Jake MailhotJohn is at once the most complex and the easiest to understand of all the Gospels. If we want a young seeker or new believer to read something that is both clear and filled with the gospel and good basic theology, we give them the Gospel of John...
Michael S. HeiserSometimes when a New Testament writer quotes the Old Testament, the two passages do not match precisely. Is the New Testament writer misquoting the Old Testament? Or is there another explanation? Luke records that when Jesus began his ministry, he...
Matthew BoffeyWith references from Psalms, Romans, and Hebrews, and a message that fixes our eyes on the love of God, “Your Love Never Fails” is a balm for sufferers. It explores that mysterious yet powerful connection between suffering, hope, and God’s love...
Logos StaffLogos Pro Dr. Mark Ward discusses common errors made in applying the biblical languages, and how a Logos course can help you avoid them (0:10), and Dr. Steve Runge discusses the importance of a small Greek particle (5:45). Learn how to use the...
Tim Sansbury, PhDThe printing press is often credited with bringing Scripture out of the control of the clergy and into the hands of everyday Christians. It spread the ideas of Reformers such as Luther and quickened the advance of the gospel and gospel theology...
This is the third in a five-post series on worship songs about suffering. I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. — John 16:33 Horatio...
See Philippians in high definition Divided into preachable chunks, High Definition Commentary: Philippians features clear and concise big ideas of the passage, as well as custom-designed graphics that you can export directly for sermons or Bible...
Tavis BohlingerLatin is a language that I picked up during my PhD studies, and it has proved useful and enjoyable. I wish that I had learned it as a youth, which is why I’ve begun teaching Latin to my children. But if you’re reading this article, I’m guessing...
Commentary writing is unlike any other type of writing. It’s a long and complex process that requires hundreds of hours of research before even a single word is put to the page. With multiple editorial and review passes that follow, the final...
An extended, personal interview with author and musician Brian Hardin, founder of the Daily Audio Bible. To know what it means to have a relationship with Jesus, it helps to define what it doesn’t mean. . . Accomplished recording producer...
Guest Author“Death Was Arrested” was inspired by the epitaph of a tombstone found in a St. Mary’s, Georgia, cemetery. The inscription reads: Here rests what was mortal of Samuel Burr, age 42. In search of help far from home, death arrested his progress on...
Though one of the shortest books of the New Testament, Titus is packed with vital instructions on the qualifications of church leaders, the importance of sound doctrine, and how to live a godly life. In Living Doctrine: The Book of Titus, author...
John Stott didn’t become one of the most influential evangelical leaders in the twentieth century by happenstance. Like so many preachers before him, he was always looking for ways to strengthen his preaching and ministry. Beginning in the 1940s...
Alan FarnesIn 2007, James R. Royse published his exceptional study on the scribal habits of six early New Testament papyri. In his work, Royse revolutionized text critics’ understanding of the text-critical canon lectio brevior potior or, “the shorter reading...
Matt Redman wrote “Blessed Be Your Name” with his wife Beth in response to the tragedy of the 9/11 attacks in the United States. It reflects on the faithful response to suffering we see all throughout Scripture, especially from Job: praise. Blessing...
Many familiar Gospel narratives are filled with geographic details that we gloss over because of our distance from the Holy Land. Yet climate, landscape, natural resources, and other features of geography leave a lasting mark on the societies and...
Mark WardPsalm 37:8 is one of the most important illustrations of the most important concept in my book, Authorized: The Use and Misuse of the King James Bible. As I’ve been working on promoting the book, I’ve been talking about Psalm 37:8 in the KJV again...
Born without arms, Daniel Ritchie faces a unique kind of adversity. But that doesn’t keep him from living a full life. After Ritchie surrendered his life to Christ he learned that true worth and purpose are only found in God. Freed from comparisons...
Every person who steps into church is, to varying degrees, a sufferer. It’s part of the human condition. While it’s good that we sing songs about joy and victory in Christ, we misportray the Christian life if we never sing about suffering—and even...
UN Ambassador Ibi talks about the intersection of faith, art, and creativity (0:10), and Dr. David deSilva lectures briefly on ancient Athens (4:00). Explore the role of creativity in the Christian life What does it mean to be mirror God’s...
If you had to prove why the Bible is God’s word, what would you say? Even among Christians, confidence in the Bible’s authority is waning. Many are casting aside the doctrines of inerrancy and inspiration, with devastating consequences. The God Who...
Editor’s note: Crispin Fletcher-Louis has disrupted our normal series on “What makes a good Biblica Scholar or Theologian?” with a title of his own making. We’ll let it slide, because his advice is just that good. Enjoy the...
Sharon Garlough Brown“There was a man who had two sons . . .” “There once was a king who . . .” “In a certain town there was a judge . . .” When Jesus wanted to reveal what the kingdom of God was like, he often told stories—stories about widows and tax...
Mark SeifridI just received the Logos 7 (Deutsch) package. It turns out to be a quite impressive collection, with some nice surprises.
“Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings.” These are familiar words for those of us who make a holiday tradition of watching the classic film It’s a Wonderful Life. The angel Clarence helps George Bailey discover the unseen but tremendous...
Elevation Worship, a musical group from Elevation Church in Charlotte, NC, released “O Come to the Altar” in early 2016. As a mid-tempo ballad with a melody in an accessible range, the song has been well received by churches worldwide. Lyrically, it...
Start learning Biblical Hebrew with Dr. Futato With this bundle, you’ll gain insight into Hebrew grammar, and learn all of the sounds and symbols of the alphabet—both the consonants and the vowels. Explore the forms of the noun, the...
“Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah!… I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matt 16:17–18). The “gates of hell”? Why did Jesus respond to Peter’s confession, “You are...
“Who You Say I Am” was released this year by Hillsong Worship and centers around John 8. It explores the wonderful truth that when Jesus saves us, He not only sets us free, but also brings us into the family of God. About the song “Who You Say I Am”...
“One act of obedience is better than one hundred sermons.” — Dietrich Bonhoeffer A legacy of courage German pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906–1945) is considered one of the most influential Christian martyrs in recent history. While...