Michael S. HeiserWhen 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...
Logos Staff“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...
Matthew BoffeyPastor 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...
Guest AuthorThis 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...
Jake MailhotWe 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...
What does the Bible say about church leadership, including: Deacons, Elders, Ministry, Pastors, Preaching, Shepherding? Read on to find out. 1. Matthew 23:8–10 But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ because one is your teacher, and you are all...
Karen EnglePart of the beauty of Christianity is in its enduring relevance for all people in every age. Charles Octavius Boothe (1845–1924), an African-American man born into slavery and later freed, became a pastor to help average or uneducated people...
Photography by Tavis Bohlinger* Welcome to the first in a new series on the Logos Academic Blog (theLAB), in which we discuss everything but the actual content of a book. Design Showcase is a series of interviews with both publishers and designers...
Prooftexting. Eisegesis. Missing the cultural setting. Taking passages out of context. Common hermeneutical missteps can have big effects on your faith and your church. Just ask Hymenaeus or Philetus, whose teaching Paul rails against in 2 Timothy...
This is a guest post by Lindsay John Kennedy. Although many popular misconceptions exist, the Bible tells us quite a bit about angels. It may not answer all our questions, but what it says, it says clearly. In this post, we draw from Michael...
If you’ve ever told yourself you should be doing more, you may be right. Or you may have too high a view of yourself. In this excerpt from Crazy Busy, Kevin DeYoung provides four thoughts to help the overly responsible. It is adapted from a chapter...
Would you invite a complete stranger into your home? Would it make a difference what color their skin, the language they spoke (or didn’t), or the clothes on their back? How would your answers change if you knew the full depth of biblical...
David EvansThe Gospel of Mark is understood by some as having a low Christology. This is understandable, to some extent, in light of the very human aspects of Jesus in the Gospel: he displays a range of emotions (Mark 1:41; 8:12; 3:5; 6:6); he doesn’t know...
If you think angels look like diapered babies with a bow and arrow, think again. Michael S. Heiser’s new book, Angels, seeks to provide biblical answers for common questions about God’s heavenly host. He addresses topics including what angels look...
What the Bible really says about angels is often overlooked or filtered through popular myths. Whatever you think you know about angels, there’s a good chance it’s wrong. But why does that matter? Is a more accurate understanding of God’s heavenly...
*Editor’s note: I recently approached Ryan Lytton asking him to conduct an interview with Fuller Seminary regarding their upcoming move to Pomona. He responded by getting two interviews, the first one with Amos Yong, and the second with...
Mark WardAn editor once told me I could not say that a certain contemporary theologian “channeled” Jonathan Edwards. It felt too New-Agey to him. Usually I accept 100% of an editor’s suggested changes. I feel safer that way. But this time I protested. I felt...
What are angels? If you think angels look like diapered babies with a bow and arrow, think again. Michael S. Heiser’s new book, Angels, seeks to provide biblical answers for common questions about God’s heavenly host. He addresses topics including...