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Posted in Bible Study, Musings on Sep 20th, 2008
Sometimes church members ask me what is the best translation to use. For a short answer I like the Holman Christian Standard Bible for readability and understanding and the English Standard Version for study and accuracy. The King James is good if you like to read your favorite passages in the version you most often [...]
Posted in Bible Study on Jun 13th, 2008
Some people wonder what is casting lots. It was kind of like our shooting craps. And the Roman Soldiers did it for Jesus expensive tunic. What did they use? It is possible that they used something like this.
It is called a Roman D20 and this one is up for sale at $18,000 at the [...]
Posted in Bible Software, Bible Study on Jun 11th, 2008
If you’ve read my column in Christian Computing Magazine, then you know I like e-Sword as the best free Bible Study software available. The creator is a fine man for giving this away to people more than 5 million people. Now you can go to e-Sword Live and use much of the free resources online. [...]
Posted in Bible Study, Digital Bible Study, Preaching on May 25th, 2008
I like Bible Study software. It is fun to play with and use. I like to learn how to get the most out of them. It is just enjoyable. Plus, for anyone who reads, studies, or teaches the Word, it is helpful to have and know how to use a good, powerful Bible Study program.
But [...]
Posted in Bible Study, Digital Bible Study, KevinPurcell.org on May 11th, 2008
Back in the dark ages of the computing we were told we would have dumb client computers that were connected by a network to a main computer with all the software on it. People scoffed but while those days are not here, they are getting closer.
Today you can use a office suite online via Google [...]
Posted in Bible Software, Bible Study, Digital Bible Study on May 11th, 2008
Found a great by a lay pastor and software creator by the name of Jerry Foster. He has created a site with a very comprehensive Bible software review. It is nicely done with a chart listing the features of the major programs and ranking of the reviewer’s favorites. It is well done. The list leaves [...]
Posted in Bible Study, KevinPurcell.org on Dec 11th, 2007
I’ve posted a new page with a Bible Study I wrote using the film It’s a Wonderful Life. See the link to the right. If you are a High Peak member don’t look a this till after the study is over or it will spoil the fun. Just kidding, sort of.
Posted in Bible Study, Digital Bible Study on Sep 25th, 2007
Correction: In this month’s Christian Computing Magazine Article I provided an overview of PocketBible for Windows, the first effort at a desktop Bible Study package from Laridian. I have to apologize for two errors that require a correction and a clarification. First, I stated that they made a glaring omission; they did not include [...]
Posted in Bible Study on Jan 12th, 2007
I really like this. I found it on Beliefnet.com, but it apparently came from the book Grace On the Go: 101 Quick Ways to Pray.
Here is the list …
Alarm Clock Alleluia – When your alarm goes off, say a quick prayer praising God for the day. Or use the verse “This is the day [...]
Posted in Bible Study, Digital Bible Study, Preaching on Jan 5th, 2007
BibleMap.org is a unique site, now in beta, that uses Google Maps to show where Biblical locations are. You open a Bible browser and then click on a place name that is highlighted. It takes you to the Google Map of that location. It is in beta, but worked well in my [...]
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