Faithlife StaffWhat happens when a scholar dies in the middle of writing a New Testament commentary? Lexham Press’s Scott Corbin talked with New Testament scholar and Regent College (Vancouver, BC) professor George Guthrie about the well-loved Osborne Commentary...
Is there a best method for how to use Bible commentaries? As songwriter Sara Groves says, “There’s no way to know it without discovery.” Groves isn’t talking about Bible commentaries (or how to use them) when she sings that line, but...
We see our pastors each week on-screen or up front. We typically recognize key ministry leaders. We know (and ask God to bless abundantly) our children’s nursery workers who graciously receive our crying babies each week with smiles on their faces...
In this month’s free book, Recovering the Unity of the Bible: One Continuous Story, Plan, and Purpose, Walter C. Kaiser makes the case for the theological unity of the Bible and also celebrates its diversity—but does so with the conviction that even...
Most of us desire to do deep and meaningful Bible study, but sometimes we get into a rut. Bible study can become more of a chore than an exciting time of learning and growing in your understanding of God’s Word and in your relationship with Jesus...
In this video and transcript excerpt from the Bible Survey course on 2 Timothy, Dr. Kenneth Waters discusses issues of Paul’s authorship of the Pastoral Epistles in light of the familiarity evidenced in the letters to Timothy. *** Let us now...
He’s the universe’s public enemy number one, the chief opponent of God and his people, and the leader of uncounted demonic forces. Jesus says he’s been a murderer from the beginning, and he’s engaged in an all-out war against the forces of good in...
More than the name of this blog and our Bible study software, logos (which we pronounce LOW-goess . . . and LAH-gahss) is an important Greek word in biblical and theological studies. “Logos is arguably the most debated and most discussed word in...
Christian worship is big business. From Christian radio stations to massive international tours to the entire Christian recording industry, worship is no longer confined within church walls; it has a global reach. But what does Scripture teach us...
If you could take a couple seasoned pastors out for coffee and ask them all your ministry questions, what would you ask? Some pastors who are barely hanging on after the past year might ask how they can get back on track spiritually or relationally...
C. S. Lewis books are beloved by many—he is undoubtedly one of the most-read Christian writers of the twentieth century. Some of the more familiar are Mere Christianity, Out of the Silent Planet, The Great Divorce, and The Screwtape Letters. Keep...
J. I. Packer is perhaps one of the most influential theologians of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Like C. S. Lewis before him, he has spent a lifetime popularizing complex theological ideas and reaching a diverse audience through winsome...
Does God give instruction on godly stewardship in the Bible? The short answer is yes. The Bible tells us that “God is love” (1 John 4:8), and at the heart of God’s all-encompassing love is generosity. As we seek to help the people we lead to...
Christians 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...
At the beginning of The New Testament in Its World, authors N. T. Wright and Michael F. Bird ask this question: “How does God’s great drama work, and what part are we called to play in it?” Wright and Bird answer their own question: You’ll only...
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...
Evangelical theologian and apologist Norman Geisler has been one of the most prolific and influential voices in apologetics. For more than 40 years, the internationally known author, speaker, and debater has studied and defended the faith. Geisler...
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! C. 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...
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...