Exploring Logos Shortcuts for Smoother Bible Study
In this segment of Dr. John Fallahee’s webinar, the focus is on practical shortcuts that help users work more efficiently within Logos Bible Software. Rather than overwhelming you with every feature, the training walks through specific tools that can be applied immediately to personal study, sermon preparation, or teaching.
Smart Search and Precision with Tags (Shortcut #40)
Dr. Fallahee begins with a two-step search method. First, use Logos’ smart search, which allows conversational queries like “Where does Jesus speak about being the light of the world?” This step surfaces relevant verses without requiring technical tags. Then, refine the results using speaker and topic tags. Right-clicking on a word (e.g., “light”) lets you select “Jesus Christ speaker” or “light as Jesus” to narrow results. By combining these queries with intersects, you create a precise list where Jesus discusses “light” in a figurative sense. The key takeaway: start broad with smart search, then use tags to focus your study.