Logos Mobile Essentials: Key Tips from Dr. John Fallahee

In a recent webinar, Dr. John Fallahee walked through the core features of Logos Mobile, showing how to make the most of the app on iOS and Android devices. The session covered quick‑start navigation, view settings, highlighting, layout creation, and a few handy tools that can fit into any study routine.

Getting Started – Navigation & View Settings

At the top of the screen, the Bible name you tap becomes the default text. From there, a simple three‑dot menu gives access to quick settings, while the hamburger icon opens the full menu. Dr. Fallahee showed how to adjust font size, line spacing, and background color in one place, so you can set up a consistent reading experience for every session.

Highlighting & Accessibility

Swipe‑and‑drag to highlight verses, and the app offers a smart text‑selection tool that lets you pick a single word or a whole passage with a tap. You can also keep the screen on during long study blocks by toggling the Keep Display On option. These small touches help keep the focus where it matters.

Split‑Window Layouts for Parallel Study

Logos Mobile lets you open a split‑window layout that can hold a Bible on one side and a commentary, exegetical guide, or word study on the other. By linking the two panes with the chain‑link icon, you can navigate between passages in both resources at the same time. It’s a practical way to keep your study organized without switching back and forth.

Audio Playback, Scanning, and Notes

If you need to study on the go, the audio feature can read Bibles aloud while you drive or walk. The built‑in camera scanner lets you point the phone at a printed reference, and the app will turn it into a clickable passage. For keeping track of thoughts, the note‑taking tool encourages you to create a notebook first, then add linked notes that sync across devices.

Timeline and Advanced Tools

Dr. Fallahee also touched on the Advanced Timeline, which can be useful for historical context. While not a keyboard shortcut, the timeline demonstrates how Logos can support deeper study when you’re looking at events across centuries.

Overall, the webinar offers a practical look at how Logos Mobile can streamline daily Bible study. By setting up your default Bible, customizing view settings, using split‑window layouts, and leveraging the audio and scanning tools, you can keep your study focused and efficient—whether on a commute or in a quiet corner.