The Logos Bible Software Blog
One of my favorite scholarly quotations about the hard work of seriously engaging the biblical text—what we popularly call Bible study—is that of the renowned Greek lexicographer, Frederick W. Danker (the “D” in BDAG). Danker famously said that “scholars’ tasks are not for sissies.” He was right, and I’m grateful he was willing to say what needed to be said. [Read more…]
The recently released Logos 8.4 contains numerous tweaks providing enhancements designed hopefully to make our Bible study a little more powerful or enjoyable.
One such change is: with the simple addition of the word “study” in the Go box we can access pericopes (sections in the Bible). [Read more…]
Some versions of the Apostles’ Creed say Jesus descended into hell. Did he?
For centuries, Christians have proclaimed, “. . . he [Jesus] descended into hell . . .” Other versions of the creed say “the grave.”
Why do we say those words at all, and what are the implications of one versus the other?
This brief post is only an introduction to the matter. I’ll present the main relevant biblical texts, a brief overview of the primary interpretations, and a quick note about how I used Logos Bible Software to find this information.
Finally, I suggest resources for further study.
“If I could only own one full set of commentaries, the New International Commentary on the Old and New Testaments would be my choice. . . Like a fine wine, it has continued to improve with age.” — Randy McCracken, author and professor
Like BDAG, HALOT, and TDNT, certain resources get so much love that eventually they get an acronym.
NICOT/NICNT is like them, and right now all its volumes are on sale for $30 or less.
Many of the NICOT/NICNT volumes are ranked first or second on bestcommentaries.com for a reason: they are faithfully critical.
They are faithful in that they regard Scripture as God’s divinely inspired Word.
They are critical in that they apply the methods of modern scholarship for a thorough, careful examination of Scripture.
And as such, they have drawn the praise of scholars and organizations like:
You will find NICOT/NICNT volumes in virtually every Bible school and seminary across the country, worn and tattered because they’re the books students reach for most. And long after seminary, they’ll remain your go-to commentary for exegesis—if they’re in your library, that is.
With contributions from over 46 contributors, including Gordon Fee, David deSilva, Scot McKnight, F. F. Bruce, and Bruce Waltke, the series boasts gifted scholars writing on their areas of expertise—all with a conviction that the words of Scripture are the words of God.
Shop the sale now. Get individual volumes for under $30, or save over $200 when you get the whole series.
There’s no better way to grow in your faith than to get God’s Word into each day—or rather, to let God’s Word get into you.
To gain a truly deep understanding of the Bible, you have to learn to study it inductively—to suspend judgment about a text’s message and let the text speak for itself. [Read more…]
For Christians, everything hinges on the resurrection. But without his death to pay for our sins (atonement), there would be no resurrection.
With Good Friday and Easter approaching, you may be interested in learning more about these two most important events in history. [Read more…]
I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come.
— Isaiah 46:10, NIV
The significance of Palm Sunday was lost on me as a child. I suspect it’s lost on most Christian adults, too. [Read more…]
This month’s featured publisher, P&R (Presbyterian and Reformed), publishes books that promote biblical understanding and godly living as summarized in the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms.
This month, save 40% on many of their collections, including these highlights: [Read more…]
By Charles L. Quarles
Just as Son of David implies far more than that Jesus is merely David’s descendant, so Son of Abraham implies far more than that Jesus is merely born of Abraham’s line. The title Son of David indicates that Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s covenant with David. Similarly, as Son of Abraham, Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s covenant with Abraham. He is Abraham’s promised seed. Son of David implies that Jesus is like David in many remarkable ways. As the Son of Abraham, Jesus is a new Abraham, the Founder of a new chosen people. He will fulfill a role in God’s plan similar to the one fulfilled by Abraham himself. [Read more…]
What Is the Return of the Unclean Spirit in Luke 11?
There are certain passages that make you scratch your head, even if you’ve read them before.
Luke 11:24–26 is one of them.
Here’s how Joel Green, author of the Luke volume in the New International Commentary of the New Testament (NICNT), treats verses 23–26. We include his comments and footnotes so you can dive deeper into the argument and get a sense for how NICNT works. [Read more…]