Archive - April, 2012

Adolf Schlatter’s “Faith in the New Testament” To Be Translated!

  |  Fri, April 20, 2012   |  Misc   1

In a never-ending quest to provide the best in biblical scholarship, Logos announces a new project to translate Adolf Schlatter’s 1885 masterpiece Der Glaube im Neuen Testament (Faith in the New Testament) into English.

Schlatter uses Old Testament, Rabbinic, and primary source documents to communicate the early church’s view of both faith and belief. Spanning twelve chapters and totaling nearly six-hundred pages, Faith in the New Testament is a philological tour de force.

Who Is Adolf Schlatter?

Adolf Schlatter was a brilliant New Testament scholar and theologian. Educated at Tübingen University and the University of Basel, Schlatter was a prolific author and professor for more than twenty years. He authored hundreds of written works, including influential monographs on topics relating to the study of the New Testament, biblical history, New Testament Judaism, dogmatics, and a number of critical commentaries. He was frequently asked to speak at conferences and fill the pulpit of local churches.

Take It from the Experts

“Adolf Schlatter . . . was theologically the most important figure in the faculty of Protestant Theology at Tübingen in the first third of the century.”—Peter Stuhlmacher, professor of New Testament Emeritus, Eberhard Karls Universität, Tübingen

“Schlatter’s writings hold rich potential for summoning serious biblical scholarship back to its classic sources, methods, and aims.”—Robert Yarbrough, professor of New Testament, Covenant Theological Seminary

“Because of his immense, unbelievable learning and his theological insights into the heart of the New Testament message . . . [w]e can learn a lot from him today, when the theological climate is changing, because he did not go trodden ways and always give new insights into the biblical texts, which many have forgotten.”—Martin Hengel, one time Emeritus Professor of New Testament and Early Judaism, Tübingen

Pre-Order Your Copy Now!

We are placing Adolf Schlatter’s Faith in the New Testament on Pre-Pub for only $39.95! This is an unbelievable price for an important contribution to New Testament studies.

Once we have enough to cover the cost for translation and production, the work begins. Order your copy today!

On the Road with Matt Chandler’s Explicit Gospel Tour

  |  Thu, April 19, 2012   |  Company   1

Scott Lindsey’s job is pretty cool. Since 2001, he has presented Logos Bible Software at more than 300 conferences, and worked with ministry leaders like Dr. David Jeremiah and Kay Arthur.

Recently Scott has been on the road with Matt Chandler and the Explicit Gospel Tour.

I talked to Scott this morning and mentioned that riding from state to state in a windowless bus didn’t look that appealing. Scott replied, “Yeah, I don’t envy the rock star lifestyle at all. It’s like being shaken around in a brown paper bag.” Turns out, high-profile ministry isn’t always so glamorous.

But Scott reminded me that exciting things are happening. Conferences like this give Logos an opportunity to partner with dynamic ministries.

On the Explicit Gospel Tour, Matt Chandler attests to the need for intimacy with God’s Word, and we get to come alongside and provide people the tools to build upon that foundation.

In the end, being able to equip people to grow in their understanding of God’s Word is worth a few days in a windowless bus.

If you can make it to Anderson, SC tonight, don’t miss an opportunity to see Logos presented and spend an evening with Matt Chandler! There are still a few seats left for the Explicit Gospel Tour at NewSpring Church; tickets are $15 at the door.

There are also tickets available for Saturday night’s Orlando, FL event!

Scott would love to see you there.

Introduce Yourself to Bible Study with Logos

  |  Thu, April 19, 2012   |  Products, Training   2

Can you relate to any of the following statements?

  • I want to learn to study the Bible.
  • I want to learn to use Logos Bible Software.
  • I want to understand Bible study resources like commentaries, concordances, and cross reference books.
  • I want a simple model for teaching basic Bible study methods to others.

If one (or all) of these statements apply to you, you need Introduction to Bible Study with Logos Bible Software.



Morris Proctor, authorized trainer for Logos Bible Software, has dreamed of a product that would not only introduce people to Logos, but also to the basics of Bible study. This vision has led to the creation of Introduction to Bible Study with Logos Bible Software, an exciting video training resource introducing you to Bible study and Logos.

Master-teacher, Morris Proctor, explains the origin of the Scriptures and walks you through the Bible’s story. He continues with descriptions of numerous Bible study resources such as study Bibles, commentaries, Bible dictionaries, and more.

Using numerous custom graphics, Morris explains the basics of five methods of Bible study:

  • Book Study
  • Passage Study
  • Word Study
  • Topic Study
  • Devotional Study

After each method, Morris shows you how to incorporate Logos features into your Bible study including:

  • Home Page
  • Passage Guide
  • Exegetical Guide
  • Bible Word Study
  • Passage List
  • Notes
  • Highlighting
  • And more!

With this training you’ll learn the foundations of both Bible study methodology and Logos!

Watch Introduction to Bible Study with Logos Bible Software’s nearly four hours of material right on your computer. And like the Camp Logos DVDs, you will work at your own pace using the hyperlinked menu.

You would expect to pay handsomely for a resource like this, but Introduction to Bible Study with Logos Bible Software is on Pre-Pub for only $39.95! Pre-order your copy now.

Pick Up the Word Biblical Commentary Today!

  |  Wed, April 18, 2012   |  Products   1

With contributions from leading biblical scholars, the Word Biblical Commentary is a worthy addition to any pastor’s, scholar’s, or student’s library. The WBC emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence making this a must-have collection for anyone serious about biblical studies.

Use one of our interest free payment plans right now, and spread the cost of the 59-volume Word Biblical Commentary out over 12 months.

Leave us a comment and let us know which WBC volume is your favorite!

Celebrate Bible Study Magazine’s 10,000 Fans with 10 Days to Save!

  |  Tue, April 17, 2012   |  Misc   3

Bible Study Magazine, the only magazine dedicated solely to Bible study, has 10,000 Facebook fans! To celebrate this milestone, we are offering a limited-time discount on Bible Study Magazine subscriptions.

For the next 10 days, you can get a 1-, 3-, or 5-year subscription to Bible Study Magazine for only $14.95 per year. Use coupon code BSM10K to start reading Bible Study Magazine for nearly 50% off the cover price. But act quickly; this offer ends Friday, April 27.

Subscribe today, and your first issue will include:

  • The Nancy Leigh DeMoss cover article—”A Timeless Message”
  • A discussion of the Heart/Mind Balance with New Testament scholar Scot McKnight
  • An interview with Joni Eareckson Tada
  • A special section on Proverbs
  • An 8-week study on James
  • and more

It’s not hard to see why more than 10,000 people like Bible Study Magazine on Facebook.

Bible Study Magazine’s Facebook community is truly one of a kind. Fans share personal insight, study methods, and Scripture, and we often print their Bible study tips in issues of Bible Study Magazine. That’s right, your Bible study tip could be featured in an issue of Bible Study Magazine!

If you haven’t joined the growing Facebook fan page, “like” BSM now. Then tell us how we can make the BSM community even better!

Improve your Bible study today with and pick up your choice of a

to Bible Study Magazine for only $14.95 per year! Use coupon code BSM10K before Friday, April 27, and save nearly 50%!

Students Save with the Logos Academic Discount Program

  |  Mon, April 16, 2012   |  Company   3

Seminary and college are exciting experiences, from getting your acceptance letter to walking across the stage for your diploma. That’s terrific, but this experience is often as expensive as it is exciting. That’s why we started the Logos Academic Discount Program.

Special Discounts for Students

The Logos Academic Discount Program gives students and faculty access to thousands of resources at reduced prices. This gives students (and faculty) the freedom to pursue academic excellence with Logos’ advanced tools without worrying about the price tag.

How Do I Qualify?

Qualifying for the program is easy. You must be a student currently taking at least three credits or a full-time faculty or staff member at a Bible college, seminary, university, or a similar institution. Once your application is approved, you’ll have access to special savings through the Logos Academic Discount Program.

Spread the Word

Do you know someone who is eligible for the academic discount? Send them an email, a text, or a phone call and tell them to check it out! Here are some other ways you can help get the word out:

fb1.pngFacebook: Post this blog article to your wall by leaving a Facebook comment below, post a link to http://www.logos.com/academic/program, or post the video to your wall!

tw1.pngTwitter: Post a tweet with a link to http://www.logos.com/academic/program. Not sure what to tweet? You can tweet this!

bl1.pngBlog: If you have a blog, you can write a post letting your readers know about Logos’ academic scholarships.

 

So all you students and professors, should apply today! We look forward to partnering with you.

Logos 4: Passage in All Versions

  |  Mon, April 16, 2012   |  Training   3

Today’s post is from Morris Proctor, certified and authorized trainer for Logos Bible Software. Morris has trained thousands of Logos users at his two-day Camp Logos seminars and provides many training materials.mp|seminars Tips

A Logos user recently sent me the following question:

Logos 3 (Libronix) had a feature called Passage in All Versions which listed a biblical text from any Bibles I wanted. Is that feature in Logos 4?

Here’s my response:

Yes! It’s actually housed in Text Comparison located on the Tools menu.

  • Choose the Tools menu.
  • Drag Text Comparison to any location on the screen.
  • Choose the panel menu on Text Comparison. (1)
    • Select Vertical Layout. (2)
    • De-select Show base text (3) and Show differences (4) (these options don’t appear in all of the Logos base collections).
  • Choose the desired Bibles to display by typing Bible abbreviations in the Bible box separating them with commas (ESV,NKJV,NASB,NIV) or selecting them from the drop down list. (5)
  • Type a biblical reference in the verse box (Luke 11.1-5). (6)
  • Press the Enter key to display the passage from the selected Bibles.

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To automatically display the passage from an active Bible tab:

  • Open a Bible.
  • Choose the panel menu on both the Bible and Text Comparison. (7)
  • Select Link set: A on both panel menus. (8)

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Navigate to a location in the Bible and noticeText Comparisonautomatically displays the biblical passage from all of the selected Bibles!

What are your favorite Bible translations to study with? Leave a comment and let us know!

Pick Up These Pre-Pubs While You Still Can!

  |  Sat, April 14, 2012   |  Products   Comments Off

The Pre-Pub program helps you get powerful content at a great price.

To make sure we cover the cost of developing a resource, we put that resource in Pre-Publication (or Pre-Pub). People voice their interest in resources they want to see developed by pledging to buy them. Once we gather enough pre-orders to know that we’ll break even, it moves from Pre-Pub into development.

During the Pre-Pub process, the resources are much less expensive than they will be after they’re available for download. Once the resources “ship,” their prices go up.

It’s a good idea to search the Pre-Pub page for the newest listings so that you can see when your favorite books enter Pre-Pub, or you can also subscribe to the Pre-Pub RSS feed. You’ll also want to check by ship date to make sure you don’t miss out on a product that is about to ship.

Pre-Pubs Shipping Soon

These Pre-Pubs ship this month:

There are over 150 resources currently under development. Search them by progress, so you don’t miss the best price on upcoming resources!

How You Can Set the Price for the Charles Spurgeon Sermon Collection

  |  Fri, April 13, 2012   |  Products   Comments Off

How much is a set of Spurgeon’s sermons worth to you?

Before you answer that question, here are a few things to keep in mind:

  1. Spurgeon preached at an astonishing pace—three sermons every week for several years. Before he turned 20, Spurgeon preached more than 500 sermons. When, when he moved to the Park Street Chapel, his sermons were published each week and sold more than 25,000 copies. According to Christian History, Spurgeon preached to more than 10 million people during his lifetime. He often preached to thousands of people at a time—without a microphone. By the time of his death, Spurgeon had preached over 3,500 sermons.
  2. Spurgeon had a profound influence on an entire generation. Dwight Moody met with Spurgeon during a trip to England in 1875. During his visit, Spurgeon, Moody refined his preaching skills before returning to America to become one of the century’s most famous evangelists. And Moody wasn’t the only one: David Livingston (of “Doctor Livingston, I presume” fame) carried copies of Spurgeon’s sermons with him on his travels. After Livingston’s death, his daughter found the note “Very good. D.L.” written on the front of one of Spurgeon’s sermons.
  3. Because Spurgeon preached from the entire Bible, his sermons nearly provide a comprehensive commentary on the entire Bible. That’s 63 volumes, and tens of thousands of pages, straight from Spurgeon.
  4. With the Logos edition, you could search all of Spurgeon’s sermons for the text or topic you’re preaching on. Scripture references would be linked to your Bible, and the entire set will integrate with the rest of your library.

So what would owning the Logos edition of Spurgeon’s sermons be worth to you? Ultimately, you’re the best person to judge. That’s why we decided to let you help select the price.

How It Works

Simply go to the product page and select the amount you’d be willing to pay. Maybe it’s a lot. Maybe it’s a little. Whatever the amount—choose how much Spurgeon’s sermons are worth to you. It’s that simple.

I’ve Selected My Price. What Happens Next?

If enough people select the same price as you to cover product costs, you’ll get it for your price. A higher selected price means fewer people are needed to put the project into production.

If the final price ends up being lower than what you selected, you’ll get it at the lower price. But if final price is higher than what you selected, you’ll miss out. The bottom line: the higher you bid, the more likely you are to get it at or below your price.

As soon as there are enough bids to cover production costs, we’ll send you an email notifying you whether your bid was successful or not. If your bid was successful, then it will turn into a Pre-Pub order. We won’t charge your card until the product ships, and we’ll let you know a few weeks before that happens.

For now, all you need to do is tell us how much owning the Logos edition of Spurgeon’s Sermons is worth to you. Head to the product page to place your bid!

Do you already own the Ages edition of The Complete Spurgeon Sermon Collection (63 vols.) that was built years ago for Libronix? If so, then you will receive this updated collection for free, and the files will automatically download when it is complete.

Save Big When You Register Now for Pastorum Live!

  |  Thu, April 12, 2012   |  Misc   Comments Off

Logos hosts Pastorum Live, June 5–6, in Chicago, IL.  This is no ordinary conference. Pastorum features 21 evangelical scholars known for publishing academic commentaries, monographs, and Biblical language grammars.

This conference is like Disneyland for me, a seminary student and scholar-in-training. It would be impossible to do justice to each of the speakers and their topics here; therefore, let me highlight a few lectures that I am excited about.

Craig Keener: “Across Cultures, Across Centuries”

Professor of New Testament at Asbury Theological Seminary, Craig Keener is the author of The Historical Jesus of the Gospels, Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts, and commentaries on the Gospel of Matthew, the Gospel of John, Romans, 1–2 Corinthians, and Revelation. More than any other scholar I have read, Dr. Keener illuminates the culture and text of the New Testament with his encyclopedic grasp of first-century Greco-Roman writings. I am excited to hear what he has to share with Pastorum attendees!

Nicholas Perrin: “Jesus, the Kingdom, and the Church”

Nicholas Perrin is the Franklin S. Dyrness professor of biblical studies at Wheaton. Dr. Perrin is an expert on the apocryphal Gospel of Thomas, having written a both a dissertation and a more popular work on the subject. Dr. Perrin’s latest book is entitled Jesus the Temple. I am looking forward to Dr. Perrin’s lecture, “Jesus, the Kingdom, and the Church.”

Mark Strauss: “Use and Abuse of Biblical Languages in Teaching and Preaching”

Mark Strauss is the professor of New Testament at Bethel Seminary. He is the author of Four Portraits, One Jesus and The Davidic Messiah in Luke-Acts: The Promise and Its Fulfillment in Lukan Christology. Dr. Strauss has been heavily involved with the NIV, serving as the vice chair of the Committee for Bible Translations as well as associate editor for the NIV Study Bible. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Dr. Strauss is more than capable of lecturing on the best practices for using Greek and Hebrew from the pulpit and lectern.

This is just a taste of what you can expect at Pastorum. If you look at the list of Pastorum Live speakers, you’ll see a hand-picked and diverse collection of experts who will help boost your understanding of the Bible from beginning to end.

Logos is now offering special discounts for Pastorum Live! Registration costs range from $99–149, with special rates for students, faculty, and church staff. So register for Pastorum Live today!


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