Mark WardWhen Jesus is asked to sum up the law, he responds with two commands involving love: In both commands, the English translation “love” translates the Greek verb agapao. Partly because agape is one of those Greek words that many theologically literate...
Oh man. They give me these topics sometimes. I’m supposed to make responsible Bible word studies “easy.” Next week: Middle East Peace Negotiations for Beginners. But no—we can do this. We can. Because the key word is “responsible,” and that mainly...
I love writing for sharp readers; they keep me on my toes. Once, in my post “The Easy Way to Do a Responsible Bible Word Study,” after studying the word hilasterion, one of them presented me with a challenge: Can we do a high-quality Bible word...
Word studies are a treasure trove … and a minefield. Somehow you have to weave through the dangers to get the treasures. Think for a moment: if you were about to enter such a field, what would you want to know about first? The gold or the...
Logos StaffWord studies are a gold mine—and a minefield. Why? Because it’s tempting to derive too much significance from a single biblical word. (We’re looking at you, agape.) With that in mind, here are six steps that will help you mine the gold without...
Do you know what a ramification is? Yeah, you do; you’ve heard the word, and you’ve probably used it. It’s kind of hard to come up with a definition on the spot, though, so I will help you. My dictionary defines a ramification as “a consequence of...
Karen EngleWhat Bible study methods are the best? First, what’s important is not how you engage with the Bible but that you do it. Because the Word of God is “living and active” (Heb 4:12)—how God chose to communicate with the people he created—the simple act...
Dr. Steve Runge explains what to do when you see “for” in the Bible (0:10), and the Logos Pro team shows you how to create custom study Bibles in Logos (3:15). Keep learning how language works with Dr. Runge Our understanding of the Greek New...
Out of the inscrutable neuron maelstroms we know as “the brains of small children,” there often come what speech pathologists call “the darnedest things.” My kindergartener said yesterday—and I promise I have no idea where this came from—“What if...
Stephen WellumThe church has unanimously confessed, in the words of the Nicene Creed (325), that our Lord Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God. To confess that Jesus is the Son of God means that he is the eternal Son of the Father who is truly God and not...
Michael AllenThe word salvation, as used in Scripture and Christian theology, communicates God’s deliverance. Salvation addresses public threat or personal plight and pertains to both concrete sorrows and sinful corruptions. Whether regarding one’s soul or one’s...
Michael F. BirdWhat comes to your mind when you hear the word “evangelical”? It is a word that could mean a great many things, depending on where you live. In Germany, evangelische basically means “Protestant.” In the United States, evangelical can mean white...
Kyle GrantI am not the least bit artistic. I can write. I can express ideas with a pen, but not images with a paintbrush. So too, for the longest time I resigned myself to this limitation homiletically. My preaching had carefully chosen words of explanation...
Leading your church or small group through a Bible study can be a beautiful and fulfilling experience—when it’s the right study. But choosing which Bible study curriculum to use is sometimes more challenging than it seems! There are hundreds of...
What’s the key to effectively teaching the Bible to others, whether in a Bible study, a sermon, or a Facebook conversation? Loving God is most important, of course, but it’s possible to love God supremely and yet fail in your efforts at...
Ryan HigginbottomLeading a group Bible study is deeply rewarding, but let’s be honest: It’s also a little terrifying. Once you begin a conversation, you give up a sense of control. You might travel from Exodus to the politics of Disney faster than you can say...
What is the definition of logos? The Lexham Bible Dictionary defines logos as a concept word in the Bible symbolic of the nature and function of Jesus Christ. It is also used to refer to the revelation of God in the world. Logos is a noun that...
Wendy WidderBecause all biblical documents were copied by hand for nearly three thousand years, it is not surprising that its manuscripts contain differences (variants). Textual criticism is the discipline that guides us in establishing what the authors of the...
What should we think when we find disagreement between English versions? Which translations are right? Why would translators change the biblical text? How can readers make good decisions about these discrepancies between versions? These questions...
Andrew PerrinThe DSS present both problems and prospects when it comes to the Hebrew Scriptures—the common heritage of the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament. About 23 percent of the Qumran library are writings that later Jewish and Christian communities would...
Kirk E. MillerIn this Logos Live episode, Kirk E. Miller sits down with Mark Barnes (principal product manager at Logos) to discuss responsible use of AI in Bible study and ministry. They explore cautions to implementing AI in Bible study and how Logos is...
Mark BriansOn the night of His betrayal, Jesus knew that the Father had given him all things into his hands. This biblical phrase signifies dominion and power, yet Jesus chose to use this authority not for revenge or domination, but for acts of...
Brian CollinsCommentaries are tools in the toolbox of Bible teachers and preachers. But just as a woodworker will use a table saw, miter saw, and band saw for different purposes, Bible teachers will turn to different types of commentaries for different purposes...
What in the Word? wraps up a rich and thought-provoking first season. In this special finale, host Kirk E. Miller turns the mic on himself, as Matt Barrios, the show producer, leads a reflective interview covering lessons learned, favorite passages...
To reconcile means to bring back together. But unless we approach it on the Bible's terms, we will fail to account for it in the life of the church. The following provides twelve important truths from the Bible to keep in mind as we engage in the...
Charlie TrimmWhat does the Bible say about immigrants? What does it mean to be a sojourner? What are the most important verses on this topic?
God himself is love (1 John 4:8). Love for God is the greatest commandment. Love for others is the second (Matt 22:34–40). Love is the greatest Christian virtue. But what is love? That is a rather important question. Similar questions come to mind ...
Pam GillaspieIt’s one thing to lead a Bible study; it’s another to lead a Bible study that people love! What’s the difference between a study that people endure and one they can’t wait to attend? Effective Bible study leaders invite people to engage with the...
What do the Nephilim, baptism for the dead, and the conquest of Canaan have in common? They’re some of the Bible’s most puzzling passages! Join Kirk E. Miller in What in the Word? as he takes you on a journey through some of Scripture’s strangest...
Joel ArnoldWhen I first became a father, I desperately wanted to succeed at family devotions. I gave it all of the creative energy I could muster. The battle of Jericho became a rambunctious march around a toy city. For the story of Samson, I tested my skills...