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Biblical Studies

Sacrifices in the Bible: The Strange World of Old Testament Worship

Wyatt GrahamAugust 6, 2026

Sacrifices in the Old Testament can seem strange, even repulsive: animal death, blood splashed on...

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Jul30

Theology

Atonement Theories & 4 Aspects of Christ’s Work

Glenn ButnerJuly 30, 2026

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Aug05

Biblical Studies

Salvation History: The Bible’s Grand Story of Redemption

Richard LucasAugust 5, 2026

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Exegesis vs. Eisegesis: Are You Reading Scripture or Reading into It?

Mark WardAugust 4, 2026

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Ministry

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Sean McGeverAugust 3, 2026

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Church History

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Logos Live

A Theology of Mission | Ed Stetzer

Kirk E. Miller12 min read

What is the mission of the church in the world today? In this episode of Logos Live, Kirk E. Miller sits down with author and missiologist Dr. Ed Stetzer to trace the mission of God from Genesis to...

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Jul22

What in the Word

Did Jesus Use Parables to Hide Truth? | Philip Anthony Mitchell on Matthew 13:10–17

Kirk E. Miller8 min read

In Matthew 13, Jesus seems to say that he used parables to prevent people from perceiving and repenting. Did Jesus speak in parables to conceal the message of the kingdom from his hearers? In this...

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Jul15

What in the Word

Are We Justified by Works? | Mark Jones on James 2:14–26

Kirk E. Miller11 min read

Does James contradict Paul? In this episode of What in the Word?, host Kirk E. Miller sits down with pastor and theologian Mark Jones to tackle James. They explore the apparent tension between Paul’s...

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Jul08

What in the Word

Why Couldn’t Jesus Do Miracles? | Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen on Mark 6:1–6

Kirk E. Miller8 min read

Does human unbelief have the power to limit the all-powerful God? In this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E. Miller sits down with theologian Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen to tackle the startling claim in...

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Jul01

What in the Word

Is the New Testament Text Reliable? | Daniel B. Wallace

Kirk E. Miller11 min read

Since we no longer have the original manuscripts, is our text of the New Testament reliable? Given the magnitude of variations between manuscripts, can we reliably reconstruct the original? Premier...

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Jun24

What in the Word

Is It Better to Remain Single? | Danielle Treweek on 1 Corinthians 7

Kirk E. Miller12 min read

Does Paul prefer Christians remain single, despite the rest of the Bible’s positive portrayal of marriage? In this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E. Miller sits down with Dr. Danielle Treweek to...

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Jun17

What in the Word

Should One Pray to Dash Little Ones? | Bruce Waltke on Psalm 137:9

Kirk E. Miller13 min read

Psalm 137 ends with one of the Bible’s most scandalizing lines: a prayer that an enemy’s infants would be dashed against rocks. It understandably troubles believers, and for skeptics, it’s a classic...

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Jun10

What in the Word

Why Was Jesus Baptized? | Patrick Schreiner on Matthew 3:13–17

Kirk E. Miller11 min read

Kirk E. Miller welcomes New Testament scholar Patrick Schreiner on to What in the Word? to tackle the question: Why was Jesus baptized? John’s baptism was for repentant sinners, yet Jesus was without...

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Jun03

What in the Word

Did Elisha Summon Bears to Maul Boys? | Jonathan Akin on 2 Kings 2:23–24

Kirk E. Miller11 min read

Jonathan Akin joins Kirk E. Miller to explore the infamous passage of 2 Kings 2 where prophet Elisha's curse leads to two she-bears mauling young boys. Was Elisha simply an irritable old man who...

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May27

What in the Word

Does the Bible Condone Slavery? | Rebecca McLaughlin

Kirk E. Miller10 min read

If the Bible teaches that human beings are made in the image of God, why does the Bible seem to allow their enslavement? It’s a question that often troubles believers and serves as an objection for...

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May25

Bible Study

What Does It Mean to “Apply” the Bible?

Chen XieMay 25, 2026

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Mar14

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min14

Bible Study Featured Resources

The Best Study Bibles—& How to Choose

Tim WildsmithMay 20, 2026

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What Are the Best Books on Discipleship?

Steven StanleyMay 19, 2026

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Ministry

7 Steps to Identify & Raise Up Future Pastors

Chris BrunoJuly 21, 2026

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min8

Ministry

I’ve Pastored Small Churches. Here’s the Advice I Needed.

Curt LeonardJuly 7, 2026

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min9

Ministry

Discipling a New Believer? Lay These 5 Foundations

Steve AuldJuly 6, 2026

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Aug20

Ministry

10 Essential Steps to Launching a Vibrant Small Group Ministry

Jeffrey WiesnerAugust 20, 2025

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Jul02

Ministry

How to Lead More Vibrant Prayer Meetings

James SewardJuly 2, 2026

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What’s New in Logos? July 2026

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Apr15

Theology

What Is Sin? Is Your Definition Missing the Mark?

Steven WedgeworthApril 15, 2026

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Mar24

Biblical Studies

Everything You Need to Know About the Davidic Covenant

Wyatt GrahamMarch 24, 2026

Lecture Hall

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min14

Education

10 Major Baptist Universities & Seminaries to Consider

Joseph HarrodJuly 20, 2026

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min9

Higher Ed Seminary

9 Tips to Keep Devotional Reading from Becoming an Exam

JoAnna HoytJuly 13, 2026

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Higher Ed Seminary

Feel Like a Fraud? Meet Imposter Syndrome with Grace

Chris PalmerJune 29, 2026

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What in the Word

Does Jude Quote Enoch as Prophecy? | Wes Huff on Jude 14–15

Kirk E. MillerMarch 11, 2026

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What in the Word

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Kirk E. MillerJuly 22, 2026

May06

What in the Word

What Is the Curse of Ham? | Chad Bird on Genesis 9:18–29

Kirk E. Miller12 min read

Join Kirk E. Miller and Old Testament scholar Chad Bird as they discuss the so-called "Curse of Ham" in one of the Bible's most cryptic and infamously abused passages. Discover the different views on...

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