Dottie RhoadsDo not talk about politics or religion. That is the conventional wisdom for dinner conversations. These topics touch on identity and ignite emotion. A single off-handed comment can spark a heated argument. What is true at family dinners is also true...
Mark WardSome say—they insist—that James should be Jacob. This is because (and this is true) the English name James began its life as the Hebrew word yaaqov, what we know as Jacob. This name is introduced to us as some kind of pun in Genesis 25:26. Jacob was...
Patrick SchreinerThe story of David and Goliath is a classic test case for one’s hermeneutic. This well-known biblical story reveals how one approaches the Scriptures. The narrative is often employed in hermeneutics classrooms and textbooks as an example of how to...
Joshua JippIf you have a deep love for theological learning, as well as a vocational calling to serve the people of God through teaching, you have likely wondered whether pursuing a doctorate is the right path. But the application process is complex, and even...
Steve AuldGrowing up in rural Northern Ireland, I spent many long summer days helping on our neighbor’s sheep farm. One sunny Saturday morning, the shepherd told me we’d be moving the sheep from the lower field to the upper field, where fresh green grass...
Thomas HudginsWhat you teach often receives the focus in higher education. But the truth is how you teach is just as critical. How you teach strikes at the heart of the calling to teach. If we want to see genuine education, that is, if we want to see...
James SewardPreachers are herd animals. When Billy Graham was popular, his approach shaped pulpits. The same could be said for John MacArthur, Tim Keller, Martin Luther, or John Chrysostom. I like how one limerick made this point: There once was a preacher...
Steven StanleyI love to read. But I have not always loved to read. In fact, there was a point in my life where if someone tried to convince me to love (or even to like) reading books, I would have disregarded it as a personality preference. I personally needed to...
Ryan LyttonWhen we consider what it means to be human (anthropology), a proper study of who Christ is (Christology) will prove incredibly beneficial. Christological anthropology is the study of human nature in light of the incarnation. If Adam fell completely...
Kirk E. MillerIn this Logos Live episode, host Kirk E. Miller sits down with distinguished theologian Graham Cole for a deep dive into the doctrine of the incarnation. Their conversation centers on what it means to confess that God the Son became man, including...
Logos StaffLots of believers use Logos to study the Word in lots of ways, and we’re here to help take out the busywork so that you can focus on digging deep and applying and sharing what you find. After all, wrestling with technology doesn’t change lives...
Thomas BoehmHanukkah (also spelled Chanukah) is a Jewish festival commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem after the Maccabean revolt against the Seleucid Empire in the second century BCE. In this article, we’ll look at the history of...
Christa McKirlandMost simply, theological anthropology is the study of what it means to be human by starting with God and seeking to understand God’s intentions for humankind. Anthropology, as a social scientific discipline, can be done with or without reference to...
Wyatt GrahamThe Great Tradition refers to a set of doctrines, theologians, and creeds that have held common consent across the ages. While the phrase the Great Tradition is new, those who use it believe they participate in a tradition that extends back to the...
Jordan SteffaniakThe task of theology is one of communal dependence. We are not lone wolves, relying solely on our own individual grasp of Scripture. We are joined to a living community that continues to grow together. This community—the church—remains a necessary...
Alan NobleFor many university and seminary students, the excitement of a new semester is only overcome by the anxiety of a new semester. Learning is a privilege and a joy, but too often it is experienced as a burden and a judgment.
Chris BrunoClarity is charity. Without clear expectations in our jobs, our marriages, and in the life of a church, we or others will find ourselves frustrated. This is particularly true when it comes to a church’s theology and philosophy of ministry. Without a...
Jonathan NoyesI have what is in my opinion a dream job. I’m a Christian apologist. I spend my days defending Christianity and arguing why it is the best explanation for the way the world is. But apologetics involves more than just defending a Christian worldview...
Tom McCallA brief conversation two decades ago sparked what would become analytic theology. After Mike Rea and Oliver Crisp gathered a small group to discuss bridging philosophy and theology, the name emerged—and the movement quickly took root. With major...
Curt LeonardPastoral counseling can be tough. Premarital counseling is no exception, offering its own unique set of challenges and opportunities. Your job is to help a couple prepare for a lifetime of covenant faithfulness. These conversations can shape how a...
Paul OverlandRiddles were the currency of Israel’s sages—those authors of the book of Proverbs. Because their community looked to them to solve life’s riddles, we should not be surprised to find them responding with riddles of their own. Yet until we learn...
Christy ChermakI have the immense privilege of leading Watermark Health, an evangelism outreach ministry in Dallas. In any given year, we have the opportunity to share the gospel and provide acute, prenatal, and dental care to the uninsured in our city. We often...
Chris PalmerI am often asked a version of the same question. A parent leans in and says, “If my child goes to seminary, will their faith hold up?” It is a fair question. People imagine a classroom where professors dismantle everything they ever believed, and...
Nathan J. McKannaAccording to the latest statistics from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), there are just over three million graduate students in the United States. Nearly 75,000 of these students (2%) are enrolled in a seminary, which is a type...
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Mark BriansAt the start of November, the global church observes the Feast of All Saints—a celebration rich in history yet often misunderstood today. Once deeply connected to both Scripture and the rhythms of the early church, this feast was established to...
What is the Protestant Reformation, and why does it matter? Joel Beeke joins Kirk E. Miller to talk about the Reformation: Who were the Protestants, and why did they seek to reform the church? Kirk and Beeke explore the reason for the Reformation...
Tony LaneThe Reformers are often remembered for their rallying cry of sola scriptura—Scripture alone as the ultimate authority in matters of faith and practice. Yet, their deep engagement with the Church Fathers tells a richer story. So what reason would the...
R. Scott ClarkBy most accounts, the Reformation began when a young monk challenged ecclesiastical and academic authorities to debate a controversial practice that had developed in the late-medieval period. Why do we continue to remember it roughly five hundred...
Steven WedgeworthThe Protestant Reformation marked an explosive turning point in church history, as it recovered and proclaimed the gospel of saving grace. Its message was that God justifies men in his sight by faith alone. To be saved, a person must place their...