe that Bible study is the center of the Christian life. It’s our privilege to equip pastors, students, missionaries, teachers, and the church at large with tools that make Bible study easier and more accessible. That’s why each...
The Apostle Paul speaks about Christ being the prototype of all the sons of God, “For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren” (Rom. 8:29 AV). Calvin...
We introduced Logos 5 on November 1, 2012. Since that time, we've talked about the new Logos 5 base packages—even going into detail on the new Diamond and Portfolio packages. You've heard about the five ways to move to Logos 5 and looked at how the...
In his stirring commentary on Psalm 16 (Psalm 16:3) Calvin remarks: This passage, therefore, teaches us that there is no sacrifice more acceptable to God than when we sincerely and heartily connect ourselves with the society of the righteous, and...
John Piper is a significant voice for evangelical Christianity. In honor of Piper’s birthday, here are three reasons why he’s become so important. 1. He places a premium on faithfulness to Scripture Whether you’re listening to a...
We're giving away 2.5 million copies of the Faithlife Study Bible!* Available on iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle, or online at Bible.Faithlife.com, the world's most largest, most advanced study Bible goes wherever you go! To get your free copy, just...
Can you imagine polling your congregation and including the results in your presentation—in real time? Soon you’ll be able to do just that using Proclaim church presentation software’s Signals feature; church members will be able to vote right...
Join us for the Pastorum Live conference in Chicago April 11–12, 2013. At Pastorum, Bible scholars and pastors will unpack the mission of the church as displayed in Scripture, starting at the very beginning. You and your peers will overview God’s...
The doctrine of adoption plays a major role in Calvin’s tracts, letters, sermons, Institutes, and most importantly, his commentaries. Timothy Trumper states on this matter, “It is increasingly apparent that the commentaries are indispensable to an...
You've heard about Logos 5, the savings available with the Custom Upgrade Discount Calculator, and the limited-time 15% discount we're offering on all base package purchases and upgrades. But you're still daydreaming about getting Logos 5. Maybe...
There's no question that the best way to get tons of new Logos content at the best possible price is with a base package. Upgrading your base package gives you new content and Logos 5's powerful, fast new features ((Starter equips you with many of...
On November 18, during the 2012 meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature in Chicago, I finally got the chance to view the long-awaited documentary by filmmaker Robert Orlando, A Polite Bribe, at the Gene Siskel Film Center. Orlando has proven...
Innovative is the perfect word to describe Logos 5. The Latin roots of the word innovate literally mean “into the new,” and with Logos 5, Logos Bible Software is making Bible study new again.
Knox Theological Seminary will be kicking off 2013 with new Doctor of Ministry and Master of Arts (Biblical and Theological Studies) classes. January’s DMin classes will be The Epistle to the Hebrews: Exegesis and Theology, Preaching Christ in the...
Planning on attending the 2012 Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature and the American Academy of Religion? This is your chance to see an advance screening of A Polite Bribe, Robert Orlando’s documentary on Paul. It’s...
We're extremely proud to be part of the 2012 Unashamed Tour. With artists like Lecrae, KB, and Trip Lee, you know this tour's going to be packed with encouraging ministry and powerful hip-hop. If you're going to be at tonight's show (11/8/12) at the...