I used to scoff at people who pulled their smartphones out in church to use a digital Bible instead of using a physical Bible. I mean, what they were using wasn't a real Bible, right?
But then, I got a smartphone, downloaded the Tecarta Bible app and I was hooked. I fell in love with the way I can quickly and easily check cross-references, see maps and notes on a specific passage, compare translations, and take long notes instead of trying to cram them into the margins of my burgundy leather bound Bible.
Now, I have four Bible apps on my phone, a prayer app, a Bible search app, and 14 sermon/biblical study apps from various preachers and churches. They're all free although some of them do have in-app purchase options. I'm going to share them with you along with what I like about each one and how I use it.
Tecarta Bible-Available on Android and IOS
My favorite features:
>Easily move between commentaries and versions.
>Highlight specific words or phrases.
>Has a notes section for sermon or general notes.
>View lists of all highlights, margin notes, and bookmarks.
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Youversion-Available on Android and IOS
My favorite features:
>Connect with friends in the app
>Share prayer requests with your friends and pray for theirs
>Has thousands of Bible studies available that you can do on your own or with friends
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Blue Letter Bible-Available on Android and IOS
My favorite features:
>See a side by side view of two Bible versions at once
>Has a variety of translations and languages
>View the original text of any verse and what specific words mean.
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Spurgeon Bible Commentary-Available on Android
My favorite features:
>The commentary is built into the Bible so you can easily read it with the appropriate verses
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Prayer Mate-Available on Android and IOS
My favorite features:
>Make lists of your prayer requests (family, church, school, friends, etc.) and the app will automatically select several items from each of your lists for you to pray each day
>Add details and update prayer requests on "index cards"
>Makes it easy to keep track of prayers and remember to pray for them
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Bible Search! from Tecarta-Available on Android and IOS
My favorite features:
>Easy to find a Bible verse based on key words or a phrase
>Searches within different translations all at once to find what you're looking for
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Unshackled-Available on Android and IOS
My favorite features:
>Listen to a wide variety of Unshackled dramatic radio programs that have aired over the last 20 years
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Ligonier-Available on Android and IOS
My favorite features:
>Listen to sermons, read blog posts and watch videos
>Read the Bible in the app or follow the reading plan
>The Live Answers page is available for questions 24 hours a day Monday through Saturday
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OnePlace-Available on Android and IOS
My favorite features:
>Listen to sermons from a variety of preachers and programs
>Save your favorite ministers or programs to your favorites list so you can easily find them again
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Genesis Apologetics-Available on Android and IOS
My favorite features:
>Has lots of biblically based answers for common questions about evolution vs. creation
>Great for kids and adults
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Tony Evans Sermons-Available on Android and IOS
My favorite features:
>A new sermon is listed each day
>Choose from a variety of sermons to listen to and videos to watch
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Tony Evans Motivation Moments-Available on Android and IOS
My favorite features:
>Browse among tons of quick one-minute audio clips organized by topic
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Tony Evans Training Center-Available on Android and IOS
My favorite features:
>Take a variety of courses on Christian living (many are free)
>Connect with others and track your progress in the courses
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Cross Examined-Available on Android and IOS
My favorite features:
>Has a daily podcast to listen to
>Quick Answers section is categorized by topic so you can easily find what you're looking for
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Sermon Audio-Available on Android and IOS
My favorite features:
>Has thousands of sermons from various ministers available to listen to
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The Village-Available on Android and IOS
My favorite features:
>Listen to a variety of sermons and podcasts from Pastor Matt Chandler
>Take notes within the app
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Paul Washer Sermons-Available on Android
My favorite features:
>Listen to a variety of sermons organized by category from Pastor Paul Washer
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Moody Radio-Available on Android and IOS
My favorite features:
>Listen to live radio or play previous podcasts and radio programs
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Revive Our Hearts-Available on Android and IOS
My favorite features:
>Listen to a variety of podcasts and read blog posts
>Take notes within the app
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Focus on the Family-Available on Android and IOS
My favorite features:
>Listen to some of the most recent Adventures in Odyssey broadcasts for free
>Listen to a variety of podcasts
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Twelve-Available on Android and IOS
My Favorite features:
>Connect with your friends and form small groups of up to 12 for Bible study accountability
>Discuss your Bible study with your friends
>Helps you stay consistent and in the Bible
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Drybar Comedy-Available on Android and IOS
My favorite features:
>Watch clean comedy videos from a variety of stand-up comedians
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I hope you find some of these useful for growing your relationship with God like I have. I'd love to hear what apps you use as well!
Cool! Going to have to look into some of these.
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