Faithlife StaffChristians pray for their enemies—but should they also pray against them? Consider two verses. Jesus says, “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” (Matt 5:44). But David says—of an enemy—“Let there be none who extend to him loyal...
C. S. Lewis quotes from the author’s popular fantasy and apologetics books, like the beloved Chronicles of Narnia series, The Screwtape Letters, and Mere Christianity might just be some of the most oft-referenced quotes for Christians. Born...
Studying the Bible is not as hard as it might seem—in fact, there are so many benefits that the task of studying it can quickly become a joy. Through Bible study, we draw closer to the author of our faith, begin to discern his voice as he speaks to...
Finding a quiet place to research, pray, and study can be near impossible—but not with the Pastor Pod! Enter to win!
There are lots of different resources to help you study the Bible, from commentaries and concordances to devotionals and dictionaries. But by far the most powerful is Bible software. Wouldn’t it be great if you could get a free Bible software...
Here at Faithlife, we know you went into ministry because you were called by God to serve his people. It’s not an easy route to success, that’s for sure. But you’ve probably faced times (even now!) when you’re not sure how you’re supposed to do...
Would you help Faithlife help the Church? Right now, we’re wrapping up the annual State of Giving survey and are looking for more respondents. Once all the results are in, they’ll be compiled into a free report to help churches reflect on what...
This post is adapted from Peter Leithart's Mobile Ed course on typological hermeneutics.
2020 has been a year for the books, one that many (if not most) of us would like to forget. But despite the frustration of quarantines, lockdowns, masks, and restricted gatherings, coupled with the fear of what is happening and uncertainty of what’s...
Who can we know about the historical Jesus? While according to Barna most Americans (92%) believe Jesus was a real person,many know nothing about him—or what they know is wrong. As Eugene Peterson puts it, “Rumor, conjecture, salacious gossip...
Looking to upgrade to Logos 9? If you answered “Yes” or even “Maybe,” did you know you have another choice—which type of upgrade you want? To figure that out, keep reading. The scoop on feature upgrades Feature upgrades boost the power of your...
If you want to interpret the Bible correctly, you’ll need to use the right tools, and use them rightly. This is surely true for Paul’s letter to the Romans, which is long, complex, and very important to Christian faith and doctrine. Let’s take a...
Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at Faithlife! S. Lewis once wrote, “We ought to give thanks for all fortune: if it is good because it is good; if bad because it works in us patience, humility, and the contempt of this world and the hope of our...
People are loving the awesome new features of Logos’ newest version. It’s astonishing how good the Factbook is. I’m kinda blown away. Incredibly fast, ridiculously broad and deep coverage, pleasant to navigate—it’s just a real treat. —James M. Thank...
“In everything give thanks.” The importance of thankfulness is impossible to miss in that well-known verse. Other aspects of 1 Thessalonians 5:16 and the following two verses, however, are easier to overlook. Keep reading to find out how “in...
Each year as December draws near, many of us commit to finding rest in a season notoriously wrought with materialism, busyness, and exhaustion. We want to focus on what really matters and prepare our hearts and minds to remember the birth of Christ...
Are you a current Logos user thinking about upgrading to Logos 9? As with every buying decision, there’s lots to consider, and no two Logos users are exactly alike. We want to make sure you have all the information you need, so in this post, we’ve...
Sometimes in your Bible study, you may come across something that rings a bell—but can’t quite place the reference. Many of us turn to Google, but like all online searches, it can be really hard to find the Bible questions and answers you’re looking...
What questions do you have about Logos 9? They might just be answered right here! Phil Gons (vice president of Bible study products) recently answered frequently asked Logos 9 questions in a Facebook live Q&A with Adam Borries (Logos product...
The sanctity of sex, life in the family of God, and the day of the Lord—those are just three of the big issues Dr. Jeffrey Weima guides students through in his Logos Mobile Education course on 1 & 2 Thessalonians. In this excerpt adapted from...
Here at Faithlife, we’re committed to helping churches around the world grow in the light of the Bible. We’re not only serving pastors with their weekly sermon prep routine—we’re also focused on making busywork disappear for ministry leaders and...
Every Logos release is exciting—hello, new features and new libraries! With Logos 9, we’ve worked for months to add resources users have been asking for and to further round out libraries with the books and guides you need for everyday...
The newest version of Logos Bible Software has arrived! New and improved features help you do the work of ministry—without the busywork. Pastor, professor, and self-proclaimed “Bible nerd” John K. says, “Logos 9 has built upon prior versions...
When it comes to preparing a sermon, you need a solid outline. Not only does a sermon outline help you pick your main points, having an organized outline helps keep your listeners’ attention and helps them see what’s most important. But how do you...
We can learn a lot from others about prayer, but often we forget to seek out the Bible and how others throughout biblical history prayed. Yet we can glean much from Old Testament prayers and those faithful few who prayed them and approached God...
Even if you find it easy to preach a sermon, read why Bryan Chapell says the 3 “deadly be’s” can help your preaching center more on Christ.
Today is Pastor Appreciation Day, a special reminder to encourage and pray for your pastor. We’ve pulled together eight prayers from Scripture and respected pastors to guide your intercession. Feel free to use them as-is, drop in your pastor’s name...
Thank you, pastors, for all you do. You probably don’t hear that enough. As you continue feeding your flock, may these three simple tips to help you lighten your load and powerfully share the gospel. *** 1. It doesn’t all depend on you...
The Logos catalog of titles is growing! We’re proud to announce that Wordsearch Bible is transitioning to Logos and that Wordsearch users are currently being migrated to the Logos platform. As a result, we’ll be able to add thousands of Wordsearch...
Christianity Today calls it “a roaring success.” Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society says, “It is the kind of commentary that should be in all church libraries as well as in homes of persons who care to understand the Bible beyond...