Lighting the Lamp

[Methods: Accordance 9] Good Bible study technique starts with learning to read the Bible better. Experts call this a "close reading" of the text. Here's how to construct an Accordance workspace to practice this technique, as well as access the three most important categories of external tools for increasing our comprehension of the text.

[Methods: Accordance 9] Confused about which Bible translation is the best? Dr. J walks us through the three basic categories of Bible translations, describing their differences, and detailing the tasks for which each category is best suited. This podcast also shows users how to organize the Bibles in their Accordance libraries into subfolders by category—and how to set their text display preferences to increase reading comprehension.

[Methods: : Accordance 9] Ever wondered how to study a book in the Bible? In this podcast, Dr. J walks viewers through the process step-by-step. Learn where to go for that essential "background information," how to begin a study properly, and how to record and organize your notes for easy access later.

[Resources: Accordance 9] The UBS Handbooks—NT are a 20 volume series of highly-regarded translators notes on the New Testament. Written in plain English, intended for working translators, these commentaries offer a wealth of insight into understanding—and communicating—the original sense of the Bible text. Dr. J showcases these commentaries by walking through three different Bible passages: John 1:1; Rom. 3:4; Col. 1:15.

[Intermediate: Accordance 9] Accordance 9.5.2's new "smart amplify" from analysis makes a great tool even better. Locate all occurances of any form instantly. Search any resource directly right from the analysis pane. This episode clearly demonstrates some of the advantages of English key number Bibles over regular Bibles—and the advantage of grammatically tagged original lanaguge texts. Take your research to the next level!

[Intermediate: Accordance 9] Accordance 9.5.1 introduces "enhanced key numbers," which integrate information from multiple tagged texts in Instant Details, distinguish G/K numbers from Strong's numbers, and support advanced "phrase-tagging"—like that found in the new Mounce-NT.

[Basic: Accordance 9] Accordance's new "Dynamic interlinear" transforms a simple Bible study tool into a powerful aid for exegetes at every level. Fully customizable, this interlinear uses any tagged text as a base text, then allows users to adds row for parsing, parts of speech, syntactical analysis, multiple translations, even multiple original language manuscripts!

[Resources: Accordance 9] Looking for help with a contemporary issue? You can't do better than Zondervan's Counterpoint series. Top-notch Christian scholars offer their viewpoints—and their comments on each other's views—in these sixteen volumes. Topics range from Christian Apologetics, to creationism, divorce and remarriage, Christian baptism, women in ministry and worship. These resources are great for personal study, small groups or the classroom.

[Basic: Accordance 9] User Notes allow us to add our own notes and commentary to any Bible or text in Accordance. This podcast demonstrates how to add and edit a User Note, plus how to make a custom User Notes file of our own! It also includes tips on opening and searching User Notes in several different ways.

[Bible Studies: Accordance 9] Accordance's Parallels are included with every copy of Accordance, but do you know how to use them effectively? This podcast uses a study of Mark 1:29-32, the healing of Peter's mother-in-law, to showcase the contribution Parallels can make to understanding a Bible passage.

[Basic: Accordance 9 and iOS 1.2] Need help learning Accordance Bible software? This podcast is for you. Our updated browser-based help is now easier to use than ever, with interactive, color images, hypertext links, suggested help topics, and more. Join Dr. J as he tours Accordance Help on both Mac and iOS.

[Bible Studies: Accordance iOS 1.2] 1 Kings 18 & 19 records Elijah's confrontation with the prophets of Baal on top of Mt. Carmel, then his journey to Jezreel, Beersheba, the wilderness of the Negev, and finally Mt. Horeb (Sinai). How can understanding these places better help us discern the meaning of this story? Join Dr. J as he investigates this passage using Accordance mobile and its bundled free modules.

[Bible Studies: Accordance 9] Gen. 1:3 poses an interesting question, "How can there be light on Day One, when the sun, moon, and stars do not appear until Day Four?" This study of the word "light" uses the Accordance 9.4 free trial version and modules. A great podcast for first time users, this episode shows how to search the Bible for a particular word, compare Bible translations, discover the original Hebrew word and its meaning, and access Bible study tools.

[Advanced: Accordance 9] Accordance offers three ways to initiate an investigation into biblical data: instant details, triple-click, and search all. Our programmers have recently tweaked the settings of each, allowing Accordance to "drill down" and "dig deep[er]" than ever before.

[Basic: Accordance iOS 1.1] Accordance's multi-layered tools and texts offer amazing search capabilities. This podcast takes a look inside Accordance's texts, shows users how to search by word, phrase, and verse, and offers resources for becoming an Accordance "Search Master."