Logos StaffEvery day we’re working hard on innovative solutions to the problems you encounter in your Bible study. Our team regularly develops exciting new features, datasets, tools, and more to give you a deeper understanding of God’s Word. In the past, you...
Brandon RappuhnIn a few days, we’ll be shipping the newest Word Biblical Commentary Upgrade (3 vols.), which contains entirely new editions of existent volumes in the WBC series. Why bother upgrading? Let’s take a look at 2 Corinthians. Ralph P. Martin’s...
Kaleb CuevasDigging is usually a part of any good treasure-hunting story. Some intrepid explorer hunts down a hidden “X,” then plows up the earth with a shovel. The problem is, some treasure is buried deep—really deep—and to dig it out with a shovel...
Ryan BurnsTwo seminarians chime in on the importance of developing a prayer life in seminary. 1. Luke Urban Luke attends Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX. He graduated from TCU in 2010 and loves all things Fort Worth. He is studying...
Jonathan WatsonThe book of Esther is a classic story: the peasant who becomes a Queen and saves her people. But what was the author’s theological intent behind the book? Is there a single overarching theme or message for today’s readers to walk away with...
Jake MailhotFriday, June 19 was Charles Spurgeon’s 181st birthday. In celebration, there are three exciting ways we’re helping you benefit from the vast wisdom of “The Prince of Preachers.” To celebrate, pick up the 10-volume Spurgeon Commentary Collection: New...
Mike Licona was at a spiritual crossroads, and he couldn’t have reached it at a more inconvenient time. As the apologetics coordinator for the Southern Baptist Convention’s mission board, Mike gained the reputation of a stalwart defender of...
The IVP New Testament Commentary Series is on sale now through June 30th. Save $89 when you get the whole set. A question I’m sometimes asked is, “Jonathan, do I really need another commentary series?” My answer is always a...
Ryan NelsonI was talking with a friend recently about how I’d been spending a lot of time reading books about the Bible, but less time reading the Bible itself. The spaces between my personal reflections on Scripture were growing wider. I still felt like...
Today’s guest post comes from Rich Kirkpatrick. Rich is a writer, blogger, worship leader, musician, and author of The Six Hats of the Worship Leader. You can see more of his writing at rkblog.com. I have enjoyed being part of worship and...
Daniel MotleyConviction—it’s a word that most associate with Charles Spurgeon. The “Prince of Preachers” wasn’t known for backing down from necessary controversy. Between pamphlet writing, lectures, and preaching, Spurgeon clearly and passionately argued for the...
What does the concept of God’s fatherhood have to do with eschatology? Though the connection isn’t immediately apparent, it’s real. And grasping its significance can change the way we think about our spiritual identity, how we live the Christian...
The Bible was written thousands of years ago. The languages it was written in bear little resemblance to English. The people who wrote it saw the world differently than we do. The culture the Bible emerged from was radically different than the...
Paul Burkhart“No Politics in Church? Not So Fast.” | Religion & Politics // As many of us have heard, Pew Research recently came out with a study highlighting the decline of Christianity and the rise of the unaffiliated and atheist. Many of these...
Chuck McKnightThe night before he was crucified, Jesus prayed for the unity of his followers. And I do not ask on behalf of these only, but also on behalf of those who believe in me through their word, that they all may be one, just as you, Father, are in me and...
Ryan PembertonAs much as at any other point in history, the world’s major religions are engaging with each other in powerful—sometimes violent—ways. This raises a few questions. How are Christians to relate to other world religions? Can they coexist...
We’ve gathered 30 of the most inspiring Elisabeth Elliot quotes. Share your favorites to celebrate the life and legacy of a woman who made an incalculable impact on Christianity around the world. On June 14, 2015, Elisabeth Elliot passed away...
A while back, I attended a performance of Rebirth of a Nation, a film created by Paul Miller (aka DJ Spooky) that seeks to deconstruct and remix the 1915, W.D. Griffith film, Birth of a Nation, a highly acclaimed cinematic venture and one of the...
Michael S. HeiserOne of my favorite scholarly quotations about the hard work of seriously engaging the biblical text—what we popularly call Bible study—is that of the renowned Greek lexicographer, Frederick W. Danker (the “D” in BDAG). Danker famously said that...
Eric VanimanMultitasking—it’s something we do every single day. At work, you might type an email while talking on the phone. At home, you might throw the tennis ball to the dog while barbecuing dinner for your family. At the gym, you might listen to music while...
Seana ScottWhen my hubby said, “I think I should go to seminary,” I laughed (should my name be Sarah?) “Sure, if God provides,” I replied, fully expecting to still be barren financially, but God provided the tuition. We sold our house, almost all our...
There is great significance to words—not only what is said but how it’s said. We often choose to say something a certain way for emphasis, to direct the conversation, or to better communicate our point. We don’t overtly think about these devices...
Steve RungeWe are heading into the summer vacation season, the perfect time to let your bible reading go on vacation too! I am issuing a Summer Reading Challenge for those wanting to either enhance (or begin!) their regular time in Scripture. How? I will be...
God is passionate about missions. As an influential textbook on missiology boldly declares, “The clear affirmation of Scripture is that our God is a missionary God.” Not only has God sent his Son Jesus to be the savior of the world’s sins, he has...
Anyone who teaches the Word of God wants people excited about exploring Scripture. Ultimately, you want to turn listeners into competent students so that they can teach others. Along the way you have to deal with a lot of mistaken methods and...
Study biblical preaching with Dr. Edwards Dr. J. Kent Edwards is professor of preaching and leadership at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. He’s also the founding pastor of Oasis Community Church in California, and the founder and...
“Are we reading the book of Genesis as if God has sort of subtly placed scientific information there for us to read 2000, 3000, 4000 years later as modern people?” asks Dr. John Walton. “Or are we supposed to read it as an ancient book? I’m inclined...
Beautiful Eulogy is well-known for weaving powerful theology with fresh beats. The Christian hip hop trio from Portland, Oregon both challenges and encourages believers with lines like, “How can mankind decide how God should be identified? Can...
Giovanni SegarThe Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (10 vols.) is a monumental reference work, considered by many scholars to be the best New Testament dictionary ever compiled. At 9,073 pages, covering over 2,300 theologically significant New Testament...
Andre KazadayevToday’s guest post comes from The Unstuck Group. The Unstuck Group helps churches grow their impact through church consulting and coaching experiences designed to focus vision, strategy, and action. Churches traditionally feel momentum cooling...