Kirk E. MillerMelchizedek is one of the most mysterious figures in the Bible, with only two incredibly brief mentions in the Old Testament. Yet in Hebrews 7, the author makes the astounding argument that this fleeting character from Genesis anticipates the end of...
In this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E. Miller talks with Richard Middleton about one of Christian theology’s most foundational and widely discussed ideas: humanity as the image of God (imago dei). Yet despite how important this concept is...
Thomas H. McCall joins Kirk E. Miller to discuss one of the most emotionally arresting lines in the Gospels: Jesus’s cry of dereliction from the cross, My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? These words have raised questions, like: Did the Father...
We often excel at understanding and teaching the meaning of Christ’s death—its significance for accomplishing our salvation. Sometimes, we are less adept at grasping the significance of Christ’s resurrection, at least beyond how it signals...
The scene unfolds with stark irony: The innocent is condemned. The inscription nailed above his head declares a charge that belongs to the guilty who goes free. Mark intends for us to feel the perversion of justice. But he also intends for us to...
In this episode of Logos Live, Kirk E. Miller talks with Bible teacher and author Nancy Guthrie about one of the most tender but often misunderstood subjects in Christian theology: What happens to the believer after death? Together, they discuss...
Jesus’s resurrection is more than a mere historical fact. It transforms the believer’s present and future existence. It secures our justification. Union with the resurrected Christ grants believers new life, freeing us from slavery to sin. And it...
Did the apostle Paul allow for divorce and remarriage? In this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E. Miller sits down with renowned New Testament scholar Craig Keener to navigate a challenging and hotly debated passage from Paul's letter to the...
Genesis 6 says that God “regretted” making humanity. This seems to imply divine change, sorrow, or even error. But how can God regret anything if he is all-knowing, unchanging, and perfectly wise?In this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E. Miller...
Jude contains one of the New Testament’s more eyebrow-raising lines. Jude delivers a prophecy with wording that closely resembles 1 Enoch, a book that isn’t in the Bible. What are we to make of this? In this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E...
Romans 8:28 is perhaps the most powerful promise in all of Scripture. But it’s also perhaps the verse most easily misapplied to hurting people. Despite good-intentions, it has been used to dismiss pain, rush the broken toward a “silver lining,” or...
How is a person made right with a holy God? Join Kirk E. Miller and New Testament scholar Stephen Westerholm for an in-depth discussion on the vital doctrine of justification. They explore the biblical basis for justification, including primary Old...
A commentary is a resource that provides an interpretive explanation of a biblical book or books. It often provides detailed exegesis of specific passages, surveys a book’s larger structure and argument, and engages with introductory matters such as...
Many have called Easter the Super Bowl Sunday for pastors. It’s the biggest Sunday of the year for churches, with attendance numbers often at their highest. Pastors want to bring their A-game every Sunday—but especially on Easter. Each year, we...
This episode unsurfaces the question that quietly shapes every act of Bible reading: What does it mean to understand Scripture well? Aiming to demystify the discipline, Kevin Vanhoozer explores what hermeneutics is, what theological and metaphysical...
Recently, we asked our Logos community to share their favorite books on Christology, the study of the person and work of Christ. Here are some of the Logos community’s top recommended books, in no particular order. Whether you’re looking for...
In this Logos Live episode, host Kirk E. Miller sits down with distinguished theologian Graham Cole for a deep dive into the doctrine of the incarnation. Their conversation centers on what it means to confess that God the Son became man, including...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Except when it is not. Christmas has a way of magnifying the joys of life. We take stock of them and set aside time to enjoy them. Like a magnifying glass, Christmastime not only spotlights what’s already...
What is the Protestant Reformation, and why does it matter? Joel Beeke joins Kirk E. Miller to talk about the Reformation: Who were the Protestants, and why did they seek to reform the church? Kirk and Beeke explore the reason for the Reformation...
When it comes to books on preaching, there’s no shortage of resources available. But which books are actually the most helpful? To help you find some of the most cherished, we asked our Logos community to share their favorite preaching...
What is expository preaching, and is it still relevant in today’s changing world? In this episode of Logos Live, Kirk E. Miller sits down with Pastor David Helm who defines and makes the case for expository preaching as God’s design for his church...
Pastor Appreciation Month is upon us. You are looking for gift ideas, and I am here to help! I asked a group of over 1,500 pastors: What are the top things people in your congregation have done, or could do, for you to show you appreciation during...
In this Logos Live episode, Kirk E. Miller sits down with Mark Barnes (principal product manager at Logos) to discuss responsible use of AI in Bible study and ministry. They explore cautions to implementing AI in Bible study and how Logos is...
In this Logos Live episode, Kirk E. Miller sits down with pastor, scholar, and author Bobby Jamieson to explore the message and enduring relevance of Ecclesiastes. Drawing from Jamieson’s book Everything Is Never Enough, their conversation delves...
What in the Word? wraps up a rich and thought-provoking first season. In this special finale, host Kirk E. Miller turns the mic on himself, as Matt Barrios, the show producer, leads a reflective interview covering lessons learned, favorite passages...
Kirk E. Miller is editor of digital content at Logos where he edits and writes for Word by Word and hosts What in the Word?. He holds an MDiv from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and is a former pastor and church planter with a combined fifteen...
What’s the Song of Solomon really about? Is the Song a literal love poem, an allegory of God’s love, or something in between? In this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E. Miller is joined by Fellipe do Vale to explore the interpretive challenges of...
In this Logos Live episode, host Kirk E. Miller welcomes Mark Dever, longtime pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC, and founder of 9Marks, to discuss what makes a healthy church. Dever draws on his decades of pastoral experience...
In this episode of What in the Word?, Lynn H. Cohick joins Kirk E. Miller to unpack Paul's exhortation. Together, Kirk and Lynn explore the passage’s literary and theological context, its implications for how we think about salvation and...
In this episode of Logos Live, Kirk E. Miller speaks with Dr. Michael J. Kruger about the problem of spiritual abuse in the church, a topic he addresses in his book, Bully Pulpit. Together, Mike and Kirk explore how to recognize spiritual abuse...