{"id":7653,"date":"2014-11-07T16:53:58","date_gmt":"2014-11-08T00:53:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/admin.patheos.com\/blogs\/thepangeablog\/?p=7653"},"modified":"2014-11-09T11:47:38","modified_gmt":"2014-11-09T19:47:38","slug":"logos-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/thepangeablog\/2014\/11\/07\/logos-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Logos 6: Why I’m a Big Fan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/head>

\"logos<\/a> There are several ways to do bible study. The old fashion way, with a Bible, books, and journal works just fine. You can highlight, crease your favorite pages, and write notes. There\u2019s something humanizing about this slow process of study. For those who are not worried about expediting study time, this post is probably not for you.<\/p>\n

However, if you want to get more out of your study times when it comes to prepping a sermon, researching a biblical or theological topic, or preparing a lecture, then Logos 6 is the resource for you.<\/p>\n

What I love about Logos 6 (and previous versions) is that the search functionality allows you to explore all of your resources simultaneously. Everything is indexed so that when you look up something, and say Matthew 25, everything in your entire library that mentions that passage comes up. In other words, you don\u2019t have to second guess\u00a0where you read that \u201cone idea\u201d that pertains to the topic at hand.<\/p>\n

This connects to the second thing I love about Logos 6: it\u2019s quickness. This version runs exceptionally smooth on my laptop. I\u2019ve loved to previous versions, But admittedly there were times when it felt like the lag time was a bit long. Thankfully, that has not been the major issue with this new version. In fact, it runs about as quick as my Internet speed. Of course your computers speed will make a big difference, but no matter your hardware, this software runs noticeably\u00a0better!<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve got to say that Logos has been working on their graphics as well. Every time I do is search and I clicked the media tab, I get excited! Graphics are clean, often look cool, and easily integrate into sermon notes. I love the Interactive Media features!!!<\/p>\n

And then comes the coolest part of the graphics: Visual Copy!!!!! Seriously. This. Is. Cool. Any time you are reading a book in Logos 6 you can highlight it and select \u201cVisual Copy.\u201d This takes the quote and puts it into social media \u201cmeme\u201d format with several backgrounds to choose from! Great for sermon notes or for sharing with friends on Facebook and Twitter. Here are two examples, the first for fun, the second for Sunday\u2019s sermon\u2026 \"Wright<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Angels<\/a><\/p>\n

Come on now\u2026 that is flat out cool and convenient.<\/p>\n