Logos StaffDr. Michael Heiser, author of the bestselling book The Unseen Realm, has passed into life everlasting after a years-long battle with cancer. Dr. Heiser served as Logos’s scholar-in-residence from 2004 to 2019. During and after his tenure at Logos...
Donald C. McIntyreA covenant in biblical times served two primary purposes: 1) to establish kinship relationships among non-kin and 2) to establish peace where there was potential for violence.
Chauncey AllmondChauncey Allmond interviews pastor and author Isaac Adams about his life, publications, and ministry.
Mary JahnkeNo Hebrew word is an exact equivalent for the English term repentance. Repentance was expressed by a number of different actions that show a change in thinking and attitude toward sin and God.
Daniel K. EngHave you ever had circumstances disappoint you? It’s happened to all of us. Things don’t turn out the way we expect. Perhaps you’re pretty sharp and you get top grades in school. Your classmates and teachers tell you that you might be able to...
Mark WardHow many times have you heard this in a sermon? How many times have you preached this in a sermon? Faith in Greek is pistis, which means fidelity or trust. In Hebrew, the word usually translated as faith is emunah, which means steadfastness or...
Jason StoneMark Ward interviews Bible scholar, professor, and author Dr. Jarvis J. Williams about biblical theology as well as his life and work.
Mikel Del RosarioHave you ever encountered difficult questions about God or the Bible while sharing your faith? If so, you already realize the importance of being able to give thoughtful responses to challenges like: “If God exists, why is there evil in the world?”...
Michael F. BirdAcross the Bible, both the Old and New Testaments, the concept of “righteousness” is incredibly important. To begin with, concerning God’s character, God is the one who “judges the world with righteousness; he judges the peoples with equity” (Ps...
Tobin Perry“Who is Jesus?” is one of the most frequently asked questions in human history. It’s likely more books have been written on the topic than any other. But it’s much more than just a popular topic. You literally can’t ask...
Christopher KouFor I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.—Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) Who is God’s promise for? Casual readers of the Bible may read this popular verse and think, “Wow...
Jennifer GrishamWhat is biblical theology? There is actually more than valid, useful definition of “biblical theology,” and we’ll share why in a moment—but here’s an answer to help us get started. Biblical theology is characterized by two distinct but...
Christa ThrelfallRecently, I came across the life and work of Lemuel Haynes, the first Black man to be ordained as a minister in the United States. As a fellow New Englander, I was predisposed to like him. After reading some of his writings, my admiration was...
Dustin BattlesAlmost two years ago, I switched to the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) as my primary preaching and teaching translation for my church, Mercy Baptist Church in West Chester, Ohio. Last year I led our church to purchase CSB pew Bibles (though we use...
Dr. Tavis Bohlinger interviews Bible scholar, professor, and award-winning author Dr. Craig Evans his life and writings.
Robert ElmerWhen it comes to heaven, it’s easy to be confused by all the opinions. What is heaven like? Where is it? Who goes there, and why? Ask your neighbor, your dog groomer, or the person who delivers your mail. Or take a peek at social media. You might...
Jennifer Lucy TylerWhat you’ll see in this Logos Live episode Jennifer Lucy Tyler interviews Bible teacher and author Elizabeth Woodson about her soon-to-be-released book From Beginning to Forever. Tune in to hear about Woodson’s life and ministry as well...
David P. BarshingerThough an unlikely recipient of God’s grace, Naaman the Syrian experienced the mercy and power of God in his healing from leprosy. Naaman’s response to Elisha’s healing is both remarkable and puzzling. It is remarkable that this worshiper of the god...
Is cursing a sin? Many Christians would instantly answer yes. But not so fast—it depends on what we mean by “cursing.” When you read the Bible, you’ll see that “cursing” and “swearing” mean something very...
Jeanette PiferThere I was, standing in front of a classroom filled with a wide mixture of generations. Most were training for ministry of some kind, though some were seasoned pastors. Ages ranged from early twenties to late sixties. I was still a seminary student...
Blake AdamsIs it meaningful to speak of “pets” in the Bible? Some claim “pet” is a purely modern category, so much so that what a modern person would call a “pet” does not exist in the Bible. If so, then to speak of...
Chris DateA few months ago, my wife began exhibiting some unusual neurocognitive behavior, which prompted me to take her to the emergency room. An MRI revealed she had a “quite sizable” brain tumor, to quote the doctor who broke the terrifying news. Days...
Joshua FarrisWe are often told less is more—like when putting on perfume. A little can leave someone wanting just a bit more. A similar principle is applied in science—the principle of simplicity that says that if a simple theory or hypothesis is able to...
Timothy MillerFar from receding after the Gospels, the theme of repentance continues throughout the book of Acts. When a guilty crowd asked how they should respond to their complicity in the death of Jesus, their Messiah, Peter commanded them, "Repent and be...
Ryan LyttonThere are 211 instances of “the practice of communicating with a deity” in the Bible, according to the Logos Bible app‘s Factbook . Such a list demonstrates the massive undertaking that is the study of prayer. So, when we approach the topic of...
Keith N. Smith Jr.It is natural at the turn of the seasons to reflect on the previous year. A question many of us may be asking during this time is: What’s next? What surprises await us in the coming year? The truth is that we don’t know what the coming year has in...
Morris Proctor of MP Seminars, the authorized Logos trainer, entered into glory on Monday, January 23, after a brief illness. View the announcement from MP Seminars here. Over the last quarter century, Morris trained thousands of people to use Logos...
Andrea BurkeAs I write this, we are just waking from the sugarcoated dream of the Christmas season. We have tried and tasted every delectable culinary bite we could. Salt-and-pepper-crusted medium-rare steak. Racks full of drying homemade pasta. Mugs of rich...
Ashley LyonThe word selah is prominent in the Psalms, occurring 71 times (as well as 3 in Habakkuk)— but what does it mean?
Brad CreechFor much of my Christian upbringing, I viewed the Lord’s Supper as just a simple memorial ceremony—a repetitive object lesson the church pulled out every quarter. It was awkward, I thought. I remember spending many communion services feeling...