Tell Us How You Use Logos!
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I used Logos 2 for years. The one feature that was very useful was being able to have 3 different passages up simultaneously and being able to change verses in each section independently for comparison. Is it possible to have that happen in Logos 5?
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Hi Ken - and welcome to the forums
Yes, you can do what you are asking in Logos 5 - open multiple copies of a translation and scroll independently.
If you can't work out how to do it please start a separate thread and we will be able to help.
Graham
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Hi Jayson,
I am a house/simple/organic church planter in Central California with simplechurchsuccess.com and LK10.com.
I use English versions, the interlinear at the bottom of the screen (great) along with original language texts (mostly Greek). I like toggling through the language lexicons. I use Notes a lot usually by creating a Note for a specific book (e.g., NT-Mark).
I switched to Logos over ten years ago because it offered Hebrew language access as well as Greek.
Thanks for asking.
John
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How do I use Logos? To begin with, I am a layman. I grew up in Sunday school and church, but never really heard the gospel until my teen years. Now I may have heard it before then, but it never really penetrated until my junior year in high school, at which time I received Christ as my Savior. Since then God’s leading has been very real in my life, and He has allowed me to serve Him largely in teaching (Sunday school, Bible study groups and an occasional pulpit fill) and in administration (in church and the regional boards of a couple of Christian organizations).
A number of years ago I sold my insurance agency and took an early retirement to care for my wife who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness. But what to do in retirement? I bought an aluminum fishing boat and motor along with equipment for a wood shop. And, at that time there was a new computer operating system called “Windows.” So I retired my old IBM DOS based computer and bought a new one.
Shortly after that, I think it was around 1992, I discovered and purchased a new Windows based Bible study program to replace the primitive DOS based one I had been using. That began a love affair with Logos, and we have grown together from that original version all the way through Logos 2, 3, 4 and now 5. The boat, used only a few times, is long gone, and the wood shop equipment has long been used only for maintenance around the house. But Logos remains a vital part of my life.
Every morning, after shaving-showering-dressing, etc., I put on the coffee, feed two dogs and a cat, and then sit down for my daily Bible reading (I follow the Gideon through the year plan) and a time of devotions. Then I turn on my computer and first check world news on The Times of Israel and then my E-Mail. Then I open Logos on one side of my screen and Word on the other. But what do I do with it?
Over the years my life has increasingly been one of study and writing; Bible study lessons and papers on various subjects, etc. Three years ago, though, my first book was published, an eschatological study entitled Nearing Midnight. I have now completed a doctrinal study (yet to be published) with the title of Pelagius, That Saintly Heretic in an Appellate Court, and I am currently working on another one, a collection of (opinionated) papers on a number of subjects called What Have You Heard? And Logos has not only enabled me to do all this, but enriched my life in the doing of it.
So, what do I like most about Logos? That’s hard to say, but perhaps the best thing is that it is such a well-rounded program, and that increasingly so through continuing development. And I can customize it (and have) to my own personal tastes. With the click of an icon I open my basic study set up; my preferred Bible, one commentary, and the list of all my other commentaries, all linked together. And with a click on a few other icons additional resources can be opened without having to look for them. In addition, I like the vast resources I have in Logos, from which I can draw and cite from the minds of many reputable and godly people. I like being able to so easily compare verses in all my preferred Bibles. And the access through the interlinears to the original languages is invaluable. Also, the ability to so easily copy and paste into Word is something I use every day, as well as being able to click on a reference I have cited in Word and having it open in Logos.
Well, I could go on, but let me simply say that for me Logos is a wonderful, God-given tool, and a very important part of my life. And, from the length of this you can tell that I like to write.
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Iam a teacher and preacher Iam using a lot of these great resources for teaching catechism to my fellow students eexcellent resource0
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One of my favorite uses of Logos is the notes feature. I use resources such as Textweek.com to find out what other preachers and others are saying about a text. When I find something that is particularly rich, I clip it and drop it in Notes arranged by Biblical text. When I get done with this "research" I have a note full of great material under a particular text that I can come back to later.
One of my frustrations is that I have on many occasion typed a term or a place in the search box and came up with nothing. At those times I resort to Google and get real information about my question.
Bruce Logue
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I am a Pastor and I have used Logos for Bible studies and academic research for about five years now. I love devotional features in the software. I wish Logos price would be moderate for me to purchase the Portfolio version.
Thanks to Logos
Rev. Fred Mordecai Wireko
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I am a Pastor and I have used Logos for Bible studies and academic research for about five years now. I love devotional features in the software. I wish Logos price would be moderate for me to purchase the Portfolio version.
I too am a Logos and L5 user, and a Pastor. The costs of such a huge collection, can be overwhelming as you mention. I had started with Logos many years ago, and slowly collected resources for my library. when L5 came out and offered portfolio, I too thought that it was something I could only wish for.
I knew it would help me in the various areas of my teaching, preaching and writing. when I found out about their payment plans, this helped me move toward that decision as well. I had to decide that it was important enough, and then researched the licensing policies of Logos and discovered that for a small fee (I think $20), I could transfer my library to another person, as part of my last will and testament. in other words, I could now view this as a rather long-term, investment.
Perhaps this isn't appropriate for this thread, but I wanted to drop my support for you and my opinion about your question. the admins can feel free to move this as necessary.
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Hello Jayson,
I serve as a Sunday School teacher (for Spanish Ministry) and a prison volunteer Bible Professor (in English). Therefore, I use Logos for both. However, I have problems mostly with the Spanish side as the library does not work correctly. For example, when using the Reina Valera 1960, and touch a "letter link" to view its reference, it shows the same from an English Bible. Also, when searching for any book of the Bible, I must remember to enter it English. In my case, I am fluent in both languages, but when I am concentrated and studying in one language, it gets frustrating. Also, do you have a training session for Spanish speaking only? Please, let me know. Thank you, Dr. Ed
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No I don't speak Spanish but speak Dutch and the Dutch bibles are the same way0
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when using the Reina Valera 1960, and touch a "letter link" to view its reference, it shows the same from an English Bible.
Do you have the Reina Valera 1960 set as your preferred Bible?
“The trouble is that everyone talks about reforming others and no one thinks about reforming himself.” St. Peter of Alcántara
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Jayson Bradley said:
Here are some of the things we’d like to know:
- Does Logos help you fill a specific role? (e.g., pastor, student, professor, etc.)
- What tasks do you do you count on Logos to help you with in your study?
- Do you have a favorite feature?
- Do you have particular feedback you’d like to pass along?
Another thread => Tell us how you use Logos! starts with
Robert Geiss said:How do I use Logos? To begin with, I am a layman. I grew up in Sunday school and church, but never really heard the gospel until my teen years. Now I may have heard it before then, but it never really penetrated until my junior year in high school, at which time I received Christ as my Savior. Since then God’s leading has been very real in my life, and He has allowed me to serve Him largely in teaching (Sunday school, Bible study groups and an occasional pulpit fill) and in administration (in church and the regional boards of a couple of Christian organizations).
A number of years ago I sold my insurance agency and took an early retirement to care for my wife who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness. But what to do in retirement? I bought an aluminum fishing boat and motor along with equipment for a wood shop. And, at that time there was a new computer operating system called “Windows.” So I retired my old IBM DOS based computer and bought a new one.
Shortly after that, I think it was around 1992, I discovered and purchased a new Windows based Bible study program to replace the primitive DOS based one I had been using. That began a love affair with Logos, and we have grown together from that original version all the way through Logos 2, 3, 4 and now 5. The boat, used only a few times, is long gone, and the wood shop equipment has long been used only for maintenance around the house. But Logos remains a vital part of my life.
Every morning, after shaving-showering-dressing, etc., I put on the coffee, feed two dogs and a cat, and then sit down for my daily Bible reading (I follow the Gideon through the year plan) and a time of devotions. Then I turn on my computer and first check world news on The Times of Israel and then my E-Mail. Then I open Logos on one side of my screen and Word on the other. But what do I do with it?
Over the years my life has increasingly been one of study and writing; Bible study lessons and papers on various subjects, etc. Three years ago, though, my first book was published, an eschatological study entitled Nearing Midnight. I have now completed a doctrinal study (yet to be published) with the title of Pelagius, That Saintly Heretic in an Appellate Court, and I am currently working on another one, a collection of (opinionated) papers on a number of subjects called What Have You Heard? And Logos has not only enabled me to do all this, but enriched my life in the doing of it.
So, what do I like most about Logos? That’s hard to say, but perhaps the best thing is that it is such a well-rounded program, and that increasingly so through continuing development. And I can customize it (and have) to my own personal tastes. With the click of an icon I open my basic study set up; my preferred Bible, one commentary, and the list of all my other commentaries, all linked together. And with a click on a few other icons additional resources can be opened without having to look for them. In addition, I like the vast resources I have in Logos, from which I can draw and cite from the minds of many reputable and godly people. I like being able to so easily compare verses in all my preferred Bibles. And the access through the interlinears to the original languages is invaluable. Also, the ability to so easily copy and paste into Word is something I use every day, as well as being able to click on a reference I have cited in Word and having it open in Logos.
Well, I could go on, but let me simply say that for me Logos is a wonderful, God-given tool, and a very important part of my life. And, from the length of this you can tell that I like to write.
Keep Smiling [:)]
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Jayson Bradley said:
- Do you have particular feedback you’d like to pass along?
I'm sure I am not the first to suggest this but it would be great to have clippings in the mobile app. I use clippings like a stack of index cards for my pre-sermon reading. As I read through my commentaries I "clip" things that I like ranging from sentences to maps. Then I can easily review these by opening the clippings document and scrolling through. Using notes doesn't seem to create a very usable document for review. Instead of easily scrolling through my gathered notes, I have to click on each one.
When I make notes/highlights in the mobile app I do not have any real confidence that I will be able to get back to that information when I need it. I think mobile clippings would fix this. Am I alone on this?
Thanks!
Pastor Mike
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Clint,
Your feedback and ideas are marvelous, here here!
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Great post, Clint!
I just wanted to reply to one part of it.
Clint Scott said:Bookshelf
For books that you just want to read or want to get around to reading there should be a bookshelf feature. the bookshelf should be empty by default and users only add the books the really want to get around to reading or are reading now... I know they can be added to the shortcut bar but the icons are so tiny and everytime I see an interesting book I didn't even know I had in the library preview I add it to the shortcut bar... it is way to full now... it would be great to have a add to bookshelf option for every volume.
You know you can do this already by using tags. I apply a "Shelf: XXX" tag to most of my books, which is like putting them away on a particular shelf in my physical library. If I wanted to put them in a "Read Later" shelf, I could tag them with "Shelf: TOREAD". Actually, that's precisely what many of us do already (but without the Shelf: prefix), just tag the books you want to get around to reading with TOREAD. Ones that you're in the middle of reading, tag with READING, and ones you've finished reading you can tag with FINISHED. Then it's easy to find them again, by filtering your library:
mytag:TOREAD will show you all the book you're wanting to read, and so on.
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Thank you Rosie, that is brilliant, and makes perfect sense. I'm going to start doing that today
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Thank you Rosi,
That is brilliant, I'm going to start tagging my "To Read" books like this today [:D]
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Another alternative is to use a folder in Favorites.
The shortcut bar is best used for the books/tools/commands that you use most frequently.
Mac Pro (late 2013) OS 12.6.2
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