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- 201 - #187) The Accordance Timeline Expanded Edition
In the first new installment of the Lighting the Lamp Podcast in over a year, Rick Mansfield sits down with David Lang to discuss the new Accordance Timeline Expanded Edition. David provides a quick tutorial that will get you up to speed on all the new features.
Wed, 08 Jul 2020 - 21min - 200 - #186) Troubleshooting Accordance
Ever had any issues with Accordance Desktop or Accordance Mobile? This podcast provides step-by-step instructions for curing the most common problems in Accordance on all platforms: Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Enjoy!
Fri, 31 May 2019 - 14min - 199 - #185) The Great BanquetWed, 22 May 2019 - 15min
- 198 - #184) Accordance Mobile 3.0 for iOS
Accordance is very pleased to announce a major update in Accordance Mobile for iOS: version 3.0 It includes a new look and feel, new Library organization, external keyboard shortcuts, better Highlights, Search enhancements, and much, much more. Join Dr. J as he reviews these improvements.
Fri, 03 May 2019 - 14min - 197 - #183) Build a Pastoral Library
[Accordance 12.3.3: Basic] This podcast is for the ministry professional: the rabbi, pastor, clergy, or priest who delivers one or more sermons a week. Whether you are self-taught or seminary-trained makes a difference in how you prepare your sermons—and what resources you probably use to do so. Fortunately, Accordance offers resources for both groups, making building your own pastoral library a breeze.
Fri, 29 Mar 2019 - 15min - 196 - #182) Why Buy Bible Software?
[Accordance 12.3.2: Basic] Why do millions of people use Bible software every day? They have discovered its many advantages! Join Dr. J as he reviews the reasons so many people have chosen Bible software to assist them in their own study of the Bible.
Mon, 18 Mar 2019 - 5min - 195 - #181) Upgrade from Accordance Lite
[Accordance 12.3.2: Basic] Enjoying Accordance Lite? We'd like to invite you to upgrade to Accordance's Basic Starter Collection, our least expensive Collection. Its rich array of modern Bible study resources form a well-rounded library suitable for personal study. The Collection also includes the full version of Accordance, Accordance Desktop Desktop for Windows and macOS computers. It has many more features than Accordance Lite. Add speed and power to your Bible study today! NOTE: The $25 special price for the Accordance 12 Basic Starter Collection is only available from March 12 - 25, 2019.
Mon, 11 Mar 2019 - 7min - 194 - #180) Upgrade from Accordance Mobile
[Accordance 12.3.2: Basic] Enjoying Accordance Mobile? We'd like to invite you to upgrade to Accordance's Basic Starter Collection, our least expensive Collection. Its rich array of modern Bible study resources form a well-rounded library suitable for personal study. The Collection also includes Accordance Desktop for Windows and macOS computers, which has many more features than Accordance Mobile. Add speed and power to your Bible study today! NOTE: The $25 special price for the Accordance 12 Basic Starter Collection is only available from March 12 - 25, 2019.
Mon, 11 Mar 2019 - 7min - 193 - #179) Quick Demo of Accordance
[Accordance 12.2.3: Basic] This quick demo covers the basic features of Accordance for those studying the Bible in translation (typically in English). Accordance has added a number of additional features since the original Accordance 12 demo, including the Text Browser and Live Click. This updated demo includes those features.
Wed, 30 Jan 2019 - 8min - 192 - #177) Build a Bible Study Library
[Accordance 12: Basic] Interested in studying the Bible? Serious students of the Bible know the value of a good Bible Study library. This podcast lists the basic resources every such library should have—and explains the use of each. Accordance's Basic Starter Collection, available for Macs, Windows, iOS and Android, offers all of these resources in a single, affordable package. Its digital format is also portable, allowing us to study at home, at the office, even at the local coffee shop!
Mon, 31 Dec 2018 - 13min - 191 - #178) Let It Snow!
[Accordance 12.3: Study] Looking for snow this Christmas? Why not search for it in the Bible!? In this light-hearted topical study, Dr. J searches for snow in the Bible and Bible study resources. Discover where it snows in Israel and how often. Learn how the Bible's authors used images of snow in their writing. See photographs of snow on the mountains of Israel. Pull up a chair next to the fireplace, get yourself a cup of hot chocolate, and enjoy this special seasonal study.
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 - 9min - 190 - #176) Accordance 12.3 Overview
[Accordance 12.3: Basic] Accordance 12.3 is a massive free update for owners of Accordance 12. It introduces a new feature, Text Browser, a host of improvements to other features, and a lot of under-the-hood tweaks and fixes. Join Dr. J as he surveys the most important of these advances.
Mon, 26 Nov 2018 - 11min - 189 - #175) Picture the New Testament
[Accordance 12.3: Resource] Ever try to imagine what biblical times were like? Where Jesus walked around Galilee? Or how Paul traveled during his missionary journeys? Accordance is pleased to introduce its newest visual resource, Picture the New Testament. The initial release covers the four Gospels, Acts, and 1-2 Peter. When it is complete, it will span the entire New Testament and include more than a thousand images. Organized canonically, this resource scrolls with our Bibles, offering photos, maps, and other visual illustrations to illuminate every passage. Articles include photos that illustrate the people, places, or objects mentioned in the passage; basic information about the topic; and hyperlinks to Accordance's other visual resources (for more information and more photos!). This resource is perfect for the Bible study leader, pastor, or person for whom seeing something is every bit as important as reading about it.
Wed, 07 Nov 2018 - 7min - 188 - #174) Text Browser
[Accordance 12.3: Basic] Text Browser is is a powerful new feature in Accordance 12.3. the Text Browser searches and displays multiple resources like a Research tab, but it also has all the most important features of a Text tab: Instant Details, cross-highlighting, and an interlinear view. It even will compare texts in multiple languages simultaneously! The Tab displays every Text in a horizontal rows, all of which can be copied & pasted or printed as a group. Dr. J showcases this new feature in this episode and and provides several examples of how it can save valuable study time.
Thu, 01 Nov 2018 - 11min - 187 - #173) Researching Cultural Background
[Accordance 12.2.9: Intermediate] One of the hardest parts of studying the Bible is identifying important cultural background issues. Fortunately, Accordance offers a wide variety of resources dedicated to this subject—and an array of techniques to access them quickly and easily. Join Dr. J as he explains how to research cultural background information in Accordance.
Tue, 25 Sep 2018 - 11min - 186 - #172) Bracketed Words
[Accordance 12.2.8: Advanced] Editors use a variety of brackets in Bibles and Texts to indicate material that is missing, reconstructed, or whose authenticity is in doubt. This podcast surveys the different uses of brackets in Accordance's most commonly-used texts—and how to adjust for them in searches and statistical analyses.
Mon, 10 Sep 2018 - 15min - 185 - #171) Walk Worthy
[Accordance 12.2.9: Study] Morphologically Coded Highlights and Greek Diagrams can both help identify the underlying structure of the Greek text. In this podcast Dr. J uses both to exegete the purpose clause of Col 1:9-12. What did Paul mean when he asked the Colossian Christians to "walk worthy" of their faith?
Sat, 18 Aug 2018 - 8min - 184 - #170) MT-LXX Resources
[Accordance 12.2.8: Resources] The MT-LXX database displays every word of the Hebrew Masoretic text in parallel with its Greek LXX equivalent. Accordance offers two versions of this resource: the interlinear and the parallel. This podcast distinguishes between them and shows how to use both.
Wed, 08 Aug 2018 - 13min - 183 - #169) Accordance Mobile for Android
[Android 1.1.8: Basic] Accordance Mobile is now available for Android. We are very pleased to announce we now support the Android platform (5.0 and later), as well as MacOS, Windows, and iOS platforms. The app is free, as are its bundled Bibles and Bible study tools. In this episode Dr. J explains how to install, register, and use Accordance on an Android device. In addition, there is information on accessing Accordance Help for even more information—and how to purchase additional resources.
Mon, 23 Jul 2018 - 10min - 182 - #168) Importing BibleWorks Notes
[Accordance 12: Basic] Accordance 12.2.7 and later allows users to import their BibleWorks notes folder into a new Accordance User Notes file. Join Dr. J as he provides a quick overview of User Notes in Accordance and then explains how to use the new import feature. This podcast also describes the current import limitations—and suggests a strategy for managing old and new notes.
Mon, 09 Jul 2018 - 7min - 181 - #167) Live Click
[Accordance 12: Basic] Live Click uses a simple click to search for verse references in all texts and words in all texts, lexicons, and Bible dictionaries. We added the feature in Accordance 12.2.7 at the request of former BibleWorks users, who missed a similar function in their old software. Now, with the release of Accordance 12.2.8, Live Click offers more features and even quicker searches.
Fri, 29 Jun 2018 - 10min - 180 - #166) The Accordance Advantage
[Accordance 12: Basic] Bible Software users have a long history of switching to Accordance. They have given us multiple reasons for it over the years: they've switched to a platform their old software doesn't support, they want more resources, or additional software features, or better customer support, or a smartphone app that doesn't require internet access to work. Some have gotten weary of repurchasing the same resources every time they upgrade; others are forced to switch because their old software has been discontinued. Happily, once people use Accordance, they generally stay with us. Here's a quick survey of what we like to call "The Accordance Advantage."
Mon, 18 Jun 2018 - 12min - 179 - #165) Hebrew Text Criticism: A Case Study
[Accordance 12.2.5: Hebrew] Hebrew text criticism requires working with texts in multiple languages. Fortunately, Accordance Bible Software and its extensive original language resources makes that task easier. Join Dr. J in this episode as he tackles the ages-old problem of Deut 32:34-45. Does it prophesy a Day of Judgement, as the Samaritans argue? Or is it a more general promise that God will avenge his people, as found in the Massoretic text? The textual variants in these verses make all the difference.
Mon, 28 May 2018 - 12min - 178 - #164) Study Bibles
[Accordance 12.2.5: Resources] This podcast on Study Bibles provides helpful information on understanding, selecting, and using these resources. It also explains how to construct the best workspaces on both computers and mobile devices. Once the most popular of Bible study helps, Study Bibles are now more portable and efficient than ever in Accordance.
Mon, 14 May 2018 - 9min - 177 - #163) Philip & the Ethiopian
[Accordance 12.2.4: Bible Study] Join Dr. J in this study of the Ethiopian's conversion (Acts 8:26-40). This podcast digs deeper into the passage, determining its limit, establishing its literary and geographical context, and investigating unclear and unknown items in the passage. The study is a good model of how to use the Info Pane efficiently.
Fri, 27 Apr 2018 - 10min - 176 - #162) Grammars & Construct Searches
This episode originated as a viewer request. It shows how to build a Construct search based on a grammar's description of a particular construction. In this case, Dr. J shows how to find each of Dan Wallace's four classes of Greek conditional sentences. Ready for a challenge? This episode will do it! Download the workspace featured in this podcast at https://bit.ly/2umA7mE . [Accordance 12: Greek/Advanced]
Tue, 03 Apr 2018 - 14min - 175 - #161 Accordance's Web Broswer
[Accordance 12.2: Basic] Accordance's internal web browser adds new dimensions to our workflow. In this podcast, Dr. J sketches some of the ways we can use it to enhance our Bible study, connect with colleagues, and access online resources for students, ministers, and professors.
Sat, 17 Mar 2018 - 8min - 174 - #160) Josiah's Death
[Accordance 12: Study] King Josiah's death (2 Kings 23:28-30) was one of the greatest tragedies ever to befall Judah. His decision to try to intercept Pharaoh Neco at the mountain pass of Megiddo cost him his life—and ultimately resulted in the destruction of Jerusalem and its temple. Join Dr. J as he digs into this passage using one of Bible study's most underutilized tools: the Bible Atlas.
Wed, 07 Mar 2018 - 14min - 173 - #159) Accordance 12.2
[Accordance 12.2 Basic] Accordance 12.2 is our latest update. This podcast provides an overview of its improvements and major new features, including adding an internal web browser and support for the Arabic Quran. Join Dr. J as he guides us through the very latest Accordance has to offer.
Mon, 18 Dec 2017 - 11min - 172 - #158) Read to Me
[Accordance 12: Basic] Not sure how to pronounce Greek or Hebrew properly? Accordance's audio resources for the Hebrew Bible and the Greek New Testament can help! This podcast covers how to use them on Macs, PCs, and iPhone/iPads. In addition, if you are a Mac user, Accordance can use any one of its high-quality system voices to read any text or tool. That includes Bibles in a variety of international languages.
Fri, 20 Oct 2017 - 9min - 171 - #157) Paper
[Accordance 12 Intermediate] Accordance 12 added a new feature called "Paper." It allows us to allows us to research and write without ever leaving Accordance. Paper is useful for writing sermons, lectures, articles, commentaries, even books. If you write a lot, you'll find it just makes life easier. Want to know how? Join Dr. J for this comprehensive tour.
Tue, 05 Sep 2017 - 10min - 170 - #156) Adding Links to User Content
[Accordance 12: Advanced] Accordance offers us the option of creating a powerful set of hypertext links. We can then paste them into many different kinds of documents. These accord:// links automatically execute instructions in Accordance: searching texts or tools, opening a resource to a specific place, locating a place on the atlas, etc. This podcast explains how easy it is to create such links and where they can be effectively used.
Thu, 10 Aug 2017 - 6min - 169 - #155) Info Pane Improvements
[Accordance 12: Basic] Introduced in Accordance 11, the Info Pane has quickly become one of Accordance's favorite features. This podcast covers all the many improvements to it (additional categories and features) since its initial release, including those in Accordance 12. Join Dr. J as he covers all the time-saving tips for using this amazing feature.
Tue, 27 Jun 2017 - 13min - 168 - #154) Stacks
[Accordance 12: Basic] Stacks is one of the most popular new features of Accordance 12 and with good reason. They enable us to save the results of our research quickly. A single Stack can contain multiple Items of all different kinds: citations from Texts and Tools, images (photos, illustrations, and graphs), and user content (comments, accord links, and URLs). Join Dr. J as he provides an in-depth review of this new feature.
Mon, 24 Apr 2017 - 08min - 167 - #153) Illuminating "Day"
[Accordance 12: Study] What does the word "day" mean in Genesis 1:5? This podcast is a study of the question, one of the critical issues for interpreting the Creation account in Genesis 1. Using "day" as a case study, Dr. J shows both the correct and the incorrect ways to study a word in the Bible. In the process, he demonstrates five features in Accordance that make quick word studies easy—and sheds some "light" on this contentious issue.
Fri, 17 Mar 2017 - 17min - 166 - #152) Research & Research Analytics
[Accordance 12: Intermediate] Research is Accordance's fastest, most comprehensive search of mutiple resources. It replaced the older Search All in Accordance 11. Now, in Accordance 12, it features its own set of Research Analytics. Research + Research Assistant is a powerful combination that allows us to dig deeper into our search results than ever before. It identifies relevant passages and resources quickly and easily. It's like having our very own research assistant, available to do our bidding whenever and wherever we are. For related videos see the following:Analyzing Search Results (Lighting the Lamp Video Podcast #138)accordancebible.com/Analyzing-Search-Results Improved Analytics (Lighting the Lamp Video Podcast #151)accordancebible.com/Improved-Analytics
Fri, 17 Feb 2017 - 12min - 165 - #151) Improved Analytics
Accordance 12's improved Analytics not only feature updated graphics, but allow us to dig deeper into our search results than ever before. We can now zoom and pan graphs, explore interactive Charts and individual Chart segments, triple-click a term in Analysis to see just those occurrences, even click a reference in the Concordance to open it in its own Text pane. Join Dr. J as he highlights these features and other improvements in Accordance 12's Search Analytics.
Fri, 20 Jan 2017 - 9min - 164 - #150) Hanukkah
[Accordance 12: Study] The celebration of Hanukkah does not appear in the Hebrew Bible—and only once in the Christian New Testament. Nevertheless, Jews worldwide faithfully and joyously celebrate this winter festival. Join Dr. J as he investigates the origin of Hanukkah under the Maccabees. In the process, he will demonstrate some of the new features of Accordance 12, including the use of Stacks.
Sat, 17 Dec 2016 - 13min - 162 - #149) Accordance 12 Features
[Accordance 12: Basic] Accordance 12 is here! It includes five major new features and/or improvements: Stack, Paper, Improved Analytics, Research Analytics, and Info Pane. This initial release of the newest version of Accordance also includes eighteen other minor features and improvements. Join Dr. J as he reviews them all in this podcast.
Mon, 05 Dec 2016 - 12min - 160 - #147) Basic Hebrew Searches
[Accordance 11: Hebrew] If you've invested the time to learn Hebrew, Accordance is the Bible Software for you! We have a host of Hebrew texts and resources—and an amazing set of search tools. In this podcast Dr. J covers the five basic kinds of Hebrew searches, modifying those searches with search commands and symbols, and how to type in Hebrew.
Fri, 02 Sep 2016 - 12min - 159 - #146) Customizing Workspaces
[Accordance 11: Basic] Creating and saving custom Accordance Workspaces makes our study time more productive. Switching between projects is easier, we can develop a consistent workflow, and we can save a lot of time over the long haul. Join Dr. J as he explains the six steps to creating a custom Workspace.
Fri, 12 Aug 2016 - 9min - 158 - #145) Power Searches
[Accordance 11 Intermediate] Accordance has an amazing number of ways to strengthen searches in Bibles and texts: Search Options, Search Conditions, and Search Commands. This podcast provides an overview of all of these and detailed information on the seven Connecting Commands, as well as the Style, Range, Field, and Count Commands. Become an Accordance Power User!
Thu, 28 Jul 2016 - 9min - 157 - #144) Scripture to Sermon, Part 2
[Accordance 11: Methods] This is the second podcast in a two-part series on preparing a sermon from scratch. Resuming the process at studying the paragraph, Dr. J explains how to harvest the hard work of exegesis (the verse-by-verse study) to build an expository sermon. Novices and experienced preachers alike will appreciate this clear explanation of the sermon-building process.
Mon, 18 Jul 2016 - 16min - 156 - #143) Scripture to Sermon Part 1
[Accordance 11: Methods] Many pastors struggle to create sermons from scratch, with moving from a passage of Scripture to a finished sermon. In this podcast Dr. J details the entire process, step-by-step, showing the decisions that one must make, the points at which prayer and reflection are especially important, and how to integrate Accordance effectively into one's workflow.
Fri, 24 Jun 2016 - 13min - 155 - #142) Introducing Construct Searches
[Accordance 11.2: Intermediate] Construct Searches are a unique, Accordance-exclusive graphical interface for complex searches. Once we understand the concept, they are actually easier to use than regular searches! In podcast, Dr. J introduces this feature for those interested in searching Bibles and texts, including Greek and Hebrew grammatically-tagged texts.
Sat, 11 Jun 2016 - 11min - 154 - #141) Advanced Greek Searches
[Accordance 11.2: Greek] This podcast picks up where Basic Greek Searches ends. It covers searching for Greek tags, using Search in, and adding more sophisticated Search commands. It also gives an overview of Searching and Amplifying to Greek Tools, and using Research for Greek language searches. Join Dr. J for this in-depth look at what Accordance offers those with a working knowledge of Greek.
Fri, 27 May 2016 - 13min - 153 - #140) Basic Greek Searches
[Accordance 11: Greek] If you've invested the time to learn Greek, Accordance is the Bible Software for you! We have a host of Greek texts and resources—and an amazing set of search tools. In this podcast Dr. J covers the basic kinds of Greek searches, modifying those searches with search commands and symbols, and how to type in Greek.
Fri, 13 May 2016 - 12min - 152 - #139) Accordance Graphics Bundle
[Accordance 11: Resource] Accordance's Graphics Bundle includes three separate resources, all of which Dr. J reviews in this podcast. The Bible Atlas is a fully customizable map that covers the biblical world, with layers for backgrounds, roads, regions, and sites; its scale and center are adjustable and it includes a rotatable 3D section map. The Timeline covers the Biblical period and includes the nations, empires, wars, prophets, books, rulers, and important individuals. The Bible Lands PhotoGuide is an illustrated dictionary of places in the Bible, including a brief description of each, with scripture references, and over 2000 high-quality photos of these sites. Purchasers can view, print, or copy and paste material from all three resources for use in the classroom or pulpit.
Mon, 25 Apr 2016 - 7min - 151 - #138) Analyzing Search Results
[Accordance 11: Intermediate] Now that we've completed a word search, what's next? Analyzing the results, of course! Every copy of Accordance includes a suite of analytical tools: graphs, charts, tables, etc. In this podcast, Dr. J explains each of them—and the kinds of insights we can expect when we use them to investigate our search results.
Mon, 11 Apr 2016 - 8min - 150 - #137) Wine and Wineskins
[Accordance 11: Study] This podcast is Bible study of Matt. 9:17, Jesus' famous saying about the incompatibility of new wine and old wineskins. It is designed for new users and shows how to use the Info Pane to dig deeper into a passage. Using just the resources included in the Bible Study Collection, Dr. J shows just how thoroughly Jesus answered the challenges of his opponents.
Mon, 28 Mar 2016 - 12min - 149 - #136) Searching Bibles & Texts
[Accordance 11: Basic] Searching the Bible for verses, words, and topics is a fundamental study technique. Accordance makes it faster and more accurate. Join Dr. J as he demonstrates how to do all of these kinds of searches—and how to check your results.
Mon, 22 Feb 2016 - 12min - 148 - #135) Syntax
[Accordance 11.1.4 Advanced] Over the past few years we've worked hard to make our original language syntax searches faster, more accurate, and more intuitive. In this podcast, Dr. J demonstrates the value of the add-on HB and GNT syntactical databases. He also offers guidance in how to use Syntax Trees, perform syntactical Word Searches, and hone our syntactical Construct Searches. A working knowledge of Greek or Hebrew will help viewers get the most out of this episode.
Sat, 06 Feb 2016 - 17min - 147 - #134) Accordance--First Use
[Accordance 11: Basic] Just purchased Accordance and need to install it? Already have Accordance and want to use the Setup Assistant? If your answer to either of these questions is "Yes," this podcast is for you. It includes complete instructions for installing Accordance and running it the first time, including using the Setup Assistant. As a bonus, this podcast concludes with three slides of simple tasks, just to help you start using Accordance.
Thu, 21 Jan 2016 - 11min - 146 - #133) User Notes & Tools
[Accordance 11.1 Intermediate] Accordance offers two different ways to save the results of our Bible studies: User Notes and User Tools. Both have been recently updated in Accordance 11.1. This podcast shows how to create a new User Note and User Tool—and take advantage of everything these resources have to offer. Join Dr. J for this tutorial podcast and learn how to save your work in Accordance Bible Software.
Tue, 15 Dec 2015 - 10min - 145 - #132) Accordance 11.1
[Accordance 11: Basic] Accordance 11.1 is a major update of Accordance Bible Software, free for everyone who owns Accordance 11. User Notes and Tools are more robust, Syntax searches easier and more precise, and importing Bibles and other ancient texts more flexible. Instant Details displays word counts. Those who use Unicode Bibles can now diagram passages—and use all of Accordance's Analytics to investigate their Search results. Those who own the MT/LXX Parallel Database can now include it in their Analysis of Original Language searches. Join Dr. J in this episode as he gives an overview of the features in this must-have update.
Tue, 03 Nov 2015 - 9min - 144 - #131) Feast of Tabernacles
[Accordance 11: Study] The Feast of Tabernacles was the largest and most joyous of ancient Israel's three annual pilgrimage feasts. It occurs at the autumnal equinox and celebrates the end of Israel's harvest season. Its importance grew over time as it added spiritual, national, and even eschatological themes. Join Dr. J as he reviews the Accordance resources for researching this greatest of Israelite feasts.
Wed, 23 Sep 2015 - 9min - 143 - #130) Two Instances
[Accordance 11: Basic] Most of us realize that Accordance allows us to use the resources we've purchased on more than one of our devices, but did you know that we can also open more than one copy of a resource on a single device? This technique, called "multiple instances," can be surprisingly useful. In this podcast Dr. J shows several examples of multiple instances, explains how they can benefit us, demonstrates different ways to open resources, and points out the advantages of each method.
Thu, 03 Sep 2015 - 7min - 142 - #129) Outlines of Biblical Books
[Accordance 11 Resource] Outlines of Biblical Books is included with every copy of Accordance. Join Dr. J as he explains the many different ways we can view and use this helpful resource. This podcast includes examples on both Accordance and Accordance Mobile.
Thu, 20 Aug 2015 - 5min - 141 - #128) The Merge Command
[Accordance 11: Advanced] The Merge command is the most complex of Accordance's linking commands, which use the search results of one pane to search in another pane. It was created specifically to search for equivalent Greek and Hebrew words in the MT and LXX Parallel, but it can also be used to search reference tools—and even perform grammatical searches in commentaries!
Mon, 10 Aug 2015 - 8min - 140 - #127) Destined for Glory
[Accordance 11: Study] Rom. 8:28-30 is interpreted very differently by Wesleyans and Calvinists, a disagreement that often obscures the the point of the passage. In it Paul argues that God has destined his people for "glorification," an often misunderstood goal reached by an even less understood process.
Mon, 27 Jul 2015 - 10min - 139 - #126) Jonah
[Accordance 11: Study] The story of the prophet Jonah is a delight, filled with unexpected twists and turns. In this podcast, we'll explore the way it turns the tables on its readers. Expecting judgment to fall upon others, we instead find judgement falling upon ourselves. Join Dr. J as he helps us "hear" the story of Jonah as its ancient Israelite audience would have when they heard it for the very first time.
Thu, 09 Jul 2015 - 11min - 138 - #125) Biblical Imagination
[Accordance 11: Resources] Michael Card's Biblical Imagination is a delightful study of each the four Gospels, enhanced by four albums of his signature music. This Accordance module includes both his commentaries and his albums, with links in the text to the tune that goes with each passage. Card is an accomplished musician and writer—and these Gospels commentaries are as fresh and engaging as his music.
Mon, 22 Jun 2015 - 07min - 137 - #124) Accordance Mobile 2.1 User Notes
[Accordance Mobile 2.1: Basic] The latest release of our Accordance Mobile app includes a number of new features, including some of User Notes. In this podcast, Dr. J reviews all the capabilities of User Notes on mobile devices and demonstrates dictating a note, typing in multiple languages (including emoji characters!), changing font styles and colors in a note, and syncing User Notes with Dropbox.
Sat, 06 Jun 2015 - 10min - 136 - #123) Change Focus and Tie/Untie Panes
Accordance 11.0.6 brings with it two new features: Change Focus and Tie/Untie Panes. Both are designed to enable users to investigate any verse while still being able to see its entire context. Join Dr. J as he demonstrates how these two subtle, but powerful features can make our Bible study both easier and more effective. [Accordance 11: Intermediate]
Thu, 21 May 2015 - 6min - 135 - #122) How to Study a Topic
Not all Bible studies begin with a passage. Some start with a simple question, "What does the Bible say about ______?" Investigations of this kind are called "topical studies" and may well be the most popular kind of Bible study. Topical sermons are certainly a favorite among preachers. In this podcast Dr. J shows us how to study a topic using Accordance—and how to transform that study into three simple kinds of topical sermons.
Thu, 07 May 2015 - 11min - 134 - #121) The Greatest Commandment
[Accordance 11: Study] What is the Greatest Commandment? All three Synoptic Gospels include the story of Jesus' answer to the Pharisees' question—but they have significant differences. In this podcast Dr. J will help us understand the reason for such variations. Along the way, we'll trace the history of this commandment, consider the ways in which the Gospels were composed, and investigate the nature of a common figure of speech in the Bible.
Thu, 23 Apr 2015 - 11min - 133 - #120) How to Study a Word
Word studies are one of the core techniques for Bible study. In this podcast, Dr. J provides a simple, step-by-step process for discovering a word's meaning: Identify, Investigate, and Evaluate. First, he shows us how to identify the original language word behind every word in a Bible translation. He then explains how everyone—those who read Hebrew and Greek and those who do not— can use Accordance to find the range of meaning(s) for every word in the Bible's original languages. Finally, the podcast explains how to pinpoint the precise meaning of a word as it is used in a specific verse.
Fri, 03 Apr 2015 - 11min - 132 - #119) Accordance Mobile 2.0
Accordance Mobile 2.0 is here! Designed for iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches running at least iOS 8.0, the latest version of "Bible Study with Accordance" (iPhone App Store name) is sure to please. It is optimized to take advantage of the iPhone 6 and 6 plus screen sizes—and boasts a host of new features: enhanced text selection, social sharing, highlight symbols, quick definitions, tool bookmarks, easier downloads, and more. Join Dr. J for this quick tour of the very latest in mobile Bible study software.
Thu, 19 Mar 2015 - 07min - 131 - #118) The Ziggurat of Babylon
The Tower of Babel is one of the best known Bible stories, but rarely read in its literary and cultural context. In this podcast, Dr. J draws on his knowledge of the Ancient Near East and the images in Accordance to retell the story as its original hearers might have understood it, complete with some timeless applications.
Thu, 26 Feb 2015 - 18min - 130 - #117) List All & Report a Correction
[Accordance 11: Intermediate] It's the "little things, the attention to detail that characterize a great product. In this podcast, Dr. J covers three of the "little features" that help make Accordance the world's premiere Bible software: List All Text Differences, List Book Names, and Report a Correction.
Thu, 05 Feb 2015 - 06min - 129 - #116) The Gentile Mission
[Accordance 11: Greek Study] In this study of Matt. 28:19, Dr. J dives into the Greek text and points out some of the less obvious features of this familiar passage. The study includes a comparison of the text with a similar one in Mark, underscoring Matthew's distinctive emphases. This is a wonderful look at Accordance 11 as it is actually used in the exegesis of a Bible passage, using Highlighting, the Info Pane, Research and Parallels.
Thu, 22 Jan 2015 - 12min - 128 - #115) Learn to Study the Bible
[Accordance 11: Methods] Interested in learning to study the Bible? Accordance Bible Software has some new features and additional resources just for you! This podcast covers five different features, explaining how each assists those new to Bible study. Dr. J also highlights the different resources in Accordance that show how to study the Bible. Two of them are free and now included with every Accordance 11 Collection.
Thu, 08 Jan 2015 - 9min - 127 - #114) the Info Pane
[Accordance 11: Basic] The Info Pane is easily the most popular of the many new features in Accordance 11. This new parallel pane offers quick and easy access to relevant resources for every passage: commentaries, Bible dictionaries, Parallel passages, topics, and textual apparatus. "Quick and easy access" means being able to consult more resources in less time. In this podcast, Dr. J walks us through the Info Pane, setting its preferences, and modifying our workflow to take advantage of it.
Mon, 22 Dec 2014 - 12min - 126 - #113) Instant Details & Acc 11 Preferences
[Basic Accordance 11] Accordance 11 has brought us a lot of new options—and new users! Instant Details is now more powerful and much more customizable. This podcast reviews Instant Details (for new users) and the new Accordance 11 preferences that enhance it (for all users).
Tue, 09 Dec 2014 - 10min - 125 - #112) Accordance 11—Simply Brilliant
[Basic Accordance 11] Accordance 11 is simply brilliant! This podcast gives an overview of its most significant feature additions and improvements. Improvements include the Library, which now offers improved organization and customization, User Notes, which can now be in any language and used with Tools as well as Texts, and Search All, now renamed "Research," which is now faster, smarter, and easier to use. New features include a Topic Search, Quick Entry, Bookmarks, and a parallel Info pane that offers quick links to a variety of passage-by-passage suggested research topics.
Thu, 06 Nov 2014 - 10min - 124 - #111) Accordance 11 Collections
[Accordance 11 Basic] Accordance 11 Collections are here! This podcast reviews the contents of the six collections, describes the best use of each, and explains the new Custom Upgrade process.
Thu, 09 Oct 2014 - 12min - 123 - #110) the Lord is My Shepherd
[Accordance 10: Study] Ever been asked to lead a Bible study with little to no advance notice? There's no need to panic. In this study of Psalm 23, Dr. J demonstrates how to use Accordance on an iPad to create a quick Bible study, using nothing more than a Bible, several good Bible dictionaries, and the Accordance PhotoGuide and PhotoMuseum.
Tue, 09 Sep 2014 - 9min - 122 - #109) Maximize Your Reference Tools
[Accordance 10: Basic] Tired of flipping back and forth through different sections in the same Reference Tool? Accordance has several different ways to open and use a tool. It even allows multiple instances of a Tool in the same Workspace. Join Dr. J as he shows us all how to maximize our Reference Tools.
Tue, 26 Aug 2014 - 7min - 121 - #108) The Former book, O Theophilus
[Accordance 10: Study] How does Luke understand the connection between Jesus' earthly ministry and that of the Church he left behind? Join Dr. J as he investigates this question, posed by the first paragraph of Acts, using Accordance's Word Search, Highlighting, Statistical Analysis, and Parallels. Along the way, we'll take a hard look at proper Research Design in the field of biblical studies.
Tue, 12 Aug 2014 - 13min - 120 - #107) Bible Atlases
[Accordance 10: Basic] Remember the old Bible map transparencies of yesteryear? There's a reason they aren't around any longer. In 1998 Accordance launched its interactive and customizable Bible Atlas, the first of its kind in Bible study software. Using the metaphor of transparent layers, Accordance's Atlas offered unequaled flexibility and ease of use. Today the Atlas remains one of Accordance's most popular resources. It includes a dozen different backgrounds, thirty region layers, seventy-five routes (most of them animated), thirteen site collections, and six sample layers, as well as continuous elevation and geographic coordinate readouts and rotatable 3D perspectives. Users can even create their own map layers! Join Dr. J as he offers this retrospective look at the Accordance Atlas.
Tue, 22 Jul 2014 - 7min - 119 - #106) Consider the Birds
[Accordance iOS: Study] This study of Matt. 6:25-33 is the first of the Accordance Outside series, which uses Accordance iOS for in-depth Bible studies while on the go. This study uses a verb search in Greek, cross-references from the enhanced Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, and notes from the Gospel Transformation Bible.
Tue, 08 Jul 2014 - 11min - 118 - #105) The Power of Ranges
[Accordance 10: Intermediate] Accordance's [RANGE ?] Command and Range Search Condition make it possible to study groups of Bible or text passages, including non-contiguous passages. Imagine being able to study all the prayers of the Bible together, the Scripture readings for the Feast of Tabernacles, or all the passages pertaining to Ephesus. In this podcast, Dr. J explains how to use the Range feature to do just that—including designing our own custom ranges.
Tue, 24 Jun 2014 - 10min - 117 - #104) Thinking Contextually
[Accordance 10: Methods] The best way to study a verse in the Bible is to learn to think contextually. Consider a verse's context: the paragraph in which it is found, the section in which it appears, and the book in which it is embedded. Good tools, like Bible outlines and Introductions, can help us see the big picture. Thinking contextually helps us avoid errors in interpretation, as Dr. J shows us in this podcast, using the three parables of Luke 15 as an example.
Tue, 10 Jun 2014 - 11min - 116 - #103) Bless the Lord!
[Accordance 10: Study] Psalm 103 is a paean of praise to God for all his blessings, past and present. In this podcast, Dr. J walks us through a step-by-step exegesis of this psalm, showing how to move from an initial reading to a final sermon or Bible study. Mingling personal insights with those from the best of the commentaries available in Accordance, Dr. J digs into the passage to mine its depths of meaning.
Tue, 27 May 2014 - 15min - 115 - #102) Key Numbers
[Basic: Accordance 10] Key numbers are a numerical system designed to help people with little or no knowledge of Hebrew or Greek. They identify the most important words in the Bible, enabling those who do not read the ancient, original languages to do basic word searches and studies. Once upon a time, key numbers only appeared in the most expensive of printed concordances. Even then, using them was laborious and time-consuming. Now they are included with every copy of Accordance Bible Software. Not only do they make our Word Searches fast and accurate, but they enable Instant Details, Cross-highlighting, the Dynamic Interlinear, and Instant Lookups. Join Dr. J in this episode as he shows us how to leverage the power of Key Numbers in Accordance.
Mon, 12 May 2014 - 11min - 114 - #101) Digital Concordances
[Accordance 10: Basic] Remember the old printed concordances of yesteryear? They were "must have" tools for Bible study, but each Bible translation needed a different one! Thankfully, modern Bible software has set us free from those sorts of limitations. In this podcast, Dr. J celebrates Accordance's twentieth anniversary, reminding us of some of the advantages of digital concordances—and the reasons we should be grateful for them.
Tue, 29 Apr 2014 - 8min - 113 - #100) Design Your Own Study Bible
[Accordance 10: Basic] Lighting the Lamp podcast one hundred, Design Your Own Study Bible, demonstrates an easy way create your very own, custom Study Bible in Accordance. First, choose your Bible from any of Accordance's modern translations: over thirty English and more than fifty in other modern languages. Next, add your choice of one or more of twenty-three difference sets of Bible study notes—or over fifty different commentaries. Finally, select one of the six different systems of cross-references and add your favorite atlas and Bible dictionary. Save the Workspace. Presto! You now have a custom Study Bible, designed to your specifications.
Tue, 15 Apr 2014 - 9min - 112 - #99) Genesis One
[Study: Accordance 10.4] Genesis chapter one is often used today as evidence in all sorts of faith vs science debates, but what was its original purpose? What was its message to its first, ancient audience—and how can we hear that message today? In this podcast, Dr. J compares and contrasts Genesis one with an ancient Akkadian creation story. The differences between the two tell us some very important things about the God of ancient Israel.
Mon, 31 Mar 2014 - 10min - 111 - #98) Teaching Tips and Handy Apps
[Basic: Accordance 10.4] Whether you are teaching using Accordance Bible Software or some other application, here are some Mac system tips and handy utilities to make that task easier and more efficient. This episode includes reviews of Mouseposé, Ink2Go, Ultimate Pen, Doceri, Wacom tablets, Air Parrot, and Reflector.
Tue, 11 Mar 2014 - 14min - 110 - #97) Tweaking Accordance iOS
[Basic: Accordance iOS 1.7.1] Accordance is great on an iPhone or iPad right out of the box, but it can do SO much more. Join Dr. J as he explains how to tweak its resource settings to fit our own personal preferences. This is a great podcast for those new to Accordance on an iOS device.
Thu, 20 Feb 2014 - 12min - 109 - #96) Using Graphics Effectively
[Basic: Accordance 10] Thanks to TV and the internet, today's audiences are accustomed to learning visually. Those of us who teach the Bible need to remember the importance of good visual aids for these people. In this podcast Dr. J shows how to identify, locate, and present good graphics using Accordance Bible Software. This episode also includes an overview of the various graphics resources users can purchase.
Mon, 03 Feb 2014 - 13min - 108 - #95) Highlighting Symbols
[Basic: Accordance 10] Accordance's new highlighting symbols make Inductive Bible Study easier than ever. With over one hundred colorful symbols to choose from, users will find it easy to use any marking system they want—or even design something uniquely theirs. Apply these to words, phrases, and references in Bibles, texts, and tools. Save them. Search for them. Use them in combination with User Notes. They're simple enough for children and beginners, advanced enough for scholars and exegetes.
Fri, 17 Jan 2014 - 11min - 107 - #94) Accordance for Windows
[Basic: Accordance 10] It's here!!! Accordance for Windows has been officially released and is now available for purchase. PC owners now have a native Windows version of the world's premiere Bible software program. This podcast reviews the changes this version of Accordance needed to make it look and feel like a Windows program, without sacrificing its speed, power, or efficiency.
Wed, 02 Oct 2013 - 10min - 106 - #93) Accordance Quick Start
[Basic: Accordance 10] This podcast is the fastest way to get up and running with Accordance Bible Software. See how to search the Bible, add a parallel translation, and a side-by-side commentary. Learn the most commonly used keyboard shortcuts, how to add an independent zone—and even how to adjust user preferences. It's all here, covered in a podcast of about ten minutes. This is also a great podcast to share with friends who are considering purchasing Bible software.
Thu, 08 Aug 2013 - 11min - 105 - #92) Accordance 10.2: Combined Text & MT-LXX Interlinear
[Basic: Accordance 10] The latest free update of Accordance 10, Accordance 10.2, offers users a number of exciting new features. The podcast covers two of them: 1) Combined Text allows users to combine two texts, like a Hebrew OT and a Greek NT, in a single parallel pane; and 2) The MT-LXX Interlinear displays the LXX under any tagged Hebrew Bible—and the Masoretic text under any Greek LXX. Join Dr. J as he explains these two new features.
Fri, 19 Jul 2013 - 9min - 104 - #91) Accordance Compared: iOS vs. Mac and PC
[Basic: Accordance 10; iOS 6] Tens of thousands of people using our Bible Study with Accordance app on iPhones and iPads know little about the full version on Accordance, which runs on Macs and PCs. They don't realize how much more powerful the computer programs are. In this podcast, Dr. J answers some of the most common questions about the differences between Accordance iOS and Accordance Mac and PC.
Wed, 26 Jun 2013 - 9min - 103 - #90) Exploring Intertextuality Pt. 1 Between Texts
[Methods: Accordance 10] Accordance has everything any biblical scholar needs to explore intertextuality, the relationship between (or among) pieces of literature. Join Dr. J as he provides an overview of this topic, explains the process, then illustrates several different techniques. Learn how to find biblical parallels, quotes, and allusions using an array of tools and techniques.
Mon, 10 Jun 2013 - 13min - 102 - #89) [INFER] and Search Back
[Advanced: Accordance 10] The [INFER] command and its related function, Search Back, both excel at finding quotes, allusions, and inferences between any two texts. The relationship between texts, called "intertextuality," is an important avenue of research in literature. Accordance makes it exceptionally easy. Join Dr. J as he explains this most customizable of Accordance's linking commands.
Wed, 10 Apr 2013 - 5min - 101 - #88) [FUZZY] Searches
[Intermediate: Accordance 10] [FUZZY] searches and flex searches are both more flexible than exact searches, allowing users to include similar words and phrases in their search results. This podcast compares the the two, demonstrating how to use both. It also explains how to "tune" the ambiguity of a [FUZZY] search for the best search results.
Thu, 21 Mar 2013 - 8min - 100 - #87) Linking Commands
[Advanced: Accordance 10] Accordance's three linking commands, [LINK], [HITS], and [CONTENTS] temporarily "link" Accordance windows (zones or tabs) together, allowing searches in the source window to affect other windows. These powerful commands allow simultaneous searches, searches within searches, and cascading searches in multiple windows. Join Dr. J ask he reviews these three commands, providing practical applications for each.
Thu, 21 Feb 2013 - 13min
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