Karen EngleThe Bible establishes specific qualifications for pastors (see 1 Pet 5:3, 1 Tim 3:2–7, Titus 1:8, Eph 6:4). But above all, they are to “set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity” (1 Tim. 4:12)—a tall...
Logos StaffWhat does the Bible have to say about the church, that is, the community of faithful believers, of whom Jesus Christ is the head? 1. Romans 12:4–5 For just as in one body we have many members, but all the members do not have the same function, in...
Donald C. McIntyrePsalm Two’s familiar contents have made it a favorite among students, pastors, and scholars alike, as it has echoes of the Davidic covenant, eschatological hopes, and the promise of divine justice. The psalm is quoted or alluded to frequently in the...
For nearly 2,000 years, Christians have recited the Apostles Creed. Why? Why after millennia is it still important . . . still relevant? Here’s a short answer from Ben Myers in The Apostles’ Creed: A Guide to the Ancient Catechism and the new...
Jennifer GrishamIn February, 2022, we talked with African American authors and pastors in celebration of Black History Month. Enjoy two on-demand videos with Dr. Eric Mason. Then read the excerpt below and consider how Christian history—God’s kingdom—isn’t a...
Writing research papers is an excellent way to learn because it trains you to gather information, interpret it, and persuasively present an informed opinion. The process teaches you a great deal, but it also equips you to contribute to ongoing...
Today is a day set aside to remember one of the most somber events in history. International Holocaust Day commemorates the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and honors the 6 million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and millions of...
Jeremy WalkerThis article was originally a series of articles. It has been combined into one long article. You can easily navigate the different parts of this article using the table of contents below. Table of contentsPart 1: Spurgeon, the Young RecruitPart 2:...
Lexham PressIn this excerpt from Walking in God’s Wisdom: The Book of Proverbs, author Benjamin T. Quinn considers how “walking in wisdom” is what brings unity, coherence, and value to even the most ordinary activities in life. *** Our responsibility as...
God calls all Christians to become more like Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit (2 Cor 3:18), and this transformation happens in the innermost part of a person: their heart. This progression is called spiritual formation, which involves...
Mary JahnkeAfter 30 years, Logos still exists to equip the church to grow in the light of the Bible. Read about its creation and customer stories.
DidaktikosDavid McNutt | IVP Academic This summer, our family got a pet. We had held off for a long time—much longer than our kids wanted us to—but we finally thought that the time was right. Before we made a choice, though, we did some research about what...
Kevin VanhoozerIt is a truth decreasingly acknowledged, that a student in possession of a good mind must be in want of a higher education. Inquiring minds want to know what a liberal arts education is good for, and whether it is worth the cost. Prospective pastors...
Guest Authorby Dr. Jonathan Stricklin | Grace Bible Church of Cedar Ridge Introduction “The Prince of Preachers” is the title bestowed upon the great English expositor, Charles Haddon Spurgeon. As Spurgeon’s weekly sermons were being transcribed and published...
Who wrote the Apostles’ Creed? Why is it important? Keep reading! This article from the free Lexham Bible Dictionary gives those answers (and many, many more). Apostles’ Creed (Symbolum Apostolorum): A statement of Christian belief that...
Mark WardLogos is my preferred tool for sermon preparation, but history proves you don’t have to use Logos in order to teach the Bible carefully and effectively. Somehow Paul managed pretty well without it. Augustine and Chrysostom reportedly didn’t...
In this excerpt from the Mobile Ed course Introducing Spiritual Formation, award-winning author and internationally recognized speaker Dr. Gary Thomas explores why adopting the humility of Christ is evidence that we value true holiness. Transcript...
Ron W. Lindo Jr.The book of Psalms is probably the most famous book in the Christian canon. Verses from the Psalms can be found in private letters, on Christian t-shirts, and even on shareable internet memes. However, the notoriety of the Psalms is not new. This...
Geoff ChangSince the early days of his pastorate, C.H. Spurgeon tutored and trained up gifted young men for the ministry. Over the first seven years of his ministry, Spurgeon would send out seven ministers, and yet more men were approaching him for training...
Though best known as a civil rights activist, Martin Luther King, Jr. was first a minister, his faith motivating his zeal and commitment to social justice. You can explore King’s life, theology, and activism in Martin Luther King Jr. for Armchair...
John D. MeadeOur English translations differ for two basic reasons: (1) underlying text and (2) translation philosophy. I’ll start with the latter. “Formal” (sometimes called literal) translations tend to retain the forms of the original languages even when that...
Bible Study MagazineThis year marks the 75th anniversary of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, depending on how you count it. (The January-February issue of Bible Study Magazine tells the story of their discovery if you’re not familiar with it—it’s worth the read.)...
If you’re like me, you probably set out each new year with lofty Bible study goals. And then, well—life happens. A few random distractions can quickly turn much-intended goals into a nice idea shelved for next year.
Martin Luther once said, “Christian truth could not possibly be put into a shorter and clearer statement.” He was talking about the Apostles’ Creed, a declaration of belief that’s united Christians for centuries. In it, we find the foundational...
Randy A. BrownAncient biblical scrolls discovered in Qumran Between late 1946 and early 1947, Muhammed edh-Dhib, a shepherd boy of the Ta’amireh Bedouin tribe searched for a lost goat in the desert hills of Qumran. As he searched alongside the Dead Sea, he...
Zach HollifieldAlmost a year to the day after becoming a Christian, I fell to a familiar sin that had ruled me prior to conversion. At that moment God’s presence vanished. I was left wondering if I had lost my salvation—if I had been saved in the first place. The...
Murray J. HarrisOne likely date for the crucifixion of Jesus is Friday, April 6, AD 30. If we assume this chronology, we can tentatively reconstruct Jesus’ movements for the first part of his final week, including his cursing of the fig tree and its subsequent...
Sometimes, it can feel like you need a seminary education to dig deep in the Word. But, thankfully, there’s an easier (and much cheaper) way. With Logos Bible Software, you can study the Bible in-depth without getting overwhelmed because...
Joshua JensenHere’s something you probably never thought to count: The ESV uses the word “but” 4,205 times. That’s nearly once for every 7 verses. That’s a lot. (The NASB has “but” slightly more times, the NIV slightly fewer. But they’re all in the same range.)...
David P. BarshingerIn Psalm 19, David celebrates God’s revelation first in creation and then in Scripture. He describes in poetic language the nature of God’s word as perfect, right, and pure, and the function of God’s word as reviving, rejoicing, and enlightening the...