In this excerpt from John for Everyone, esteemed New Testament scholar and professor N. T. Wright explains why John 7:52–8:12 is often included in the Gospel, though there are good reasons for its omission. Whether the story “should” be...
We’re approaching wedding season—full of June brides, scenic destinations, and as many gift cards and blenders as one heart could desire. Yet as Matt Chandler points out in this excerpt from The Mingling of Souls , weddings aren’t about the setting...
By Elisabeth Elliot When I came to the realization that my husband was missing, not knowing for another five days that he was dead, the words that God brought to me then were from Isaiah the 43rd chapter, “When thou passest through the waters I will...
If you want the deepest experience of your vertical relationship with God, check your horizontal relationships with the family of God. You are not an only child in God’s family. People in healthy families always share responsibilities. The Church is...
John Bunyan’s famous Christian allegory has become an animated feature film. Watch the trailer: Written by John Bunyan in 1678, The Pilgrim’s Progress is one of the most enduring pieces of religious literature ever written. It’s been cited as the...
Based on the book that comes “highly recommended” by D.A. Carson and that John Frame calls “full of wisdom,” Authorized explores the use and misuse of America’s most popular Bible: the King James Version. This Faithlife original is nominated...
Mark Ward is the author of Authorized and recently wrote and appeared in a documentary of the same name. In this interview, we learn about the origins of the film, what went into writing the screenplay, and what audience reactions have been to his...
“What is Naomi worth? Count her sons. According to that cultural scorecard, Naomi is a zero. So is her barren daughter-in-law Ruth. But is that how God sees them?” In celebration of International Women’s Day, we bring you this excerpt...
It seems appropriate that as we bring Black History Month to a close, we pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King is regarded as one of the greatest non-violent leaders the world has ever known. He spent nearly 13 years (December...
Dr. John M. Perkins is one of the last living figures of the Civil Rights Movement. Born into poverty as the son of a sharecropper, Dr. Perkins grew up on a Mississippi plantation under extreme racism. He lost his teenage brother to murder, was...
With the end of the Civil War in 1865, the black church and its worship gained a more public face, even in the South. Black groups within white churches could separate and begin self-determining congregations. Accepting a call to become the pastor...
Explore the intersection of Bible and technology at this year’s BibleTech conference, coming to Seattle on April 11–12, 2019. Learn about advances in biblical studies from over 25 leaders in the tech, Bible translation, and publishing industries...
Logos Basic is available for free download. A feature-light version of Logos, Basic is ideal for anyone just beginning their Logos journey. If you want to jump to the next step up, consider Logos Fundamentals. Here’s a bit about how the two compare...
As a church, your priority is to reach people, but you also want to be financially prudent. So you may be wondering, “Does our church need an app, and is a church app worth the money?” In this article, I compare church websites vs. church apps in...
“For the first time in my life, I met somebody who really believed in Jesus as a living person. I’d never encountered that before,” Sproul recalls.
Each year, Christianity Today honors outstanding books most likely to shape evangelical life, thought, and culture. The Lexham Geographic Commentary on the Gospels, edited by Barry Beitzel, recently received this prestigious award for the category...
Christmas is just a few weeks away, and that means it’s the season for carols and Christmas hymns. We compiled this list by identifying the most-used songs in Proclaim last December, plus a few more that thematically fit well (covering themes of the...
While Paul certainly has particular instructions for older men, older women, young men, young women, slaves, and masters, the overall thrust of the chapter is equally important. Let’s take a closer look at Paul’s instructions to walk away with a...
Logos can perform many technical Bible study tasks, like morphology queries and syntax searches. That’s why a lot of pastors and scholars use it. But if you don’t know what morphology is, is Logos beyond you? Not at all. There are dozens of reasons...
If you’ve invested in previous versions of Logos, you may look at Logos 8 and think, “Why would I pay for something I already have?” The short answer is, you wouldn’t. And you won’t. This post is about Dynamic Pricing, and why it means: You never...
If you’re writing expository sermons, it means you’ve developed skills for serious Bible study. And not only that, you’ve developed skills for sharing the wealth you discover with others. As you know, that process takes a lot of time, demands many...
Did you know that the last three days of the year can account for over 10% of a church’s total donations? That makes December 29–31 the most important three days for January 1 and beyond. By planning a year-end giving campaign now, you take...
Notes is where you store your insights. It’s how you capture that important observation, powerful quote, or memorable illustration in Logos so you can return to it later.Logos 8 brings new and powerful changes to Notes, making it easier than ever to...
In the developed world, having a church website is a given. Most of us instinctively know this. But why? Why are church websites important, and how does the answer inform how you construct your site? These principles spell the difference between...
One of the best ways to inspire generosity in your church is to keep your congregation informed. When people know where their contributions are going, see the progress they are making together, and learn how God is using their financial gifts to...
You’ve heard the skeptics: “We can’t trust the biblical manuscripts.” And sadly, many people believe them without actually knowing the facts. So what do the experts really say? The new Faithlife original film Fragments of Truth tackles...
Whether you’re building a church website for the first time or updating it for the tenth time, you might feel in over your head. Indeed, there is a lot to keep in mind when it comes to building a truly great church website. But for now, just focus...
With our ever-present sin, we must return continually to the ever-abundant grace of God in Christ Jesus. Sunday morning is one of the primary times to reflect upon grace and celebrate it together as a body. Here are five worship songs about grace...
If you had to prove why the Bible is God’s word, what would you say? Even among Christians, confidence in the Bible’s authority is waning. Many are casting aside the doctrines of inerrancy and inspiration, with devastating consequences. The God Who...
With Christmas coming up, it’s a great time to gather as a family and enjoy some movies. But, if you’re anything like me, sometimes you feel a little guilty for just watching movies all day. That’s where documentaries come in handy...