Preacher’s
Outline and Sermon Bible Library (WORDsearch)
The Preacher’s
Outline (POSBL) was reviewed in a past issue, so I won’t say much except that
it’s a new version and utilizes WS7 technology. POSBL contains the complete
14-volume New Testament set (containing verse-by-verse outlines of the entire
NT) along with 14 additional bibles and reference works. If you find outlines
valuable in your sermon preparation, POSBL won’t disappoint. But if you’re looking
for a bible study library, you’ll want to consider adding additional collections
or resources available through WORDsearch’s website store.
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System Requirements:
IBM compatible, Pentium 333 or higher recommended; 64 MB RAM or more recommended;
Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP; CD ROM drive (4x speed or higher recommended); 58
MB hard drive space required; 256 color graphics support. Website:
www.wordsearchbible.com
The
Rick Warren Bible Library (WORDsearch)
Though the press
release associated with this software suggests that The Rick Warren Bible Library
(RWBL) is a product designed to equip pastors, this “library” is better suited
for lay persons. It includes 20 bible translations and over 45 references works.
Except perhaps for books written by Warren, what you’ll get in RWBL isn’t exclusive
to WS7. The reference works included fall in the category of “non-technical”
and would be useful to a lay person looking for an easy-to-use program with
some good, helpful resources.
Though I’m always
skeptical of personality-driven (no pun intended) software — and WORDsearch
is by no means alone here — I like WS7’s platform and would recommend this product,
or one like it, to congregants.
System Requirements:
Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT4.x, 2000, ME or XP; Pentium class processor; 4x
or higher CD-ROM drive; 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended); 16 MB minimum of available
hard drive space. Sound card and speakers required for pronunciation features.
Website: www.wordsearchbible.com
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Jonathan
Kever formerly served as Managing Editor of Preaching, and is now a student
at Dallas Theological Seminary.