Free Logos books 2015

[Deacon]

Logos Bible Software (a product of FaithLife) is a program known for its almost uncountable commentaries and book library. Some excellent products are offered for free [LINK]

They give away a free stuff every month, of course this is a promotion to encourage you to buy books from Logos Bible Software – but with persistence you can build a small library for little to no cost.

You will be required to open a Logos account – even provide a credit card number, although it won't be charged.

Logos also provides software and training on how to use its product with various apps
If you have any problems feel free to call their number for support and assistance.

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This Month's Free Book of the Month is:

The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges: Genesis [LINK] by Herbert Ryle (1921)

Verse-by-verse commentary is accompanied by images, tables, appendixes, and a lengthy introductory section in Herbert Edward Ryle's study of Genesis. Ryle's writings are lucid and detailed, extensively studying the original Hebrew text and offering over 500 pages of rich biblical insight into the first book of the Pentateuch.

Rob

 

[Deacon]

From R. C. Sproul

Mark (St. Andrew’s Expositional Commentary) [LINK]
Reformation Trust [publisher of Ligonier Ministries] (2011)
Normally $22.95
Price - Free

In Mark, the fifth volume in the series, Dr. Sproul deals with major themes in his easily understandable style. Readers will find invaluable insights into the goals Mark had in writing his Gospel, the background for Jesus’ time, and the meanings of some of Mark’s most difficult passages. This introduction to the gospel of Mark is packed with insights and exhortations that will draw the reader closer to the Savior and encourage him or her to a greater depth of love and devotion to him.

 

[Deacon]

I found another book offering today.

Bible Characters [LINK]
by D. L. Moody,
Fleming H. Revell (1888)

Normally $9.95
WITH OFFER CODE: MOODYFB - Free

"The study of the men and women of the Bible has been to me one of the most intense interest.
The ways of God with different men, in different periods, and under different circumstances, yet always revealing the same wisdom, love and power, have filled me with wonder and with praise.
I send forth the few sketches contained in the following pages in the hope that others may be led to similar studies with as much instruction and delight as these have afforded me."
D. L. Moody, p. 3 (preface)

In the book he expounds on Daniel, Enoch, Lot, Jacob and John the Baptist.

Rob

 

[Deacon]

February's Free Book of the Month

Justification Reconsidered: Rethinking a Pauline Theme [LINK]
by Stephen Westerholm, Eerdmans Publishing Co. (2013)
112 pages

Much has been written of late about what the Apostle Paul really meant when he spoke of justification by faith, not the works of the law. This short study by Stephen Westerholm carefully examines proposals on the subject by Krister Stendahl, E. P. Sanders, Heikki Räisänen, N. T. Wright, James D. G. Dunn, and Douglas A. Campbell. In doing so, Westerholm notes weaknesses in traditional understandings that have provoked the more recent proposals, but he also points out areas in which the latter fail to do justice to the apostle.

Stephen Westerholm takes issue with the "New Perspective on Paul" in this short and easy-to-read book even for those not up-to-date on the issues involving the debates revolving around how various others interpreter view Paul's use of the term justification.

Chapters:
1. The Peril of Modernizing Paul
2. A Jewish Doctrine?
3. Are "Sinners" all that Sinful?
4. Justified by Faith
5. Not by Works of the Law
6. Justification and Justification Theory
7. In a Nutshell

Though the interpretation of Romans 2:14–15 is highly controversial, the main point Paul is making seems to me clear enough. Paul intends Romans 2 to establish, not that all human beings are sinners (he argues to that effect in 1:18–32, and especially in 3:9–20), but that—in spite of divine favors granted to Israel—Jews and Gentiles are essentially on the same footing, facing the same requirement to do what is good: a necessary precondition, if all are to be silenced as culpable before God (3:19). Thus, in 2:14–15, Paul responds to a question potentially arising out of his immediately preceding claim that “the doers of the law will be justified”; such a criterion does not decisively disadvantage Gentiles, he argues, even though Gentiles have not been given, in any tangible form, the law whose requirements they are bound to observe. After all, they are not in fact unaware of what the law requires, since it has been written on their heart; their conscience provides further evidence of moral awareness. And—this is the important point for our purposes—proof of Gentile moral awareness is found in those instances in which Gentiles who have not been given the law nonetheless “do what the law requires.” Paul is not here speaking of “righteous Gentiles.” His argument requires only a demonstration that Gentiles are aware of what the law requires them to do; for that purpose, occasional acts of righteousness serve equally well as habitual or characteristic ones; that Paul is thinking only of occasional acts seems clear when he goes on to say that the conscience of the same Gentiles who “do what the law requires” more typically accuses than excuses their behavior (“accuses or even excuses” [2:15]). Significant nonetheless is the evidence Paul cites to prove the moral awareness of Gentiles untransformed by the gospel of Christ: on occasion, at least, they do what is good.
Westerholm, S. (2013). Justification Reconsidered: Rethinking a Pauline Theme (pp. 39–40). Grand Rapids, MI; Cambridge: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.

Rob

 

[Deacon]

Vyrso is a product of FaithLife, producers of Logos Bible Software.

I haven’t mentioned Vyrso on this thread since it technically isn’t Logos but the products offered there work within Logos Bible Software.

There are four free products on Vyrso that are great for Valentines Day. :love2: :flower:

The Four Seasons of Marriage - Free [LINK]

The Antelope in the Living Room - Free [LINK]

The Old Fashioned Way, Reclaiming the Lost Art of Romance - Free [LINK]

Unfaithful, Hope and Healing Ater Infidelity - Free [LINK]

Log-in using your LOGOS account name and password.

Rob

 

[Deacon]

Memoirs of the Life and Writings of John Calvin [LINK]
By John Mackenzie (1813)

Normally $16.95
WITH OFFER CODE: CALVINFB - Free

The Memoirs capture a period especially interesting to the Christian Church and are designed to exhibit the character of one of the most successful Reformers. Mackenzie uses mainly Calvin's Letters and Epistles as source of his facts, but also greatly references the work of Theodore Beza. Calvin's letters were selected for inclusion by which ones would most accurately portray and best illustrate the events of Calvin's life and his moral qualities. The commentary provided along with the Letters provides key insight into the historical and political impact they imparted, as well as a personal view into Calvin's heart on these matters. The volume also contains notes and biographical sketches of some of his contemporaries.

 

[Deacon]

Keep Your Greek - Strategies for Busy People [LINK]

by Constantine R. Campbell
Zondervan Press (2010)

Normally $7.95
FREE with Coupon code KEEPGREEK

Seminarians spend countless hours mastering biblical languages and learning how the knowledge of them illuminates the reading, understanding, and application of Scripture. But while excellent language acquisition resources abound, few really teach students how to maintain their use of Greek for the long term. Consequently, pastors and other former Greek students find that under the pressures of work, ministry, preaching, and life, their hard-earned Greek skills begins to disappear. ...

Pastors will find Keep Your Greek an encouraging and practical guide to strengthening their Greek abilities so that they can make linguistic insights a regular part of their study and teaching. Current students will learn how to build skills that will serve them well once they complete their formal language instruction.

Rob

 

[Deacon]

From the pages of Bible Study Magazine

Not Your Average Bible Study: Ephesians, Transformed in Christ [LINK]

by Miles Custis, Lexham Press (2014)

Normally: $4.99

FREE with Coupon Code: LMMFREEBOOK

INTRODUCTION

In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul shows how God brought us from being “dead in trespasses and sins” (2:1–3) to being “alive together with Christ” (2:4–10). Then, he brings this truth to bear on everyday life. As believers we must “put off the old self,” characterized by ignorance and selfishness, and put on the “new self,” created in the likeness of God (4:17–24). Because Christ has loved us, we can now “walk in love” (5:2).
(p.3)

I've used this book in my Adult bible study as a resource as I teach a class entitled, Your Identity in Christ.
It's a wonderfully presented short commentary.

Rob

 

[Deacon]

Free Book of the Month – March

Free Book of the Month for March

Augsburg Commentary on the New Testament - 1 Corinthians [LINK]

By Roy A. Harrisville, Fortress Press (1987)

302 pages

Price $16.95

This month: FREE

 

[Deacon]

St. Patrick, His Writings and Life [LINK]
By Newport J. D. White
Translations of Christian Literature, Series V: Lives of the Celtic Saints
Publisher: SPCK (1920)
Pages: 142

Originally $9.95

This Month - FREE

After a general introduction discussing the various issues involved in determining the dates of Saint Patrick’s life and other background information, Newport J. D. White provides translations from Latin of the two surviving writings of Saint Patrick: The Confession and The Letter. These are accompanied by introductions and notes to aid the reader in grasping the background and significance of this well-known, but little-understood, figure from ancient church history. Newport then provides an introduction to, and translation of, the Lorica of Saint Patrick, a medieval hymn said to be penned by the saint for the protection of him and his monks. Newport then provides a translation of the Sayings of Patrick from the Book of Armagh. Newport ends this volume with an introduction to, and translation of, the biography of Saint Patrick by the seventh-century Irish historian Muirchu.

 

[Deacon]

Lectures on Revivals of Religion [LINK]

by Charles Finney, (b. 1792 – d. 1875)
Leavitt, Lord & Co. (1835)
438 pages

Normally $21.95

FREE with coupon code FINNEYFB

Finney’s Lectures on Revivals of Religion not only remains one of his most well-known works, but also captures the spirit of the Second Great Awakening. These lectures both reflected and shaped the sentiments of the nineteenth century church in America, and prompted not only broad acceptance and implementation, but also impassioned criticism. This volume prescribes the structure of religious revival—how to prepare for and conduct a revival—and thrusts the evangelism efforts of the church to the forefront, where they remain to this day.

 

[Deacon]

I must have misprinted the address, try this one.

Lectures on Revivals of Religion [LINK]

by Charles Finney,

FREE with coupon code FINNEYFB

 

[Deacon]

Opening Up John's Gospel [LINK]
by Andrew Paterson

Day One (2010)

Normally $11.95

FREE With coupon code OPENINGUPFREE

The words in this book bear little resemblance to a preaching series in John that ran for over four years in the life of Kensington Baptist Church, Bristol. But that’s where this fresh appreciation of an awe-inspiring Gospel started, and I’m so grateful for the patience and encouragement of the church family I’ve had the privilege of leading for over two decades. - - Andrew Patterson, p. 9

Right at the end of his Gospel, John tells us why he wrote it: that we may "believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing [we] may have life in his name." John therefore filled his Gospel with carefully selected evidence to encourage our belief in Jesus. In this detailed yet easy-to-read commentary, Andrew Paterson examines the eyewitness evidence John provided concerning Christ’s power and authority, showing us that John wanted this evidence to result not merely in intellectual assent to these truths, but rather in "life" in Christ’s name.

 

[Deacon]

A Study Guide is offered for a recent Systematic Theology from the Reformed Perspective by Michael S. Horton:

Pilgrim Theology: Core Doctrines for Christian Disciples [Amazon LINK]

Zondervan (2013)
$27.98 (NOTE THE SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY BOOK IS NOT FREE)

“I do not believe the gospel because I believe in God; rather, I believe in God because of the gospel. There are great arguments for the existence of a supreme being, but unless the gospel is true, the claim that a god exists is either personally meaningless or a horrible threat”
Pilgrim Theology p. 20

FREE STUDY GUIDE OFFER FROM Logos/Faithlife:

A Study and Discussion Guide for Pilgrim Theology [LINK]

by Toby Kurth and Michael S.Horton

Theology should connect to practical living. The Bible does not set truth and experience and our head and our heart against each other. Pilgrim Theology and this Study Guide are both written to help us integrate our faith and practice, what we know and what we do. “Theology is the lived, social, and embodied integration of drama, doctrine, doxology, and discipleship”. This Study Guide will use Drama, Doctrine, Doxology, and Discipleship like the four coordinates of a compass to guide us on our journey to know God.

Kurth, T., & Horton, M. (2013). Pilgrim Theology (Study and Discussion Guide) (pp. 5–6). Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.

 

[Deacon]

FREE Vyrso Book

FREE Vyrso Book:

Hearing God's Voice [LINK]

by Vern Heidebrecht

"We all know we ought to be listening to the voice of God but how do we hear it? Hearing God's Voice identifies ways in which God speaks to his people.
This book will introduce you to a simple yet profound way of recording your walk with God, and how to recognize God's wonders and miracles in your life.
Eight helpful principles will show you how you can test whether you are hearing the voice of God or simply responding to thoughts and circumstances in which you find yourself. And, having heard God's voice, you'll find yourself entering each day with new radiance and God-given confidence."

Vyrso integrates with Logos Bible Software. Use your Logos Login and password to register.

 

[Deacon]

Isaiah: The Old Testament Library Series [LINK]
by Brevard S. Childs

Westminster John Knox [2001] 555 pages

Normally $42.95

FREE - through the month of April

In this important addition to the Old Testament Library, renowned scholar Brevard S. Childs writes on the Old Testament’s most important theological book. He furnishes a fresh translation from the Hebrew and discusses questions of text, philology, historical background, and literary architecture, and then proceeds with a critically informed, theological interpretation of the text.

Childs uses a canonical approach to the scriptures of the Old Testament. Rather than seeking the sources, redactors, or communities “behind” the text at the expense of the text itself, the canonical approach seeks to understand the theological message of the Old Testament as a unified book through its canonical shape.


Excerpt re: Isaiah 14:6

The term ‘almāh (“maiden”) has in the past evoked much controversy, initially because of its translation in Greek by the LXX as parthénos (“virgin”), and its subsequent role in Matt. 1:23. The noun is derived, not from the root “to be concealed” as suggested already by Jerome, but from a homonym, meaning “to be full of vigor,” “to have reached the age of puberty.” Thus the noun refers to a female sexually ripe for marriage. The emphasis does not fall on virginity as such and, in this respect, differs from the Hebrew betûlāh. However, apart from the controversial reference in Prov. 30:19, the women in all the other references to an ‘almāh do actually appear to be virgins (e.g., Gen. 24:43; Ex. 2:8; Ps. 68:26). It is very unlikely that a married woman would still be referred to as an ‘almāh. In sum, the English translation of the Hebrew by the AV as “virgin” is misleading in too narrowly focusing on virginity rather than on sexual maturity. Conversely, the preferred modern translation of “young woman” (NRSV) is too broad a rendering since it wrongly includes young wives.
An additional uncertainty arises because the term ‘almāh occurs with the definite article. Syntactically this opens up a variety of possible options. It can denote a specific maiden either present or known from tradition. Or again, it can refer generically to a class of individuals, or even to an infinite number of maidens. The interpretation can only be determined from the larger context. In my judgment, the collective interpretation of the term as defended by Duhm and Kaiser undermines the function of the sign as described above and is to be rejected.
The mother gives the child the name Immanuel, God-with-us. The name does not occur elsewhere in the Old Testament, but the close parallels from the Psalter (46:8, 12) make clear that it is an expression of trust in the presence of God integral to Israel’s piety. The attempt to locate the formula within a specific “holy war” context or within a liturgical festival remains highly speculative and is not exegetically helpful. One of the most significant features of this verse is the mysterious, even vague and indeterminate, tone that pervades the entire passage. The reader is simply not given information regarding the identity of the maiden, or how precisely the sign functions in relation to the giving of the name Immanuel. It is, therefore, idle to speculate on these matters; rather, the reader can determine if there are other avenues of understanding opened up by the larger context. Specifically, what is the significance of learning how the sign of Immanuel was interpreted from within the subsequent tradition in chapter 8 (cf. below)?
Childs, B. S. (2001). Isaiah: A Commentary. (W. P. Brown, C. A. Newsom, & B. A. Strawn, Eds.) (1st ed., p. 66). Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press.

 

[Deacon]

FREE Vyrso Book:

What I Wish I'd Known, insight from leading women in ministry [LINK]

Practical Advice from Leading Women in Ministry on how to live out the gospel.

Vyrso integrates with Logos Bible Software. Use your Logos Login and password to register.

 

[Deacon]

Five-Year Study Plan by J. Vernon McGee

J. Vernon McGee's Notes and Outlines for the Five-Year Study Plan [LINK]

These Notes and Outlines on each book of the Bible were prepared by Dr. McGee to assist listeners who wanted an even deeper and more thorough understanding of the Word as they followed along with his 5-year Thru-the-Bible radio program.

 

[Deacon]

NOET [LINK] FREEBIE FRIDAY

Noet like Verso, is a product of FaithLife, producers of Logos Bible Software.

Noet produces classic literature rather than biblical literature.

Use your Logos Sign-in and passwords' the free books integrate with Logos Bible Software.

Today’s an exciting day in the history of Noet: we’re launching Freebie Friday! Every Friday, we’ll post an exclusive coupon code on our blog that’s good for a free ebook download. We’ll be offering American fiction, French philosophy, British literature, Greek classics, and more.

The catch? Every Freebie Friday deal only lasts 24 hours, so you have to be quick, or else you’ll miss out.

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Free today: Harvard Classics Shelf of Fiction Volume 10 [LINK]

To kick-off Freebie Friday, we’re offering the 10th volume of the Harvard Classics Shelf of Fiction: American Fiction for free! Just use coupon code ICHABOD at checkout, and you’ll get this ebook for free

 

[Deacon]

Here's another:

A.A. Hodge's Outlines of Theology, rewritten and enlarged [LINK] [1878]

Normally $25.95
FREE with Coupon Code HODGEFB

The new edition contains nearly fifty per cent more matter than the former one. Two chapters have been dropped, and five new ones have been added. Extracts from the principal Confessions, Creeds, and classical theological writers of the great historical churches have been appended to the discussions of the doctrines concerning which the Church is divided. Several chapters have been entirely rewritten, and many others have been materially recast, and enlarged. And the Appendix contains a translation of the CONSENSUS TIGURINUS of Calvin, and of the FORMULA CONSENSUS HELVETICA of Heidegger and Turretin, two Confessions of first class historical and doctrinal interest to the student of Reformed theology, but not easily accessible.

Hodge, A. A. (1878). Outlines of Theology: Rewritten and Enlarged (pp. 9–10). New York: Hodder & Stoughton.