Bible Studies

Popular Bible Study Software

We are certainly in a blessed position for discovering and understanding a wide range of Biblical topics all because we have been born in modern times. Bible study software can help us find just about anything we need to know with a simple push of a button. From Bible study topics, to maps, commentaries, word studies and more, Bible study software has opened up a completely new world that many of us would never have comprehended on our own.

I would like to however at this time issue a word of caution when using any type of Bible software tool. The scriptures are God inspired and too many people try dig deep for some hidden meanings. While it is true there is a wealth of information that can be uncovered do you think God is trying to trick us by hiding deep and meaningful secrets that can only be uncovered with software?

Of course not. Salvation which comes via His word has been available for mankind long before Bible study software come onto the scene. So don't get lost in trying to make the Bible seem more complicated then it is. Use the software to help expound on the topics you need to know about.

Remember as these scriptures warn to not stray away from the simplicity that is in Christ...

2 Corinthians 11:3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.

2 Corinthians 1:12 For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

One of the most popular free Bible study software that a lot of my friends use and rave about is a product called e-sword available from http://www.e-sword.net.

Another Bible study software program that gets rave reviews is Logos. The guys at Logos have an online video demo showing what the software can do at this page: http://www.logos.com/demo http://www.logos.com/demo

Swordsearcher found at http://www.swordsearcher.com is another popular software program. There are also many, many others.

What most of these programs provide is maps of the various locations mentioned in the Bible and maps that show the various journeys undertaken by many of the Bible characters such as the missionary journeys of Paul.

The software programs also come with built in concordances where you can find every instance of a word or phrase mentioned throughout the Bible. This is a very effective way to study various Bible topics.

They also allow you to look up the words in the original Greek and Hebrew languages, give different Bible versions and include multiple commentaries and pre-prepared Bible studies on topics such as marriage.

When looking for Bible study software don't forget to use some of the free online tools. For example because I am online a lot I quite often use the tools provided at http://www.blueletterbible.org

Bible Studies