Diamond Preacher library or another library better?
Hi, I'm new to Logos and considering a diamond preacher library. It seems to have a significant discount currently. How is this specific library compared to the denominational legacy libraries or a combination of libraries? Such as Reformed library or a library plus a variety of smaller bronze/silver libraries.
I'm hoping to use it primarily for preparing for preaching and teaching. Good commentators would be useful. I'm Evangelical, reformed, baptist. I use works of C.H Spurgeon, R.C Sproul, John Piper, John MacArthur, JC Ryle, Puritians.
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Buying into a Logos library is cumulative. It depends on your style of study and preparation. This is certainly a good package. I think you would be more than happy with it.
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If it was me, I'd compare all the offerings in the 2025 Library, as the "denominational" for the new packages are still to come. There are some really good Reformed Legacy Libraries that you may find more resources that you'd regularly use. That may change when the 2025 Denominational are released.
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Thank you both. It seems like the 2025 preacher's library is geared towards commentaries and things which preachers may find helpful to understand a text. However, I'm wondering if the reformed ones have greater theological accuracy. Could you glance at the 2025 preachers library and yell me if it seems sound like your reformed library?
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I have most of what's in this library. You might add some exegetical references and specific commentaries like NICOT/NICNT and WBC to get where you want to be. I bought commentary sets once I had my first couple of packages when I started. If you get these in a package they are cheaper but do put them on your wishlist if you don't get them first round.
The mind of man is the mill of God, not to grind chaff, but wheat. Thomas Manton | Study hard, for the well is deep, and our brains are shallow. Richard Baxter
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You've identified a great package. The Denominational Libraries will likely be released in January of next year. At that point in time, you could compare this library with your favorite Denominational Library and choose between them. I would recommend this approach if you're only interested in picking one of the 2025 Libraries.
However, if you'd like to get started right away, you've made a really solid pick. Purchasing this Library will also lower the price of the Denominational Libraries, so you may be able to afford a second (perhaps smaller) purchase when they are released if one of the Denominational Libraries has some resources that are very appealing to you.
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Thank you, I'm wondering if the denominational package will be better than a preacher library. As I preach and teach.
I want to get things which will warm the heart to Christ and not just be technical and detached.
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I would recommend identifying some of the more expensive commentary sets from your favorite packages and doing research to identify how closely they line up with the type of material you would like to have available to you for your preaching and teaching preparation. It sounds to me like waiting a month or two for the denominational libraries may be advantageous for your situation.
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