Jason StoneFor more than a decade now, I have trained pastors and students to leverage Logos for their study of the Bible, including sermon preparation and planning. Over the years, I have heard the same concern time and again: many professionals study the...
Logos StaffThere are several ways to get your hands on Logos 8, the newest version of Logos, but which one is right for you? If you already own Logos and are looking to upgrade to 8, read on. In this post, I explain differences between a feature upgrade and a...
Logos 8 launched last week and with it awesome features like Workflows, Canvas, the Theology Guide, and more. While many Logos users have already chosen to get a complete upgrade (new features and new books), another popular option is the feature...
Morris ProctorIn a previous blog post I showed how to use the reverse interlinear to identify the μέν – δέ construction in the New Testament. Please review that post to fully understand the significance of this discourse feature that Faithlife scholar-in...
I was recently studying 1 Peter 3:18 which in the ESV ends with: being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit Using the inline interlinear feature I observed at the beginning of the first clause was a Greek word (μέν or men) that...
Simon VilleneuveThe Master Expansion Collection encompasses all the Logos Feature Expansions, bringing you the ultimate Bible study experience using the features you love. When you use the Factbook, the Timeline, the Passage Guide, or the Exegetical Guide, you’ll...
Lauren VisserIt’s important to make the most of your time in the Word. Logos 5’s Clause Search gives you more precise results—faster than ever. Sometimes regular searches are just too broad. If you search for “heal,” wanting to find...
Are you studying significant—but lesser-remembered—characters in the life of David, but not sure how to spell Mephibosheth? That’s okay. Logos 5 makes Bible searches as easy and intuitive. Just start typing, and Logos 5 will anticipate your...
Tayler BeedeLogos’ Timeline maps out every major event and time period in biblical and church history—from Adam to our time. You’ll see how all of the Bible’s people, places, and things interconnect with events that span millennia. Both events in your...
Rebecca Van NoordThe newest issue of Bible Study Magazine explores four tough questions, including, “Can God be surprised?” Part of the theme section “Your Temple Won’t Save You,” this article and others dig deep into the books of Jeremiah and Lamentations. It’s the...
Time is running out to take advantage of introductory discounts on Logos 5. Upgrade by the end of the day on February 4 (PST) and save up to 20%! These savings are on top of the discounts you’ll get for Logos 5 books you already own. Upgrade...
One of the perks of working at Logos is you never know who you’re going to run into in the hallways. Recently bestselling artists Kutless dropped in for a tour of the Logos campus. It’s pretty fun to have high-profile visitors drop by...
Jeffrey KranzThe word “lemma” shows up everywhere in original-language books and tools, including Logos 5 features—but what is a lemma? Obviously, it’s a key concept when it comes to digging deeper in Bible study. So What Is a Lemma, Anyway? A lemma is the...
Jack ChambersIf you’ve been on the fence about Logos 5, now’s the perfect time to act. Our introductory pricing window is closing fast—don’t miss this opportunity to save 15% or more on a Logos 5 upgrade. Here are some of the best reasons for upgrading to Logos...
Brandon RappuhnIt’s Saturday night, and your preaching pastor or Sunday school teacher is sick / has a family emergency / is on a plane to Hawaii. And now you’re suddenly teaching in the morning. What do you do? I’m going to show you how to build a memorable...
Kent HendricksLogos 5 base packages are the place to begin building your library. If you’re a new user, a Logos 5 base package is the best way to start your study. You’ll get an integrated theological library—hundreds, even thousands, of books—at up to 91%...
Last week was a bit of a blur for lots of us at Logos, but one thing is clear: everyone’s excited about Logos 5. So excited that Logos.com had to add two new Web servers after we crashed Thursday morning, and even then, we could barely keep up with...
The most anticipated tool for Logos Bible Software has been Personal Books tool. Originally called Personal Book Builder (PBB), the tool was created for Libronix (Logos version 3) so that users could create their own books. It had a few shortcomings...
Rick BrannanThis is the third in a series of three posts called “Syntax Searching for Everyone”. In this video, we’ll peek at Syntax Search Templates. What is a Syntax Search Template? Well, if you watched the video on Query Forms from the...
A new version of Logos 4 will be available later today as a free download to all Logos 4 users. Version 4.0b adds a plethora of new features and improvements and squashes lots of little bugs. If you have automatic updating enabled (screenshot)...
Want to search for Greek and Hebrew words? With the launch of Logos Bible Software 4, we’ve added a feature which makes it easier to search in Greek and Hebrew, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the original languages. Logos 4 lets you type...
The new Logos Bible Software iPhone app has totally revolutionized “Bible study on the go.” There have already been more than 10,000 downloads within the first few days of release—all from a simple Twitter announcement that it was...
Phil GonsMost Bible translations have a variety of footnotes throughout the text, giving you instant access to cross references, alternate translations, text-critical notes, and more. These notes are helpful when studying the Bible on your computer, but you...
One of my favorite features of the Libronix Digital Library System is the ability to link from emails, Word documents, PDFs, blog posts, PowerPoint presentations, etc. to just about anything in Libronix. I’ve blogged about this feature before...
I mentioned in yesterday’s blog post that you may want to keep locked resources on your hard drive so you can (1) search them and (2) find cool new resources to add to your digital library. If you’ve managed to stumble across a locked...
A couple of people have inquired recently if there is a way to change the font in their notes. One user asked, Is there a way to set the default font & font size for Note Files? The default font of 10pt Arial is a tad too small for my eyes...
Have you ever wondered how to open the same resource in two or more separate windows? This question comes up regularly in the newsgroups and in comments on the blog. Rick addressed this about three years ago, but it’s probably about time to cover it...
Last week I got an email with the subject line “Be kind to your older folks.” Good advice, and biblical too (1 Tim 5:1-2; cf. v. 8). Here’s what she had to say: Would you please be kind to us older folks whose eyes are not as sharp as they used to...
A comment on a recent blog post asked, Concerning footnote text, when I am in a resource and move my cursor over a footnote, if it is a previously cited work, then the text shows up as "ibid." Is there any way to list the footnotes, so...
A question I get occasionally is how to link from note files to Word docs, PDFs, etc. Here’s a recent email from a friend: My dad uses Logos in his personal Bible study, and he keeps his notes in the Logos notes files. He recently asked me if it was...