Do you incorporate a paper Bible in you studies and note taking

Most of the time I do all of my study with my Logos library on my Surface Pro 3 and take my notes in Word or Onenote.  My regular Bibles for study are the NIV 1984 and the NA 28 in the Logos 6.

For personal Bible Study, I exclusively use Logos 6 Desktop in the comfort of my home, and my notes (if any) are in Logos also. For Bible Study at church, I use the mobile app (Bible) for reading and highlighting passages with a paper notebook for notes and writing down Scripture references. I carry my paper Bible (along with Logos Mobile App on a tablet, and a paper sermon journal) to all church services.

My paper Bible gets used very rarely, mostly for occasions such as family devotions in the evening.  

I always carry a paper Bible to the pulpit whether I use it or not.  When I stand before the people, lean forward over the pulpit and pronounce, "This is God's Word!  You can trust it!"  an iPad doesn't have the same impact as a well-worn, leather-covered, paper Bible with a couple loose post-it notes fluttering to the ground.

I have not used a paper Bible for years.  I slowly moved away from a paper Bible when I started using Olive Tree on my Palm Pilots.  Now I only use the Logos app on my iPad to preach from and to read from.

I love paper Bibles, legal pads, index cards and fountain pens. All from habit, but mainly to avoid distraction. Print forces one to read. Physical writing is more thoughtful. I wrote professionally on paper and typed from my handwritten manuscripts. 

Gao Lu said:

My paper Bible gets used very rarely, mostly for occasions such as family devotions in the evening.  

I always carry a paper Bible to the pulpit whether I use it or not.  When I stand before the people, lean forward over the pulpit and pronounce, "This is God's Word!  You can trust it!"  an iPad doesn't have the same impact as a well-worn, leather-covered, paper Bible with a couple loose post-it notes fluttering to the ground.

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Most of the time, people can recognize a leather Bible from a mile away, but an iPad won't be recognized as such (who knows, you may have a video game collection on that thing). At times, you may need to be recognizable to people who may be looking for you to lead them to God, without opening your mouth. Pastors, Ministers, Evangelist, etc. have a certain look rather they carry a leather Bible or not, bu those not familiar with church will not readily recognize that look. So, a leather Bible still has visual impact, as a doctors stethoscope and labcoat does. [:)]

I find that if I want a distraction-free encounter with God's word, the paper Bible is preferred.  Logos is so good at linking in interesting cross-references that I often get distracted down one of those rabbit trails.  I know I can put it in reader mode and turn off much of that, but it takes too much discipline that the paper Bible enforces on me.

Also, my paper Bible's batteries have never run down ;-).

Perhaps a little off topic, but I am looking at fountain pens for journaling and note taking. Any recommendations for a beginner? Thanks in advance!

[LOL!] That happens to you, too?

I haven't opened a paper Bible in years.

For study, I read on an iPad tablet.  I find that it is easier to take notes and control their location much easier on a tablet.  I even have developed a stock process of highlighting (while creating a new note file, if necessary), copying the highlight, editing the highlight to become a note, adjusting the note title, pasting the entire highlight INTO the note, then adding any of my own comments.  Thus, my note file becomes quite readable in its own way.

I research new topics on a PC where its easier to perform complex searches and build folders in favorites.  Also, I can process my notes and copy / paste into presentation material as I prepare class notes.

I tend to use the free ESV Bible app on my tablet in the pew.  It has been greatly improved in the last year and I find it a lot faster than Logos for verse lookup.  There I take sermon notes on the bulletin because I don't expect to archive the content.

Sean Collins said:

Perhaps a little off topic, but I am looking at fountain pens for journaling and note taking. Any recommendations for a beginner? Thanks in advance!

Fountain pens demand a bit of discipline, but if you want something well made at a very reasonable price, look at a Pilot Metropolitan and get the Con-50 converter to fill from a bottle. Or look at some of the lower price Cross pens. I avoid cartridges because you pay a lot for the convenience and bottle fill wets the nib which is very practical. You also have the freedom to choose an ink that best works for you.

If you need more info check out this forum: http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/

I used to be a paper Bible and journal guy, then after having Logos a couple years, I changed up and did all my reading and notes on Logos. Just recently though I've switched back (after about 2 years). I find that I comprehend and remember the text better on a paper Bible. I still use Logos for Bible study, but use my paper Bible for regular morning reading (although I definitely still often look up a passage or 2 with Logos while in my devotional reading time).  I still use Logos for notes I take on the Bible, but for morning devotion notes (which I consider different) I use a paper journal. It seems to stick with me way better for some reason. I don't know if It's because of the quick-scan nature of the internet or what, but my mind seems to read and forget most digital text. I'm excited about some of the new reader friendly Bible's being released lately like Crossway's Reader versions, and the new kickstarter Bibliotheca!

Gao Lu said:

I always carry a paper Bible to the pulpit 

I use Logos at church except when I am on the pulpit - mostly for Scripture reading then it is paper Bible.  

When doing a church presentation I have power point running but with my paper Bible in hand.

In class or Bible study it is Logos.  

Was in one Bible study where I was studying the presenters methods where someone asked a question that the presenter could not answer off the top of his head. The presenter turned to me and asked me to look it up.  Logos came to the rescue. Lesson learned: Always have a second in the room.

I haven't used a paper Bible regularly for years.... in the glove box i keep a small pocket NJB leather, and on my prayer desk there is a NOAB 3rd A. but it is only occasionally used, but some times I do feel the need to turn to it where I am studying and read it on paper. But this action is more a way of reminding me when i return of the insight I had yesterday....

-Dan

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Bryce Hufford said:

 I like hearing about the methods others use in their Bible study.

Thankful can use screen capture of Logos 6 and paste to create parallel passages with highlighting showing range of verbal expression.  Attached Ephesians parallel example of NA28 and AV 1873:

1830.EphesiansNA28-AV1873.docx

Printed handouts are useful in facilities where electronic devices are not allowed.

Keep Smiling

That is quite a useful work of art!  Thanks.

Does anyone keep paper bibles around to give away?  I have a stack in the closet for that, but they are dusty.  

Paper/Leather Bibles are a universal medium for handing out. Handing out Tablets with eBibles loaded will most likely not be an economical way to go for some time. For those of us very serious and heavily involved in study, Logos can't be beat.

I use print Bibles principally when I'm praying in churches and chapels.

I have a Cambridge Clarion ESV, which is a goatskin cover, single-column format black-letter premium Bible. The binding is very limp and lays down flat anywhere you open it. It is beautiful and well-crafted in every respect. No Logos-formatted version can touch it.

Dan

What is NOAB 3rd?

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EastTN, that is wisdom! [;)]

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Gao Lu said:

Does anyone keep paper bibles around to give away?

Yes.  Prisons have physical book limits for residents while halfway houses let clients have more.  Study Bibles are popular.

Whyndell Grizzard said:

I have been trying to print the NET with Higlighting and its footnotes but so far unsuccesful- any ideas?

Logos Resource has Column display with option to "Show footnotes on page":

Logos 6 can print the NET Bible with Footnotes:

Keep Smiling

Thanks KS4J

Copy Bible Verse allows me to do it as well- did not find this out till after I posted- have the NT already to print, will be doing the OT soon- looks great so far- and yes its because the old eyes need a little help.