What are demons — really? In this Faithlife Original documentary, Dr. Michael S. Heiser traces the biblical and Second Temple Jewish evidence for demonic beings, challenging popular assumption and recovering what the original authors actually believed.
This film accompanies Dr. Heiser's book Demons: What the Bible Really Says About the Powers of Darkness, his most focused treatment of a topic that has been sensationalized in popular culture and under-studied in serious biblical scholarship.
What are demons — really? In this Faithlife Original documentary, Dr. Michael S. Heiser traces the biblical and Second Temple Jewish evidence for demonic beings, challenging popular assumption and recovering what the original authors actually believed.
This film accompanies Dr. Heiser's book Demons: What the Bible Really Says About the Powers of Darkness, his most focused treatment of a topic that has been sensationalized in popular culture and under-studied in serious biblical scholarship.
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#LogosBibleSoftware #MichaelHeiser #BiblicalTheology #FaithlifeOriginal #DemonsBook #SpiritualWarfare #BibleStudyStudy Assistant — What Does Abide Mean in 1 John?Logos Bible Study App2026-09-08 | Preaching through 1 John? "Abide" shows up constantly, but what does it actually mean? Skip the commentary pile. Ask Logos' Study Assistant. It answers in plain language, cites sources, and takes follow-up questions until you've actually got it.
Start a free trial at logos.comWhy Didn’t Moses Enter the Promised Land? | Michael Morales on Numbers 20Logos Bible Study App2026-09-05 | Why did God forbid Moses from entering the promised land? What exactly was the nature of Moses’s sin, and why was God’s response so harsh?
Kirk E. Miller sits down with Michael Morales to interpret the perplexing passage that is Numbers 20.
logos.com/grow/witw-moses-sin-promised-landGrow in Your Faith by Finishing the Books You Start #bible #readingLogos Bible Study App2026-09-04 | With the Logos mobile app, you can create and follow reading plans for any book or Bible in your library—and your progress syncs automatically across desktop and web.
Your desk shouldn't be a graveyard of half-read theology books. Be the finisher you want to be with Logos Reading Plans. Build a custom study schedule for any resource in your library, set your pace, and actually reach your Bible study goals.
Ready to conquer your library?
Build your planHow to Create Custom Reading Plans in LogosLogos Bible Study App2026-09-04 | In this video, you'll learn how to create a reading plan for any book or Bible in your library, how to share and manage your plans, and how to track your progress.
We all know the feeling. You commit to a new Bible study or pick up a dense theology book, only to stall out by chapter three. The guilt of barely scratching the surface of Scripture starts to weigh on you. You crave a deeper understanding of God’s Word, but the lack of a structured plan keeps getting in the way.
Be the finisher you want to be with Logos Reading Plans. You can build a custom plan to read through multiple resources at once—for example, reading the New Testament alongside a commentary and a survey work. Customize your pace by choosing specific days to read, or choose to read without a set schedule. You can even set mobile reminders to keep yourself on track. Whether you want to share a plan with a specific group, publish it as a template, or keep it private, Logos keeps your goals within reach.
Ready to conquer your library? Visit logos.com/reading-plans to build your personalized study schedule today.
Video timestamps 00:00 – Create a reading plan from your Dashboard, the Documents menu, or your library 00:39 – Choose a predefined plan, read through the Bible, or build a custom plan 01:21 – Set your reading pace and mobile reminders 01:37 – Choose a goal to finish by a specific date, chapter, or session length 01:56 – Track progress and mark sessions done from your active plans on the Dashboard 02:22 – Catch up on missed readings with the skip to latest feature 02:32 – Share your plan via link, with a group, or as a template 02:50 – Edit or delete plans in the Reading Plan Manager 03:21 – Pick up where you left off with automatic syncing across desktop, web, or mobileLogos Bible Study App Reading Plans: Go Beyond the ChecklistLogos Bible Study App2026-09-02 | Most reading plans are just a checklist—you read, mark the box, and move on. But with Logos, your reading plan doesn't stop at "done."
Discover how to turn a confusing verse into a deep-dive study with just a tap. Whether you want to customize your pace, adjust for a missed day, or read in sync with your spouse or small group, Logos builds the plan around your life.
• Study, don't just read: Instantly dig deeper into verses you want to understand better. • Total flexibility: Read it all or just a part, pick your days, and set your own pace. • Guilt-free adjustments: Missed a day? No problem. Easily adjust your schedule. • Read together: Share your plan and read in sync with friends, family, or your small group.Whats New in Logos? August 2026 UpdateLogos Bible Study App2026-09-02 | 👇 Try everything in this update — start your free Logos trial: logos.com/configure/subscriptions?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=whats-new-august-2026&utm_content=description-link
Here's everything that's new in Logos Bible Study App for the August 2026 (Version 53) update! In this video, we walk through major new features and interface updates designed to help you study more deeply, whether you're on desktop, web, or mobile.
We cover the newly redesigned mobile app navigation, powerful Study Assistant upgrades for instant passage explanations, and a massive update to Reading Plans that lets you adjust dates and goals without losing your progress.
Logos is a Bible study platform with 40,000+ books, AI-assisted study tools, and a library that grows every month. Every subscription includes access to new releases as they arrive.
📌 CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction & Welcome 1:49 Study Assistant: Explain & Ask Options (Desktop) 6:28 Reading Plans: Editing Dates, Goals, and Progress Tracking 12:34 Creating Reading Plans: Content Selection & Skipping Front/Back Matter 19:45 Redesigned Mobile App: Simplified Navigation & View Switchers 24:02 Mobile App: The New Study Tab & Pinned Tools 30:52 Mobile App: Reading Plan Manager & Ask/Explain Features 32:41 Live Walkthrough Q&A 42:31 Roadmap: What’s Coming in Version 54 (Topical Reading Plans) 46:26 Sneak Peek: Advanced Research Mode for Study Assistant (Version 55+) 55:03 Closing Remarks & How to Update Your App
💬 Which of these new features are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments below!
#LogosBibleSoftware #WhatsNew #LogosUpdate #LogosAugust2026 #BibleStudy #BibleStudySoftwareIs the New Testament Text Reliable? | Daniel B. WallaceLogos Bible Study App2026-09-02 | Since we no longer have the originals, is our text of the New Testament reliable? Can we reliably reconstruct the text?
Kirk E. Miller sits down Daniel B. Wallace to talk about New Testament textual criticism.
Watch now: bit.ly/4wk4TqfHow Pastor Kofi Rebuilt His Library After Losing Everything in a FireLogos Bible Study App2026-08-12 | When Pastor Kofi lost his entire physical library in a fire, he had to rethink his process. A longtime skeptic of Bible software who loved his paper books, he decided to give Logos a try. He says it has been life changing.
Now, instead of replacing books one by one, he carries his entire library everywhere, uses new AI features to get answers in seconds, and streamlines his sermon preparation so he can spend more time caring for his church.
See why Logos is better with books: bit.ly/4r9xegsA Theology of Mission | Ed StetzerLogos Bible Study App2026-07-29 | What is the mission of the church in the world today? In this episode of Logos Live, Kirk E. Miller sits down with author and missiologist Dr. Ed Stetzer to trace the mission of God from Genesis to the Great Commission.
Whether you are navigating between evangelism and social justice or seeking to avoid “mission drift” in your local congregation, this conversation provides a biblical-theological framework for understanding our purpose in God’s grand purposes.
Outline: 00:53 God the Missionary 03:30 Israel Come and See 08:48 Creation Mandate Roots 14:47 Exodus as Mission 20:24 Glory and Salvation 23:09 Why Missions Motivations Shift 25:13 Defining Church Mission 26:18 Saving and Serving Together 28:38 Debates Over Mission Scope 35:16 When Everything Is Mission 42:30 Gospel Definition Shapes Mission 46:16 Kingdom Language Clarified 47:23 How Churches Prioritize Today 48:32 Final Thanks and Next StepsDid Jesus Use Parables to Hide Truth? | Philip Anthony Mitchell on Matthew 13:10–17Logos Bible Study App2026-07-22 | Jesus explains that he taught in parables lest the crowds would understand him, turn, and be healed (Matt 13:10–17).
Philip Anthony Mitchell joins Kirk E. Miller to answer the question, Did Jesus use parables to conceal the truth?
Outline: 00:00 Do Parables Hide Truth? 01:05 Meet Phillip Mitchell 03:18 Matthew 13 Context 05:21 Reading the Hard Passage 07:32 Parables as Judgment 12:05 Sower as Key Parable 15:09 Encouragement for Preachers 17:35 Isaiah 6 Connection 20:29 Remnant and Hard Hearts 27:25 Insiders and Kingdom Secrets 31:37 Preaching Tips and ApplicationTitle:Whats New in Logos? July 2026 Update (Version 52)Logos Bible Study App2026-07-21 | Get a deep dive into the newest features and improvements coming in the Logos July 2026 update (Version 52)! Join Mike Brown and Mark Barnes as they walk through the complete overhaul of Reading Plans, powerful new attachment capabilities in the AI Study Assistant, and several brand-new and expanded datasets (including Angels, Demons & Deities, and Theophanies). Check out the timestamps below to navigate to specific feature demonstrations.
Timestamps: [00:00] Welcome & Introduction [02:11] Version 52 Overview [02:44] Angels, Demons, and Deities Dataset [05:28] Theophanies Dataset [06:14] Biblical Referent Dataset [08:04] Reverse Interlinear: New English Bible [09:07] Reverse Interlinear: Ralphs-Hanhart Septuagint [11:27] Study Assistant: Adding Attachments [18:36] Reading Plans: New Dashboard Card [19:44] Reading Plans: Creating a Plan [24:39] Reading Plan Manager [27:51] Sharing Reading Plans [32:46] Explore Plans [41:09] Reading Plan Details [53:28] Conclusion & Wrap Up
Tags: #Logos #LogosBibleSoftware #BibleStudy #Theology #LogosUpdate #StudyAssistant #ReadingPlans #Seminary #PastoralMinistry #LogosVersion52 #BibleTechAre We Justified by Works? | Mark Jones on James 2:14–26Logos Bible Study App2026-07-15 | Does James contradict Paul? In this episode of What in the Word?, host Kirk E. Miller sits down with pastor and theologian Mark Jones to tackle James 2:14–26.
They explore the apparent tension between Paul's doctrine of justification by faith alone and James’s claim that "justified by works and not by faith alone."
Jarvis Williams joins Kirk E. Miller on What in the Word? to unpack Romans 2 and these "doers of the law who will be justified."
Full interview in the show notes at the link in bio.Why Couldn’t Jesus Do Miracles? | Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen on Mark 6:1–6Logos Bible Study App2026-07-08 | Does human unbelief have the power to limit the all-powerful God? In this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E. Miller sits down with theologian Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen to tackle the startling claim in Mark 6:1–6 that Jesus “could do no mighty work” in his hometown. They explore the relationship between human faith and divine action and raise the practical question: What does this story mean for someone praying for healing that never comes?
Outline: 00:00 Introduction 01:12 Veli-Matti Karkkainen 03:55 The narrative arc 09:00 The different difficulties 17:00 Couldn't or wouldn't? 20:55 The function of miracles 23:33 Healed by faith? 28:50 Why Jesus heals 35:02 When healing doesn't come 39:31 Advice for teaching15 years in ministry. Pastor keeps coming back to Logos.Logos Bible Study App2026-07-03 | Pastor Igor has been studying Scripture with Logos for 15 years — and he's not stopping anytime soon.
#Logos #BibleStudy #Scripture #PastorIs the New Testament Text Reliable? | Daniel B. WallaceLogos Bible Study App2026-07-01 | Since we no longer have the original manuscripts, is our text of the New Testament reliable? Given the magnitude of variations among manuscripts, can we reliably reconstruct the original? Premier New Testament text critic Daniel B. Wallace joins Kirk E. Miller on What in the Word? to discuss.
Dan provides an overview of discipline of textual criticism and explains the methods text critics use to determine the original text. The interview discusses the most common misconceptions about the New Testament's reliability and why the sheer number of extant manuscripts actually gives us immense confidence.
Outline: 00:00 Introduction 01:21 Dan Wallace 03:52 Defining "Reliability" 04:54 Popular Misconceptions 13:50 An Example Variant 18:31 Textual Criticism Principles 19:15 Extant Manuscripts & Variants 24:32 Final ReflectionsDid Elisha Summon Bears to Maul Boys? | Jonathan Akin on 2 Kings 2:23–24Logos Bible Study App2026-06-27 | 42 boys get attacked by bears... just for calling Elisha bald?
2 Kings 2:23-24 is one of the most infamous passages, disturbing many. What's going on? Does Elisha subject kids to a bear mauling in response to a minor insult?
Learn more on this episode of What in the Word?
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Featuring Jon Akrin and Kirk E. Miller.Should One Pray to Dash Little Ones? | Bruce Waltke on Psalm 137:9Logos Bible Study App2026-06-25 | How can the same Bible that tells us to love our enemies contain a prayer blessing the killing of infants?
Bruce Waltke joins Kirk E. Miller to discuss Psalm 137:9: ""Blessed is he who takes your little ones and dashes them against the rock!"
Catch the full show link in bio under What in the Word?Is It Better to Remain Single? | Danielle Treweek on 1 Corinthians 7Logos Bible Study App2026-06-24 | Does Paul prefer Christians remain single, despite the rest of the Bible's positive portrayal of marriage? In this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E. Miller sits down with Dr. Danielle Trewick to walk through numerous difficulties in 1 Corinthians 7.
For instance, does Paul teach that some receive a special Spirit-empowerment to remain single? What is the "present distress"? And what does it mean for married couples to live as though they are not? Trewick seeks to uncover our expose common assumptions about the text to uncover Paul's vision for whole-hearted, Christian devotion, whether single or married.
Outline: 00:00 Why 1 Corinthians 7 00:55 Meet Dani Treweek 04:13 Her Singleness Research 06:59 Reading Paul’s Words 07:41 Context and Categories 11:37 Why It’s Difficult 17:05 Paul’s Preference Explained 21:13 Rethinking the Gift 29:49 Better to Marry 35:48 Present Distress 41:52 As If Not Married 46:45 Preaching Pastoral Wisdom 50:48 Marriage and Singleness PairWho Is Melchizedek? | Madison Pierce on Hebrews 7Logos Bible Study App2026-06-24 | Melchizedek is one of the most mysterious figures in Scripture. Yet the author of Hebrews makes the astounding argument that he anticipates Christ's own priesthood.
Join Kirk E. Miller with Madison Pierce for this episode of What in the Word?
Visit all episodes of the What in the Word? show at the link in bio.
#BibleStudy #Scripture #LogosBibleWho Are Paul’s Law-Abiding Gentiles? | Jarvis Williams on Romans 2:14–15Logos Bible Study App2026-06-19 | Do those Gentiles Romans 2:14–15 who "do what the law requires" have natural law consciences or new covenant hearts?
Jarvis Williams joins Kirk E. Miller on What in the Word? to unpack Romans 2 and these "doers of the law who will be justified."
Full interview at the show link in our bio.Whats New With Logos? | New Features & Updates [June 2026]Logos Bible Study App2026-06-18 | Build better Bible study habits with the June 2026 updates for Logos (Version 51). From smarter reading plan access to Study Assistant in more places, we're making it easier than ever to stay in the Word—every day.
00:00 Introduction & Welcome 02:17 Logos Version 51 Updates 18:43 Q&A Segment 1 31:04 Sneak Peek: Logos Version 52 Preview 43:05 Q&A Segment 2 54:25 Wrap Up & Contact Information
What's New in This Release 🔹 Reading Plan Button in the Bible & Book Panels: See at a glance whether you have a reading due today, how far along you are, and jump directly to the right passage—without leaving your study. 🔹 Study Assistant in Default Layouts: Study Assistant is now built into more Quick Start layouts so it's ready when you need it, right alongside your library. 🔹 Study Assistant Now Included in Logos Plus: Logos Plus subscribers now get Study Assistant at no additional cost. 🔹 Logos Basic (CSB) Available on Mobile: Our most affordable subscription option—just $4.99/month—is now available on the Logos mobile app alongside Logos Premium.
#LogosBibleSoftware #BibleStudy #ChristianTech #Theology #LogosUpdate #BibleStudyToolsShould One Pray to Dash Little Ones? | Bruce Waltke on Psalm 137:9Logos Bible Study App2026-06-17 | Psalm 137 ends with one of the Bible's most scandalizing lines: a prayer that an enemy's infants would be dashed against rocks. It understandably troubles believers, and for skeptics, it's a classic case against the Bible's goodness.
Does this cry for violence—especially against innocent babies—belong in what is supposed to be a sacred hymn book? On this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E. Miller brings in Dr. Bruce Waltke to reckon with this troubling passage.
Outline: 01:27 Bruce Waltke Background 04:41 Reading Psalm 137 05:46 Why It Troubles Us 08:53 Common Interpretations 12:56 Imprecations and Justice 17:32 Law Justice and Mercy 25:13 Exile Context and Vengeance 27:44 God's Enemies, Not Personal 31:01 Hyperbole or Literal 35:34 Blessed or Rewarded 38:11 Eschatology and Revelation 42:41 Messianic Reading in Psalms 44:21 Preaching and ApplicationDid the Early Church Share Possessions? | Darrell Bock on Acts 2 and 4Logos Bible Study App2026-06-16 | Did the early church abolish private property and embrace a sort of communalism? 🤔
Darrell Bock joins Kirk E. Miller to discuss Acts 2:44–45; 4:32–37, where Luke tells us that the earliest Christians "held everything in common." What does this mean?
Full article and interview at the What in the Word? show link in bio.Why Was Jesus Baptized? | Patrick Schreiner on Matthew 3:13–17Logos Bible Study App2026-06-10 | Kirk E. Miller welcomes New Testament scholar Patrick Schreiner on to What in the Word? to tackle the question: Why was Jesus baptized? John’s baptism was for repentant sinners, yet Jesus was without sin.
They discuss the different interpretations of Matthew 3:13–17, focusing on what it means for Jesus to “fulfill all righteousness.” What is meant by “righteousness,” and how does Jesus’s baptism “fulfill” it? Finally, they consider the significance of the Spirit’s descent and the heavenly voice declaring Jesus “my Son.”
Episode outline: 00:00 Why Jesus Baptized 01:06 Meet Patrick Schreiner 01:55 Patrick's Book on Matthew 03:44 Reading Matthew 3 04:52 Matthew's Context and Israel 09:59 Why Baptism Is Tricky 12:49 Jesus Identifies With Israel 17:05 Fulfill All Righteousness 25:08 Matthew Versus Other Gospels 30:01 Spirit Descent and Sonship 37:57 Practical Takeaways 42:49 Final Wrap UpWhat Is the Curse of Ham? | Chad Bird on Genesis 9:18–29Logos Bible Study App2026-06-05 | The so-called "Curse of Ham" of Genesis 9:18–29 is one of the Bible's most cryptic and abused passages. What was Ham's sin, and why did Noah curse his son instead?
Chad Bird joins Kirk E. Miller on What in the Word?
Full What in the Word? show notes in our profile bio.Did Elisha Summon Bears to Maul Boys? | Jonathan Akin on 2 Kings 2:23–24Logos Bible Study App2026-06-03 | Jonathan Akin joins Kirk E. Miller on What in the Word? to discuss one of the Bible's most infamous passages, Elisha's curse that led to two she-bears mauling forty-two "youths" in 2 Kings 2:23-24.
Was Elisha simply an irritable old man who couldn’t take a joke? How old were these “youths”? And what exactly does their jeer, “Go up, baldhead!” mean? This episode examines these matters and more, exploring the passage's meaning and significance even for today.
Episode outline: 00:00 Elisha and the Bears 00:49 Meet the Guest 04:05 Setting the Context 07:07 Why This Text Shocks 10:25 Who Were the Youths 18:44 Bethel and Idolatry 23:40 Sponsor Break 28:59 Go Up Baldy Explained 36:56 Covenant Curses and Bears 43:58 Preaching Christ from Kings 52:41 Wrap Up and Next StepsDid God Forsake Jesus on the Cross? | Tom McCall on Matthew 27:46Logos Bible Study App2026-06-02 | Did God forsake Jesus on the cross? When Jesus cried, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” was the Trinity temporarily torn in two? And what implications might this verse have for our theology of atonement?
Join Kirk E. Miller and Dr. Tom McCall as they unpack the meaning of Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34.
Full article: logos.com/grow/witw-did-god-forsake-jesusDoes the Bible Condone Slavery? | Rebecca McLaughlinLogos Bible Study App2026-05-29 | If the Bible teaches that human beings are made in the image of God, why does it seem to allow their enslavement?
Kirk E. Miller sits down with author and apologist Rebecca McLaughlin to discuss.
See for yourself: logos.com/grow/witw-bible-slaveryDoes the Bible Condone Slavery? | Rebecca McLaughlinLogos Bible Study App2026-05-27 | If the Bible teaches that human beings are made in the image of God, why does the Bible seem to allow their enslavement? It’s a question that often troubles believers and serves as an objection for skeptics.
Kirk E. Miller sits down with author and apologist Rebecca McLaughlin to work through the issue historically, biblically, and theologically. As we’ll see, those passages that often seem like roadblocks to faith, when read carefully and in context, turn out to be signposts pointing toward it.
Episode outline: 00:00 Why Slavery in the Bible? 01:06 Meet Rebecca McLaughlin 04:56 Why Understanding Feels Hard 08:57 Misuse and the Curse Of Ham 10:31 Old Testament Slavery Context 19:06 Laws Limit Harm 22:31 Jesus Upends Power 26:36 Early Church And Philemon 33:06 Why Not Condemn Directly 38:31 Modern Equality From Scripture 44:04 The Cross and Kingdom Humility 47:39 Exodus and the Black Church 49:45 Serving Christ ConclusionSearch Your Entire Theological Library in SecondsLogos Bible Study App2026-05-23 | Stop thumbing through physical book indexes to find answers. 🛑
With Smart Search in the Logos app, you can search your entire theological library in seconds. Ask a question, and Logos finds exactly which resources address it—and even summarizes the answers for you.
Start your free trial today at logos.com.How to Use Scripture to Heal, Not Harm | Steven TracyLogos Bible Study App2026-05-21 | For many abuse survivors, the Bible has been used as a weapon rather than as a source of healing. Yet Scripture reveals a God who aims to bring shalom and is fiercely concerned for the oppressed.
In this episode of Logos Live, Kirk E. Miller sits down with Dr. Steven Tracy to tackle the sobering reality of how Scripture is often misused in contexts of abuse and how we can reclaim it as a source of protection and healing for survivors. Together they explore important hermeneutical principles for using and applying Scripture as a medicine rather than a poison.
📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening 04:47 Defining Harm & Heal 08:03 The Bible Used "Unbiblically" 14:01 What's at Stake? 23:05 How to Use Scripture Well 29:42 Examples: Forgiveness & Anxiety 34:34 God's attunement to the abuse 39:53 Scripture's attention to abuse
#hermeneutics #Abuse #SpiritualAbuse #LogosBibleSoftware #LogosLiveDid the Early Church Share Possessions? | Darrell Bock on Acts 2 & 4Logos Bible Study App2026-05-20 | Luke records that the early Jesus followers in Jerusalem “held everything in common” (Acts 2:44–45Open in Logos Bible Software (if available); 4:32–37Open in Logos Bible Software (if available)). Does this mean the early church abolished private property and embraced a sort of communalism? Luke-Acts scholar Darrell L. Bock joins Kirk E. Miller on this episode of What in the Word? to discuss these texts and what they might mean for us today.
Outline: 0:00 Introduction 3:32 What's the difficulty? 5:06 The context of Acts 2 9:16 The context of Acts 4 14:00 Elsewhere in Acts & NT 17:17 What's going on? 25:54 An exceptional community 30:03 Descriptive yet persuasive 36:38 Important details 43:05 The practical significance 47:58 Advice for preaching or teachingWes Huff on Jude 14-15Logos Bible Study App2026-05-14 | "Scripture was written for you—but not to you."
Understanding who Jude wrote to changes everything. Wes Huff unpacks the intertestamental world behind Jude's use of 1 Enoch.
▶ logos.com/grow/witw-jude-quotes-enochWho Are Paul’s Law-Abiding Gentiles? | Jarvis Williams on Romans 2:14–15Logos Bible Study App2026-05-14 | When Paul says that gentiles “do what the law requires” (Rom 2:14) and have “the work of the law written on their hearts” (Rom 2:15), is he describing morally conscious pagans who have God’s natural law or believing gentiles who experience the inward transformation of the new covenant? And how does this inform our reading of Paul’s teachings on judgment according to works just prior (Rom 2:6–11)? On this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E. Miller sits down with Dr. Jarvis Williams to work through the interpretive issues.
Outline: 0:00 Introduction 3:29 Setting the stage 10:13 What makes Romans 2 difficult? 16:38 View 1: Moral pagans with consciences 25:07 View 2: Regenerate gentile believers 37:23 Alternative outcomes in the final judgment 48:14 Judgment according to works? 1:01:06 The practical application of Romans 2What Is the Curse of Ham? | Chad Bird on Genesis 9:18–29Logos Bible Study App2026-05-06 | Join Kirk E. Miller and Old Testament scholar Chad Bird as they discuss the so-called "Curse of Ham" in one of the Bible's most cryptic and infamously abused passages: Genesis 9:18–29.
Discover the different views on the nature of Ham's sin, why Noah curses his son Canaan instead of Ham, and how to properly interpret and apply this passage.
Outline: 00:00 Introduction 02:08 Genesis 9's Context 06:11 Why It's Debated 11:14 The Castration View 12:46 Sexual Violation View 18:07 Incest With Mother View 22:35 Verse 23's Literal Expression 25:25 Sexual Sin in Genesis 26:41 Voyeurism View 28:10 Why Curse Canaan Though? 33:43 The So-Called Curse of Ham 38:00 The Promised Line Narrows 43:06 Blessing and Curse 47:05 Preaching and Final WrapWhat’s New With Logos? | New Features & Updates [April 2026]Logos Bible Study App2026-05-04 | Stay consistent and dive deeper with the April 2026 updates for Logos (Version 50). From powerful new filtering tools to a guided reading experience, we’re making it easier than ever to bridge the gap between your library and your daily study.
What’s New in This Release 🔹Author Filtering in Study Assistant: Research using only the voices you trust. Narrow your results to specific experts like Spurgeon or C.S. Lewis without other voices mixing in.
🔹New Reading Plan Wizard: A guided, step-by-step experience that starts with your goals. Set your pace by time (e.g., "15 minutes a day") or by a specific finish date.
🔹Unified Reading Progress: Reading Plan markers and time estimates now work identically across desktop, web, and mobile.
🔹Focused Mobile Experience: We’ve consolidated our efforts into the main Logos app to deliver faster, more powerful updates.
Webinar Catch-up Did you miss our live walkthrough? Join Product Manager Mark Barnes as he demonstrates these features in-depth and answers user questions.
#LogosBibleSoftware #BibleStudy #ChristianTech #Theology #LogosUpdate #BibleStudyToolsHow to Use Reading Plans in Logos | Build a Daily Bible HabitLogos Bible Study App2026-05-03 | Build a consistent Bible reading habit with Logos Reading Plans — available on the mobile app.
In this quick tutorial, you'll learn how to: ✔ Open the Reading Plans feature in Logos ✔ Start a reading plan for any book in your library ✔ Let Logos track your progress automatically on your Dashboard ✔ Pick up right where you left off every day
Part of the "First Steps with Logos" series — your guide to getting started with the Logos Bible Study App.
#LogosBibleSoftware #BibleStudy #BibleReadingPlan #ChristianApp #Logos #BibleStudyApp #ChristianTechHow to Use the Logos Factbook | Instant Bible Research on Any TopicLogos Bible Study App2026-05-02 | Want to go deeper in your Bible study? The Logos Factbook instantly pulls together background information, key passages, and curated study questions for any person, place, or concept in Scripture.
In this quick tutorial, you'll learn how to: ✔ Open the Factbook from the More menu in Logos ✔ Search any Bible topic — like "grace" or "Sermon on the Mount" ✔ Browse background info, key passages, and related resources ✔ Use "Questions to Ask" for guided, focused study
Part of the "First Steps with Logos" series — your guide to getting started with the Logos Bible Study App.
#LogosBibleSoftware #BibleStudy #Factbook #BibleResearch #ChristianApp #Logos #BibleStudyApp #ChristianTechHelping Pastors Endure and Excel: Logos at IC3Logos Bible Study App2026-05-01 | We went to Houston for IC3 and stayed for the koinonia. 🤝
It was an honor to lean into the theme of endurance with pastors from all over the country. Between the powerful sessions and the late-night catch-ups, we loved showing you how to take the pain out of sermon prep so you can spend more time with your congregation (and your family).
Thank you, Pastor Ralph West, for having us. We’re already counting down to next year!How to Use Logos Study Assistant | AI-Powered Biblical Q&ALogos Bible Study App2026-05-01 | Get instant, well-sourced answers to your biblical and theological questions with Logos Study Assistant — one of the most powerful AI tools in Bible study.
In this quick tutorial, you'll learn how to: ✔ Open Study Assistant with the Ask button in Logos ✔ Ask questions in plain language — just like texting a friend ✔ Get clear, library-sourced answers in seconds ✔ Tap any footnote to see exactly which book the answer came from
Part of the "First Steps with Logos" series — your guide to getting started with the Logos Bible Study App.
#LogosBibleSoftware #BibleStudy #StudyAssistant #AIBibleStudy #ChristianApp #Logos #BibleStudyApp #ChristianTechBible & InsightsLogos Bible Study App2026-05-01 | Welcome to Logos! This video will introduce you to your Top Bible and Insights.First Steps with LogosLogos Bible Study App2026-04-30 | New to Logos? This beginner's walkthrough covers the four most powerful features to jump-start your Bible study: your Top Bible with Insights, Study Assistant, the Factbook, and Reading Plans.
In this video, you'll learn how to: ✔ Read your Bible and use the Insights panel for instant, in-text study tools ✔ Ask biblical and theological questions with AI-powered Study Assistant ✔ Research any person, place, or concept with the Factbook ✔ Build a consistent daily Bible reading habit with Reading Plans
#LogosBibleSoftware #BibleStudy #LogosTutorial #BibleStudyApp #ChristianApp #Logos #GettingStarted #ChristianTechLogos Basics: Getting Started with the Desktop App | Beginner TutorialLogos Bible Study App2026-04-29 | Welcome to Logos Basics! In this introductory training session, Shawn Grubb walks you through three simple yet incredibly powerful features to help you navigate the Logos Desktop App like a pro. Whether you are opening the software for the first time or just looking to streamline your Bible study workflow, this tutorial will help you hit the ground running.
In this video, you will learn how to sync multiple Bible translations using Link Sets, execute quick original-language word studies with just two clicks, and use the powerful Smart Search tool to answer your theological questions with AI-generated, fully-cited synopsis cards.
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Chapters (Timestamps) 0:00 - Introduction to Logos Basics 0:32 - How to Link Bible Panels (Using Link Sets) 1:51 - Performing a Quick Bible Word Study 2:32 - Using Smart Search & AI Synopsis CardsDid Paul Allegorize Sarah & Hagar? | David deSilva on Galatians 4:21–31Logos Bible Study App2026-04-29 | In Galatians 4:21–31, the Apostle Paul refers to the story of Sarah and Hagar as an allegory. But what does he mean by that? Does he impose foreign ideas onto the Genesis account?
Join host Kirk E. Miller and New Testament scholar David deSilva as they tackle this difficult passage, exploring how Paul’s use of the Old Testament is a powerful and sophisticated defense of God’s redemptive promises to be received by faith.
Episode outline: 00:45 Meet David DeSilva 01:58 Galatians 4 02:45 Galatiam Crisis Context 05:58 Covenants and Circumcision 07:51 Why This Passage Is Hard 12:00 Reading Galatians 4:21-31 13:51 What Allegorically Means 16:46 Typology vs Allegory 18:07 Paul Reverses Lineage 22:01 Galatians 3 Groundwork 24:35 Torah and Pedagogue 27:20 Word Study Deep Dive 28:30 Typology Versus Figural 29:46 Paul’s Argument in Galatians 34:14 Genesis Infertility Theme 37:25 Spirit and Scripture Authority 40:10 Hagar and Sarah Correspondences 43:28 Isaiah 54 and Mission 45:31 Logos Study Workflow 47:35 Pastoral Takeaways Freedom 51:46 Preaching This Passage 55:46 Wrap Up and Next StepsDr. Albert Mohler on Theological EducationLogos Bible Study App2026-04-25 | Dr. Albert Mohler traded his signature 3-piece suit for a Logos hoodie! 🧥➡️👕 He recently joined us to discuss a serious topic: the importance of theological education.
Why does the church still need seminaries — and what does faithful theological education actually look like? In this episode of Logos Live, Kirk E. Miller speaks with Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr., president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, about the purpose, necessity, and enduring value of theological education.
Dr. Mohler reflects on the relationship between theological education and the local church, the dangers of neglecting doctrinal formation, the kind of pastors seminaries should aim to produce, and why faithful ministry requires lifelong learning.
📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening 01:33 Meet the Seminary President 02:21 Logos Partnership and Resources 04:06 What Is a Seminary? 07:14 Why Seminaries Still Matter 10:40 Church as Primary Educator 14:52 Ordinary Means of Grace 15:54 Training Called Preachers 18:22 A Pastor in Doctrinal Trouble 22:53 Theology in Every Ministry 26:41 Study Habits and Diagnostics 32:32 It's Never Enough Learning
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#LogosBibleSoftware #LogosLive #AlbertMohler #TheologicalEducation #Seminary #PastoralMinistry #BiblicalScholarship #BibleStudyWhy Couldnt Moses Enter the Promised Land? | Michael Morales on Numbers 20Logos Bible Study App2026-04-22 | Why did God forbid Moses, the great leader whom God used to lead Israel out of Egypt, from entering the Promised Land? In this episode of What in the Word? Michael Morales joins Kirk E. Miller to tackle one of the more perplexing passages in the Old Testament: Numbers 20.
Together they unpack the text's rich theological layers, explaining how Moses's failure to "sanctify" God by publicly misrepresenting his character before the people.
Outline: (00:00) Moses and the Rock (00:44) Meet Michael Morales (03:10) Why Numbers 20 Is Hard (04:15) Reading the Passage (06:11) Setting the Wilderness Context (10:16) Common Views on Moses Sin (14:32) Rebellion at Meribah (15:56) Exodus 17 Parallels (18:22) Aaron Rod and Kingship (22:47) Misrepresenting God Holiness (25:06) Moses Misrepresents God (26:15) Ezekiel Temple Waters (26:53) Whose Rod Was It (28:36) High Handed Rebellion (31:06) Why The Sin Matters (34:24) Hinge To New Generation (37:13) Edom Sandwich Structure (40:59) Kingship Theme Emerges (41:59) Practical Takeaways Today (47:55) Teaching And Preaching Tips (50:54) Final Thanks And OutroWho Is Melchizedek? | Madison Pierce on Hebrews 7Logos Bible Study App2026-04-17 | Melchizedek is one of the most mysterious figures in Scripture. Yet the author of Hebrews makes the astounding argument that he anticipates Christ's own priesthood.
Join Kirk E. Miller with Madison Pierce for this episode of What in the Word?
Show link (link in bio): logos.com/grow/witw-who-is-melchizedek-hebrews-7Who Is Melchizedek? | Madison Pierce on Hebrews 7Logos Bible Study App2026-04-15 | Melchizedek is one of the most mysterious figures in the Bible, with only two incredibly brief mentions in the Old Testament. Yet, in Hebrews 7, the author makes the astounding argument that this fleeting character from Genesis anticipates the end of the Levitical priesthood and the establishment of Christ's eternal role.
Join Kirk E. Miller and Dr. Madison Pierce on What in the Word? as they unravel this challenging passage, exploring how a complex theological argument can provide a practical anchor for our souls and a better hope for believers.
Outline: 00:00 Mystery of Melchizedek 03:07 Why Hebrews 7 Matters 06:14 Hebrews: Big Picture Context 13:20 Four Views on Melchizedek 17:23 Reading Hebrews 7:1-3 21:13 Without Genealogy, Explained 23:46 Dead Sea Scrolls Connections 26:22 Applying the Traditions 28:06 Qumran Melchizedek Traditions 28:58 Angelic Priests and Genealogy 30:04 Saint Nicholas to Santa Analogy 31:12 Hebrews Comparison Strategy 34:03 Tithes Blessing and Levi 41:09 Law Change and Better Covenant 44:13 Perfection Indestructible Life 49:38 Oath Priest Forever 52:47 Preaching Takeaways and Conclusion