Word Of Promise And Study Bible User Guide

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Word Of Promiseand Study BibleUser Guide1

ContentsChapter 1: Getting StartedBible MenuMenuCreate an AccountSync FeatureContentsQuick PickerCreating and Accessing PlaylistsViewing BookmarksAccessing Highlighted VersesViewing NotesVerse HistoryBook Study SectionIntroductionOutlineBible StudyIndexes by TopicConcordanceSubject IndexSettings SectionGeneralSleep TimerGeneral SectionHelpGuideAboutFeedbackShare2

Chapter 2: AudioAudioVerse Sync TechnologyCreating BookmarksHighlighting a VerseHighlighting More Than One VerseCreating NotesShareShare Multiple VersesVerse HistoryCopy and PasteCreate a VideoKeyword SearchChapter 3: Study BibleStudy BibleThe TreeAdjustable Bar and NavigationRoot VerseCommentaryWord StudiesArticlesConcordance3

Chapter 1: Getting StartedMenuConveniently located for easyaccess the Bible Menu shows theicons of the commonly usedfeaturesCreate an AccountCreating an account will ensure that your Playlists,Bookmarks, Highlights, Notes, Verse History, andReading Position are safely backed up in our servers.Syncing between your phone and tablet is done throughthis app account.To Create your Account tap “Not Signed In”Fill out your email address and password and tap“Create”If you already had an Account just tapSign In after filling out the email address and passwordfields4

Sync FeatureBy turning on or off the slider you are givenspecific control over what to syncSyncing happens upon signing in and appclosingContentsEasily choose the NKJV Bible or the New NKJV StudyBible with a single tapSelect the icon withthe folder anddown arrow todownload each ofthe Testaments atonce5

By Tapping the Old or New Testament Titles you can further control what audio to keep orto delete according to your needs and storage space on your deviceThe Word of Promise Standard Audio is 1.3 GBThe Word of Promise Enhanced Audio is 4 GBSelect the Delete icon to erase the audio of a bookTap folder with the down arrow to download it6

Your control over what audio to keep and delete goes even to the chapter level. By tappingthe name of the book you can choose the audio chapter by chapterQuick PickerThe Quick Picker is the easiest and smartest book,chapter, and verse selecting method in the market!Simply tap the book name in the title bar to access the“Quick Picker” select your book, chapter and verse, andthat’s it!7

Creating and Accessing PlaylistsAccess Playlists easily by tapping the Playlists icon from the Bible menuTake a 365 day Bible challenge or even a 21day challenge of reading God's Word. Easilytrack your progress through the playlists menuto see how far you have come along in your reading. Even custom create your own readingplan/playlist.To Custom Create a Playlist: Open the Bible menu and select “Playlists” Tap "Add" on the top left and select "Create new playlist"Give it a name, and description (if desired) Tap "Add Section"Tap Rename (if you want to give it a specific name) Select "Add"Select the book, chapter and verse then tap “Add”8

To select more than one verse turn on the “Range Selection” slider, at thebottom of the Quick Picker, and then tap the first and last verse desired. Tap“Add” If you want to add more tap "Add " and repeat the previous step Add another Section and add verses to it If you are done adding then tap "Save" on the top leftEdit a Playlist by selecting the Edit Icon:Deleting an EntrySelect the entry to wish to remove by tapping the symbol next to the nameTap on the word “Delete” as it appears on the rightDelete a Playlist by tapping the Delete IconShare your Playlist by email with the Share List IconSee the complete contents of your Playlist selecting the Playlist Icon9

Delete, Rename and Add to that section by tapping on the appropriate nameViewing BookmarksFind all your bookmarks and sync them to our serversthrough your app account andaccess them on any of yourdevices by tapping theBookmarks icon from the BiblemenuPersonalize your bookmarks byrenaming them using the EditIconEasily Delete a bookmark by selecting the Delete Icon10

Accessing Highlighted VersesQuickly find your HighlightedVerses with one tap from theBible menuYou have seven different highlight colors to choosefromYou can delete the highlight by tapping the Delete iconViewing NotesQuickly access your notes without going through piles ofpaper. These notes are synced to our servers to alloweasy access on any device. Will we ever use paperagain?Add your most recent thoughts by utilizing the Edit IconEasily Delete a note by selecting the Delete Icon11

Verse HistoryLost your place or forgotten where you had recently read a verse? When accessing theverse history feature of the app you are able to see alist of the 25 recently viewed verses.Just tap the History icon from the Bible menuBook Study SectionIntroductionEach book’s introduction is design to helpyou better understand the word of God byproviding information to increase yourknowledge12

OutlineQuick outline of the entire book is located hereBible StudyIndexes by TopicSelect from a wide variety ofsubjects conveniently grouped bytopic13

ConcordanceThe tree brings access to an extensive and east-to-readconcordance, listing important words, phrases, and propernames in the text of the NKJV.Subject IndexAlphabetical Subject Index on a widevariety of topics14

Settings SectionGeneralTurning the slider on and off allows you to customize control of the features in your app Auto Download AudioIf you haven’t downloaded the entire audio inContents, you can turn the slider on an the audiowill download automatically when the nextchapter is played High Quality AudioIs meant to be used with high qualityheadphones, car and home stereo systems andit requires 4 GB of storage. When switchingaudio quality the entire audio needs to be redownloaded Play Chapter IntroIf turned off intro music at the beginning of thechapter will not be played Smooth ScrollingSmoothly changing from page to page Keep Screen OnThis setting will prevent your device’s screenfrom turning off MulticolumnWhen turned on it displays the text in two columns. Very useful when using the appon Portrait (iPad only)Text FontGives you the ability to customize your app with your favorite font type and size15

Current Verse Indicator StyleAllows you to change the current verse to behighlighted, underlined, or none Current Verse Text ColorTwelve colors to choose from Text Background ColorFurther personalize you app Text ColorThis changes the color of the text (red lettersspoken by Jesus will not be affected) Reset DefaultNot happy with the changes? Simply reset them!Playlists Prompt at End of SectionWhen a section finishes playing it will prompt youbefore continuing Repeat at End of PlaylistLooking to memorize scripture? This is a greatfeature to help you with the task! Repeats theplaylist until manually stoppedSecond Screen Enable Second ScreenFacilitate a group study using the innovativeSecond Screen display. . Share all the features ofthe app with your class.When paired with an Apple TV or compatible videodevices16

Turn mirroring on in your deviceTap the Bible menuSelect “General”Tap “Enable Second Screen” Text PositionChoose what is more convenient on your SecondScreen; text on Top, Middle, or Bottom of thescreenPurchases Restore PurchasesAllows you to Restore your current purchases shouldyou need to re-install or to add them to a new deviceSleep TimerSelect your time onincrements of 5minutes.Tap and hold the playbutton and the SleepTimer will appear.The Sleep Timer willshow the countdownclock in the Biblemenu17

General SectionHelpAnswers to the most frequently asked questions are found in an easy to understandformatGuideA Quick Guide with pictures to get you familiarized with your favorite appAboutFind out about the Cast, Copyrights, Foreword, Editors and Contributors, SpecialAbbreviations, and Preface to the New King James VersionFeedbackTech Support is just a click away. We are committed to providing you with the verybest support available. Any software product is only as strong as the people whostand behind it. We provide the finest software available, backed up by the very bestsupport. If you need our support, we'd love to exceed your expectations.ShareEmail you favorite verse or playlist using the Share feature18

Chapter 2 : AudioAudioBe immersed in the dramatic reality of the scriptures as never before. This multi-voiced,scripted dramatization of the New King James Version (NKJV) features a star-studded castof over 600 actors, original music score composed and conducted by prolific Italiancomposer Stefano Mainetti, and feature film quality sound design produced, engineered,and mixed at a post-production facility ranked in the Top 3 in the nation.This world-class audio production creates a dramatic audio theater experience that makesyou feel like you're really there with Abraham, Moses, and Jesus. Listen in your car on theway to work or with your family or small group to gain a new perspective of the Bible.Verse Sync TechnologyExperience this unique feature unlike any Bible app you have ever seen. Watch as the textis highlighted in sync verse by verse with the Word of Promise Dramatized Audio Bible.Simply select a verse/s or a chapter, and then touch the play icon. Back to TopCreating BookmarksTap and hold your finger over a verse to bring up the menu with the six choicesSelect the Bookmark IconMark your favorite verses throughout the Bible using the bookmark feature. All of you19

bookmarks are synced through your app account allowing you access to your bookmarks atany time on any device.Highlighting one verseTap and hold your finger over a verse and select the Highlight Icon.Select from a list of highlight colors to help define individualcolors for verses. All of your highlights are stored through yourapp account for easy access on any of your other devices.Highlighting more than one verseTo highlight one or more verses hold your finger on the verse andselect the Multiple Select iconTouch the verses you would like to highlight. They do not need to beconsecutive, then tap the highlight icon at the bottom right of thescreen20

Creating NotesTap and hold your finger over a verse and select the Notes Icon.Quickly take a note of a thought or revelation that is on your mindwhile reading the Bible. These notes are quickly accessible throughyour account and are synced through your app account to alloweasy access on any device.Share a VerseTap and hold your finger over a verse and select the Share Icon.Email, Text or Share on Social Media you favorite verse or playlistusing the Share feature21

Share Multiple VersesShare one or more verses hold your finger on the verse and select the Multiple Select iconTouch the verses you would like to highlight. They do notneed to be consecutive, thentap the Share icon at thebottom left of the screen.Make your selection onthe next screen to share them by Email, Text or SocialMedia22

Verse HistoryLost your place or forgotten where you had recently read a verse? When accessing theverse history feature of the app you are able to see a list of recently viewed verses.Copy and PasteTap and hold over a verse and select the Shareicon or Multiple Share icon if you plan to copymore than one verseThen select the Copy Feature from the nextscreen23

Create a VideoCreate a video to share by Email, Text or SocialMedia by tapping and holding your finger over averseThen select the Share one or Share multiple versesIf you are selecting multiple verses they need to be consecutive to make a video. Tap the“Create Video” iconSelect Share after your video has been created and choose how you want to share24

Keyword SearchSearching the Bible has never been easier andmore effective. Simply search the Bible for aphrase or keyword and the search results areinstantly displayed with the following options:All the Bible, Old Testament, New Testament, orjust your current book.This allows you to quickly access certain partsthat you may be in search for in the Bible.25

Chapter 3: Study BibleStudy BibleThe NKJV Study Bible, Second Edition, is the most comprehensive study Bible available! Ithas the most complete study system for pastors, teachers, or students who desire accuratestudy in God's Word. Using the trusted New King James Version, The NKJV Study Bible has"the mind of a scholar and the heart of a pastor." Thomas Nelson's skilled team of scholarshas produced the study system to reach for when accurate study in God's Word is the goal.The TreeTap and hold a verse to show the menu, then select the Tree:The tree feature allows access to our extended NKJVStudy Bible content. Developed to take advantage ofthe newest technology to go deeper on the Wordwithout leaving the current page.Taking from the root of the word of God it is presentedit in a clear easy to read format in the form ofbranches. Commentary Introduction Verse Notes Articles Word Study Concordance Maps Annotation Index Related Commentary Related Footnotes26

Adjustable Bar and NavigationIntuitive interface tailored especially for the use of smart devices makes studying theWord easy.Increase or reduce the Tree size by sliding the divider up or down, you can even closeby sliding all the way down. Position of the bar will be remembered next time you use it.Tree’s Navigation Arrows and Close IconUse the arrows on the right to navigate through the panes, if available. Tap the close iconto close the Tree. Root VerseInnovative design with Root Verse feature allows you to access all the content of theTree; verse footnotes, concordance, related commentary, related footnotes, etc., allwithout losing your current verse, saving you time.After going through different books and articles and just with a tap, select the RootVerse and go back to your original verse you started fromTap and hold the Root Verse and the Verse History will appear.27

CommentaryAt a simple tap of a verse the tree appears with a fullverse by verse commentary. This commentary will bringa better description and understanding of the verse andexpand your knowledge of the word of God. The NKJVStudy Bible contains more than 15,000 verse-by-versestudy notes.Word StudiesTo provide access to important terms from theoriginal biblical languages, we have included 350word studies (and their corresponding Strong'snumbers). Key Hebrew and Greek words arediscussed with regard to the context in which theyare used, and their meaning and biblical usage areexplained. These word studies are contained insidethe tree.28

MapsGeographical understanding is aided by 69 strategically placed black-and-white maps.Journeys and regional activities are shownwith clarity and cartographical accuracy, inproximity to the passages that mentionthem. For general use we have also includedThomas Nelson's full-color Bible maps. Whenused in conjunction with the in-text maps,these handsome color maps maximize yourfamiliarity with the locations of the placesnamed in Scripture.ArticlesOver 100 long-format articles provide even moreextensive coverage of key doctrinal topics than wouldbe possible in an annotation. The articles enablecloser study of important Christian doctrines and areuseful as discussion starters. Each article has beenindexed into the tree for easy access at verse-byverse level29

ConcordanceThe tree brings access to an extensive and eastto-read concordance, listing important words,phrases, and proper names in the text of theNKJV.30

way to work or with your family or small group to gain a new perspective of the Bible. Verse Sync Technology Experience this unique feature unlike any Bible app you have ever seen. Watch as the text is highlighted in sync verse by verse with the Word of Promise Dramatized Audio Bible. Sim