Logos StaffAre you a current Logos user thinking about upgrading to Logos 9? As with every buying decision, there’s lots to consider, and no two Logos users are exactly alike. We want to make sure you have all the information you need, so in this post, we’ve...
Bible Study MagazineCan we learn how to pray like Jesus? We know he prayed in the wilderness and in the garden of Gethsemane. We hear snippets of his conversation with the Father in John 11 when he raised Lazarus from the dead and in Luke 23 when he hung from the cross...
Justin Eimers"The reason that the work of Barth on the Word of God is so important for the evangelical church today is because it is essentially (and practically) where it already stands."
Leading a small group Bible study can be deeply rewarding with the right preparation. Here are the four steps that will help you prepare and lead your group well. Step 1: Prepare yourself to lead a small group. Step 2: Determine what your group...
A 2015 study from LifeWay found that 61% of Americans attend church at Christmas time—and even more would come if invited. What an opportunity! Whether your church is meeting in person again or not, you can still take advantage of that opportunity...
The sanctity of sex, life in the family of God, and the day of the Lord—those are just three of the big issues Dr. Jeffrey Weima guides students through in his Logos Mobile Education course on 1 & 2 Thessalonians. In this excerpt adapted from...
Jennifer GrishamHow are you discipling families in your church? You may not have a formal family ministry, but having some sort of discipleship plan for parents and children isn’t optional. In days like these, where churches, schools, and kids’ extracurricular...
Here at Faithlife, we’re committed to helping churches around the world grow in the light of the Bible. We’re not only serving pastors with their weekly sermon prep routine—we’re also focused on making busywork disappear for ministry leaders and...
"If Barth is christomonistic in his hermeneutic and understanding of the Scriptures than the same charge could be leveled against the apostles Matthew, Paul, and John as well as Augustine, Luther, and Calvin."
When it comes to preparing a sermon, you need a solid outline. Not only does a sermon outline help you pick your main points, having an organized outline helps keep your listeners’ attention and helps them see what’s most important. But how do you...
We can learn a lot from others about prayer, but often we forget to seek out the Bible and how others throughout biblical history prayed. Yet we can glean much from Old Testament prayers and those faithful few who prayed them and approached God...
Donald C. McIntyreTextual criticism is a hot topic among biblical scholars. The views on the discipline’s profitability span the extremes of being of crucial importance for serious scholarship and the opposing view of being hostile towards the revered doctrines of...
Mary Jahnke“Spring forward, fall back.” That little ditty is how I’ve remembered the time change for more years than I’d care to admit. And even though I remember which way the time goes, I always need a reminder for when it’s happening. Your church members...
"Within Barth, there is a fresh and vibrant way in which to view revelation as well as better understand the human element within the text itself."
Even if you find it easy to preach a sermon, read why Bryan Chapell says the 3 “deadly be’s” can help your preaching center more on Christ.
In this Faithlife Live webinar, hear from Christian apologist, evangelist, and writer Josh McDowell, best known for his book Evidence That Demands a Verdict. Josh shares what he sees coming out of the current coronavirus pandemic—good, bad, and...
Engraving of Josephus from William Whiston’s 1737 translation of his works. Josephus is the common name for the famous Jewish historian and author, Titus Flavius Josephus, whose major works were written during the Roman occupation and...
Dr. Michael Heiser discusses the topic of Bible translations (0:10), and Joshua Jipp talks about the importance of being part of a spiritual community (3:37). Learn to use biblical Greek and Hebrew Whether you want to learn Greek and Hebrew for the...
Ryan Nelson discusses the importance of apologetics and being able to discuss faith with others (:10), and Dr. Michael Heiser discusses God as man in the Old Testament (2:50). Start studying apologetics Challenges to Christianity come from a...
In 1919—only a year after World War I—a young atheist named Clive Hamilton published a collection of poems about the material world, the problem of evil, and a longing for who-knows-what. Today, you know Clive Hamilton as C. S. Lewis, and Spirits in...
Dr. Erika Moore talks about her work on the Psalms (0:10), and Dr. Mark Futato explains the meaning of “bless” in Genesis (1:45). Dive into the Psalms Explore the Psalms with a blend of exegesis and historical commentary in The Psalms as Christian...
In this Logos Live webinar, hear from Mike Licona, who will discuss why reading the Gospels as first-century biographies of Jesus that conform to the literary conventions of that era explains why they often tell the same story differently. Mike is a...
Adam B. ShaefferHow many memes have you seen that claim to be quotes from significant voices? C. S. Lewis and G. K. Chesterton seem to get lots of citations, and the appeal is obvious. They’re widely admired, wrote on many different subjects, and weren’t confined...
In my first parish I handled not only the care of souls but all the support services as well. It was a great help in succeeding locations to have some clerical assistance. In the mission congregation I served, church meetings, midweek services, and...
It’s the start of Pastor Appreciation Month—one that’s especially deserved after all the extra-long hours and adjustments COVID-19 has brought. Thank you, pastors! As you continue feeding your flock, may these three simple tips help you lighten...
Dr. Bock talks about his work as a professor and pastor, including his approach to topical preaching (0:10), and Dr. David deSilva gives an overview of idol worship in ancient Ephesus (4:30). Learn how to study the Bible with Dr. Bock Dr. Darrell...
Dr. Joshua Jipp highlights some key insights from the book of Acts (0:10), and an animated look at John 1:1–5 (3:00). Study Colossians with Dr. Jipp In this course, Dr. Joshua Jipp takes you through each passage of Colossians, identifying important...
Thank you, pastors, for all you do. You probably don’t hear that enough. As you continue feeding your flock, may these three simple tips to help you lighten your load and powerfully share the gospel. *** 1. It doesn’t all depend on you...
Hear the story behind Dr. Michael Allen’s book Justification and the Gospel (:10), and the Logos Pros show you how to use Bible Book Guides in Logos (3:18). Keep learning about justification If you appreciated Dr. Michael Allen’s perspective...
By Matthew Boffey If you haven’t yet expanded your church’s discipleship to online platforms, here are four quick wins you can tackle this week. 1. Create a content calendar It has been said that budgets are moral documents—they reveal our values...