BibleWorks updates for the PC will also work on the Mac platform. We will do our best to insure compatibility of BibleWorks 10 with future Mac OS changes but the situation is more complex than with the PC platform. The coming macOS versions require 64-bit programs.
As a preacher and teacher of the Word of God, what are the resources that you consult that enable you to be a better teacher and preacher of that Word? What are the materials you use as you research? Is it limited to the books you have on your shelves?One of the benefits and fruits of the technological advancement is what is now available in Bible software. With all the computer software available, researching the Bible and theology have become easier. The type and depth of research and the speed with which that research can be conducted is astounding.
Additionally, the accessibility and searchability a program provides is invaluable. Although it is not an absolute essential, those who are without Bible software place significant limitations on their study, their teaching and their preaching.But with all the software out there, it can also be daunting. Which one should one use? What are the benefits? These are important questions.One of the programs I have used for years is BibleWorks, which has been around since 1992. Now, after many years in updating, they have released BibleWorks 10.
BibleWorks was originally designed for work in the original languages. Over the course of the years, they have added a number of other additional resources that have only enhanced an already-exceptional tool.
This is one program I always have open on my computer.Here is how BibleWorks describe the indispensability of the program: “Whether you’re preparing a sermon, doing complex morphological analysis, or writing a seminary paper, scholars agree that BibleWorks is indispensable. You’ll find everything you need for close exegesis of the original text in its 200+ Bible translations in 40 languages, 50+ original language texts and morphology databases, dozens of lexical-grammatical references, plus a wealth of practical reference works!
Instead of providing a loose collection of books, BibleWorks tightly integrates its databases with the most powerful morphology and analysis tools.”As far as users, one of the keys to discerning the usefulness of a program, here is what one notes of BibleWorks, “The essentials are still in place: lightning-fast comprehensive searches and interaction, an array of resources at a startlingly good price, and the unrivalled ability instantly to record fully-formatted notes and resources for each verse. All that has been augmented with more extensive customizability — and still more resources!”In comparison to other programs, another writes “you’ll find that the search and analysis capabilities and the large collection of versions and databases in BibleWorks are unmatched. Further, when compared with similar Bible software packages, BibleWorks is the most economically-priced package.”Here are a number of videos that will explain further what BibleWorks does and its benefits.I greatly appreciate the commitment and focus of the BibleWorks team, as they exist to serve the church for the glory of God.Our goal is to further the kingdom of God through the ministry of the Word; our commitment is to pastors, students, scholars, and missionaries. We want BibleWorks to be useful for you.
Our goal is still to serve the Church and to assist the study, the exegesis, and the preaching of the Scriptures so long as the Lord finds us useful for His purposes.If you are looking for an excellent Bible software to serve as a resource for your study as you prepare to preach and teach, I recommend BibleWorks 10! Greg StrandAffectionately called “Walking Bible” by his youngest daughter, Greg Strand has a ministry history that goes back to 1982. Since that time, he has served in local church ministry in a variety of ministry capacities: youth pastor, associate pastor of adult ministries and senior pastor. He is currently the EFCA's Executive Director of Theology and Credentialing. Greg reads voraciously and never stops learning — a passion reflected in the overflowing bookshelves that spill from his library to multiple offices. And he could tell you about each of those books! His hunger for learning pales in contrast to his great love for God and for teaching the Word of God.
BibleWorks, LLC operates essentially at cost, as a service to the church and the scholarly community. If we have any margins (and we attempt to price so that we don't), we plow them back into the product to reduce prices for future customers. We have a very small staff, but this staff works continually to make the product better and easier to use.
Each new BibleWorks release represents about three years' worth of work on this staff's part, revamping and improving the product. Much of the upgrade costs compensate these staff members for their work. This allows BibleWorks to stay in business to continue to serve its customers.In addition, BibleWorks contains a very large amount of textual material.
Virtually all this material is copyrighted, and on it royalties are due to the publishers. It was largely the magnitude of this data increase that necessitated the January 2006 and April 2015 increases (BibleWorks's only two ever) in our end-user license fee.The chart below illustrates the trend in BibleWorks's end-user license fee in current dollars.
In addition to this significant real price decrease, the content in BibleWorks has continually expanded: the current content of BibleWorks is more than fifty times greater than the content of BibleWorks in 1992. BibleWorks is an exceptional value for your Bible software dollar!Last updated: RG/March 29, 2017.