November 20, 2024

Why I love having a digital Bible library (and which one I use).

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If you’ve been around me for more than ten seconds, you’ve probably realized I’m a huge Bible girl. More than that, I LOVE helping women learn how to get into the Bible consistently and in a meaningful way.

I spent many years unnecessarily feeling like a Bible-study failure and I spend a ton of energy developing tools to help other women move past those feelings of failure to walk toward a lifetime of enjoying the Bible.

Being a Bible girl means we’re committed to making Bible study a priority in our lives—and Bible study includes utilizing resources designed to help us understand the Bible better. In the digital age we live in, more and more resources are becoming available online making a wealth of information immediately available and at our fingertips, which is why I think every Bible girl needs a digital Bible library.

By far my favorite digital Bible study tool is Logos Bible Software. I’ve used Logos for well over a decade and absolutely love it. Whether it’s a quick search for something on my phone or a deep dive from my desktop, I use Logos almost daily for both personal study and work.

What is Logos?

Logos Bible Software is an online platform that includes thousands and thousands of Bible study resources. There are Bibles, commentaries, Bible handbooks, maps, Greek and Hebrew tools, and much, much more. Anything and everything you would need for a deep study of Scripture is available. (If you are a Bible teacher, there are also teaching tools to help organize your studies and talks. You can even create slides for your presentations within Logos!)

You can access Logos from your phone or tablet through their app, which is robust and easy to navigate. You can also access Logos from your computer either through downloading the software or through the website version.

Who is Logos for?

Logos Bible Software is an incredible resource. It’s not just for pastors or seminary students. And though it is an incredibly robust and powerful Bible study tool, it is accessible to anyone with an internet connection and desire to dig deeper into your studies.

Logos is for everyone (and FREE to get started).

Regardless of where you are on the Bible Study Boulevard, if you want to grow in your Bible study abilities, I highly recommend you get a free account and start collecting the free monthly resources. Over time, this is a great way to build your Bible study library. (The free resources vary, but they are usually a commentary on a specific book of the Bible.) A free account includes a few Bible versions, a study Bible, a Bible dictionary, an interactive timeline, two commentaries, and more. (See full list and details toward the bottom of this page.)

Logos is essential for the serious student ready to invest in her skills.

If you are just starting out with reading the Bible, I highly recommend a solid study Bible. This is going to be a great first step toward understanding what you are reading, especially until you can learn how to study the Bible for yourself.

But sooner or later, you’re going to grow out of your study Bible. Once you start digging into the Bible on your own you are going to want and need more information than your study Bible can give. This is where Logos comes in and there are several reasons why I love building my Bible study library with Logos (which you will never grow out of!):

  1. Digital on-demand accessibility. I love that I can literally carry my library in my pocket. Through the Logos app, I have on-demand access to all my resources on my phone. I also use the app on my iPad. And, of course, have the same access available on my computer. So whether I am at home, at church (I often will look up Greek/Hebrew words and.or cross-reference as I listen to the sermon), in a small group Bible study, or out in a coffee shop working on deeper study, I can easily find and access exactly what I need.
  2. Cheaper resources. If available, I prefer to purchase new books and resources through Logos instead of hard copies. I used to buy hardcopies, but then I had a hard time bringing everything I wanted with me, if I wanted to head out of the house to study. But I also like to get the Logos version because it is almost always cheaper than buying the hardcopy. Not to mention, the free and highly discounted resources they come out with each month. There are also many Christian books you can purchase through Logos, including a few of my very own books and Bible studies, and they have very competitive prices compared to Kindle, Nook, etc.
  3. It’s built for Bible study. From the layout, to the types of resources, to the way things link to one another, this platform is built to study the Bible. With the game-changing integration with AI in the Logos subscriptions, it stands alone as the premium tool on the market. (Remember, like everything else, there is always a bit of a learning curve!)

Beyond grabbing the free and discounted resources each month, I recommend trying out the free trial for the subscription to see if the deeper, time-saving tools are for you. Then keep an eye on the Logos Libraries and catch a sale to add to your personal library.

What questions do you have about Logos? Let me know!


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    1. Hi, Catherine! Which link are you referring to? The Logos 9 15% offer just ended this week and I haven’t changed the post … I will go do that now. But that link should still give you 10% off now, which is the current offer. Sorry for the confusion. ❤️

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