Guest AuthorWords by Grace Emmett; photos by Tavis Bohlinger (De)Constructing Masculinity, a conference exploring ancient constructions of masculinity through interdisciplinary conversations between the disciplines of Classics and Theology, took place at King’s...
Michael S. HeiserSome of the most startling things in the Bible are hidden in plain sight. Galatians 3:7 is a case in point. Amid the predictable focus on law, grace, and the gospel, Paul blindsides us: “the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles...
Logos StaffWe were deeply saddened to learn of Grant Osborne’s passing on the morning of November 4. His faith and wisdom gave his scholarship a wonderful richness. Elliot Ritzema, who edited a number of his New Testament commentaries, shares his thoughts...
Jake MailhotFor years, Mark J. Keown has been teaching New Testament introduction courses at Laidlaw College in Auckland, New Zealand. His praxis of extensive classroom teaching has been distilled into a three-volume set. Discovering the New Testament is a new...
“Canvas is eye candy. I can almost taste Scripture as I stare at this beautiful interface.” — Pieter J. Kotze These are the kinds of comments that keep rolling in about Logos 8. We are thrilled with how people are responding because it means Logos 8...
Happy Reformation Day! In this guest post from Dr. Jim West, professor of biblical studies at the Quartz Hill School of Theology, we are reminded of the great Reformers and how they changed the course of history. *** The temperature outside the...
Genevieve ScheeleIntroduction The history of biblical exegesis and hermeneutics is not without controversy, and the apostle Paul’s Epistle to the Romans is no exception. It has more allusions and quotes from the Hebrew Bible than any other New Testament work, but is...
Matthew BoffeyThe Reformation Commentary on Scripture is an important and growing collection of biblical commentary. Esteemed Christian historian Mark Knoll says of it, “The Reformation Commentary on Scripture is a major publishing event—for those with historical...
Here are five facts about the esteemed author and theologian John Calvin you may not know. 1. Calvin’s health suffered He was in constant pain: “headaches, insomnia, shortness of breath (probably due to advanced tuberculosis), coughing fits...
In previous posts, we drew from Michael Heiser’s Angels to understand what the Bible tells us about angels. We saw that caring about angels does not make one a fanatic. We also learned that angels are immaterial members of God’s heavenly host who...
In a previous post, I shared an excerpt from the preface to the Preaching the Word Commentary Series, edited by Dr. R. Kent Hughes. I want to follow up with a personal word about Dr. Hughes and his approach to preaching. I’ve never met Kent Hughes...
Mark WardThis week we are celebrating the 501-year anniversary of the Reformation and featuring Reformation excerpts and reflections on the blog. In this post, Dr. Mark Ward explains why publishing God’s Word was such a source of controversy in the...
This week we are celebrating the 501-year anniversary of the Reformation and featuring Reformation excerpts and reflections on the blog. Enjoy this excerpt from Luther’s Bondage of the Will, part of the Martin Luther collection. Luther argues from...
When we hear “Moses’ Law,” we think of the story we heard in Sunday school or the scene from The Ten Commandments where Charlton Heston (a.k.a. Moses) gets the two tablets from God. But what if I told you Moses and God weren’t alone? It may come as...
“There was something to that singular moment of the posting of the 95 Theses that not only changed Church history, [it] changed world history for centuries to come.” — Stephen Nichols, President of Reformation Bible College *** On...
Pastor and author Eugene Peterson entered paradise this morning. Peterson was a Presbyterian pastor for most of his adult life, though he’s best known for his writings—particularly The Message, a contemporary rendering of the entire Bible.I was late...
What kind of preaching pleases God? That’s what Dr. Kent Hughes, esteemed preacher, professor, and editor of the Preaching the Word Commentary Series discusses in the excerpt below. *** A Word to Those Who Preach the Word There are times when I am...
Tavis BohlingerThomas Schreiner’s BECNT commentary on Romans has just undergone a major revision from the first edition, released 20 years ago. The second edition is a whopping 944 pages of thorough exegetical work, updated with the latest scholarship on...
This post is authored by John M. Frame, a philosopher and theologian especially noted for his work in epistemology, presuppositional apologetics, systematic theology, and ethics. *** Over the last fifty years, I have taught theology and have written...
This is a post by guest author Lindsay Kennedy. In previous posts, we drew from Michael Heiser’s Angels to find out what the Bible tells us about angels. We know that angels are immaterial members of God’s heavenly host, and we also discussed why...
Using technology for kingdom purposes can be highly effective, but all too often it becomes a vehicle for broadcasting ourselves. In this excerpt adapted from Facing Leviathan, Mark Sayers grapples with using social media as a means to communicate...
The following post, authored by Tavis Bohlinger, was originally posted on the Logos Academic blog. If you don’t know who Jacob Neusner is, it’s time to bone up. Apart from his exceptional prolific publishing output (and that’s an understatement; see...
Archangel Michael, by Guido Reni (1575–1642), c 1636. Source: Commons.wikimedia.orgThis is a post by guest author Lindsay Kennedy. The Bible has a lot to say about angels. The problem is, few Christians seem interested in hearing about it. For...
In the developed world, having a church website is a given. Most of us instinctively know this. But why? Why are church websites important, and how does the answer inform how you construct your site? These principles spell the difference between...
In this excerpt from Soul Rest, author Curtis Zackery describes a common struggle we all know: reverting back to the habits we’re trying to change. He explains how keeping the Sabbath isn’t simply about restraining from work, but about pursuing...
We all need others to encourage, challenge, and teach us, but this kind of mentorship is critical in the early stages of a new Christian life. But mentorship itself can be challenging, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the rhythms of walking...
Ryan Lytton*Editor’s note: This is the second of two Fuller Seminary interviews conducted by Ryan Lytton (the first interview was with Amos Yong). He recently had the opportunity to interview Christopher B. Hays, who is the D. Wilson Moore Associate...
Elyse Fitzpatrick is a respected counselor, author, and Bible teacher with a gift for applying biblical wisdom to personal and relational issues. In the video below, she offers a brief word on the nature of idolatry as she introduces her course on...
When we decided to curate a list of resources for every book of the Bible, one of our priorities was to choose resources that would help people comprehend the most difficult books of the Bible. All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for...
A famous Italian proverb declares “traduttore, traditore,” which means, “translator, traitor.” Those who assume this is true are unaware [of] how difficult it is to produce a translation. Every translator at some point invariably discards the...