The church has unanimously confessed, in the words of the Nicene Creed (325), that our Lord Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God. To confess that Jesus is the Son of God means that he is the eternal Son of the Father who is truly God and not...
Preachers are herd animals. When Billy Graham was popular, his approach shaped pulpits. The same could be said for John MacArthur, Tim Keller, Martin Luther, or John Chrysostom. I like how one limerick made this point: There once was a preacher...
The proper starting point for any discussion of human beings is, What is a person? Numerous answers have been proposed by anthropologists, sociologists, psychologists, philosophers, neurophysiologists, biblical scholars, church leaders, and...
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...
I love to read. But I have not always loved to read. In fact, there was a point in my life where if someone tried to convince me to love (or even to like) reading books, I would have disregarded it as a personality preference. I personally needed to...
When we consider what it means to be human (anthropology), a proper study of who Christ is (Christology) will prove incredibly beneficial. Christological anthropology is the study of human nature in light of the incarnation. If Adam fell completely...
Early in my ministry, I stumbled upon this little parable of two woodcutters. It goes something like this: Two wood cutters decided to hold a competition to see who could chop more wood in a day. The rules were simple. The next day they would chop...
The word salvation, as used in Scripture and Christian theology, communicates God’s deliverance. Salvation addresses public threat or personal plight and pertains to both concrete sorrows and sinful corruptions. Whether regarding one’s soul or one’s...
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...
Lots of believers use Logos to study the Word in lots of ways, and we’re here to help take out the busywork so that you can focus on digging deep and applying and sharing what you find. After all, wrestling with technology doesn’t change lives...
Hanukkah (also spelled Chanukah) is a Jewish festival commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem after the Maccabean revolt against the Seleucid Empire in the second century BCE. In this article, we’ll look at the history of...
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...
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...
The task of theology is one of communal dependence. We are not lone wolves, relying solely on our own individual grasp of Scripture. We are joined to a living community that continues to grow together. This community—the church—remains a necessary...
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.
What is God’s name? In this article, Mark Ward travels through biblical Hebrew 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. Without a...
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...
