Dr. Craig Blomberg discusses how understanding the historical nature of the Gospels informs the inerrancy debate (0:10), and Dr. Steve Runge gives a lesson on honor from Ephesians (3:15). Get the Craig L. Blomberg Collection New Testament specialist...
Researching for a paper 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...
In this excerpt from Dr. Walter R. Strickland II’s Mobile Ed course, he offers guidance for shepherding your church on race. *** It is always difficult to shepherd people but especially shepherding in the aftermath of a highly racialized event...
Dr. Steve Runge teaches about delay in the Bible (0:10), and Todd Bishop shows how to use the Psalms Explorer tool in Logos (2:15). Keep learning how language works with Dr. Runge Our understanding of the Greek New Testament is based almost entirely...
The books of the New Testament share in common the fact that they were all originally written in Greek. Although the original parchments used by Paul, Luke, John, and the other apostles have long been lost, history has left thousands upon thousands...
"Responsible scholars and pastors will invest time into familiarizing themselves with the same apocryphal texts that Jesus and his apostles had either read or heard during their own lifetimes."
apostasy [ uh–pos-tuh-see ] Also called: Backsliding, Falling Away Denial of faith by those who once held it or professed to hold it. Top Bible Verses about Apostasy Exodus 32:1–6 And the people saw that Moses delayed to come...
This post is adapted from Preaching to Be Heard: Delivering Sermons That Command Attention by Lucas O’Neill. *** [As a preacher], you’ve got to get people hungry for what they are about to hear. Burke’s analogy of “appetite” is a good one. Simon...
Justin Wise discusses step three of the four steps of digital ministry (0:10), and Dr. Heiser addresses the notion that everything in the Bible is about Jesus (3:15).
Bryan Chapell teaches on expository preaching (0:10), and Scott Lindsey sits down with Gary Barnes to discuss pastoral counseling (4:20). Learn how to ‘say what the text says’ Bryan Chapell says expository preaching is all about...
Those last words of Matthew 11:29 offer a promise for every Christian. Yet, so often, we find ourselves dried up or burnt out, with soul rest seemingly unreachable. How can we put our hope in that promise? Through great grief, Curtis Zackery found...
"While the twentieth century has seen some revival of Trinity work, this has been quite anemic from the perspective of the ages, not to mention much of it the last couple generations has been deeply confused or outright heterodox."
In this Faithlife Live webinar, hear from Dr. Gary Habermas about a topic that has amazed, delighted, and bewildered Christians for centuries—the resurrection of Christ—along with an exploration of death and near-death experiences. Dr. Habermas is a...
The context of Paul’s authority is explored in an animated look at Philippians (:10), and Dr. Eric Tully dives into the book of Jonah. See the full animated commentary You can now experience Steve Runge’s groundbreaking High Definition...
If sermon podcasting sounds like an impossible task, there’s something you need to know: you probably already have everything you need to do it. You use the equipment for every service. You don’t need extra software—assuming you’re using Proclaim...
Racism is “America’s original sin,” and we reap the wages of that sin still. The killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor are shocking and appalling. Their proximity has highlighted the suffering of African Americans that some of...
Where do we turn in times of trouble? Harold L. Senkbeil, longtime Lutheran pastor and award-winning author of The Care of Souls, wants us to remember the God who understands our emotional, physical, and spiritual suffering. In Christ and Calamity...
Dr. David Lamb discusses some insights from his Mobile Ed courses (0:10), and Dr. Steve Runge digs into the book of Proverbs to teach about rebuking our friends (3:10). Study the kings of Israel with Dr. Lamb Learn what Samuel and Kings say through...
Dr. Andy Naselli gives a tip for careful Bible interpretation (0:10), and Michael Heiser discusses the philosophy of Bible translations (1:45). Choose the translations that fit your study needs Over 200 popular Bible translations are available in...
"Education needs to recenter around the idea that every human’s primary calling is to put God on display and that our workplaces are simply one of many contexts for doing so."
Whether you’re choosing a new Sunday school curriculum or writing one from scratch, consider following these four steps as a guide to get you started. Pray Choose a curriculum Find supporting resources Share with teachers If you truly want to write...
Lexham Press editor Elliot Ritzema reviews Geerhardus Vos’ Reformed Dogmatics (:10), and Dr. Darrell Bock discusses his work on the Gospels (1:50). The first and only English translation of Geerhardus Vos’ Reformed Dogmatics Geerhardus...
In this excerpt from Dream with Me: Race, Love, and the Struggle We Must Win, John Perkins reminds us that God hates wrongdoing and loves justice—and that our differences should not divide us. *** Human beings were created as one race—in the image...
Faithlife Live is a cross-denominational show that covers engaging theological topics, featuring in-depth conversations with key ministry leaders. In this Faithlife Live, Dr. Craig Evans discusses the value of archaeology and how it sheds light on...
Shiloh, an ancient city in Samaria, was the major Israelite place of worship before the First Temple was built in Jerusalem. By Scott Stripling The ruins of ancient Shiloh, first identified by the American explorer Edward Robinson in 1838, lie 18...
"I am persuaded that the Psalms are not randomly placed, but are, in fact, intentionally arranged thematically and theologically in a deliberate shape and architecture, resulting in a kind of plot and storyline."
Dr. Lynn Cohick talks about understanding the apostle Paul in his historical context (:10), and Dr. Michael Heiser gives some insights on interpreting Scripture (4:55). Study the New Testament with Dr. Lynn Cohick Gain a better understanding of...
At long last, Logos Bible Software (Faithlife.com) has managed to integrate an outstanding resource, “Texte aus der Umwelt des Alten Testaments” (TUAT), into its electronic library. One meter of shelf space in printed books has become available on...
“Household activities” like dishes and laundry gobble up over an hour every day. On average, people spend between 85 minutes and 135 minutes daily—nearly 10 hours a week, minimum. (That’s according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, and they...
I was at Costco getting gas. The guy across from me had a tattoo that caught my eye—it was ancient Greek: ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ. And suddenly, the meaning of a famous saying of Jesus became clear in my mind. This kind of thing happens to me. It’s why I go to...
