July 6, 2016

Logos Bible Software iOS | Android | Web | Desktop (The World Map of Christian Apps: 48 tools every Christian should know about; by Jeffrey Kranz)

When I was in seminary, once we had finished our Greek and Gospels classes, then the instructor informed us of some helpful software tools to use for doing exegetical work on scriptures. The Logos Bible Software was one of those tools. Here is some helpful information:

“Logos Bible Software has been a powerful research library for preachers and seminarians (though they’re becoming more lay-friendly). Their intricate tagging system makes Logos an invaluable tool for hardcore Bible geeks.”

From their website: “With easy‐to‐use tools and a massive theological library, Logos 6 delivers insight. Pinpoint answers in seconds, study the Word in its cultural context, uncover meaning in the original languages, and answer questions with confidence.”

Not everyone is going to have the need for the in-depth type of research information that “Logos Bible Software” offers, but just knowing that these sites exist gives us a sense that there are so many different ways we can approach our study of scripture.

Here is a final thought about Logos Software from someone who wrote a commentary on the software:

“I often see Logos at major conferences advertising as software that may appeal to the casual Bible reader. I would urge people to be very cautious before making a significant investment. Logos alone will not change your heart or give you a new desire to read and apply God’s Word. It is a useful aid in Bible study, but is very unlikely to be the key that unlocks new spiritual depths. While it is certainly useful for any Christian, the greatest value is for those who have to do the greatest amount of Bible study and who can purchase the greatest number of resources for it. At the very least, give it a good test-drive before making the financial investment.”

There are so many resources out there to use finding the right one for you and your depth of study is a search you will want to take seriously.

Pastor Dave