Karen EngleWhether you already have thousands of books in your Logos library or are just getting started with Logos for the first time, it’s worth taking a look at Logos Legacy Libraries. Legacy Libraries are curated collections of digital theological...
Steve AuldEvery Christian leader must pursue greatness. But every Christian leader must pursue greatness as Jesus defines it. The pursuit of greatness is something our world takes very seriously. In February 1964, before a world title fight with Sonny Liston...
JoAnna HoytFor many, college is an opportunity to learn how to be a responsible and independent adult, often while living away from family for the first time. During these years, students face more choices than they might have experienced before, and the...
Kirk E. MillerWhat’s the Song of Solomon really about? Is the Song a literal love poem, an allegory of God’s love, or something in between? In this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E. Miller is joined by Fellipe do Vale to explore the interpretive challenges of...
Casey BedellRecent studies on pastoral resiliency have brought to the forefront the impact that loneliness has on pastors and pastoral burnout. Many pastors admit to having few friends whom they can truly open up to. Should pastors seek out friendships among...
In this Logos Live episode, host Kirk E. Miller welcomes Mark Dever, longtime pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC, and founder of 9Marks, to discuss what makes a healthy church. Dever draws on his decades of pastoral experience...
Patrick SchreinerA few years ago, I started listening to audiobooks. One thing immediately noticeable with audiobooks is you end up stopping at odd junctures. I used the program when I was in the car, when I exercised, or when I got ready for the day. When that...
In this episode of What in the Word?, Lynn H. Cohick joins Kirk E. Miller to unpack Paul's exhortation in Philippians 2:12–13. Together, Kirk and Lynn explore the passage’s literary and theological context, its implications for how we think about...
Logos StaffFathers play a critical role in the lives of their children. They are called to be teachers, providers, disciplinarians, and living examples of God. It’s a tall order from the greatest Father of them all. Though Father’s Day is a great day to teach...
Brian LeeWhether we want to admit it or not, abuse is very real and at work in our churches today. When abuse is tied to a spiritual leader, environment, belief, or practice, it is spiritual abuse. For survivors, the damage can be life-altering, and the work...
Matt BarriosWe asked Logos users to share their go-to books about building healthy churches. Hundreds of you gave your opinion via our social posts. Here are the top six books on church health, according to Logos users. This list includes a mix of your top...
In this episode of Logos Live, Kirk E. Miller speaks with Dr. Michael J. Kruger about the problem of spiritual abuse in the church, a topic he addresses in his book, Bully Pulpit. Together, Mike and Kirk explore how to recognize spiritual abuse...
In this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E. Miller is joined by New Testament scholar Jeannine Brown to explore one of Scripture’s most challenging passages: Matthew 16. Did Jesus mistakenly predict his return? Together, they examine various...
Thanks for being on the journey with us as we build the most powerful and most helpful Bible research tool out there. We’ve heard your feedback, taken it into production, and are happy to share the latest update to Logos, version 42...
Mark BriansTo 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...
Simon KennedyThe Christian worldview is a crucial—but also flawed—concept. It appears frequently in Christian apologetics and discussions of Christian ethics. It holds a central place in how many Christians approach education. The idea of a Christian worldview...
Guy WatersGovernment is a word that we often associate with matters that concern the life of the nation—taxes, infrastructure, defense, and elections. But government is also a critical part of the life of the church. Jesus had many disciples, but he named...
If God is good and created all things good, where did evil come from? In this episode of What in the Word?, Phillip Cary joins Kirk E. Miller to explore Genesis 3 and the origins of evil.
Phillip CaryThe Nicene Creed is the most widely used confession of faith in the world—and has been for more than a thousand years. Sunday after Sunday in their worship services, Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholics, Lutherans, Anglicans, and others recite the...
Timothy Muehlhoff is a professor of communication at Biola University in La Mirada, California, where he teaches classes in marriage and family communication and conflict resolution. He is the co-director of the Winsome Conviction Project. His...
Alastair RobertsTo many, an emphasis on liturgy might seem to be more of a liability than a support for ethics. Admittedly, the relationship between liturgy and ethics can easily be framed negatively. Citing passages from the prophets such as Amos 5 or Isaiah 1...
How should we understand the Bible’s Creation story in Genesis 1? In this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E. Miller is joined by Vern Poythress to explore the genre, interpretation, and theological intent of Genesis 1:1–2:3. They discuss various...
Wyatt GrahamNestorianism is an ancient heresy that speaks about Christ as if he is two persons instead of one, that is, the one Lord Jesus Christ. The flashpoint in the debate over Nestorianism was Nestorius’s denial that mary bore God in her womb and thus was...
Sandra GlahnOur Christianity is rooted in our physicality. The first chapters of Genesis describes God creating matter and calling it good, followed by God creating male and female bodies and calling them very good. The incarnation of Jesus adds special dignity...
Ewan GoligherPhysician-assisted death is a profoundly weighty matter, for it raises timeless questions about the meaning and value of our lives, the problem of suffering, and the possibility and nature of human existence beyond the grave. At bottom, the question...
Joe HeschmeyerIn Kansas City, where I live, we have an annual restaurant week in January, in which local establishments offer a special menu to introduce customers to the foods that they serve year-round. That’s the best analogy that I can provide for what this...
Finding appropriate Mother’s Day sermon ideas isn’t always easy. Let’s face it—Mother’s Day can be a tricky day to preach on. The pastor-preacher has to stand in front of a congregation and find something special to say to connect with the hearts of...
In this episode of What in the Word?, Malcolm Foley joins Kirk E. Miller to discuss the challenging passage of 1 Timothy 6. Together, they unpack Paul’s warnings about the desire for wealth and consider how the love of money is described as a root...
We asked Logos users which writers have most formed their thoughts on Christian ethics. Hundreds chimed in, and a few names kept standing out. Here are the top seven authors (apart from the Bible) on Christian ethics according to Logos users. Plus...
Daniel ViezbickeA succulent sits on my desk at church. I bought it years ago because I wanted something to break up the monotony of my office, as well as something to symbolize my ambitions in pastoral ministry. Crassula ovata—so my horticulturalist wife told...