This method I did know about, thanks though. I am wondering if there are any other self contained ones.
Is the commentary more "reformed" than MacArthur (and I am using a loose definition here in regard to MacArthur because I know he is dispensational among other things) or is it more generally evangelical?
Sounds good.
Ok so there might be some wonky stuff in it. Good to know.
For logos you don't need packages... get Poole, Henry, a study bible, a translation of your choice and you get something solid for < 100$
That's fair. It's still more money than I'm willing to pay right now, but that is a great budget option.
Also, you can, I believe download Logos 10 for free, then get Logos 6 Reformed Starter Legacy; it comes with Henry and Poole; for $35.
yeah great deal. Creeds/WCF as well!
And another way he could do it if he gets this, is go ahead and when money allows, also add Legacies 5,7,8,&9 which are all normally $35, but will decrease in price due to Dynamic Pricing when resources overlap.
For the program - https://www.e-sword.net/
Yes, that is what I was looking at. I will check this out.
How does their pricing work? Is it one-time purchase like in the old days or do you pay every year and keep getting upgrades? I think I still have a Logos CD-ROM for PC floating around from the late 90s, but I doubt it would work on my modern Mac.
To my knowledge you only have to pay for what you want, once. Since the new versions engines are usually always free, you can always upgrade from one version to another at no cost. But the new features that come out with each version must be paid for. Also, I think they are starting a new model, if you like AI enhanced study, where you can subscribe monthly and have that integrated into your software. While I dont know the ends and outs, Logos 10 might be the last full-blown program that you can purchase and run as a stand-alone, but you will always be able to add books to it, and they have promised to perpetually update it for future OS's. Possibly, going forward, if you would like new features, since most will include AI enhancement, you will have to subscribe to LogosPro. This doesnt bother me, since even with Logos10, it does more than any other Bible software out there; so I personally dont care if I ever get another feature, as long as I can keep adding books, and use the program as is. I personally do not favor AI integrated in the software, but all the Theo-nerds were begging Logos for it, but they didnt realize that the cost of doing so, was ultimately going to push them into subscription model; since as they explained that AI costs Logos per inquiry, and subscription was the only feasible way to offer it.
See, I havent really found Logos to be expensive. I have roughly 4,000 or so books, and I think I have spent roughly $8,000 over the years; so this comes out to about $2.00 a book. This is not to mention how each book is tagged and integrated for study. You are really not going to find a cheaper place to get theological books, even on Amazon. Considering they also do non-interest monthly payments, I can put say $300 of stuff on payment, spend 5-6 months paying it, and then go to something else. But I agree with you, it can be hard when they have so many awesome sales each month. One really doesnt have to pay for anything full price if they have patience.
