Logos StaffToday, J. I. Packer entered glory at age 93. Born in England in 1926, his life was not without difficulty, beginning with an accident that left him with a hole in his skull. After coming to faith in college, he dedicated his life to Christian...
Michael S. HeiserAre demons fallen angels? Is the Satan figure as the archnemesis of God foreign to the Old Testament? Did a third of the angels fall from heaven before humanity’s fall? The following excerpt from Demons by Michael S. Heiser is adapted from the...
Dr. Steve Runge introduces referring expressions in Hebrews 2:10 (:10), and Kay Warren discusses how to counsel a friend with mental illness (2:00). Learn how language affects Scripture with Dr. Runge Our understanding of the Greek New Testament is...
Dr. John Schwandt shares about the nature and benefits of his interactive Greek alphabet course (0:10), and then, a tip on how to show Scripture onscreen in the middle of a church service (3:35). Study Greek with Dr. John Schwandt For serious...
Jason StoneWhat you’ll see in this Logos Live episode Prolific author and renowned Bible scholar N. T. Wright discusses a different perspective for responding to COVID-19, why it’s important to be rooted in Scripture, and how to carry out the Church’s calling...
Researching for a paper is an excellent way to learn because it trains you to gather information, interpret it, and persuasively present an informed opinion. The process teaches you a great deal, but it also equips you to contribute to ongoing...
Dr. David Lamb discusses some insights from his Mobile Ed courses (0:10), and Dr. Steve Runge digs into the book of Proverbs to teach about rebuking our friends (3:10). Study the kings of Israel with Dr. Lamb Learn what Samuel and Kings say through...
Whether you’re choosing a new Sunday school curriculum or writing one from scratch, consider following these four steps as a guide to get you started. Pray Choose a curriculum Find supporting resources Share with teachers If you truly want to write...
Mark WardI was at Costco getting gas. The guy across from me had a tattoo that caught my eye—it was ancient Greek: ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ. And suddenly, the meaning of a famous saying of Jesus became clear in my mind. This kind of thing happens to me. It’s why I go to...
DidaktikosHow do we teach well amid the volatile social climate of our world today? How should educators from Western nations interact with scholars around the globe? And what can seminary professors do to confront racism and sexism in the classroom? These...
Bible Study MagazineBy Robert Kinney Though often passed over as short and insignificant, Paul’s letter to Philemon might actually be the perfect message for a moment in history consumed with questions of identity and self-realization, social justice, the assertion of...
Christoph HeiligIntroduction Beginning this April, I will work as an assistant at the University of Basel at the chair of Prof. Moisés Mayordomo. Already on my second work day, I was going to give a presentation in the research seminar in Zurich—an event which...
Jennifer GrishamIn these fearful, challenging, and sometimes divided times, I wonder what Dietrich Bonhoeffer would say to us. His suffering looked differently than ours, yet he knew the pain of separation from fellow believers. Despite oppression and imprisonment...
In this post, excerpted from the March/April 2017 edition of Bible Study Magazine, John D. Barry discusses the prologue to the passion of Jesus—his anguish in the garden—by considering what the Gospels collectively say about it. By doing so, he...
There’s a contemporary commentary series on wish lists galore—the NIV Application Commentary (NIVAC). Why is the NIV Application Commentary series so popular? Three particular reasons come to mind: NIVAC helps readers bring Scripture’s...
By Bronwyn Lea Russell Moore is a man with big credentials, big responsibility, and a surprisingly big laugh. As president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (the public engagement arm of the Southern Baptist Convention), Moore is...
The ESV came out in 2001, just as I was starting seminary. I bought one that was made of paper—the iconic black hardcover with a big white pane on the front. My roommate grabbed it and promptly spilled tea on it. No problem: I now have probably 10...
SCOTT N. CALLAHAM | BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, SINGAPORE Browsing job boards for the biblical studies and theology fields can be a thoroughly demoralizing experience. The dwindling number of economically viable seminaries, divinity schools, and...
By Aubry Smith Through windows, televisions, and internet portals, my view of the world looks bleak. Conflicts erupt across the globe; protests escalate into riots. The global refugee crisis continues to expand, and injustices in refugee camps call...
Tavis BohlingerDr. Mark Ward has written a fantastic book recently addressing numerous issues around the use of the King James Version of the Bible in the church today. Mark’s work is thorough, gracious, and scholarly, and I welcomed the chance to sit down...
Dr. Michael Heiser teaches what reverse interlinears are and how they work (:10), and an animation explains Logos Mobile Education (3:45). Connect your translation to the original text The Logos reverse interlinear feature simplifies your original...
By Todd R. Hains Things are not the way they’re supposed to be. We live in a world filled with suffering and injustice, where the wicked often prosper and the righteous often languish. Scripture assumes this basic truth. Yet it doesn’t provide a...
A Beneficial Mentoring Relationship Requires Intentionality Daniel Scott and Taylor Reimer | Tyndale University College and Seminary ‘‘Not the least shyness, now, Telemakhos,” says the original Mentor in The Odyssey. He appears as an old trusted...
Anyone who’s taken upper-level classes has learned the importance of taking great notes. They can make or break a class—and be useful long after you’ve gotten your last grade. Since notes are so important, we interviewed a recent seminary graduate...
Karen EnglePoems and songs. History and narrative. Wars and celebrations. Romance and grief. The Bible is an eclectic book. But it’s more than a book to be studied. It’s a compilation of sacred writings God gave us to know and love him better—it is the word of...
How does the story of the Bible shape our lives? That’s the topic of conversation on the Bible Study Magazine Podcast. In the first season, author and Bible Study Magazine writer—and now podcast host—Mark Ward explores why it’s important to really...
By David B. Schreiner A common word for “mountain” in the Greek New Testament is oros, and Matthew uses it more than any other book. Technically speaking, oros is an imprecise term that can refer to anything from a hill to tall mountain. Of the four...
By Craig S. Keener In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus summons us to stake our hearts on the reality of God. Both Matthew and Luke report much of this sermon, and James is among New Testament writers who echo it. In Matthew’s version, Jesus offers...
Prayer and personal study are vital to powerful biblical teaching, but good teachers and preachers know that they are not the first ones to travel these interpretive pathways. It is often helpful to access what other pastors and theologians have...
With all the Bible translations available, here are four reasons the CSB stands out. 1. The CSB is accurate and understandable These goals, taken from the CSB’s introduction, show the translators’ and publisher’s intention to honor God, preserve his...