Beginners Guide to the Thompson Chain Reference Bible (Logos Tutorial)

Logos Bible Software 10! Make the most of the Thompson Chain Reference resource. I hope this video helps!
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[@DanielTPeace]

Thank you for resurrecting the TCR for me. I have not been able to fully utilize it digitally since forever. This is a God sent and divine appointment.

[@jimdean4jesus]

Absolutely superb and concise description. Wonderful use of Search, too. I’m setting up mine in seven double-split panes on iPhone mobile, and three quad-split panes on my iPad (left out the photos on iPad, to make room for ESV)

[@PastorTanner]

Thanks for the encouragement! That sounds like a great mobile setup!

[@doug_peterson]

I used to love Thompson Chain back in the day Thanks for making this video

[@chesapeakeglenn]

THANK YOU!! This is absolutely perfect for a beginner like me.

[@PastorTanner]

I’m so glad to hear it! Enjoy.

[@kayeanderson9115]

Pastor, thank you! I have Logos 10 Lutheran Gold and was able to add Logos 10 Bronze and get this and much more for very little. Cannot wait to try it out in my studies today. Peace to you and yours.

[@PastorTanner]

Awesome! Enjoy. :)

[@williamnelson4103]

Pastor…excellent KZbin on using all of the Thompson Chain resources within LOGOS.

[@chrismalone617]

I got this setup and finally feel like I know how to use it. Thanks for digging into this and creating a way to leverage this great resource. My first study Bible as a kid was the TCR (a LOOOOOOONG time ago). I still think it's one of the best resources ever and it is still relevant. Back in the day, it was kind of like Logos Bible Software in book form. BTW - I really enjoy your sermon prep streams. You're doing good things. God's rich blessings to you and your family.

[@PastorTanner]

Much love to you, Chris! What an encouragement!

[@chrismalone617]

Thanks for making this! AWESOME!

[@quentinhathcock5848]

Thanks Pastor Tanner great video. God bless you.

[@PastorTanner]

Thanks so much, Quentin! God bless!

[@EpiTimmy]

Never heard of TCR!! Thank you for sharing this video :)

[@tomgncc]

Thanks PT, well done tutorial and very useful utiliseation of thompson chain and layout. Pastor Tom from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@PastorTanner]

Thanks, Tom! God bless. :)

[@bruceprosser8332]

I love your stuff, thank you for doing this. Sometimes I have to stop and back up because I feel like I am trying to take a drink of water from a fire hose on full blast! Thanks again!

[@PastorTanner]

Much love to you! Yes, I have been told I talk too fast at times, I try to reign it in, but when I forget and go on autopilot it can be a bit much. Take care!

[@interwurx]

This a great tutorial! Thank you!

[@PastorTanner]

My pleasure! Thanks. :)

[@keng8883]

Thank you for this!

[@PastorTanner]

Absolutely, Ken! Take care.

[@PaDutchRunner]

Thank you -- was able to pick up Thomson Chain on the cyber Monday sale. Can't wait to check it out! Also, I believe there is a free Morris Proctor video where he explains his preferred layout for Thomson Chain -- it's a slightly different approach.

[@PastorTanner]

Very nice, Stephen! Enjoy this great resource. :)

[@ctdivers557755]

I cant find it in logos search box and Logos said they do not have the rights to sell it.

[@PaDutchRunner]

@@ctdivers557755 wow! It looks like it’s been removed from purchase! It’s still in my library though.

[@danpena10565]

Thank You!

[@JrnErikMrne]

Thanks a lot!

[@ericmiller3284]

This is yet another video of yours I find myself having to review the video several times. Many thanks again for all the hard work and effort you put into these videos. I wonder how I can use this as i prepare to present a systematic theology class for the church I attend. Comments are welcome. Again many thanks, Pastor Tanner.

[@PastorTanner]

Thanks, Eric! This is a great resource for working through cross-references on specific theological topics. What I would do is identify the systematic 'themes' that you want to cover and then begin to follow the threads through the Bible for that specific topic. You may also find some help in the CSB Disciple's Study Bible and the ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible. Honestly, between these 3 resources and some thoughtfulness, you could put together a great series that is really focused on the biblical text itself.

[@thiagomviben]

Paz do Senhor meu amado! Simplesmente um espetáculo. A Bíblia Thomson é minha preferida a mais de 20 anos. Mas no software Bíblico Logos se tornou um labirinto (kkkk), mas com muita clareza o senhor nos revelou a melhor forma de usá-la.

[@PastorTanner]

Thank you, Thiago! These are very kind words. God bless.

[@PastorDoostyn]

Broooooo…… Thompson Chain Reference fully navigable digitally in Logos??? Insta-sold lol.. Great video man! Just purchased the full set and setting up now 💪🏻

[@PastorTanner]

Awesome, Doost. Appreciate you. Enjoy!

[@doug_peterson]

Hey Pastor Tanner, Any way you can do this layout example on Greek or Hebrew study. I think it would be super helpful

[@PastorTanner]

Adding it to the list, Doug!

[@jacmerperalta93]

We have Pastor Tanner. We don't need Morris Protor. haha. Great Job. God Bless you

[@PastorTanner]

Thanks for the encouragement, Jacmer.

[@dswartze]

Which, if any, would you add to the resource priority list?

[@PastorTanner]

For me, in the Thompson Chain suite I don't think I would add any. I am used to utilizing this resource in its own fashion as shown here. Though, now that you mention it, the topical index might be pretty nice to prioritize because then you can start 'jumping' into Thompson chain if it returns a hit.

[@mrjoep52]

Pastor Tanner why sometimes when I click on some of the reference in the TCMN, the TCRBC changes to the TCMN?

[@PastorTanner]

This is due to how Logos built the resources. When it is looking for where to jump to in your resources it may see that your TCRBC doesn't have a reference for you, so it is trying to 'help' by bringing something up that does. Some commentary 'sets' work this way in Logos too, where if you are in the Gospel of John commentary and search the reference box for the gospel of Peter it will open the corresponding Peter commentary from the same set. To work around this I recommend adding search box to one of your windows and confining that search to 'open resources.' Then instead of clicking hotlinks you can search for the Thompson Chain Number in the search box and navigate from there. It is an extra step, but you will not experience any resource switching wonkiness that way. Take care. -tanner

[@darrenjones417]

What software are you using for screen share on this video? Also what video editing tools do you use for your tutorials?

[@PastorTanner]

Hi, Darren! The software is called Logos Bible Software, you will find many videos about it on my channel. You can check out my buyer's guides if you are interested in purchasing. We use Davinci Resolve for video editing.

[@dawniellealden6102]

Are you in Logos 10 (in a search tab pulled over like you did) Mine shows Left to Right The same as yours's through Books (then it goes Factbook Morph Media Docs Maps Factbook Tags Bookstore Clause & Syntax). It does have under Books (search All Text in All Passages in All Open Resources for) Mine goes All Open Books.All Text/All Passages. (Thank you for the Video's. I was trying to duplicate what you were showing in my New Logos 10. Christmas Present from my husband.

[@PastorTanner]

Hi, Dawnielle. Yes, I am in Logos 10 on this video, but an earlier version of it. It seems they have done some quality of life updates to the ordering of these things since I recorded this video. Enjoy your Christmas present! Your husband is awesome. :)

[@babyjake-]

I just found out about the tcr companion but there's 3 different ones it seems. Do you whats different in the 3? There's a blue green and purple. I can't find any info on the net.

[@PastorTanner]

Not sure. Maybe they are different printings?

[@babyjake-]

I saw they had 3 different publishing dates. One guy on a tcr page on fb said he was thinking the dates and covers are the only difference but no updates. Anywho thanks for answering and super quick too. I appreciate it.

[@IsaacHuntertheWriter]

This appears to have been pulled from Logos and is no longer available.

[@PastorTanner]

Oof - I'm sorry to hear that, Isaac. Hopefully they will be able to get the license again at some point.

[@OsiasMediaAgency]

Hello, Is this Chain reference available in Spanish?

[@PastorTanner]

I don't believe so. I think it is english only.

[@ctdivers557755]

Logos said they do not have Thompson Chain Reference Bible. How did you get it?

[@PastorTanner]

Oh no, it must have been removed. This happens with resources from time to time where they gain the rights for something but then subsequently lose them. You either have to wait for them to reacquire the rights, OR purchase the chain reference bible set from a user who currently owns it and then have them transfer it to you. Neither are appealing options. I am still waiting for the collected works of Francis Schaeffer to be re-released in Logos after at least a decade I believe. Best of luck! -tanner

[@donaldrojem7840]

Where can I buy it?

[@PastorTanner]

Unfortunately I've heard that it is no longer being sold on Logos. I'm guessing it is a licensing issue. It might come up again in the future for sale.

[@user-ml5zu6ph9q]

I can’t find it in my library lol thought it came with all Gold and above packages.

[@PastorTanner]

Several other users have reported that it may have been removed from the store. Hopefully Logos can get the licenses for it again soon.

[@user-ml5zu6ph9q]

@@PastorTanner maybe it’s like the concordance which is basically built into the software features itself.

[@PastorTanner]

@@user-ml5zu6ph9q I haven't seen some of the key components built in like they have with Lemmas or other integrated tools.

[@nathanmorales9584]

I wonder how this works on the logos mobile app

[@PastorTanner]

Definitely an interesting question. I haven't tried it there.

[@nathanmorales9584]

@@PastorTanner Yeah because through out the week, because of work, I'm on the mobile app way more than my laptop so I was curious

[@PastorTanner]

@@nathanmorales9584 Ah, very nice. I love the mobile functionality, but you are right that it doesn't always work the same. I might have to play around with it.

[@nathanmorales9584]

@@PastorTanner yes please do let me know. I love that the mobile app is available, and I try to use my laptop as often as a I can while at home, but I'm curious on how the TCRL works on mobile. I can imagine on mobile it would work maybe similar to Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

[@normankellogg6624]

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST ?

[@PastorTanner]

Looks like the full product is MSRP $56, but they do frequent sales. I'd throw it on my wish list. www.logos.com/product/217074/thompson-chain-reference-library

[@elizabethdaniel646]

I have the niv one

[@PastorTanner]

Ah, very nice. That is one of my favorite translations.

[@josephsmithification]

Yours is showing 12 resources mine is only showing 11 🤔

[@PastorTanner]

Hmmm, I'm not sure why that is the case. Can you tell which one I mention is missing?

[@edwinmyers6939]

I love this video. I had a Thompson Chain Reference, but didn't know how to use it. I do have ONE request. Could you please slow down in your speech and navigating Logos. Some of us are not that computer savy. I enjoy your videos but you talk so fast I cannot follow you.

[@PastorTanner]

Thanks, Edwin. You are not alone, many have requested me to slow down a bit, but when I try to, it often feels artificial. I will work on it, though. I find I speak at a more reasonable rate when I am calm and conscientious of my speaking rate.

[@normankellogg6624]

only $56 ? wow! even I can afford that.

[@PastorTanner]

Some resources can be quite pricy!

[@Alfscan777]

This is ridiculous.. are we suppose to keep up with this…… my logos does not seem to be responding or set up like his… he is going to fast

[@PastorTanner]

Thanks for the feedback, Alfonso! I will work on this.

[@DanielKrennonline]

Please update this video telling people that they can no longer purchase this. I just wasted a bunch of time watching this for a product that's not even available

[@eyeonart6865]

Slow down, you talk way to fast!!!!!!

[@PastorTanner]

I’ve been working on it! I’ll keep trying.

[@interwurx]

You can click on the "gear" at the bottom right of the video and then select "Playback speed" to slow or speed up any KZbin video!