Friday, May 16, 2014

"How" and "Why" I use Logos Bible Software 5


If you haven't given Logos 5 a look, you really need to. LogosBible Software Version 5 is one of the best bible software programs on the market and for me it's the only one worth using. I've used other top shelf Bible programs but nothing compares to Logos.

               As a church planter and a fulltime minister it's important for me to have tools that are not only high quality but also tools that make my study time more productive. That's exactly what Logos 5 does. Not only does Logos 5 have quality resources like BDAG and Halot (Greek and Hebrew Lexicons) as well as the "Word Biblical Commentary" and the "New International Commentaryon the New and Old Testaments" but it also has speed and connectivity. In the amount of time it would take me to go to my physical book shelf  and get a book I can have hundreds of books open and waiting in Logos.

 
               The interconnectivity or linking between these Logos books is also what makes it an invaluable resource. Let's say I'm studying Revelation and Apocalyptic literature. It's easy to open up a search that will search my entire library for resources related to Apocalyptic literature.

             
In my library when I do this it gives me 26 results in 26 resources. One of those resources is the "Journal of Biblical Literature" volume 105. When I open that resource I find links to other material such as the biblical text of Daniel as well as the Dead Sea Scrolls. A quick click on the link and I have the Dead Sea Scrolls opened up and I'm read the source material.

 
               Along with my role as a preacher of God's word I am also a student at Knox Theological Seminary perusing a Masters in Christian and Classic Studies. Logos5 has also been an invaluable tool for my class work as well. Below you will find a few videos I created to share with my fellow Knox students showing how Logos can be used to help study the classics.


 

               It's my opinion that every Christian, researcher, preacher, teacher, and student should have Logos Bible Software 5 running on their computer. And what's great is that Logos has different base Packages ranging from the basic to the advanced.

               Give my friend at Logos, Dave Kaplan, a call  1-360-685-2304 (or one of the other fantastic sales agents 1-800-875-6467) or drop him an email:  kaplan@logos.com and see what package is right for you.