It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Except when it’s not. Christmas has a way of magnifying life’s joys. We take stock of them and set aside time to enjoy them. Like a magnifying glass, Christmas time not only spotlights what’s already present...
Most simply, theological anthropology is the study of what it means to be human by starting with God and seeking to understand God’s intentions for humankind. Anthropology, as a social scientific discipline, can be done with or without reference to...
The Great Tradition refers to a set of doctrines, theologians, and creeds that have held common consent across the ages. While the phrase the Great Tradition is new, those who use it believe they participate in a tradition that extends back to the...
Most know the fifth commandment well, but few reflect on its full implications: “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.”—Exodus 20:12 The scope of this command goes...
For many university and seminary students, the excitement of a new semester is only overcome by the anxiety of a new semester. Learning is a privilege and a joy, but too often it is experienced as a burden and a judgment. Having taught in colleges...
What is God’s name? In this article, Mark Ward will travel through biblical Hebrew and back to find the answer as well as tackle sensitive controversies and fundamental mysteries.
Clarity is charity. Without clear expectations in our jobs, our marriages, and in the life of a church, we or others will find ourselves frustrated. This is particularly true when it comes to a church’s theology and philosophy of ministry...
I have what is in my opinion a dream job. I’m a Christian apologist. I spend my days defending Christianity and arguing why it is the best explanation for the way the world is. But apologetics involves more than just defending a Christian worldview...
A brief conversation two decades ago sparked what would become analytic theology. After Mike Rea and Oliver Crisp gathered a small group to discuss bridging philosophy and theology, the name emerged—and the movement quickly took root. With major...
Sanctification has both an individual and a corporate dimension for Christians, a present and an ultimate meaning. However, this is not the way that sanctification is commonly defined or understood in many evangelical circles today. Bruce Milne puts...
Pastoral counseling can be tough. Premarital counseling is no exception, offering its own unique set of challenges and opportunities. Your job is to help a couple prepare for a lifetime of covenant faithfulness. These conversations can shape how a...
Riddles were the currency of Israel’s sages—those authors of the book of Proverbs. Because their community looked to them to solve life’s riddles, we should not be surprised to find them responding with riddles of their own. Yet until we learn...
What comes to your mind when you hear the word “evangelical”? It is a word that could mean a great many things, depending on where you live. In Germany, evangelische basically means “Protestant.” In the United States, evangelical can mean white...
I have the immense privilege of leading Watermark Health, an evangelism outreach ministry in Dallas. In any given year, we have the opportunity to share the gospel and provide acute, prenatal, and dental care to the uninsured in our city. We often...
I am often asked a version of the same question. A parent leans in and says, “If my child goes to seminary, will their faith hold up?” It is a fair question. People imagine a classroom where professors dismantle everything they ever believed, and...
According to the latest statistics from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), there are just over three million graduate students in the United States. Nearly 75,000 of these students (2%) are enrolled in a seminary, which is a type...
Oh, no. Not Proverbs 31 again! If you are a woman who has been around a Bible study for any time at all, it would not be surprising to have this reaction at the mention of this passage. And if that was your response, I wouldn’t blame you. I admit to...
We’ve made incredible progress this year—so much so that we had to celebrate. But we’re not done yet! The second-to-last release of 2025 brings a new feature and updates to help you study deeper and faster, year after year. get it now...
Why did David kill Goliath? Was it because of a selfless devotion to God and his people, or perhaps something else? First Samuel 17:25–26 gives the answer: David asked what would be done for the person who could kill Goliath. Even the most beloved...
The ark of the covenant is one of the most important items signifying YHWH’s presence in the Old Testament—but it is also one of the most mysterious. Since the ark of the covenant was kept in the innermost part of the tabernacle and the temple, it...
At the start of November, the global church observes the Feast of All Saints—a celebration rich in history yet often misunderstood today. Once deeply connected to both Scripture and the rhythms of the early church, this feast was established to...
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...
The Reformers are often remembered for their rallying cry of sola scriptura—Scripture alone as the ultimate authority in matters of faith and practice. Yet, their deep engagement with the Church Fathers tells a richer story. So what reason would the...
By most accounts, the Reformation began when a young monk challenged ecclesiastical and academic authorities to debate a controversial practice that had developed in the late-medieval period. Why do we continue to remember it roughly five hundred...
The Protestant Reformation marked an explosive turning point in church history, as it recovered and proclaimed the gospel of saving grace. Its message was that God justifies men in his sight by faith alone. To be saved, a person must place their...
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...
From their origins as a Puritan sect in seventeenth-century England, Baptists have become a global force for the Christian faith. They have especially played a significant role in the last four hundred years in the history of anglophone Christianity...
I am not the least bit artistic. I can write. I can express ideas with a pen, but not images with a paintbrush. So too, for the longest time I resigned myself to this limitation homiletically. My preaching had carefully chosen words of explanation...
True pastoral effectiveness goes beyond preaching—it’s about presence. The most impactful pastors don’t confine their ministry to the pulpit; they live out their message among their people. Drawing inspiration from the management principle of...
