Mark StraussWhen I was first asked to teach a seminary course on the New Testament Gospels (over thirty years ago now!), I was immediately confronted with a difficult decision. The Gospels—and especially the three Synoptic Gospels: Matthew, Mark, and Luke—have...
Ed StetzerThe newest data has been officially published, and it shows some encouraging things about theological education. Other things are less encouraging. There are a few prominent trends. These matter not just for academics, but for all church leaders...
Kirk E. MillerRomans 8:28 is perhaps the most powerful promise in all of Scripture. But it’s also perhaps the verse most easily misapplied to hurting people. Despite good-intentions, it has been used to dismiss pain, rush the broken toward a “silver lining,” or...
A commentary is a resource that provides an interpretive explanation of a biblical book or books. It often provides detailed exegesis of specific passages, surveys a book’s larger structure and argument, and engages with introductory matters such as...
Michael F. BirdFinding a good thesis (or dissertation) topic is like being a hunter, looking for that flicker of movement that catches your eye. You follow the trail to see where it goes. Sometimes you lose the trail, sometimes you find a carcass that something...
Dana HarrisMaybe you’ve always wanted to learn biblical Greek, and you’ve decided that this is the year to make that happen. Good for you! Knowing Greek can be a great tool for teaching and preaching, or even personal Bible study. Just be prepared: Learning...
Christopher KouYou’ve been studying your Bible. Perhaps you’ve listened to popular Calvinist teachers and preachers. You’ve become convinced that a Calvinistic soteriology, sometimes called the doctrines of grace, faithfully expresses what Scripture teaches. God...
This episode unsurfaces the question that quietly shapes every act of Bible reading: What does it mean to understand Scripture well? Aiming to demystify the discipline, Kevin Vanhoozer explores what hermeneutics is, what theological and metaphysical...
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...
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...
Roger OlsonArminianism is controversial. Some devout and scholarly Protestant Christians firmly oppose it. Many have misunderstood it and even misrepresented it. It is imperative that people know the truth about Arminianism before deciding whether or not to...
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...
Recently, we asked our Logos community to share their favorite books on Christology, the study of the person and work of Christ. Here are some of the Logos community’s top recommended books, in no particular order. Whether you’re looking for...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Malcolm FoleyWhy did David kill Goliath? Was it because of a selfless devotion to God and his people, or perhaps something else? First Samuel 17:25–26 gives the answer: David asked what would be done for the person who could kill Goliath. Even the most beloved...
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...
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...
When it comes to books on preaching, there’s no shortage of resources available. But which books are actually the most helpful? To help you find some of the most cherished, we asked our Logos community to share their favorite preaching...
Michael Azad HaykinFrom their origins as a Puritan sect in seventeenth-century England, Baptists have become a global force for the Christian faith. They have especially played a significant role in the last four hundred years in the history of anglophone Christianity...
Jared AlcántaraHomiletics has a rich and dynamic history that starts in the Bible and moves through ancient and modern church history. To better understand it, we will consider its roots, developments, and movements, first in Scripture and then in church history...
Denis KaiserDespite its large numbers and significant contributions to society, many people have never heard of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It appears few outside of Seventh-day Adventists know much about them. Or if they know something, it is usually...
Pastor Appreciation Month is upon us. You are looking for gift ideas, and I am here to help! I asked a group of over 1,500 pastors: What are the top things people in your congregation have done, or could do, for you to show you appreciation during...
Ben PhillipsA syllabus is like the Ten Commandments: delivered from on high as a rule for life (or at least for one semester). It seems chiseled in stone, yet—at best—is imperfectly followed. More seriously, a syllabus is a foundational document for academic...