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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 IOSMy 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.______________________________________________________ Youversion -Available on Android and IOSMy 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______________________________________________________ Blue Letter Bible-Available on Android and IOSMy 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.______________________________________________________

Spurgeon Bible Commentary-Available on AndroidMy favorite features:   >The commentary is built into the Bible so you can easily read it with the appropriate verses______________________________________________________ Prayer Mate-Available on Android and IOSMy 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______________________________________________________

Bible Search! from Tecarta-Available on Android and IOSMy 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______________________________________________________

Unshackled-Available on Android and IOSMy favorite features:   >Listen to a wide variety of Unshackled dramatic radio programs that have aired over the last 20 years______________________________________________________
Ligonier-Available on Android and IOSMy 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______________________________________________________

OnePlace-Available on Android and IOSMy 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______________________________________________________

Genesis Apologetics-Available on Android and IOSMy favorite features:   >Has lots of biblically based answers for common questions about evolution vs. creation   >Great for kids and adults______________________________________________________

Tony Evans Sermons-Available on Android and IOSMy favorite features:   >A new sermon is listed each day   >Choose from a variety of sermons to listen to and videos to watch______________________________________________________

Tony Evans Motivation Moments-Available on Android and IOSMy favorite features:   >Browse among tons of quick one-minute audio clips organized by topic______________________________________________________

Tony Evans Training Center-Available on Android and IOSMy favorite features:   >Take a variety of courses on Christian living (many are free)   >Connect with others and track your progress in the courses______________________________________________________ Cross Examined-Available on Android and IOSMy 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______________________________________________________

Sermon Audio-Available on Android and IOSMy favorite features:   >Has thousands of sermons from various ministers available to listen to______________________________________________________

The Village-Available on Android and IOSMy favorite features:   >Listen to a variety of sermons and podcasts from Pastor Matt Chandler   >Take notes within the app______________________________________________________

Paul Washer Sermons-Available on AndroidMy favorite features:   >Listen to a variety of sermons organized by category from Pastor Paul Washer______________________________________________________

Moody Radio-Available on Android and IOSMy favorite features:   >Listen to live radio or play previous podcasts and radio programs______________________________________________________

Revive Our Hearts-Available on Android and IOSMy favorite features:   >Listen to a variety of podcasts and read blog posts   >Take notes within the app______________________________________________________
Focus on the Family-Available on Android and IOSMy favorite features:   >Listen to some of the most recent Adventures in Odyssey broadcasts for free   >Listen to a variety of podcasts______________________________________________________

Twelve-Available on Android and IOSMy 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______________________________________________________

Drybar Comedy-Available on Android and IOSMy 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!






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