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Lexham Bible Dictionary Update: 174 New Articles

The Lexham Bible Dictionary, the world’s most advanced Bible dictionary, recently got a major update—174 new articles.  Since you’re a Faithlife Study Bible owner, you got it for free!

The Lexham Bible Dictionary provides some of the more in-depth content you’ll find in the Faithlife Study Bible.

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The new batch of articles amounts to a total of 168,569 words. To put that in perspective, the median book length is 64,000 words. This update is more than twice as large.

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Here are some of the most notable new articles:

There are two different ways to find these articles, as well as many others like them:

1.) You’ll encounter them as you read the FSB on your mobile device, or at Bible.Faithlife.com.

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2.) Or, if you’d like to read about something specific, open the Lexham Bible Dictionary using the “Resources” menu in the app. Just like a regular dictionary, the entries in a Bible dictionary are organized alphabetically. They are also connected to verses that mention those topics, so you can browse by topic or search by reference.

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We are constantly adding to and updating the Lexham Bible Dictionary, so it will always feature the latest scholarship. It’s included when you download the Faithlife Study Bible app on your smartphone or tablet. Download it today, and you can enjoy the world’s most advanced Bible dictionary instantly!

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Black Friday Deals for Everyone!

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The Logos family of brands has exceptional Black Friday deals for everyone across Logos, Vyrso, Proclaim, and Faithlife—check out which ones are best for you.

For students of Scripture

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Regularly $39.95—on sale for $29.95

Use the coupon code BLACKFRIDAY2013

Edited by J. I. Packer, these are some of the most universally trusted study notes in the world. More than 80,000 cross-references and over 200 full-color charts make this resource an excellent addition to your Faithlife Study Bible app.

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If you’re ready to take the next step in your study of Scripture, a concise, reliable theology resource like this one with strong emphasis on the scriptural basis for each doctrine is a great place to start.

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Follow Nik and Ruth Ripken as they embark on a missionary pilgrimage to one of the most dangerous places on earth. Watch as they wrestle with doubt, and God shows himself faithful.

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There will always be a measure of Christianity that defies explanation and must be experienced. Henry Blackaby has spent a lifetime leading others toward a personal encounter with God. In this book, his son Richard joins him on a return to the basics.

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Scripture describes many places that none of us have been able to experience—heaven one of the most important among them. This book departs from the traditionally cold descriptions of heaven you’ll encounter in most theology books, and opts instead to tell stories, moving and dramatic.

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Bestselling author Derek Prince and his wife, Ruth, expound from personal experience and study seven biblical principles for finding a godly mate.

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Not your average couple’s devotional, Songs in the Key of Solomon will invite you and your spouse to read, laugh, think, and pray together.

For pastors & ministry leaders

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New Testament authors regularly quote and reference Old Testament passages. D. A. Carson and G. K. Beale led a team of scholars to catalog and comment on each instance, even some of the more subtle allusions. This is a valuable tool for every Bible teacher.

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Get a Free Book by A. T. Robertson

Every month, you can download a new free book at Logos.com/FreeBook, and enjoy it in your Faithlife Study Bible app.

Each month, we select a title you can get for free, as well as a collection to give away that includes that resource. We give away one book to a lot of people, and a lot of books to one person, every month!

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October’s free book is A. T. Robertson’s Paul, the Interpreter of Christ. Robertson grew up during the Civil War, and taught as a professor of New Testament interpretation until 1934. He wrote broadly during his lifetime, but paid special attention to the life and letters of Paul. This title examines how Paul understood and wrote about the life of Christ. You can download it right now for free, and read it using your Faithlife app—these books aren’t just for Logos 5.

After you download your free book, it only takes an extra moment to enter for your chance to win a much larger collection of resources. This month, you could win the A. T. Robertson Collection (15 vols.), which contains all of his writings on Paul’s life, several commentaries, and many of Robertson’s lectures and speeches. Just like all our giveaways, you can tweet, post, and share with your friends to increase your chances of winning.


Sign up for our Freebies and Free Book of the Month email lists to get reminders each month.

A quick recap

Head to Logos.com/FreeBook and:

  • Download this month’s free book to enjoy in your Faithlife Study Bible app
  • Enter for your chance to win many more free books
  • Subscribe to the Freebies and Free Book of the Month email lists

Get the Faithlife Study Bible app for iOS, Android, or Kindle Fire, and start enjoying your free book today!

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Marriage, Sex, and Questions Kids Ask

Farrel_394 b p hugBestselling authors and relationship experts Bill and Pam Farrel have teamed up with Faithlife to host a book group centered on their new devotional, A Couple’s Journey with God. To better connect the book group with the authors, we sat down with Bill and Pam. Here’s what they told us.

Q: Is it true you have a formula in Red-Hot Monogamy that calculates how much time it takes for a couple to create a love that lasts a lifetime?

Yes, we explain how much T.I.M.E. investment it takes to keep a red-hot love life with a simple acrostic:

  1. Ten to twenty minutes a day of talk time to stay emotionally connected.
  2. Invest in a weekly date night to keep fanning the flame.
  3. Monthly all-day getaway to be sure that your needs for romance and sex are met.
  4. Escape yearly—or better yet, twice a year: once for a marriage conference, and once for some rest and romance, like on your anniversary.

Q: What are a few ways couples can keep the Bible central to their relationship?

Bill and I see Bible study like one wonderful adventure! Anytime we learn something about biblical history, context, or words, we run and share it with the other! We also encourage couples to do the simple basics so they can feel successful with the Bible:

  • Attend a Bible-teaching church together weekly.
  • Be involved in a Bible study group together.

Have a five-minute time in the Word, like we encourage in A Couple’s Journey with God.

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30% off the Marriage, Sex, and Questions Kids Ask book bundle:

Save 30% on three of Bill and Pam’s most popular books on Vyrso.com. The book bundle includes the authors’ latest release: 10 Questions Kids Ask about Sex. Sale ends May 14.

  1. Red-Hot Monogamy: Making Your Marriage Sizzle

    2. With their trademark insight, humor, and candid personal perspectives, Bill and Pam reveal the truth about sexual relationships in marriage and what husbands and wives need to know to keep the embers burning.

    • Sex is like fireworks!—why a little skill turns marriage into red-hot monogamy
    • How sex works best emotionally, physically, and physiologically
    • How to avoid the pleasure thieves that steal your chance for fulfillment
  2. 52 Ways to Wow Your Husband: How to Put a Smile on His Face

    3. With humor and creativity, Pam delivers humor and wisdom in a fun woman-to-woman style through inspirational stories, godly advice, and easy-to-read offerings that include:

    • Wow assignments: simple ways to support, love, and encourage husbands
    • Wow wisdom: Bible verses and wisdom to help women cover their spouse with prayer
    • Wow dates: creative ideas for everything from shared meals to weekend getaways
  3. 10 Questions Kids Ask about Sex

    4. Every parent wants to help their children make wise choices. Now Bill and Pam bring their trademark humor and characteristic wisdom to one of the scariest topics of all: teaching kids about sex.

    • Lay a foundation for healthy conversation.
    • Articulate God’s view of sex.
    • Protect your children by giving them the right information at the right time.

Sale ends May 14.

Want more from Bill and Pam? Check out the Vyrso blog for more posts by the Farrels, or join the Faithlife book group!