Me Again

Hi Again,

Well after crashing around L4 with the freeware that was posted (Thankyou for that post) and watching a truckload of tutuoial help videos hoping I would get my head around this super duper bible software I have quite sucessfully confussed myself. Tongue Tied When I watch the vid's it all makes sense and I get very excited becuase It is excalty what I want to do. And I go away saying yep I can do that!! Big Smile

So Last night Oz time I decided to purchase the Bible Study Library (Mac version) so 4 and bit gb later I am up and running. and its all there and I Very happy.....Even entry the competition, Daughter would love an Ipad, so would I for that matter lol

So heres my question(s) I start on the home page and then what ?..... In the tutorials Vids everyone has these wonderful looking layouts and things just seem to line up and be there for them. I want that some how... They make it look so good and so easy, and I am sure it is.

So have I purchased such a powerful program that is way beyond my ability. I have only been born again for 5 years, and the only bibles I own are a Nkjv, NLT, and NIV. I used the cross refferences in the margins and condances and maps which in the back of all the bibles., These all my study tools I have. and I just open up the bibles comparing the verses and cross refference and have a note pad write things down on. But I was finding this wasn't enough, I need to go deeper into the things of God, some one mentioned bible software to me, So I Googled and I ended up here. I guess I am trying to say I feel like a duck out of water.and very overwhelmed. It is like I have this great package and I don't how to use it. And everyone else on this forrum seems so smart and knows what they are doing, And are benifitting from it, Where here I am just starring at the screen. Are all you guys Pastors or something, is that why you ones purchased this program becuase you ones preach, I don't preach yet, maybe one day And I certainly aren't a Pastor.

In closing I did see the manual you can purchase but funds are bit low at this stage.I got to keep the wife happy so maybe I will just save up and have to purchase that later on.

Thankyou for your time, All coments greatly appreicated

God Bless you

Erik

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Paul N

Hey Erik,

Let me tell you its comforting to read your post. I'm starting semester 7 (year 4 of seminary) with two semesters of greek under my belt, and I too find Logos to be overwhelming much of the time.

I think a good place to start with Logos is a goal of what you do and don't want to get out of Logos.

I really don't find myself reading any of the resources cover to cover so general books are not my focus in Logos. I envision Logos being a great resource to me for gathering resources from everywhere on a particular subject, doctrine, truth, verse/word in scripture. Logos is incredibly useful for this.

I also see Logos being used by me to properly divide truth in a verse or passage of scripture by way of the original languages and then pulling insight out of its study. The use of lexicons, commentaries, word dictionaries, and the various word study tools not only make this easier, but so much more fruitful for the time I invest.

Many have found the resources on the iPod a great way to read without being stuck to the desktop or tethered to a laptop cord.

The ability to converse with "dead guys" through the reading of a particular author's life work is a great way to "stand on the shoulders of those that have come before us" and not reinvent the tireless work that has already been accomplished.

While Logos can seem like a giant when it comes to potential, remember its under your control and you purchased it for a reason. Let it work for you and not sweep you away!

Tom Philpot (Faithlife)

So, here are some things you can do:

1) Enter a passage on the home page and click "Go!"... That will open the default bible study layout with a passage guide and an exegetical guide. (Hint: choose a smaller range for best results, something like "Genesis 3:1-15", rather than a whole book like "Genesis"). You can even type things like "David and Goliath".

2) Type "Open <book name>" from the command bar to open a book in your library. Or just click on the Library icon and open a book.

3) To browse what books you have, you can click on the Library icon and type in a query. A query can be as simple as some text, e.g. "Corinthians", or something complicated like "author:wiersbe". Then you can open the book by double clicking on it (or dragging it to an empty spot in the window).

4) Once you have some books open, try dragging them around to rearrange them.

5) Try opening the Tools menu and clicking on each of the options to see what they do.

6) Check out some of the user edited content here: http://wiki.logos.com/

7) Click on the Help menu and then "Logos Bible Software Help" to open the Help resource.

8) Check out the Logos blog for hints from Morris Proctor: http://blog.logos.com/

Someone has said that Logos 4 is to Bible study what Photoshop is to image editing. It's professional quality software, but to get the most out of it, you'll have to put a little bit of time (not that much) into it.

Mike Binks

Hi Erik

When I first received Logos - back just before L4 item 1 of Tom's list is about all that I did with Logos.

My principle aim was to expand my stock of commentaries and to get the information target at the text I was using to prepare a sermon.

For quite a while I just used the default layout and only played with other bits in the idle time while the kettle was boiling.

After a while I 'prioritised' my bibles and commentaries then I created a layout for my general work that suited me a little better.

I recommend the KISS principle and just unfold the wonders of Logos one at a time rather than going at it hell for leather.

Keep Smiling 4 Jesus :)

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/167673#Comment_167673

After reading Tom's list, another idea is setting preferred bible, then edit a reading plan - both on Home Page (blue bar in top of window)

decided to purchase the Bible Study Library

Looking at Logos Package comparison => http://www.logos.com/comparison noticed 23 English Bibles in Bible Study Library package, many with reverse interlinears. Fun idea: when a bible is open (e.g. English Standard Version), click on stuff to see what happens:

I recommend the KISS principle

Personally prefer KISSES => Keep It Short, Sweet, & Especially Simple

Thankful for Alpha and Beta participation - learned many features one at a time - trying to replicate posted issues worthwhile experience.

Keep Smiling [:)]

Mike Binks

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/167695#Comment_167695

I recommend the KISS principle

Personally prefer KISSES => Keep It Short, Sweet, & Especially Simple

That is because, underneath it all, you are basically a nice chap - whereas ...

Erik Eggleston

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/167697#Comment_167697

Wow !!, Thankyou all so much for your time and feedback. It has help me realise a few things. So thankyou allonce again

Paul I am sure you were just being nice You seem like you are well on your way in your bible studies, Where as I still wet behind the ears.[:D]

Tom Your a champion, These eight tips will keep me busy as well as get a fell for the L4.[Y]

Mr Binks, Thankyou for your KISS, [:$] lol I had forggotten that rule of thumb, It was told to me many times when I was doing my apprenticeship,

Keep smiling4Jesus!! .... Thankyou for the screenie, I love Pictures I am a visual person.

God bless

Erik

Mike S.

After you get a little more familiar with Logos (i.e. in a week or so [:D] ), I would strongly recommend Mark Barnes videos on creating a sermon. They're basically a fantastic guide into in depth bible study with Logos:

http://www.4-14.org.uk/logos-bible-software-tutorial-videos