Paul OverlandRiddles 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...
Michael F. BirdWhat 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...
Christy ChermakI 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...
Chris PalmerI 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...
Nathan J. McKannaAccording 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...
Elyse FitzpatrickOh, 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...
Logos StaffWe’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...
Malcolm FoleyWhy 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...
Charlie TrimmThe 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...
Mark BriansAt 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...
Kirk E. MillerWhat 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...
Tony LaneThe 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...
R. Scott ClarkBy 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...
Steven WedgeworthThe 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...
Michael A.G. Azad HaykinFrom 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...
Kyle GrantI 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...
Jim WilsonTrue 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...
Jared AlcántaraHomiletics has a rich and dynamic history that starts in the Bible and moves through ancient and modern church history. To better understand it, we will consider its roots, developments, and movements, first in Scripture and then in church history...
James SewardThere are no shortcuts in the path that is sermon preparation. It takes sweat, soul-level investment, and often a bit of anguish. However, after twenty years of preaching, I have collected a handful of insider hacks that can improve your sermon...
Denis KaiserDespite its large numbers and significant contributions to society, many people have never heard of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It appears few outside of Seventh-day Adventists know much about them. Or if they know something, it is usually...
Pastor Appreciation Month is upon us. You are looking for gift ideas, and I am here to help! I asked a group of over 1,500 pastors: What are the top things people in your congregation have done, or could do, for you to show you appreciation during...
Phil ThompsonA pastor once told me he would spend between twenty and thirty hours a week on sermon preparation. This left little time in his schedule for counseling his parishioners, leading his team, praying for his church, or planning for the future. Few...
Ben PhillipsA syllabus is like the Ten Commandments: delivered from on high as a rule for life (or at least for one semester). It seems chiseled in stone, yet—at best—is imperfectly followed. More seriously, a syllabus is a foundational document for academic...
Derek FekkesGood discussion questions are a key ingredient to fruitful, enjoyable small groups. They challenge people to think, they elicit varied responses, and they facilitate healthy and respectful group discussion. They serve to create an environment for...
Is catechesis simply a variation of Sunday school programming? Where does it fit within the matrix of Bible study, Christian education, and discipleship? This article will cover these questions and provide the keys to a fruitful catechism class.
Jeanette PiferI love teaching and I know well why I chose this as my vocation. Yet it can be easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind. So I find it helpful to regularly revisit why—the telos of teaching. To that end, allow me to provide five bedrock reasons...
Jonathan AkinPreaching the book of Proverbs presents unique opportunities and challenges. Some scholars can find it difficult to connect its seemingly random wisdom or practical tips to the metanarrative of the Bible and to the gospel of Christ. However, the...
David I. SmithWhat does faith have to do with teaching? I do not mean the content being taught (whether you are teaching piously inflected material) or the motivation for teaching (how your faith led you to teach), but the teaching itself—the moves you make with...