Mark BriansIf we wish to understand the Tree of Life and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, we must begin with seeing them as a part of the creational order. Trees, along with plants and seed-bearing things, come to life by the word of God as part of...
Peter KrolWhy are we here, and what is our purpose? What on earth went wrong, and why are things so messed up? How can we go about making this wrecked world a better place? These are some of the most important questions a person can ask. If we’re willing to...
DidaktikosDustin Burlet | Peace River Bible Institute T. Desmond Alexander once stated, with respect to teaching the Old Testament, that it is “difficult to think of any other academic subject that covers such a wide range of fields. How does one do justice...
Guest AuthorIn this excerpt from the introduction of The Universal Story: Genesis 1–11, Dru Johnson explores why Genesis 1–11 doesn’t plainly explain, prove, or disprove some of the biggest questions human beings wrestle with about creation and the cosmos. ***...
Logos StaffDr. Erika Moore talks about her work on the Psalms (0:10), and Dr. Mark Futato explains the meaning of “bless” in Genesis (1:45). Dive into the Psalms Explore the Psalms with a blend of exegesis and historical commentary in The Psalms as Christian...
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.
Tavis Bohlinger"Genesis 1‐3 has a powerful message to the modern world, if only we got hold of it and believed it." --Vern Poythress
“Now return the man’s wife, for he is a prophet, and he will pray for you and you will live. But if you do not return her, you may be sure that you and all who belong to you will die.” — Genesis 20:7 In the drama of the broader story of...
Genevieve ScheeleIntroduction The history of biblical exegesis and hermeneutics is not without controversy, and the apostle Paul’s Epistle to the Romans is no exception. It has more allusions and quotes from the Hebrew Bible than any other New Testament work, but is...
Matthew Boffey“If we all followed Genesis as our collective compass, the world would be a better place.” This is one of the last quotes in Roadmap Genesis, a documentary by a filmmaker turned rabbi. In it he argues that the ills plaguing society today find their...
Chuck McKnightWhat do you do when you come across a difficult Bible passage? Chances are, you open a trusted commentary and see what it has to say. Sometimes, the first commentary you check has the answer you’re looking for. But more often than not, you want to...
Jake MailhotReading the Bible can be intimidating if you haven’t spent years studying the Scriptures. There’s so much contextual knowledge that could take years of study to uncover. And without the proper methods, studying the Bible might be seen as a chore...
John D. BarryWhat influences your interpretation of Scripture? What is the origin of the particular interpretation you hold? Are you familiar with alternative interpretations? How would you defend your interpretation against others? Although apologists are...
Nearly every theme in the Bible has a parallel in the book of Genesis—sin, guilt, pride, family, law, worship, God’s promises, and God’s will. Genesis portrays what it means to be human and how God wants us to live as his image-bearers. It...
Miles CustisLexham Bible Guide: Genesis 12–50 is the largest Lexham Bible Guide yet. From God’s call on Abraham to Joseph’s death in Egypt, the volume addresses more than 200 exegetical, theological, and historical issues and offers 55 word studies, giving you...
Join us for the Pastorum Live conference in Chicago April 11–12, 2013. At Pastorum, Bible scholars and pastors will unpack the mission of the church as displayed in Scripture, starting at the very beginning. You and your peers will overview God’s...
Rebecca BrantWe all wish we could buy time, even just a few hours to get a project done. With the Lexham Bible Guides: Genesis Collection, pastors can essentially do just that. From creation through the patriarch narratives, the Lexham Bible Guides: Genesis...
Research is difficult. When you also need slides and media, and when you add the stress of preparing a sermon, class, or Bible study, it can be overwhelming. Add in your other teaching and preaching responsibilities and you may find it impossible to...
The Lexham Bible Guides resolve your love-hate relationship with research. They summarize your books’ content and organize it in an easy-to-follow format, giving you the direction to begin your study. These guides help you do better Bible research...
It is our privilege to provide pastors, students, teachers, and the church at large with the best possible resources for Bible study. If you do a faceted search for commentaries on Logos.com, you will find nearly 100 pages of resources. Among those...