JoAnna HoytEvery year new students walk into classrooms ready to build upon their first-year biblical language skills by learning how to exegete the Hebrew or Greek text. They are taught how to examine the nuances of words, the rules of grammar. They discover...
Robert ElmerIf you’ve spent any time in church you’ve probably heard this verse: “Be still and know that I am God” (Ps 46:10 ESV). But what does this verse really mean, and how is it even possible to “be still and know”? Let’s find out. 8 different angles on...
Mary JahnkeHebrews 11:6 says “without faith it is impossible to please him.” Not unlikely. Not difficult. Impossible. Thomas a Kempis, author of The Imitation of Christ, wrote, “Faith is required of you, and a sincere life, not a lofty...
Matthew EverhardJesus Christ, the most profound teacher to ever walk the earth, selected the tiny mustard seed to use as an illustration in his teachings. He did so multiple times and to various effects. In all three of the Synoptic Gospels, Jesus utilized this...
Logos StaffIn this Faithlife Live webinar, we talk with Super Bowl MVP and Champion Nick Foles about his journey of faith as a professional athlete—the highs, lows, and most importantly, God’s faithfulness through it all. Head to faithlife.com/live to...
Michael S. HeiserThe New Testament’s rejection of earning God’s favor by works and its emphasis on salvation by grace through faith (e.g., Eph 2:8–9; Gal 2:16; Rom 4:1–12) has led many people to presume that the Old Testament teaches that people could merit...
Lexham PressWhen it comes to biblical mysteries, the temptation that most Christians face is . . . to favor our own thinking, to trust our own minds. If we do this, however, we exclude the rich mysteries of the Christian faith.
Daniel K. EngUr wasn’t a small and backwards village. It was a major city with foundations of wealth and skill. Abraham left and lived in tents, because he believed in an even greater Architect and Builder.
Mark A. TietjenEditor’s Note: We recently invited Dr. Mark Tietjen to contribute a series of articles on Søren Kierkegaard, to celebrate the soon-to-be released 26-volume Kierkegaard’s Writings on the Logos Digital Library. This is a monumental...
In this excerpt from Christianity Considered: A Guide for Skeptics and Seekers, author John M. Frame reminds us that salvation comes from trusting what God says about Jesus—and this is only possible with what Frame calls “a new mind.” For a limited...
Guest AuthorThis post answering the question “What do I do when it feels like God is asleep?” is by John Barry. It has been excerpted from Moment with God: A Devotional on Every Biblical Book. I say, “Help comes from God.” I tell people, “You’re not...
This is a guest post about faith by Andrew B. Perrin. assistant professor of religious studies and co-director of the Dead Sea Scrolls Institute at Trinity Western University. A few years ago I googled “faith” and discovered that the top two hits...
Ryan NelsonSome fans of Dr. Runge have claimed that his discourse works alone have made Logos worth it.
In the Bible, Jesus performed a lot of miracles. He healed people. He had power over nature. He even overcame death. But what about the miracles he didn’t do? Here are three instances in the Bible where Jesus chose not to do the miraculous...
Ray Deck IIIIn Matthew 7:13, Jesus describes the Christian life—the path to spiritual freedom—as being a narrow road that’s difficult to find and follow. He said that most people take a different road—a road that is wide and flat, a road that is easy to...
Elizabeth RussellAs the death toll in the Philippines from Typhoon Haiyan—the largest typhoon in recorded history—continues to rise, many are asking bigger questions: Where is God when these disasters happen? Why does God allow so many innocent people to die? Is God...
Nate SmoyerAuthor and humorist Jon Acuff recently relaunched his popular blog, StuffChristiansLike.net. We had a chance to speak with him about it. For those who may not know you, who are you and what do you do? I write books, speak all over the country, and...
Confrontation can create many unpleasant feelings and situations: awkwardness, irritation, and hurt. However, it can achieve much more if handled correctly—improved communication, understanding, solution to a problem, respect, and trustworthiness...
Bible Screen brings Scripture to life by streaming nonstop Bible verse art and animations straight to your computer, television, digital photo frames, tablet, or phone. Featuring original artwork that plays with or without music, Bible Screen gives...
As people grow closer, friction is bound to occur. Both small and not-so-small offenses are inevitable. Nobody likes to apologize, but Scripture tells us to confess our faults to one another (James 5:16), seek reconciliation when we wrong one...
From 1905 to 1937, J. Gresham Machen grew from a confused young theology student to one of the leading Reformed scholars of his day. At first, Machen struggled with the liberal leanings of his professor, Wilhelm Herrman, but he eventually rejected...
Tayler BeedeThe 29-volume John Wesley Collection tells a story of perseverance, strength, and extraordinary faith. In June of 1720, John Wesley entered Christ Church College, Oxford. A group called The Holy Club was soon formed by John’s younger brother, and...
jason-chamberlainI started seminary as a 32 year-old who experienced some serious personal trials. By the grace of God I had been set free from both pornography and self-gratification as well as gluttony and laziness. I had served in a ministry helping men find...
According to the Washington Post, 92% percent of America answered that they believed in God when asked. However believing and knowing God are two totally separate things. Knowing God consist more than just believing that he exists, but actually...