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A collage of a Bible, a prism, and a steeple with an exceprt to represent how to best read Psalms.

min13

Biblical Studies

How Should You Read the Psalms? By Singing Them

Alastair RobertsMarch 5, 2026

The words Natural Law Theory in large script font with a portion of the article text in the background.

min15

Apologetics Theology

Natural Law Theory: A Case for Objective Morality in a Secular Age

Dustin BurdinMarch 4, 2026

A statue of Saint Helena holding a cross, symbolizing her influence in early Christianity . To the right, the words Church Mothers. On the left, a portion of the article text with a large number 4 above it to represent the 4 women mentioned in this article.

min12

Church History

4 Church Mothers Who Changed Christianity Forever

Joyce SalisburyMarch 3, 2026

An image of Mark Dever and Kirk E. Miller with design from the show, Logos Live, in the background.

May30

Logos Live Ministry

What Makes a Church Healthy? | Mark Dever

Kirk E. Miller10 min read

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...

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May28

What in the Word

What Does It Mean to Work Out Our Salvation? | Lynn Cohick on Philippians 2:12–13

Kirk E. Miller11 min read

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...

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An image of Michael Kruger and Kirk E. Miller with Logos Live script in the background.

May22

Logos Live Ministry

On Spiritual Abuse | Michael Kruger

Kirk E. Miller10 min read

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...

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An image with the words Did Jesus Falsely Predict His Return? introducing the topic of this episode.

May21

What in the Word

Did Jesus Falsely Predict His Return? | Jeannine Brown on Matthew 16:28

Kirk E. Miller10 min read

In this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E. Miller is joined by New Testament scholar Jeannine Brown to explore one of Scripture’s most challenging passages: Matthew 16. Did Jesus mistakenly...

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May14

What in the Word

Where Did Satan Come From? | Phillip Cary on Genesis 3

Kirk E. Miller11 min read

If God is good and created all things good, where did evil come from? In this episode of What in the Word?, Phillip Cary joins Kirk E. Miller to explore Genesis 3 and the origins of evil.

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May07

What in the Word

Is the Creation Story Literal? | Vern Poythress on Genesis 1:1–2:3

Kirk E. Miller12 min read

How should we understand the Bible’s Creation story in Genesis 1? In this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E. Miller is joined by Vern Poythress to explore the genre, interpretation, and...

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Apr30

What in the Word

Is It Wrong to Want to Be Rich? | Malcolm Foley on 1 Timothy 6:6–10

Kirk E. Miller9 min read

In this episode of What in the Word?, Malcolm Foley joins Kirk E. Miller to discuss the challenging passage of 1 Timothy 6. Together, they unpack Paul’s warnings about the desire for wealth and...

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Apr23

What in the Word

Is Jesus Inferior to the Father? | Michael Horton on John 14:28

Kirk E. Miller10 min read

Is Jesus really less than the Father? In this What in the Word? episode, Kirk E. Miller is joined by theologian Michael Horton to tackle John 14:28. Together, Kirk and Mike explore multiple...

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Apr16

What in the Word

Is Paul Describing a Believer or Non-Believer? | Joseph Dodson on Romans 7

Kirk E. Miller12 min read

Does Romans 7 describe the experience of a believer struggling with sin, or is Paul referring to something else entirely? Many in Protestant traditions assume that Paul’s use of the first-person...

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Apr09

What in the Word

When Did Jesus Preach to Spirits in Prison? | Thomas Schreiner on 1 Peter 3:18–22

Kirk E. Miller10 min read

The end of 1 Peter 3 presents one of the most challenging passages in all of the New Testament. What does it mean that Jesus preached to the spirits in prison? Did he descend into hell? Was he...

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