PC Study Bible Software

[Praxeas]

I've done this before but here we go again :happydance

I use Logos Library
https://www.logos.com/

I chose it because not only can you do exegetical studies it includes a LOT of books besides commentaries but also books on leadership, prayer meetings, weddings etc etc. It's an all around resource for ministry. But there are several upgrades. The Leadership one includes the ministry books and stuff. I started with Original languages and downgraded to leadership to add some commentaries and other resources.

Then I single purchased some books to add on.

If you want straight exegetical stuff Try BibleWorks

http://www.bibleworks.com/

Personally, if I had the money I'd get Bibleworks too. Their tablet app looks better than my Logos

Free stuff I use

Esword plus some premium content like Zodhaites wordstudy and the NET bible commentary (which is free for the older model now)

http://www.e-sword.net/

http://www.e-sword.net/wordstudy.html

I do a lot of concordance quick searches in esword and then Logos for deeper stuff

[Praxeas]

BTW my Logos comes with books on how to learn Hebrew and Greek grammar

[Scott Hutchinson]

Thanks,personally I could use some schooling in these things.

[Praxeas]

Logos is pretty cool and they have a newer version I have not upgraded too yet

But in mine you can click on "biblical places" and up pops a MAP. You can click on a linked location like Ephesus and get results from your library

And to be honest I still have not taken full advantage of this tool. It's pretty complex if you want to learn everything about Logos.

the first page opens up like a web portal with news updates from Logos, suggestions from the Library you own, sometimes even a free book of the month

The APP is ok and works with faithlife study bible now

You can make your own community with Faithlife and share stuff. Watch the Video here

http://www.logos.com/basepackages-a-long?utm_expid=44062-30&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.logos.com%2Fproduct s

[Praxeas]

Oh and never just buy Logos outright. By a lesser upgrade and make sure you surf the Net for a discount code first

Then upgrade at your convenience later

[Scott Hutchinson]

I wish I was more computer savvy and yet my daughter just graduated from college with a degree in graphic design and commercial art.

[Farfel]

Do you know how many of the features the iPhone app has?

[Dedicated Mind]

I've got logos 3 gold with 2000 resources but my search and cross reference isn't working. So I'm going to purchase logos 5 starter version and copy resources.

[Dedicated Mind]

got bibleworks 9 and esword also. i like the esword format best of all 3.

[Praxeas]

Youtube videos on Sermon prepping using Logos (shows how to use Logos)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UOIuGMjgoA&feature=endscreen&NR=1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMraUesw7eU&feature=endscreen&NR=1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNt8hyvwnnY

ETC ETC...once you get used to using Logos it's not so "big"...One of my favorite books is the book on figures of speech found in the bible. It's an older book but really good.

[Praxeas]

Do you know how many of the features the iPhone app has?

For Logos the app is basically the same as my android. You get access to your library (online) but can download certain resources. You can press on a word in a verse and look up the word in your Greek or Hebrew dictionary. You can do a bible word study and check your commentaries.

You can use it as an ebook reader too to access your library and take it on the go

Also you can "link" panels where you can have the bible in the upper part and a second part like another version or a commentary that will keep up with whatever is in the first panel. So if you go to a different verse the bottom panel will go there too

[renee819]

Sounds a whole lot like QuickVerse, which I have. How does it compare with QV?

Not being very computer literate, I don't use all of the features that I have. But it is a good system.

[Farfel]

For Logos the app is basically the same as my android. You get access to your library (online) but can download certain resources. You can press on a word in a verse and look up the word in your Greek or Hebrew dictionary. You can do a bible word study and check your commentaries.

You can use it as an ebook reader too to access your library and take it on the go

Also you can "link" panels where you can have the bible in the upper part and a second part like another version or a commentary that will keep up with whatever is in the first panel. So if you go to a different verse the bottom panel will go there too

This may be a stupid question, but does one have to have the PC version before they can get it for smartphone?

[Praxeas]

Sounds a whole lot like QuickVerse, which I have. How does it compare with QV?

Not being very computer literate, I don't use all of the features that I have. But it is a good system.
Watch the videos

[Praxeas]

This may be a stupid question, but does one have to have the PC version before they can get it for smartphone?
You can download the basic APP for the Iphone/Android or Tabs but it won't have all the books. You can purchase the full version and just install the APP since all your books will be in an online data base anyways. You can also download certain books to your phone or tab

[Praxeas]

Logos Overview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyjF2zfirw0

This next one is for the newest Logos 5. Click the link then in the video pane below the bigger video and click "getting started" video

http://www.logos.com/training/desktop

[Praxeas]

bump

[LUKE2447]

I have Logos and PC Study Bible. I like PC Study Bible better. Bibleworks is awesome as you said and have used it as well though I don't use it anymore because it was my friends and he moved etc...

[navygoat1998]

I have Logos and PC Study Bible. I like PC Study Bible better. Bibleworks is awesome as you said and have used it as well though I don't use it anymore because it was my friends and he moved etc...

I am leaning towards the PC study Bible. What version do you have and what do you recommend???

[LUKE2447]

I am leaning towards the PC study Bible. What version do you have and what do you recommend???

I have the latest. Professional Version 5. All comes down to what you want to do. I use Esword all the time as well for quick stuff as Prax listed. I like the authoring system on PCSB. I put works that I can copy and paste into a WOrd doc. and reference it into my PC Study Bible just as any other work. So it is part of my search criteria on subject or scriptures etc... I have had it probably 20 years and about the same with Logos. Both are good. Seminary is strictly Bibleworks but for the average Joe I don't recommend it.

[Praxeas]

PC study bible tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeINi8kt1Gs

After watching this I think I prefer Logos.

[Praxeas]

I have Logos and PC Study Bible. I like PC Study Bible better. Bibleworks is awesome as you said and have used it as well though I don't use it anymore because it was my friends and he moved etc...
Why do you like it better?

Which Logos do you have and which PC study bible?

[Praxeas]

I have the latest. Professional Version 5. All comes down to what you want to do. I use Esword all the time as well for quick stuff as Prax listed. I like the authoring system on PCSB. I put works that I can copy and paste into a WOrd doc. and reference it into my PC Study Bible just as any other work. So it is part of my search criteria on subject or scriptures etc... I have had it probably 20 years and about the same with Logos. Both are good. Seminary is strictly Bibleworks but for the average Joe I don't recommend it.

You can do that in Logos too.

[Praxeas]

I am leaning towards the PC study Bible. What version do you have and what do you recommend???
Did you watch the videos on Logos?

[LUKE2447]

PC study bible tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeINi8kt1Gs

After watching this I think I prefer Logos.

That guy is not even close to showing you PCSB... Horrible video.

[navygoat1998]

Did you watch the videos on Logos?

Yes but I think my budget tells me that the PC study bible is more my fit.

[LUKE2447]

You can do that in Logos too.

yeah... I have most of my works already in PCSB when they started the Joshua project. Never tried to do what in Logos as they came out with something similar much later. I used Logos up to Version 4 mainly. I loaded 5 on my PC for but never really used it much. I got a new CPU in Feb and never loaded 5 on.

[Praxeas]

Yes but I think my budget tells me that the PC study bible is more my fit.
Which one? There are several levels in both and I bet the most expensive PCSB has less books than the most expensive Logos

[Praxeas]

yeah... I have most of my works already in PCSB when they started the Joshua project. Never tried to do what in Logos as they came out with something similar much later. I used Logos up to Version 4 mainly. I loaded 5 on my PC for but never really used it much. I got a new CPU in Feb and never loaded 5 on.
You paid for Logos 5 and never use it? Im still on 4 because I don't want to spend the money to upgrade

[LUKE2447]

Yes but I think my budget tells me that the PC study bible is more my fit.

Yep... For the price PCSB is better for most. Logos is excellent but I like the interface a little better. If I was going simply for works by number I would go with Logos. However most of the stuff they have I really don't need anyway and simply won't use.

[navygoat1998]

Which one? There are several levels in both and I bet the most expensive PCSB has less books than the most expensive Logos

http://store.biblesoft.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CRL5

Plus some of the commentaries I am looking at are only on the PCSB bible. I think! :heeheehee

[LUKE2447]

You paid for Logos 5 and never use it? Im still on 4 because I don't want to spend the money to upgrade

I used it for about oh maybe a month but used it little. I will probably load it again in the next month. Been extremely busy and just now had time to get on here. I got it because it has more works and if something I really want is out in digital it is more likely to have it.

[Praxeas]

http://store.biblesoft.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CRL5

Plus some of the commentaries I am looking at are only on the PCSB bible. I think! :heeheehee
the only ones I don't have are the ones I have free with esword and they are all public domain I believe. I have twice that many though

[Praxeas]

after thinking about it you may be right. logos prices are a lot higher now that they've gone to version 5

[Praxeas]

I used it for about oh maybe a month but used it little. I will probably load it again in the next month. Been extremely busy and just now had time to get on here. I got it because it has more works and if something I really want is out in digital it is more likely to have it.
you must be rich...wanna donate to my cause for an upgrade?:heeheehee